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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every Friday.
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Flight of the Fantasist: The Race Around the World - Part 2
For Spotify Listeners: Apologies that this episode is currently unavailable on the regular feed. We are working with Spotify to fix the issue. Until then, the episode is available for free on other platforms including Apple Podcasts and iHeart . Donald Crowhurst is a brilliant inventor with a failin
The Philosopher and the Handyman: The Race Around the World - Part 1
Who will be the first to sail non-stop around the world? In 1968, The Sunday Times announces a trophy and a cash prize for the winner, and the Golden Globe Race is on. Leading the charge are Robin Knox-Johnston, an old-fashioned British patriot, and Bernard Moitessier, an enigmatic French
Presenting... American Criminal: The Great McDonald's Monopoly Heist
This episode comes to you from American Criminal, the true-crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of America's most notorious outlaws, exploring the dark side of the American dream. In this series, host Jeremy Schwartz explores the scandal at the heart of the McDonald's M