203. Diamonds Are a Marriage Counselor’s...

One possibility: a leading hypothesis pursued by researchers (and funders) was built on science that now appears to be fraudulent. Stephen Dubner speaks with the scientist and the journalist who blew the whistle. SOURCES: Charles Piller, investigative journalist for Science, auth ... Show More

How do beekeepers make a living? Why is there so much honey fraud? And why did billions of bees suddenly disappear? To find out, guest host Steve Levitt activates his hive mind. SOURCES: Alex Sapoznik, historian, reader in late medieval history at King’s College London. Chris Hia ... Show More

Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. In this update of an episode from 2025, Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even ... Show More

Diamonds are considered to be the rarest and most valuable gemstone. Is that really true? Or is making diamonds appear more valuable than they actually are and monopolizing the diamond trade the first step in consolidating power to form a New World Order? Learn more about your ad ... Show More

Diamonds are considered one of the world’s most valuable gemstones. But what if their prices are high due to brilliant marketing and supply monopoly tactics, not because of their rarity? And if that’s the case, are diamonds just a run-of-the-mill gemstone? Learn more about your a ... Show More

The Golden Canary Diamond, weighing a colossal 303.10 carats, is one of the largest polished diamonds in the world and the largest flawless diamond ever graded. The historic diamond is set to highlight Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York. Gerry Appleby from Appleby J ... Show More

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Marilyn Monroe and Madonna told me so! That is… unless those diamonds are cursed! This episode is a deep-dive into the Hope Diamond, a 45.52 carat blue diamond in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Come for an almost to ... Show More

<p>Today we conclude our Diamond Wars series.</p><p>&nbsp;These precious stones are known to be undeniably beautiful, rare and a symbol of luxury. But&nbsp;diamonds have also been associated with war, human rights abuses and death. In response, consumers these days are demanding ... Show More

Rediffusion Les "diamants de conflit", nommés aussi "diamants de sang", proviennent pour la plupart du continent africain. S'ils sont appelés ainsi, c'est parce qu'ils sont utilisés par des groupes armés à des fins particulières.En effet, ils permettent à certaines de ces bandes ... Show More

Es 1869 y se han encontrado diamantes en la Colonia del Cabo.Ahora, buscadores de diamantes de todo el mundo se dirigen a este remoto enclave británico del sur de África en busca de una brillante fortuna.Y entre ellos hay dos aspirantes con los ojos bien abiertos: Barney Barnato, ... Show More