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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTechnology | |||

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but it’s also one of medicine’s biggest success stories. Since the 1950s, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease has fallen dramatically, thanks to public health efforts, emergency care, m... more
Europe is now much poorer than America. Is it because Europe doesn’t have a big tech giant? Can we blame the bureaucrats in Brussels? What happened to make Germany ban combustion cars? Should we turn Europe into a playground for American and Asian el... more
People hate inflation. It undermines faith in the government so people obstruct policies that require faith in the state, like nuclear power, and in democracies it drives them to vote for extremist parties. Ben and Pieter sit down with economic histo... more
In the mid twentieth century, nuclear power was meant to be the cheap and clean energy of the future. Now, nuclear power is expensive, maligned and unpopular. Ben, Sam and Alex discuss what went wrong in most of the world and, surprisingly, what went... more
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It’s that rare mix of big ideas and clear storytelling, very smart without ever feeling heavy.
One of the best interview shows today
Terrific podcast — information dense but still easy to listen along to. The hosts do a great job and the guests are always fascinating! Highly recommend.
Properly interesting interviews. Always look forward to a new one coming out.
I’m a little biased here but this is quickly becoming my favourite podcast to listen to.
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In recent episodes, discussions span a variety of timely and significant topics reflecting on the intersections of science, technology, and policy. Key themes include the historical context and advancements in vaccine development, the role of artificial intelligence in medicine, and urgent issues relating to urban housing and development practices. Notable guests often include experts from academia and politics, providing insights into complex issues like demographic changes, economic growth strategies, and the socio-cultural dimensions of scientific innovation. The unique blend of history, practical solutions, and expert perspectives makes it a valuable resource for listeners interested in contemporary societal challenges and breakthroughs... more
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Recent guests on Works in Progress Podcast include:
1. Mark Koyama
2. Jesús Fernández-Villaverde
3. Jake Auchincloss
4. Alice Evans
5. Anton Howes
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