677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

2026-06-12 · 59 min · episode 677 · 7 entities

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It brings strangers together. It teaches probability, strategy, and emotional control. It has even helped N.F.L. teams win the Super Bowl. Stephen Dubner explores why this ancient game is having a renaissance. (Part two of a series, “ We Are All Gamers Now. ”) SOURCES: Remington Davenport , founder of NYC Backgammon Club. Frank Frigo , game strategy expert & two-time world backgammon champion. Masayuki "Mochy" Mochizuki , professional backgammon player. Marc Olsen , C.E.O. of Backgammon Galaxy. Robert Wachtel , author and professional backgammon player. RESOURCES: The Backgammon Chronicles: A Pro's Adventures on Tour Volume 1 , by Robert Wachtel (2019). In the Game Until the End , by Robert Wachtel ( 1993) " Tric Trac, Clic Clac ," ( The New Yorker, 1930). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.