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Tracing the history of the ball
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
In "The Ball," author John Fox looks at why we play, and how we play, through the titular object.
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The U.S. is better, stronger, faster than we think
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Author Daniel Gross says that pessimism about the U.S. economy is unfounded. The rise of China and the developing world doesn't harm the U.S., but helps us.
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Breasts: An environmental history
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Author Florence Williams talks about her new book, "Breasts," and how environmental pollution affects them.
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What money can't buy
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Author Michael Sandel discusses what money shouldn't buy and the ethics of commodification.
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The private empire of ExxonMobil
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
A new book explores the leadership in the mega oil company, and how it affected its image in the global economy and its views on climate change.
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What really sank the Titanic
Friday, April 13, 2012
It wasn't just the iceberg. A new book explores all the different circumstances that led to the demise of the ship, including the ship's wrought iron rivets.
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The art (and business) of charisma
Friday, April 13, 2012
Olivia Fox Cabane, charisma coach and author of the book, "The Charisma Myth," offers a charisma assessment.
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Demystifying the national debt
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The U.S. national debt -- currently clocked at $15.6 trillion -- is a major issue that'll shape the election this fall. But where did it come from and what does it mean for individual Americans? A new book uncovers the numbers.
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House lust
Friday, April 6, 2012
Tess interviews "Norumbega Park" author Anthony Giardina about the place that the house occupies in the American dream.
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How governments failed the global economy
Monday, March 19, 2012
Our financial troubles here and abroad stem from a confluence of causes. But if governments can do anything to fix our economic situation, shouldn't they have already?
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Success is more likely if you're tall
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Success or failure in life can be attributed to different factors: drive, intelligence and . . . height? Author Arianne Cohen talks with Kai Ryssdal about why tall people are more likely to succeed professionally and financially than others of shorter stature.
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A look inside Countrywide
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Countrywide Financial is arguably the company at the heart of the mortgage financial crisis. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Countrywide's former Senior Vice President of Marketing Adam Michaelson about his experiences at the company.
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Breasts: An environmental history
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Author Florence Williams talks about her new book, "Breasts," and how environmental pollution affects them.
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The best business books of 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
At the end of the year, Marketplace takes a look at the best business books of 2011. We asked some of our regular contributors and voices we respect to share their picks for favorite business books of the year. Plus, Kai offers his own recommendations.
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