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the moral marketplace with ALVIN ROTH

June 25, 2026

Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin Roth explains how innovative market designs can reduce exploitation and save lives. Drawing on his pioneering work in kidney exchanges, Roth explores some of society’s most contentious moral dilemmas involving organ markets, surrogacy, and unpacks the ethical tensions surrounding what he calls “repugnant transactions.”read Alvin's new book MORAL ECONOMICS Keep up to date with Peter on SubstackKeep up to date with Kasia!watch this episode on YouTube! Produce...

Lessons from the World Happiness Report with JOHN HELLIWELL

June 11, 2026

Peter & Kasia speak with leading happiness researcher John Helliwell about the findings of the 2026 World Happiness Report, exploring why countries like Finland consistently rank among the world's happiest. John reveals how life satisfaction is measured, why happiness is declining among young people in many Western nations, and how factors such as social connections and institutional trust can sustain well-being even during periods of conflict or uncertainty.Read the 2026 World Happiness ...

The future of food with BRUCE FRIEDRICH

May 28, 2026

Good Food Institute founder Bruce Friedrich joins the podcast to discuss the revolutionary changes unfolding in food technology and the mission behind the Good Food Institute’s work to reduce reliance on animal agriculture through plant-based and cultivated meat. Bruce presents the key arguments driving the shift toward alternative proteins, including climate change, food security, antibiotic resistance, and pandemic prevention.Read Bruce's book 'Meat: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Wil...