Tim Harford (Undercover Economist, guest blogger, statistical superhero) has a new show on BBC Radio 4, called Pop Up Economics: well-told tales about the dismal science. The inaugural episode (MP3) is a beautiful parable about innovation and invention.
Great economics/storytelling podcast
Right-wing UK newsreader can't bring himself to read results of Brexit poll
GB News is a right-wing British disinfotainment network along the lines of OAN or NewsMax in the United States. The newsreader in this clip can barely hold his glee as he announces the results of a Brexit sentiment poll. His smug elation comes to a screeching halt when he sees the latest results on his monitor. In… READ THE REST
Liz Truss wins Conservative Party leadership race in U.K., will be next Prime Minister
Liz Truss has won the U.K. Conservatives' internal leadership ballot and will become Prime Minister tomorrow. Her win over rival Rishi Sunak, though, turned out to be much closer than the wipeout that early polls had expected—the closest Conservative leadership election this century, in fact. This might suggest that the abstract idea of a young… READ THE REST
UK police twice detain black man for "wearing a coat" and reportedly delete his footage of encounter
Londoner Eric Taylor says he's now been stopped twice by police on the pretext that he must "account" for the heavy coat he's wearing in March in England—and that on the second occasion an officer confiscated his phone and deleted his recording of the encounter. Taylor, who is black, thinks the second incident was retaliation… READ THE REST
If you're a seafood lover, you'll want to sea this deal
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Any seafood lovers knows it's sort of an expensive taste kind of habit. Good seafood definitely isn't cheap, but it is delicious. But have you ever thought of getting the very… READ THE REST
Get the Beats Solo 3 True Wireless Headphones delivered in time for Christmas when you order by 12/8
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. As you go into the new year, you may be looking to find the best of the best to take your listening to the next level. You actually listen to a… READ THE REST
Give the gift of security with this top-rated indoor camera, with free delivery by Christmas guaranteed
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Running late on your holiday shopping? It's your last chance to get gifts in time. For example, when you buy this award-winning security camera by December 8, you can rest assured your order… READ THE REST
