Freakonomics Radio

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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

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The podcast currently has 927 episodes available.

Freakonomics Radio episodes:

March 06, 2013 117. When Is a Negative a Positive?
Sure, we all like to hear compliments. But if you're truly looking to get better at something, it's the negative feedback that will get you there.

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8min
February 24, 2013 116. Women Are Not Men
In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing.

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37min
February 20, 2013 115. The Downside of More Miles Per Gallon
The gas tax doesn't work well, and it's only going to get worse. What's next?

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7min
February 13, 2013 114. How to Think About Guns
No one wants mass shootings. Unfortunately, no one has a workable plan to stop them either.

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30min
February 06, 2013 113. Sure, I Remember That
It is startlingly easy to create false memories, especially in politics.

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7min
January 30, 2013 112. Would You Let a Coin Toss Decide Your Future?
Levitt and Dubner go deep on "Freakonomics Experiments," a new research project that lets you take a chance on life.

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26min
January 23, 2013 111. Introducing “Freakonomics Experiments”
Steve Levitt has a novel idea for helping people make tough decisions

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6min
January 16, 2013 110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth?
The very long reach of Winston Churchill -- and how the British government is remaking copyright law.

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31min
January 09, 2013 109. How to Live Longer
Why do Hall of Fame inductees, Oscar winners, and Nobel laureates outlive their peers?

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7min
January 02, 2013 108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
Levitt and Dubner answer your questions about driving, sneezing, and ladies’ nights. Plus a remembrance of Levitt’s sister Linda.

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27min

FAQs about Freakonomics Radio:

How many episodes does Freakonomics Radio have?

The podcast currently has 927 episodes available.