Freakonomics Radio

It was mentioned as one of Scott Turow's books, and he also mentioned that it was a New York Times Bestseller.

It was briefly mentioned as an example of how Jane Austen used manipulative characters and strategic thinking within her writing.

It was mentioned in a discussion about how quickly markets can change, using the example of a 2001 article predicting an 'unbreakable monopoly' on instant messaging for AOL-Time Warner, based on the book's premise.

It was mentioned as the latest book written by Tim Ferriss. The podcast host collected antique Japanese saddles as a reward for reaching milestones or goals.

It was mentioned that Andrew Haley, the author of this book, discussed the history of restaurants and how the practice of free bread became a tradition, especially with fixed-price meals.

It was published in 2018 and detailed findings from a research project where roughly 7000 individuals from 33 countries were interviewed, looking into 'tight' and 'loose' cultures.

Wachter quoted Hemingway's line from The Sun Also Rises about two ways to go bankrupt--gradually then suddenly--to illustrate healthcare's slow and sudden failures.

The hosts mentioned Dickens' novel as one of the literary sources they considered when selecting texts for the oratorio.

Jennifer Egan referenced this children's classic, comparing its fantastical themes of entering another world to a basic, fundamental human desire for creative exploration.

It was discussed as a show and book series where the main character was a 'jack of all trades' but not good at anything in particular, and his family lived in poverty.

It was mentioned as a book written by Vince Bugliosi who was a lawyer involved in a trial with Scott Turow right after law school.

It was mentioned as a book that inspired Boris Johnson to become a journalist, although not as specifically as Scoop.

It was discussed in the context of the author's prediction about the future of liberal democracy, which he has not entirely changed his mind about, despite the recent political shifts.

It was discussed as a book that explores the challenges of food choices for humans, known as the omnivore's dilemma, stemming from our ability to consume a wide range of food items, some beneficial and others harmful.

It was mentioned as a book that made the speaker very hungry, even though it discussed fast food and its negative aspects.

It was one of four books Atul Gawande authored, offering insights into the medical profession as a surgeon's notes on an imperfect science.