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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November 21, 2013 145. What Do Skating Rinks, Ultimate Frisbee, and the World Have in Common?
Spontaneous order is everywhere if you know where to look for it.

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47min
November 14, 2013 144. Who Runs the Internet?
The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss.

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33min
November 07, 2013 Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2 (Rebroadcast)
College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how?

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34min
October 31, 2013 Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1 (Rebroadcast)
What's a college degree really worth these days?

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31min
October 24, 2013 143. Why Bad Environmentalism Is Such an Easy Sell
Being green is rarely a black-and-white issue -- but that doesn't stop marketers and politicians from pretending it is.

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25min
October 14, 2013 142. The Troubled Cremation of Stevie the Cat
We spend billions on our pets, and one of the fastest-growing costs is pet "aftercare." But are those cremated remains you got back really from your pet?

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46min
October 10, 2013 141. How to Raise Money Without Killing a Kitten
The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising

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33min
October 03, 2013 140. How to Think About Money, Choose Your Hometown, and Buy an Electric Toothbrush
Dubner and Levitt field your queries in this latest installment of our FREAK-quently Asked Questions.

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26min
September 26, 2013 139. Would a Big Bucket of Cash Really Change Your Life?
A 19th-century Georgia land lottery may have something to teach us about today's income inequality.

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28min
September 19, 2013 The Economist’s Guide to Parenting (Rebroadcast)
Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing.

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57min

FAQs about Freakonomics Radio:

How many episodes does Freakonomics Radio have?

The podcast currently has 984 episodes available.