Where are the tensions in the climate science community driving research and real-world policy impact? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Professor Adam Sobel, Columbia University, about what the tropics and wet bulb temperature mean in the context of climate change; how to think about the trade-offs between the applied and theoretical sides of science; and why we need to rethink the social responsibility of climate scientists.

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What does it mean to be an innovator and early adopter in sustainable aviation? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with David Morgan, easyJet COO, about how aviation is undergoing its own energy transition; the factors driving easyJet’s decarbonisation ambitions; and why it’s vital that airlines like easyJet keep pushing the envelope on technological innovation.

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How is the Loan Programs Office providing unprecedented amounts of capital for clean energy innovations? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Jigar Shah, US Department of Energy Loan Programs Office Director, his $215 billion mandate in commercialising clean energy innovations, how these technologies align with US energy security goals and climate commitments, and what the multiplier effect of LPO financing could mean for private sector investment.

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What’s the role of an influencer in the effort to address climate change? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Assaad Razzouk, CEO of Gurīn Energy, about what’s at stake in the fight for climate action, how to think about the energy transition in the context of this year’s global electoral cycle, and, of course, why we need more angry clean energy people.

Assaad Razzouk, Gurīn Energy CEO, on Why the World Needs Angry Clean Energy People

Can human capital drive portfolio returns? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Professor Dan Ariely, Duke University, about what a human capital factor looks like; how incentives and the basic idea of “feeling valued “are fundamental drivers behind employee motivation; and why human capital can represent an overlooked source of alpha.

Professor Dan Ariely, Duke University, on Investing in Human Capital

Is ESG a “hopeless muddle”? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, about free markets and free minds; climate and ESG disclosures; the implications of Loper Bright on the Chevron Doctrine and agency authority; and the merits of financial innovation in crypto versus ESG.

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Professor Erik Angner of Stockholm University offers profound insights in his book “How Economics Can Save the World: Simple Ideas to Solve Our Biggest Problems,” presenting practical economic thinking as a tool to address today’s most pressing global challenges.

Our world faces unprecedented challenges - from climate change and inequality to hunger and the lasting impacts of a global pandemic. These crises have made our lives more uncertain and our societies more divided. But what if economics could help? 

In How Economics Can Save the World, Professor Erik Angner argues that economics is not just about markets, money, or the wealthy elite. It’s a powerful framework for understanding the world around us - and for designing practical solutions to real-world problems. Whether it’s parenting or public policy, organ donation or housing, economics provides tools that can improve decision-making, promote fairness, and enhance wellbeing. With a rich blend of optimism and real-life stories, Angner reveals how economists think - and how that thinking can help us build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future. This is an episode that reclaims economics as a force for good - and invites readers to see it as a guide for making life better for everyone.

Dr. Angner is the author of Hayek and Natural Law and the widely used textbook A Course in Behavioral Economics (3rd edition, 2021). His scholarly work spans behavioral and experimental economics, the economics of happiness, and the philosophical foundations of economic theory. His widely acclaimed book, How Economics Can Save the World (Penguin, 2023), brings economic thinking to bear on today’s most urgent global challenges.

Dr. Erik Angner’s interdisciplinary expertise bridges economics and philosophy. He holds dual PhDs in Economics and in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Pittsburgh, a path shaped, as he puts it, by 'serious mission creep.'

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