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October 2018

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  • Can This Man Stop a Trade War? October 25, 2018

    Roberto Azev&ecirc;do, head of the WTO, tells us why it&rsquo;s so hard to balance protectionism and globalism; what&rsquo;s behind the loss of jobs; and what he&rsquo;d say to President Trump. (episode)

  • Why We Choke Under Pressure (and How Not To) October 18, 2018

    It happens to just about everyone, whether you&rsquo;re an expert or an amateur.&nbsp;We talk to&nbsp;psychologists, economists, and the golfer who some say committed the greatest choke of all time. (episode)

  • How to Build a Smart City October 11, 2018

    We are in the midst of a historic (and wholly unpredicted) rise in urbanization. But it&rsquo;s hard to retrofit old cities for the 21st century. Enter Dan Doctoroff. (episode)

  • Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete October 4, 2018

    There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. A variety of professional athletes tell us how they made it and what they sacrificed to get there. (episode)