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539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?

Freakonomics Radio

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What's the Matter With Delaware?

Hal Weitzman, author of What's the Matter with Delaware: The first state has favored the rich, powerful and criminal. Stephen Dubner talks about why swear words have become so versatile. Find out why Farm Bureau Financial Services has been the number one ag insurer for 25 years.

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