525. In Search of the Real Adam Smith

Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend • December 07, 2022 • Solo Episode

View Original Episode

Guests

No guests identified for this episode.

Description

How did an affable 18th-century “moral philosopher” become the patron saint of cutthroat capitalism? Does “the invisible hand” mean what everyone thinks it does? We travel to Smith’s hometown in Scotland to uncover the man behind the myth. (Part 1 of a series.)


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audio