The Irrational Economy with Richard Thaler
Episode Date: February 4, 2026With economic systems failing millions of Americans, Jon is joined by Nobel laureate and University of Chicago Professor Richard Thaler, one of the fo...
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67 episodes transcribedWith economic systems failing millions of Americans, Jon is joined by Nobel laureate and University of Chicago Professor Richard Thaler, one of the fo...
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