Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford Episodes Available now
The Nursery Rhyme That Ruined a Rock Band
Tim Harford examines one of the most controversial copyright battles in music history.
The Thrill and the Drop: A First Date Rollercoaster
When should we trust our own heads, instead of the machine?
Dr. Brinkley's Miracle Cure For Impotence (with Betwixt The Sheets)
Tim Harford and Dr Kate Lister dive into the bizarre and grisly tale of Dr John Brinkley.
The Night of the Mugger
Winston Trew, arrested for mugging in 1972, became a win for police and press alike
Missing on "Dead Mountain": A Cold War Cold Case
In winter 1959, nine experienced hikers led by Igor Dyatlov set out on an expedition.
Frozen in a Burning 747 (Tenerife Air Disaster 2)
Two airplanes have just collided on the runway at Tenerife Airport.
Cleared For Take-Off? (Tenerife Air Disaster 1)
The story behind one of the deadliest aviation disasters.
RoboPod and the Perpetual Money Machine - Cautionary Questions 2
Tim Harford and Jacob Goldstein answer more of your questions.
Captain Coward and the Blame Game
A massive cruise ship is tilting off Italy, but where is the captain?
Darwin's Grandpa and the Art of Sex Appeal
Charles Darwin was stumped by peacocks, due to his theory of evolution.
