Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford Episodes Available now
Run, Switzer, Run: The Women Who Broke the Marathon Taboo
Until the 1960s, it was deemed too "dangerous" for women athletes to run longer distances
Adidas v Puma: A Battle of Boots and Brothers
Adi and Rudi Dassler made sports shoes together - until a feud erupted between them.
The Revenge of the Whales
How much is what we think we understand about the natural world shaped by human guilt?
When the Robots Take Over... - Cautionary Questions
Does winning the lottery make you unhappy? Is Bitcoin bad for the economy?
WW2: How Britain Ignored the Mother of All Secrets
The story of one of the most extraordinary intelligence leaks in history.
The Fraudster's Guide to Magic Money
How do pyramid and ponzi schemes snowball out of control?
The Fan Who Infected a Movie Star
Tragedy can be averted if we appeal to the better parts of human nature.
Whistleblower on the 28th Floor
Why are we suspicious of "tattletales" and what can we do to make whistleblowing easier?
Do Nothing, Then Do Less
Sometimes doing less is the better option, as Chuck Yeager learned the hard way.
Buried Evil: V2 Rocket (Part 3)
The evil heart of the V2 manufacturing program is uncovered in a concentration camp.
