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 984 episodes available.

Freakonomics Radio episodes:

January 30, 2014 153. Reasons to Not Be Ugly
The "beauty premium" is real, for everyone from babies to NFL quarterbacks.

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26min
January 23, 2014 152. Everybody Gossips (and That’s a Good Thing)
The benefits of rumor-mongering

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36min
January 16, 2014 Fear Thy Nature (Rebroadcast)
What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are.

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38min
January 09, 2014 151. Are We Ready to Legalize Drugs? And Other FREAK-Quently Asked Questions
Dubner and Levitt talk about fixing the post office, putting cameras in the classroom, and wearing hats.

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29min
January 02, 2014 150. What’s the “Best” Exercise?
Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently.

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16min
December 26, 2013 Save Me From Myself (Rebroadcast)
A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong?

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36min
December 19, 2013 149. Pontiff-icating on the Free-Market System
The Pope just gave it to the global economy with both barrels. Was he right to do so?

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38min
December 12, 2013 148. Are Gay Men Really Rich?
It’s easy to get that idea. But is the stereotype true?

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20min
December 05, 2013 147. The Most Dangerous Machine
More than 1 million people die worldwide each year from traffic accidents. But there's never been a safer time to drive.

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32min
November 27, 2013 146. Fighting Poverty With Actual Evidence
It's time to do away with feel-good stories, gut hunches, and magical thinking.

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37min

FAQs about Freakonomics Radio:

How many episodes does Freakonomics Radio have?

The podcast currently has 984 episodes available.