Selected episodes:

“Why Is There So Much Fraud in Academia?” (2024)
Some of the biggest names in behavioral science stand accused of faking their results. Last year, an astonishing 10,000 research papers were retracted. We talk to whistleblowers, reformers, and a co-author who got caught up in the chaos. (Part one of two-part series on academic fraud)

“Why Is It So Hard (and Expensive) to Build Anything in America?” (2023)
Most industries have become more productive over time. But not construction! We identify the causes — and possible solutions. (Can you say … “prefab”?)

“Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians?” (2023)
Actually, the reasons are pretty clear. The harder question is: Will we ever care enough to stop?

“Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice?” (2022)
One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better?

“The Unintended Consequences of Working from Home” (2022)
The last two years have radically changed the way we work — producing winners, losers, and a lot of surprises.