
Freakonomics Radio
Discover the hidden side of everything with Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Freakonomics Radio tells you things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to how to become great at just about anything. Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers.
Latest episodes

Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China — and How About Russia? (Ep. 481 Update)
Apr 14, 2022 • 1h 7min

499. Don't Worry, Be Tacky
Apr 7, 2022 • 37min

498. In the 1890s, the Best-Selling Car Was … Electric
Mar 31, 2022 • 43min

497. Can the Big Bad Wolf Save Your Life?
Mar 24, 2022 • 46min

How to Change Your Mind (Ep. 379 Update)
Mar 17, 2022 • 47min

496. Do Unions Still Work?
Mar 10, 2022 • 51min

495. Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses?
Mar 3, 2022 • 48min

494. Why Do Most Ideas Fail to Scale?
Feb 24, 2022 • 48min

Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids? (Ep. 475 Update)
Feb 17, 2022 • 53min

493. Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million?
Feb 10, 2022 • 50min