A team of curious learners explore the world at the intersection of science, economics, tech, and history.

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Electric vehicles have exploded in popularity in recent years, but they’re far from a new invention. In this podcast we explore the history of the electric vehicle from their inception 100 years ago to their decades-long disappearance at the hands of the oil industry and their eventual return. This is the first of a three part series in which we analyze the historical, economic and political aspects of the electric vehicle market.

How American Oil Killed the Electric Car

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COVID-19 has hit every corner of the globe and we will need a vaccine to return to normal. This podcast explores how the pharmaceutical industry develops vaccines, geopolitical tensions in the age of COVID, and the ways a vaccine could be distributed to all people in the world.

Economics of the COVID-19 Vaccine

A team of curious learners explore the world at the intersection of science, economics, tech, and history.