#899: Mexico Fights The Fuel Pirates

Thieves are stealing billions of dollars worth of gasoline in Mexico. The President is taking drastic action to cut them … More

#891: Who Won The Bet Over Bitcoin?

Five years ago Ben Horowitz and Felix Salmon placed a bet about the future of bitcoin. Today we announce the … More

In 2010, Panera launched several pay-what-you-want cafes. On today’s show: How this charitable experiment worked out.

Today on the show: A chicken index, some Wall Street investors, and an unlikely whistle-blower.

We ponder the price of chicken, safe haven currencies, and the cash value of coupons. Why? Because you asked.

Second of five episodes. Oil is priced down to the penny, and the price changes every day. Who sets that … More

We’re getting into the oil business. We go to Kansas, and negotiate with a preacher to buy 100 barrels of … More

We wanted to understand an eerie phenomenon that drives everything from the stock market to the price of orange juice. … More

The price tag is a fairly recent invention. And it’s already on its way out.

Zoo animals are different than most possessions, because zoos abide by a fundamental principle: You can’t sell or buy the … More