Topic: Alpha Males

2 chapters across the catalog

Folding Pre-school
Episode 1027 • • 1:45:44 - 1:48:59

1027: Folding Pre-school

Alpha Male Hedge Fund Managers, Testosterone Study

A study from the University of Central Florida suggests that hedge fund managers with higher testosterone levels—measured by facial dimensions—tend to underperform compared to those with lower levels. CNBC reported that "alpha male" traits like aggression and risk-taking may lead to lower annual returns and fund closures.

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Microbeads
Episode 908 • • 2:41:46 - 2:50:46

908: Microbeads

Congo Army Worm Outbreak and Outro

An outbreak of crop-destroying army worms in the Democratic Republic of Congo has devastated 63,000 hectares of corn, causing prices to triple. The episode concluded with a George Carlin song, "I'm an Alpha Male on Beta Blockers," and a final sign-off from the hosts.

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