This chapter discusses the challenges faced by millions of Americans who are at risk of eviction or foreclosure during the holiday season due to the failing public housing program and includes a promotional message from Radiolab.
First aired back in 2009, this episode is all about one thing, or rather a collection of things. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, chances are you rely on numbers every day of your life. Where do they come from, and what do they really do for us? This hour: stories of how numbers confuse us, connect us, and even reveal secrets about us.