Hotpants v the knockout mouseOn Regent Street, Tim Harford looks at heated pants and the business of innovation.15 mins16 Jan 2013
The Kidney MatchmakerThe story of Al Roth, who worked out how to create a clearing-house for kidneys.15 mins23 Jan 2013
War-gaming ArmageddonTim Harford tells the story of Thomas Schelling, who used economics to avert war.15 mins30 Jan 2013
The Indiana Jones of EconomicsHow Bill Phillips - war hero, croc-hunter - became one of the fathers of macro-economics.15 mins06 Feb 2013
When Geeks Took Over PokerTim Harford tells the story of Chris Ferguson, who applied game theory to poker, and won.15 mins13 Feb 2013