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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 903 episodes available.
April 16, 2020413. Who Gets the Ventilator?Should a nurse or doctor who gets sick treating Covid-19 patients have priority access to a potentially life-saving healthcare device? Americans aren’t used to rationing in medicine, but it’s time to think about it. We consult a lung specialist, a bioethicist, and (of course) an economist....more49minPlay
April 16, 2020413. Who Gets the Ventilator?Should a nurse or doctor who gets sick treating Covid-19 patients have priority access to a potentially life-saving healthcare device? Americans aren’t used to rationing in medicine, but it’s time to think about it. We consult a lung specialist, a bioethicist, and (of course) an economist....more49minPlay
April 09, 2020412. What Happens When Everyone Stays Home to Eat?Covid-19 has shocked our food-supply system like nothing in modern history. We examine the winners, the losers, the unintended consequences — and just how much toilet paper one household really needs....more46minPlay
April 09, 2020412. What Happens When Everyone Stays Home to Eat?Covid-19 has shocked our food-supply system like nothing in modern history. We examine the winners, the losers, the unintended consequences — and just how much toilet paper one household really needs....more46minPlay
April 02, 2020411. Is $2 Trillion the Right Medicine for a Sick Economy?Congress just passed the biggest aid package in modern history. We ask six former White House economic advisors and one U.S. Senator: Will it actually work? What are its best and worst features? Where does $2 trillion come from, and what are the long-term effects of all that government spending? ...more54minPlay
April 02, 2020411. Is $2 Trillion the Right Medicine for a Sick Economy?Congress just passed the biggest aid package in modern history. We ask six former White House economic advisors and one U.S. Senator: Will it actually work? What are its best and worst features? Where does $2 trillion come from, and what are the long-term effects of all that government spending?...more54minPlay
March 26, 2020410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor....more41minPlay
March 26, 2020410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor....more41minPlay
March 19, 2020409. The Side Effects of Social DistancingIn just a few weeks, the novel coronavirus has undone a century’s worth of our economic and social habits. What consequences will this have on our future — and is there a silver lining in this very black pandemic cloud?...more48minPlay
March 19, 2020409. The Side Effects of Social DistancingIn just a few weeks, the novel coronavirus has undone a century’s worth of our economic and social habits. What consequences will this have on our future — and is there a silver lining in this very black pandemic cloud?...more48minPlay
FAQs about Freakonomics Radio:How many episodes does Freakonomics Radio have?The podcast currently has 903 episodes available.