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Tim Harford

Financial Times columnist; presenter of More or Less; author of "The Undercover Economist"

The latest interviews, podcast appearances, and blog posts from Tim Harford, updated daily.

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3 months ago
Jun 16

The Impossible Case of the Man Who Came Back From the Dead | Cautionary Tales podcast

When John Darwin walks into a shop in London, it causes an instant stir. After all, John Darwin has been dead for five years.

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
4 months ago
Jun 8

How Civilizations Die - with Paul Cooper | Cautionary Tales podcast

As Governor of Britannia, Magnus Maximus has a huge army at his disposal, which is just what he needs to secure the Roman imperial throne.

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
4 months ago
May 29

D-Day's Swimming Tanks: Brilliant Idea or Total Disaster? | Cautionary Tales podcast

It’s D-Day and the Allies are about to invade Nazi-occupied France.

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
4 months ago
May 28

One Inventor Nearly Ended Life on Earth | Cautionary Tales podcast

Thomas Midgley's inventions caused his own death, hastened the deaths of millions of people around the world, and very nearly extinguished all life on land.

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
4 months ago
May 21

John Dee and the Search for the Philosopher’s Stone | Cautionary Tales podcast

This is Part 2 of our tale about John Dee - listen to Part 1 here 🔮 Tudor polymath John Dee meets a man who claims he can…

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
4 months ago
May 11

When Astrology Ruled England | Cautionary Tales podcast

This is Part 1 of our tale about John Dee - listen to Part 2 here 🔮 Tudor England, the line between mathematics and the…

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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