Best F J Network Podcasts (2024)

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EXTRA: Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete (Update) 1:05:34

1h ago1:05:34

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There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. As the Olympics come to a close, we revisit a 2018 episode in which top athletes from a variety of sports tell us how they made it, and what they sacrificed. SOURCES: Lance Armstrong, former professional cyclist. David Canton, director of African American studies and …

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Carolina Panthers show lack of depth in 17-3 loss to New England Patriots 19:19

3h ago19:19

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers preseason opening 17-3 loss to the New England Patriots and how the offense showed a severe lack of depth under first year head coach Dave Canales, whereas several depth players on defense shined.

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600. “If We’re All in It for Ourselves, Who Are We?” 44:47

1h ago44:47

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Tania Tetlow, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of Fordham University, thinks the modern campus could use a dose of old-fashioned values. SOURCE: Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham University. RESOURCES: "Not a Priest, Not a Man, but Ready to Run Fordham," by David Waldstein (The New York Times, 2024). "Tech Glitch Upends Financial …

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Is Dave Canales making right move with Bryce Young? 19:10

7h ago19:10

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales announcing that QB Bryce Young will not play in the 2024 NFL Preseason opener against the New England Patriots, and if the decision will impact Dave Canales as a coach.

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Who will the Carolina Panthers cut from the roster? 27:08

13h ago27:08

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the competition at Carolina Panthers training camp for roster spots, including how many wide receivers head coach Dave Canales & GM Dan Morgan will keep for Panthers QB Bryce Young. Also, what will the running back room look like with Jonathan Brooks still recovering from injury? Plus, exclusive one-on-one interviews …

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599. The World's Most Valuable Unused Resource 40:08

20h ago40:08

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It’s not oil or water or plutonium — it’s human hours. We've got an idea for putting them to use, and for building a more human-centered economy. But we need your help. SOURCES: Nathan Dietz, research director at the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. Al Roth, professor of economics at Stanford University. Krista Wyatt, C.E.O. of Time…

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474 F*ck Dating Apps; Meet in the Wild 1:00:05

2h ago1:00:05

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☎️ Text us! 310-356-3920 ☎️ Where do you meet if not on the dating apps, in school, or at work? We share our stories of meeting people in the wild, and we hear your tales of serendipity. From bingo halls to national parks, we grow inspired to get out there and talk to strangers. My mom chastises my life choice to become a gnome. She shares about ge…

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EXTRA: Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Update) 48:22

21h ago48:22

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A new proposal from the Biden administration calls for a nationwide cap on rent increases. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. We revisit a 2019 episode to hear why. SOURCES: Tommy Andersson, professor of economics at Lund University. Vicki Been, professor of law at New York University and former deputy mayor for housing and economic developme…

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Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson brings flexibility, playmaking 19:49

7d ago19:49

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea are at Day 2 of Carolina Panthers Training Camp to talk about the role of Dionate Johnson for head coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young, as well as how GM Dan Morgan and Canales are working out multiple pass rushers and how there's a lack of depth behind Jadeveon Clowney. Also, exclusive interviews with guard Robert Hunt, an…

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598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy? 37:11

17m ago37:11

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That’s the worry. Even the humble eyeglass industry is dominated by a single firm. We look into the global spike in myopia, how the Lemtosh got its name, and what your eye doctor knows that you don’t. (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Maria Liu, professor of clinical optometry at the University of California, Berkeley. Harvey Moscot, C.E.O.…

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Who are the top four Carolina Panthers entering training camp? 21:01

15d ago21:01

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea preview Carolina Panthers training camp by asking who are the top four Panthers players currently, and who needs to be the top four at the end of the season under first year head coach Dave Canales. Chris' Top 4: -Start of the year: 1. Derrick Brown 2. Jaycee Horn 3. Diontae Johnson 4. Chuba Hubbard -End of the year: 1. Bryce…

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597. Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000? 54:39

