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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad... more
FAQs about Freakonomics Radio:How many episodes does Freakonomics Radio have?The podcast currently has 922 episodes available.
October 27, 2022The Unintended Consequences of Working from HomeThe last two years have radically changed the way we work — producing winners, losers, and a lot of surprises. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....more41minPlay
October 20, 2022519. Has Globalization Failed?It was supposed to boost prosperity and democracy at the same time. What really happened? According to the legal scholar Anthea Roberts, it depends which story you believe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....more47minPlay
October 13, 2022518. Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice?One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....more1h 2minPlay
October 06, 2022517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation?New research finds that bosses who went to business school pay their workers less. So what are M.B.A. programs teaching — and should they stop? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....more48minPlay
September 29, 2022Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update)The pandemic provided city dwellers with a break from the din of the modern world. Now the noise is coming back. What does that mean for our productivity, health, and basic sanity? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....more52minPlay
September 22, 2022516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough?Liberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach to climate change? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....more55minPlay
September 19, 2022Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) AdmireThe documentary filmmaker, known for The Civil War, Jazz, and Baseball, turns his attention to the Holocaust, and asks what we can learn from the evils of the past. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....more47minPlay
September 15, 2022515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening?The pandemic moved a lot of religious activity onto the internet. With faith-based apps, Silicon Valley is turning virtual prayers into earthly rewards. Does this mean sharing user data? Dear God, let’s hope not … Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....more45minPlay
September 08, 2022This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update)As the Biden administration rushes to address climate change, Stephen Dubner looks at another, hidden cost of air pollution — one that’s affecting how we think. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....more49minPlay
September 01, 2022514. Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black AmericaThe controversial Harvard economist, recently back from a suspension, “broke a lot of glass early in my career,” he says. His research on school incentives and police brutality won him acclaim — but also enemies. Now he’s taking a hard look at corporate diversity programs. The common thread in his work? “I refuse to not tell the truth.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....more1hPlay
FAQs about Freakonomics Radio:How many episodes does Freakonomics Radio have?The podcast currently has 922 episodes available.