The Lab With Brad

Dec 05 2024 10 ep. 16 mins 109
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Two brothers, talking science and telling bad jokes. Barely scripted, sometimes accurate, almost funny, Thursdays at 8PM pacific.

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Ep425: What makes a nation wealthy?

Dec 05 2024 14 mins  
What makes a nation wealthy? Time for a look at Adam Smith and his extraordinary book, “The Wealth of Nations.” Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s a video and an article about Adam’s Smith’s nifty book. Adam Smith Tercentenary | The Wealth of Nations The Wealth of Nations And here’s a bit about the actual person, Adam Smit

Ep424: What if wealth is more than gold and silver?

Nov 26 2024 18 mins  
What if wealth is more than gold and silver? Let’s have a gander at the physiocrats, a French movement that considered farming to be more important than gold. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s an article about the Physiocrats. The Physiocrats Here’s something on hunter gather energy use and food intake. Hunter-Gatherer Energeti

Ep423: Folk tales and freaky finance

Oct 31 2024 16 mins  
Folk tales and freaky finance Let’s find out how Halloween makes money. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a couple of articles and a video on the economics of pumpkin farming. The economics of pumpkin patches The Economics of Pumpkin Patches | YouTube Halloween Pumpkins: A Booming Farm Business And here’s a short video on how

Ep422: Economics, confusion, and the Dutch puzzle

Sep 26 2024 12 mins  
Economics, confusion, and the Dutch puzzle We start our look at the theory of economics, even though, or perhaps because, we don’t get it. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s a link to the episode in which we take a closer look at how the Dutch became a world power. Ep417: Tall ships and troubled trips And here are a couple of artic

Ep 421: 420 for the money

Sep 12 2024 15 mins  
420 for the money A quick look at the business of marijuana. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s an article on the challenges marijuana businesses face. Why weed companies can't make any money Here’s a video about starting a marijuana business in Oregon state. So you want to start a cannabis business—NOW WHAT? Here’s a list fr

Ep420: Economics, and the start of World War II

Aug 29 2024 18 mins  
Economics, and the start of World War II The federal reserve had complicated reasons not to do their job. This caused a few miner issues, and a major war. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Check out our latest attempt at Episode One. Take 162 of Episode One: Don’t fear the reaper Here’s an article about the federal reserve, and what they

Ep419: The great depression

Aug 15 2024 17 mins  
The great depression The 1930s saw the worst economic downturn in United States history, effecting the entire world. How did this happen? Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a few things on the dust bowl and the great depression. Great Depression and the Dust Bowl The Dust Bowl | Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945 The Dust

Ep418: When markets crash

Aug 01 2024 19 mins  
When markets crash A bit on the Knickerbocker crisis, and the stock market crash of 1929. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s an article about the 1929 stock market crash. Stock Market Crash of 1929 And here’s something on the 1907 Knickerbocker crisis. The Panic of 1907

Ep417: Tall ships and troubled trips

Jul 18 2024 19 mins  
Tall ships and troubled trips After a rocky start, the Dutch managed to build enough wooden ships to take over the world, despite having no trees to speak of. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s an article that outlines the Dutch economy during what is called their golden age. The Dutch Economy in the Golden Age Here’s a video about

Ep416: How stock markets began

Jun 27 2024 13 mins  
How stock markets began We take a look at the historical beginnings of stock trading and stock markets, with a side order of the Dutch. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a couple of articles about how stock markets began. History of Stock Market: Everything to Know How it All Started A Brief History of the Stock Market