1h ago54:39

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A single company, EssilorLuxottica, owns so much of the eyewear industry that it’s hard to escape their gravitational pull — or their “obscene” markups. Should regulators do something? Can Warby Parker steal market share? And how did Ray-Bans become a luxury brand? (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of …

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EXTRA: People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Update) 53:13

17d ago53:13

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You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. In an interview from 2018, the founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. SOURCES: Ric…

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596. Farewell to a Generational Talent 52:41

3d ago52:41

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Daniel Kahneman left his mark on academia (and the real world) in countless ways. A group of his friends and colleagues recently gathered in Chicago to reflect on this legacy — and we were there, with microphones. SOURCES: Maya Bar-Hillel, professor emeritus of psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Shane Frederick, professor of marketin…

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595. Why Don't We Have Better Candidates for President? 1:01:50

10d ago1:01:50

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American politics is trapped in a duopoly, with two all-powerful parties colluding to stifle competition. We revisit a 2018 episode to explain how the political industry works, and talk to a reformer (and former presidential candidate) who is pushing for change. SOURCES: Katherine Gehl, former president and C.E.O. of Gehl Foods. Michael Porter, pro…

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594. Your Brand’s Spokesperson Just Got Arrested — Now What? 43:38

17d ago43:38

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It’s hard to know whether the benefits of hiring a celebrity are worth the risk. We dig into one gruesome story of an endorsement gone wrong, and find a surprising result. SOURCES: John Cawley, professor of economics at Cornell University. Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson, executive director and senior fellow with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative at the …

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Carolina Panthers have alignment; will RB Miles Sanders be cut? 24:15

1M ago24:15

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers Blueprint Episode 2 and the clear alignment between GM Dan Morgan, head coach Dave Canales, and Executive VP of Football Operations Brandt Tillis when it comes to building the roster through NFL free agency and the NFL Draft. Also, will running back Miles Sanders make the final roster? Plus, more on …

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593. You Can Make a Killing, but Not a Living 49:39

24d ago49:39

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Broadway operates on a winner-take-most business model. A runaway hit like Stereophonic — which just won five Tony Awards — will create a few big winners. But even the stars of the show will have to go elsewhere to make real money. (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES: David Adjmi, author and playwright. Sonia Friedman, theater producer and fou…

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473 First Date No No's: Crocs, Thievery, and Unexpected Butt Fingers 59:04

2M ago59:04

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☎️ Text us! 310-356-3920 ☎️ What was something that happened on a first date that immediately ruled out a second date? Would wearing Crocs do it for you? What if someone stole $50 from your center console? We discover the many ways to cancel out the chances of a second date with our listeners and share our own stories. Another dermatologist is *wro…

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EXTRA: The Fascinatingly Mundane Secrets of the World’s Most Exclusive Nightclub 44:58

26d ago44:58

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The Berlin dance mecca Berghain is known for its eight-hour line and inscrutable door policy. PJ Vogt, host of the podcast Search Engine, joins us to crack the code. It has to do with Cold War rivalries, German tax law, and one very talented bouncer. SOURCES: Lutz Leichsenring, executive board member of Clubcommission Berlin and co-founder of VibeL…

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592. How to Make the Coolest Show on Broadway 1:05:08

1M ago1:05:08

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Hit by Covid, runaway costs, and a zillion streams of competition, serious theater is in serious trouble. A new hit play called Stereophonic — the most Tony-nominated play in history — has something to say about that. We speak with the people who make it happen every night. (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: David Adjmi, author and playwrigh…

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Dave Canales is executing his plan for Carolina Panthers ahead of minicamp 25:27

2M ago25:27

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers having mandatory minicamp this week, including how Dave Canales has a clear plan for the offseason according to Andy Dalton, but there are questions about Jadaveon Clowney, K'Lavon Chaisson, and Eddy Pinero skipping out on OTAs during the offseason.…

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591. Signs of Progress, One Year at a Time 53:20

