Freakonomics Radio

By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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

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The podcast currently has 927 episodes available.

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May 15, 2013 The Hidden Cost of False Alarms (Rebroadcast)
If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you'd probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms?

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7min
May 09, 2013 126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common?
A look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists.

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38min
May 01, 2013 125. It’s Crowded at the Top
Why is unemployment still so high? It may be because of something that happened well before the Great Recession.

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7min
April 25, 2013 124. Running to Do Evil
An interview with Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, whose younger brother turned him in -- and what it says about the Boston bombers.

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26min
April 17, 2013 123. Help Wanted. No Smokers Need Apply
In many states, it is perfectly legal to not hire someone who smokes. Should employers also be able to weed out junk-food lovers or motorcyclists -- or anyone who wants to have a baby?

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6min
April 08, 2013 122. How Much Does Your Name Matter?
A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?

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50min
April 03, 2013 121. The Tax Man Nudgeth
Real tax reform may or may not ever happen. In the meantime, how about making the current system work a bit better?

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11min
March 27, 2013 120. 100 Ways to Fight Obesity
Freakonomics asks a dozen smart people for their best ideas. Get ready for a fat tax, a sugar ban, and a calorie-chomping tapeworm.

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36min
March 21, 2013 119. How Money Is March Madness?
The NCAA basketball tournament grabs a lot of eyeballs, but turning them into dollars hasn't always been easy -- even when the "talent" is playing for free.

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7min
March 13, 2013 118. Parking Is Hell
There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody.

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36min

FAQs about Freakonomics Radio:

How many episodes does Freakonomics Radio have?

The podcast currently has 927 episodes available.