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11. How Much Does the President of the U.S. Really Matter?

Freakonomics Radio

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The Sunk Cost Fallacy

Justin Walfers is an associate professor of business and public policy at the Wharton School. John Ashcroft explains how a president can lead convincingly, even if he doesn't govern so well. We'll also hear from Lyndon Johnson's dog and former Attorney General John Ashcroft.

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