2M ago53:20

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Every December, a British man named Tom Whitwell publishes a list of 52 things he’s learned that year. These fascinating facts reveal the spectrum of human behavior, from fraud and hypocrisy to Whitwell’s steadfast belief in progress. Should we also believe? SOURCES: Tom Whitwell, managing consultant at Magnetic. RESOURCES: "Supercentenarian and Re…

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EXTRA: The Opioid Tragedy — How We Got Here 41:59

2M ago41:59

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An update of our 2020 series, in which we spoke with physicians, researchers, and addicts about the root causes of the crisis — and the tension between abstinence and harm reduction. SOURCES: Gail D’Onofrio, professor and chair of emergency medicine at the Yale School of Medicine and chief of emergency services at Yale-New Haven Health. Keith Humph…

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590. Can $55 Billion End the Opioid Epidemic? 40:56

1M ago40:56

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Thanks to legal settlements with drug makers and distributors, states have plenty of money to boost prevention and treatment. Will it work? (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University. Stephen Loyd, chief medical officer of Cedar Recovery and chair of the Tennesse…

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589. Why Has the Opioid Crisis Lasted So Long? 48:33

3M ago48:33

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Most epidemics flare up, do their damage, and fade away. This one has been raging for almost 30 years. To find out why, it’s time to ask some uncomfortable questions. (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: David Cutler, professor of economics at Harvard University. Travis Donahoe, professor of health policy and management at the University of Pi…

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Extra: Car Colors & Storage Units 35:15

2M ago35:15

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Presenting two stories from The Economics of Everyday Things: Why does it seem like every car is black, white, or gray these days? And: How self-storage took over America. SOURCES: Tom Crockett, classic car enthusiast. Zachary Dickens, executive vice president and chief investment officer of Extra Space Storage. Mark Gutjahr, global head of design …

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588. Confessions of a Black Conservative 56:40

2M ago56:40

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The economist and social critic Glenn Loury has led a remarkably turbulent life, both professionally and personally. In a new memoir, he has chosen to reveal just about everything. Why? SOURCE: Glenn Loury, professor of economics at Brown University and host of The Glenn Show. RESOURCES: Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative, by Glen…

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Carolina Panthers appear to be moving in the right direction under Dave Canales and Dan Morgan 24:04

3M ago24:04

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Are the Carolina Panthers moving in the right direction under GM Dan Morgan & Head Coach Dave Canales? Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss their views on the Carolina Panthers now that free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft have been completed, including some takeaways from rookie minicamp, and "The Alignment" of GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales. A…

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472 Horned Up In Public 1:02:52

3M ago1:02:52

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☎️ Text us! 310-356-3920 ☎️ When was the last time you got all horned up in public? In yoga class? At the neighborhood salon? In an airport searching for someone to tickle you? We hear all of your freaky little stories and share our own. My mom schools internet trolls. I inform my mother of all the reasons she should have brought me to a psychologi…

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284 Should Women Get Free Tickets? with Misha Bonaventura from Bonobo Network 53:13

3M ago53:13

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This week features Misha Bonaventura. We talk about sex positive communities, sexy parties, being objectified, consent culture, and also- what is being slut secure?! Misha co-produces Bonobo Network with William Winters. Alongside William, she is passionate about supporting sex positive community and helping people create more pleasure for themselv…

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587. Should Companies Be Owned by Their Workers? 46:33

2M ago46:33

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The employee ownership movement is growing, and one of its biggest champions is also a private equity heavyweight. Is this meaningful change, or just window dressing? SOURCES: Marjorie Kelly, distinguished senior fellow at The Democracy Collaborative. Corey Rosen, founder and senior staff member of the National Center for Employee Ownership. Pete S…

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586. How Does the Lost World of Vienna Still Shape Our Lives? 57:19

