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 928 episodes available.

Freakonomics Radio episodes:

August 03, 2011 38. The Church of "Scionology"
We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea?

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57min
July 20, 2011 37. Mouse in the Salad
In restaurants and in life, bad things happen. But what happens next is just as important.

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28min
July 06, 2011 36. Hey Baby, Is That a Prius You're Driving?
"Conspicuous conservation" is about showing off your environmental bona fides. In other words, if you lean green, there's extra value in being seen leaning green.

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27min
June 22, 2011 35. Live From St. Paul!
Freakonomics Radio hits the road, and plays some Quiz Bowl

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29min
June 08, 2011 34. Things Our Fathers Gave Us
What did Levitt and Dubner learn as kids from their dads?

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15min
May 25, 2011 33. To Catch a Fugitive
Who is likelier to get to the fugitive first? When a fugitive is on the run, it’s not only the police he has to worry about. A bounty hunter could be coming after him, too.

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19min
May 11, 2011 32. Growing Up Buffett
What’s it like to wake up one day and realize Dad is a multi-billionaire? That's what happened to Warren Buffett’s son Peter -- who then started to think about whether or not to join the family business.

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15min
April 27, 2011 31. Gambling With Your Life
Does Las Vegas increase your risk of suicide? A researcher embeds himself in the city where Americans are most likely to kill themselves.

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19min
April 13, 2011 30. Does College Still Matter? And Other Freaky Questions Answered ...
In our second round of FREAK-quently Asked Questions, Steve Levitt answers some queries from listeners and readers.

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17min
April 06, 2011 29. Smarter Kids at 10 Bucks a Pop
It won’t work for everyone, but there’s a cheap, quick, and simple way to lift some students’ grades.

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21min

FAQs about Freakonomics Radio:

How many episodes does Freakonomics Radio have?

The podcast currently has 928 episodes available.