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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Jun 26, 2012 • 7min
81. Star-Spangled Banter?
Once a week, the British Prime Minister goes before the House of Commons for a lightning round of hard questions. Should the U.S. give it a try? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 20, 2012 • 36min
80. Riding the Herd Mentality
Robert Cialdini, a renowned social psychologist and author, dives into the psychology of peer influence and how social norms shape our choices. He discusses compelling examples like Mayor Mockus' shaming tactics in Bogotá and the impact of energy-use experiments. Chrissy Clark offers on-the-ground reporting from drought-stricken Midland, revealing how shame campaigns and water-use maps transformed community behavior. Together, they explore the fine line between motivating change and backfiring when norms go awry, illuminating the power of collective responsibility.
Jun 13, 2012 • 6min
79. A Cheap Employee Is … a Cheap Employee
Paying workers as little as possible seems smart -- unless you can make more money by paying them more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 6, 2012 • 29min
78. You Eat What You Are, Part 2
To feed 7 billion people while protecting the environment, it would seem that going local is a no-brainer -- until you start looking at the numbers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 30, 2012 • 5min
77. Playing the Nerd Card
The NBA’s superstars are suddenly sporting Urkel glasses -- but is it more than a fashion statement? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 23, 2012 • 30min
76. You Eat What You Are, Part 1
How American food so got bad -- and why it's getting so much better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 16, 2012 • 6min
75. Retirement Kills
Sure, we all dream of leaving the office forever. But what if it's bad for your health? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 7, 2012 • 28min
74. Soul Possession
In a world where nearly everything is for sale, is it always okay to buy what isn’t yours? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 2, 2012 • 6min
73. A Rose By Any Other Distance
At a time when people worry about every mile their food must travel, why is it okay to import most of our cut flowers from thousands of miles away? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apr 25, 2012 • 57min
72. Lottery Loopholes and Deadly Doctors
What do you do when smart people keep making stupid mistakes? And: are we a nation of financial illiterates? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
