Dubner and Levitt answer reader questions in this first installment of the “Think Like a Freak” Book Club.
Oct 2
689. Here’s Why Your Hamburger Just Got So Pricey
An economist calls America’s beef industry a “miracle.” An antitrust scholar calls it “broken.” Maybe they’re both right? SOURCES:Austin Frerick, agriculture antitrust expert, fellow at Yale University, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry ... Show More
49m 25s
Sep 25
688. When Is a Bet Not a Bet?
That’s the question at the heart of a battle between Kalshi and state gambling regulators. As prediction markets boom, there are other questions, too — about insider trading, market manipulation, and whether the public has turned against them. (Part two of a two-part series.) SOU ... Show More
50m 32s
Sep 18
687. Are Prediction Markets the Best Forecasting Tool Ever — or Just Another Casino?
The promise is that they can beat the experts at predicting inflation, elections, and FDA approvals. But right now, roughly 90 percent of the action is sports. Is this a future we want to bet on? Stephen Dubner speaks with, among others, the C.E.O. of Kalshi. (Part one of a two-p ... Show More
48m 39s
Sep 2023
Scrubbing In Book Club: Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Part One, Sparks to Rules)
It’s the first meeting of our Scrubbing In Book Club! We’re tackling “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle and covering topics like how to be a “Golden One”, how it feels to fall madly in love, and what sparked the terrible advice “have you tried blow jobs?”
Follow along and let us know w ... Show More
32m 7s
Dec 2020
SMNTY Book Club: A Beautiful Work in Progress
<p>What does an athlete look like? For this month's book club, Anney and Samantha delve into themes around atleticism, stereotypes, health, running, motivation and the power of support with Mirna Valerio's book <em>A Beautiful Work in Progress.</em></p><p> </p> Learn more about y ... Show More
41m 30s
