Professor Nicholas Chater discusses his new book "It's on You." Chater challenges the thesis propounded by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein in their book "Nudge" that the tools used by behavioral scientists like "nudges" are the best way to attack the big problems faced by society.

Author Gabriel Sherman discusses his new book "Bonfire of the Murdochs. It's the real life story of the family drama over who would succeed founder Rupert Murdoch to control his vast media empire.

ComeBack Tag lives quietly on your keys, bags, or gear until you really need it. When someone finds your lost item, the tag bridges the gap between finder and owner in a few easy steps. No special app, no subscription, just a tag that sends you a notification and lets the finder contact you. We talk with the founder about building trust, designing for simplicity, and why people love a product they hope they never have to use.

HERLOVE Bespoke Jewelry is a veteran-owned studio in Heber City that transforms love stories, family history, and old jewelry into custom-designed heirlooms. Founders Drew and Laura went from military service to fine craftsmanship, specializing in wedding and engagement rings, one-of-a-kind redesigns, and advanced repairs. In this episode, we explore how they blend precision, storytelling, and mountain-town soul into every piece.

Bennet Cerf was a publisher, author, columnist and TV personality who interacted with all the movers and shakers of the twentieth century. Author Gayle Feldman discusses her new biography of Cerf, "Nothing Random."

Professor John McGinnis discusses his new book, "Why Democracy Needs the Rich." He argues that the popular vilification of the rich is misplaced, as the rich in fact enhance American society and democracy in many ways.

Ritual Chocolate co-founder Anna Seear takes us from hacked-together home experiments with hair dryers and PVC pipes to a thriving bean-to-bar factory in Utah.

Former ad executive Tom Darbyshire breaks down this year's Super Bowl ads. Which were effective, and which were not?

Author Nicolas Niarchos discusses his new book, "The Elements of Power." He traces the development of the lithium ion battery and the resources needed to make them. But he also explains how these crucial elements are mined with terrible political, environmental and social consequences.

Moving a food business from a home kitchen to a commercial space is a high-stakes transition. This episode explores how a shared network provides the licensing, storage and equipment necessary for entrepreneurs to scale without the risk of a traditional lease.