Discover the groundbreaking labor dispute between Alaska Airlines and flight attendants in 1993. Learn about the strategic tactics of the flight attendants' union, including their CHAOS strategy to create havoc. Explore the impact of this covert strike and its inspiration for labor actions today.

Dig into the mystery of Bass Pro Shop hats in Ecuador, the 'curse of September' in the stock market, and the new faster money transfer system by the Federal Reserve. Also, explore the intriguing question of whether casinos can be considered banks and the thriving non-gambling revenue sources for big Las Vegas casinos.

Tatyana Deryugina, leading expert on the economics of natural disasters, discusses the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their impact on our economy and daily lives. They explore the role of charitable giving in disaster relief, the challenges faced by insurers, and the long-term effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans residents. The conversation highlights the need to understand the economic and physical impacts of where we live amidst climate change.

Nobel-prize winning economist Simon Kuznets once analyzed the world's economies and said there are four kinds of countries including Argentina. This episode explores Argentina's economic crisis, including skyrocketing inflation and a collapsing currency. It delves into the impact on various sectors, the existence of black markets for currency exchange, and the ways people navigate parallel economies. Despite the chaos, the annual Mundial de Tango - the biggest tango competition in the world - still takes place.

Amateur investors drive up GameStop stock, inspiring a race among Hollywood producers to create a movie. The challenges of finding financial backing and negotiating deals add to the drama. Despite setbacks, the movie project moves forward with a confirmed cast and competition from other projects.

Erin Plante, a private detective specializing in stolen cryptocurrency, investigates the largest crypto heist in history where hackers stole $600 million from Axie Infinity. The investigation unveils alarming actions by digital money launderers. The aftermath reveals national security threats and North Korea's use of crypto to bypass sanctions. The speaker shares their emotional experience at the Axicon conference after the investigation.

Explore the challenges of obtaining accurate economic data in China, including the use of anecdotes to analyze the weakening economy. Learn about the alarming increase in urban youth unemployment and its long-term consequences. Discover the impact of the pandemic, political circumstances, and paused publishing on China's economy. Hear personal stories of young people struggling to find jobs and their aspirations for the future.

Explore the story of economist Bill Phillips and the creation of the Phillips curve. Discover how it went mainstream and its impact on macroeconomics. Delve into its limitations in predicting inflation and the challenge of establishing universal laws in economics.

A photographer's portrait of Prince led to a legal battle over fair use when Andy Warhol used the photo without giving credit or payment. The case raised questions about what makes art unique and when a derivative work becomes transformative. The podcast explores the evolution of fair use in copyright law, the impact of transformative use in art, and the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of the photographer.

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar fights against patenting traditional Indian knowledge, starting with turmeric's wound-healing properties. The fight expands to include basmati rice and the issue of biopiracy. A traditional knowledge digital library in India helps prevent inappropriate patents and preserves ancient remedies.