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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio

Stephen J. Dubner · Society · EN-US

Freakonomics Radio explores the surprising economic and behavioral forces behind everyday phenomena, from marriage and media to pollution and human quirks. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, the podcast uses real-world examples and expert interviews to reveal the hidden logic of seemingly ordinary...

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Steve Levitt 2x
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Javier Blas 1x
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Jimmy Garoppolo 1x
Joel Mokyr
Joel Mokyr 1x
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Judy Faulkner 1x
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg 1x
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Richard Feynman
Richard Feynman 1x
Stephen Dubner
Stephen Dubner 1x
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Your Life 1x
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Recent Episodes

678. Who Gets to Choose a “Good Death”?
Jun 19, 2026 · 00:50:25
00:50:25
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?
Jun 12, 2026 · 00:59:19
00:59:19
This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Update)
Jun 10, 2026 · 00:47:24
00:47:24
676. Has America Lost the Plot?
Jun 5, 2026 · 01:05:29
01:05:29
The Vanishing Mr. Feynman (Update)
May 29, 2026 · 01:00:51
✨ Richard Feynman's final years and travels.
Richard Feynman
01:00:51
The Brilliant Mr. Feynman (Update)
May 27, 2026 · 00:52:51
✨ Richard Feynman's move to California.
00:52:51
The Curious Mr. Feynman (Update)
May 22, 2026 · 01:03:18
✨ Richard Feynman's critical approach to 'lousy ideas'.
01:03:18
675. Has the New York Times Become a Games Company?
May 15, 2026 · 00:57:17
✨ The New York Times' success with Wordle.
00:57:17
674. How Does a Composer Feel After the World Premiere?
May 8, 2026 · 00:45:23
✨ Composer David Lang describes the emotional rollercoaster post-world premiere.
David Lang
00:45:23
Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger? (Update)
May 6, 2026 · 01:08:15
✨ Debating Adam Smith's legacy and his alignment with modern political ideologies.
01:08:15
673. What Is Money?
May 1, 2026 · 00:54:11
✨ Composer David Lang explores the meaning of money through an oratorio.
David Lang
00:54:11
672. What Makes Judy Faulkner Run?
Apr 24, 2026 · 01:00:52
✨ Judy Faulkner, founder of Epic Systems, is a healthcare heavyweight.
Judy Faulkner
01:00:52
Why Does Everyone Hate Rats? (Update)
Apr 22, 2026 · 00:40:34
✨ NYC's mayor declared rats "public enemy number one."
00:40:34
671. Why Has There Been So Little Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease?
Apr 17, 2026 · 01:01:18
✨ Investigating the potential fraud in Alzheimer's research.
Stephen Dubner
01:01:18
670. Beeconomics 101
Apr 10, 2026 · 00:55:51
✨ Beekeepers face challenges making a living from their hives.
Steve Levitt
00:55:51
Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System (Update)
Apr 8, 2026 · 01:04:26
✨ Politicians often lie about taxes and the national debt.
01:04:26
669. Why Is 95 Percent of the World’s Bourbon Made in Kentucky?
Apr 3, 2026 · 00:46:20
✨ Kentucky's bourbon dominance stems from tradition and favorable conditions.
00:46:20
668. Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands?
Mar 27, 2026 · 00:53:58
✨ Distracted driving linked to music listening on phones.
00:53:58
In a Driverless World, Who Loses and Who Wins?
Mar 25, 2026 · 01:05:47
✨ PJ Vogt explores the debate over banning self-driving cars in Boston.
01:05:47
Are Human Drivers Finally Obsolete?
Mar 20, 2026 · 01:11:28
✨ Google's secret project birthed driverless car technology.
01:11:28

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