Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova Frisky Business: Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza, and Journalistic Ethics
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Dec 3, 2025 The hosts dive into the pros and cons of holiday travel, weighing the merits of flying, driving, and train journeys. They explore Olivia Nuzzi's memoir and her complicated relationship with Ryan Lizza while dissecting the ethics of journalism. With a focus on the delicate balance between access and integrity, they discuss allegations of misconduct and the implications for source trust. The conversation touches on the impact of sexualization on women journalists and how these dynamics play out in today’s media landscape.
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Expensive Train Backup And Long Delay
- Maria paid $1,700 for two refundable train tickets to Boston and later got refunded.
- Her return train trip took seven and a half hours due to speed restrictions after an incident.
Weigh Time, Cost, And Arrival Risk
- When planning holiday travel, compare time, cost, and the risk of not arriving when needed.
- Choose the mode (drive, fly, train) based on how mission-critical your arrival time is.
Geography Makes Flying More Efficient
- Flying can be faster on the Northeast Corridor because rail routes follow the loopy coastline.
- Physical geography and track routing can make short flights more time-efficient than trains.
