This Economist Might Memorialize His Rap Career On His Tombstone
Russ Roberts has some wisdom to share. This father of four has spent a long time thinking about why having kids is so special. Russ may be an...
These Guys Made YouTube’s First Viral Rap Battle
What do hip hop and economics have in common? Well, until host John Papola and Russ Roberts met following the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, there was...
Venture Capitalist Reveals His Top-Secret Steak Recipe
Evan Baehr has some wisdom to share. He may be a successful investor and entrepreneur, but Baehr’s most important role is as a devoted family man. In...
Pitch Perfect: Welcome To Business School
Is the point of a successful career to gather as much money as possible so that you can later start “doing good,” or should increasing your net worth...
Growing Up In Rio Teaches You To Evaluate Real Risk
Dr. Carlos Carvalho has some wisdom to share. Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Dr. Carvalho learned what real danger is. That upbringing, combined with...
There Are No Solutions In The Real World, Only Tradeoffs
Should we “trust the science”? What does that even mean?
He Couldn’t Beat His Dad In Arm Wrestling Until His Mid-20s
Brian Gitt has some wisdom to share. The example his dad set helped Gitt develop the entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit he has today, and a few...
Dr. Drew Sees Parallels Between Homelessness and Celebrity Status
Dr. Drew Pinsky’s 2008 book, The Mirror Effect, was an insightful analysis of celebrity culture when originally published. Looking back, it’s also...
Dreaming Of A Solar-Powered Future? Don't Hold Your Breath.
Brian Gitt’s conversion from mainstream environmentalism was an accident.
Want Your Deaf Child To Thrive? Actor Troy Kotsur Has Some Advice!
Troy Kotsur learned from his own dad that with the right mindset and resources, any parent can set up their deaf or hard of hearing children for...