Freakonomics Radio
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 news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior.
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Episodes
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Jan 23, 2014 • 35min
152. Everybody Gossips (and That’s a Good Thing)
The benefits of rumor-mongering
Jan 16, 2014 • 37min
Fear Thy Nature (Rebroadcast)
What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are.
Jan 9, 2014 • 28min
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.
Jan 2, 2014 • 15min
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.
Dec 26, 2013 • 36min
Save Me From Myself (Rebroadcast)
A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong?
Dec 19, 2013 • 37min
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?
Dec 12, 2013 • 20min
148. Are Gay Men Really Rich?
Exploring the stereotype of gay men being affluent, data shows they have higher incomes due to factors like education and lack of children. The podcast debunks misconceptions and biases, shedding light on income disparities and societal influences.
Dec 5, 2013 • 32min
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.
Nov 27, 2013 • 37min
146. Fighting Poverty With Actual Evidence
It's time to do away with feel-good stories, gut hunches, and magical thinking.
Nov 21, 2013 • 46min
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.
