Joe Pinsker, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins us to talk about one of the last American taboos: asking about what’s in someone’s bank account.
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Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan on Recent Rate Cuts
Robert S. Kaplan of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, joins us to talk about the outlook for the economy going forward.
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America’s Hottest Companies – And Their Shaky Balance Sheets
Derek Thompson joins us to talk about how long America’s hottest companies can survive when profits seem to be elusive.
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What Does Jeff Bezos Want?
Staff writer for The Atlantic, Franklin Foer joins us to talk about his research into Amazon and what happens when Big Tech takes on not just the nuts-and-bolts of government but our planet too.
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Do Museums Sell Respectability?
Rhonda Lieberman joins us to discuss her views that art philanthropy can invite unsavory business ties, which museums must court in order to fund their institutions.
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The Education Of A University Chancellor
University of Texas System Chancellor J.B. Milliken and Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp join us to talk about issues facing higher education.
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What Does The SAT Really Measure?
Journalist Paul Tough joins us to talk about the hurdles low-income students face to attend college.
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Computer Scientists Are Obsessed With Termites
Lisa Margonelli joins us to talk about how the collective power of termites may one day be harnessed for good.
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Greed is Not Good – Here’s Why
Washington Post columnist Steven Pearlstein joins us to talk about how maximizing shareholder profits widened the wealth gap.
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How Free Money Would Free People
Annie Lowrey of The Atlantic joins us to make the case for a universal basic income.
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The Melting Away Of The Middle Class
Alissa Quart joins us to talk about why increases in the costs of healthcare, childcare and education are making it increasingly difficult for middle-class families to survive.
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Why Savings Don’t Equal Retirement Security
Martin Neil Baily joins us to talk about how to better navigate tools available to retirees.
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