What It Takes to Know Everything (Update)

The late Robert Solow was a giant among economists. When he was 98 years old he told Steve about cracking German codes in World War II, why it’s so hard to reduce inequality, and how his field lost its way. SOURCES:Robert Solow, professor emeritus of economics at the Massachusett ...  Afficher plus

Michael Crow is the president of Arizona State University, which U.S. News & World Report has called the most innovative school in the country for 11 years running. He tells Steve about why higher education needs to change, and how A.S.U. is leading the way. Plus: Steve has an an ...  Afficher plus

Ken Jennings won 74 straight episodes of Jeopardy back in 2004. Somehow he’s turned that winning streak into a career, and now co-hosts the surprisingly resilient game show. Peter Kafka talked to Jennings about his job and much more at the Crosscut Ideas Festival in Seattle. And ...  Afficher plus

How do TV producers decide how much money to give away? A little psychology and a lot of math. Zachary Crockett phones a friend.

Stephen J. Dubner of “Freakonomics Radio” has always had a mission: to tell you the things you thought you knew but didn’t; and things you never thought you wanted to know, but do. Now he has a new way of doing just that: “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know,” a live game show that’s ...  Afficher plus

BMX racer Saya Sakakibara shares how she overcame injuries and setbacks to win gold at the Paris Olympics, finding the motivation to fuel you and the power of visualisation. Plus, she drops her tips to stay disciplined even on the days you cbf and what it’s really lik ...