3M ago57:19

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From politics and economics to psychology and the arts, many of the modern ideas we take for granted emerged a century ago from a single European capital. In this episode of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the historian Richard Cockett explores all those ideas — and how the arrival of fascism can ruin in a few years what took generations to build…

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Extra: Why Is 23andMe Going Under? (Update) 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

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Five years ago, we published an episode about the boom in home DNA testing kits, focusing on the high-flying firm 23andMe and its C.E.O. Anne Wojcicki. Their flight has been extremely bumpy since then. This update includes an additional interview with the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been investigating the firm’s collapse. SOURCES: Rolfe Wi…

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ANALYSIS: Grading Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft picks 35:54

3M ago35:54

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft selections, and how GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales - "The Alignment" - were able to build the roster this offseason. Carolina Panthers draft picks include 1st Rd. WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina | 2nd Rd. RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas | 3rd Rd. LB Trevin Wallace, Kentucky | …

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REACTION: Carolina Panthers select Xavier Legette 32nd overall in 2024 NFL Draft 10:51

3M ago10:51

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers trading up to the 32nd pick with the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL Draft to draft WR Xavier Legette from South Carolina, and how it's a great move by General Manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales.

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283 Eat Healthy and F*ck Like a Porn Star with Robby Apples 55:43

3M ago55:43

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This week I am joined by porn performer, filmmaker, and artist Robby Apples. He shares how doing porn and psychedelic medicine helped him to heal his social anxiety. We also talk about what it is really like on set for male performers, overcoming insecurities, empowerment through self love, and why humans struggle with always wanting more, more, mo…

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What the Carolina Panthers must target in 2024 NFL Draft 23:31

3M ago23:31

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the 2024 NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers, and how GM Dan Morgan can be active on Day 1 of the NFL Draft despite not having a first-round pick, and what players could help head coach Dave Canales & QB Bryce Young not just in 2024, but years to come.

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585. A Social Activist in Prime Minister’s Clothing 52:26

3M ago52:26

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Justin Trudeau, facing record-low approval numbers, is doubling down on his progressive agenda. But he is so upbeat (and Canada-polite) that it’s easy to miss just how radical his vision is. Can he make it work? SOURCE: Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. RESOURCES: 2024 Canadian Federal Budget. "Canada to Set First-Ever Cap on Temporary Resi…

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584. How to Pave the Road to Hell 43:42

3M ago43:42

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So you want to help people? That’s great — but beware the law of unintended consequences. Three stories from the modern workplace. SOURCES: Joshua Angrist, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Zoe Cullen, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. Marina Gertsberg, senior lecturer in finance at …

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471 The Best Relationship Advice We've Received 1:06:41

4M ago1:06:41

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☎️ Text us! 310-356-3920 ☎️ Mama knows best – and this week she (and I) are sharing the best relationship advice we've ever received! We also crowdsourced the best relationship advice you've ever received, and there's some wisdom here! We discuss tips on everything from the 4 signs your relationship won't survive to choosing the right one to keepin…

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Extra: The Men Who Started a Thinking Revolution (Update) 34:51

3M ago34:51

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The psychologist Daniel Kahneman — a Nobel laureate and the author of Thinking, Fast and Slow — recently died at age 90. Along with his collaborator Amos Tversky, he changed how we all think about decision-making. The journalist Michael Lewis told the Kahneman-Tversky story in a 2016 book called The Undoing Project. In this episode, Lewis explains …

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Grading Carolina Panthers offseason; must hit in 2024 NFL Draft 24:31

4M ago24:31

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the offseason moves for the Carolina Panthers made by GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales, including the trade for Diontae Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers, offensive line signings, the trade of Brian Burns to the New York Giants, signings on the defensive front, continuity with the defensive coaching staff, a…

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Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Update) 49:41

3M ago49:41

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People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change. SOURCES: Nick Bloom, professor of economics at Stanford University. Katie Johnson, freelance data and analytics coach. Kelly Shue, professor of finance at the Yale Un…

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