Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! WWDTM: Claudia Goldin
Mar 9, 2024
Economist Claudia Goldin talks about 4:30am phone calls, Nobel parties, and yodeling with the hosts. Topics include French fries as an environmentally friendly food, extreme choices made for love, and trivia about the most traveled airline passenger in first class. The hosts also discuss the revival of the circus, unique accents in Antarctica, and a library using cat drawings to attract visitors.
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Early Morning Nobel Surprise
- Claudia Goldin, a Nobel laureate, received her prize-winning call at 4:30 am.
- She was instructed to prepare for a press conference in 90 minutes.
Duty Calls, Even After Nobel
- Despite winning a Nobel Prize, Goldin continued her daily routine.
- She prioritized her scheduled student appointments at Harvard.
Flight Attendant Trick
- To get special treatment on flights, pretend to recognize the chief flight attendant.
- They likely won't admit to not remembering you and will treat you better.