652. Inside the Horse-Industrial Complex

Hey there, it's Stephen Dubner. Before today's episode, a quick announcement. On Thursday, November 13th, I will be live on stage in New York City in conversation with the journalist Bud Mishkin, celebrating 20 years of free economics and talking about what's next. We will be at the 92nd Street Y. on the upper east side.

I hope you can make it. For tickets, go to freeconomics.com slash live shows. And now, here is today's episode. May I give him a pat on the shoulder? Oh my gosh, I'm about to feed American Pharaoh a carrot, which is kind of highlight of my life so far.

That's Emily Plant. She is a lifelong horse lover who makes her living today as a thoroughbred researcher and statistician. And American pharaoh, he is one of the most famous and most sought-after horses in the world. His fame comes from winning the 2015 Triple Crown. That's the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.

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