Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Episode 45 · November 6, 2026 · 38 min
Why Milk Cartons "Scared the Bejesus Out of a Generation" - with Roman Mars
For this special crossover episode, Tim is joined by the one and only Roman Mars to discuss his new series, A History Of The United States In 100 Objects . From a safe that stayed locked away for a century to a well-intentioned milk carton that terrified a nation, each item reveals a fascinating piece of American history - and comes with its very own cautionary tale. Listen to A History Of The United States In 100 Objects on the 99% Invisible feed , or on BBC Sounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.