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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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Notable Guests

AE
Actual Evidence 1x
JF
Jack Farchy 1x
JB
Javier Blas 1x
JG
Jimmy Garoppolo 1x
Joel Mokyr
Joel Mokyr 1x
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg 1x
MH
My Husband 1x
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Steve Levitt 1x
YL
Your Life 1x
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Your Money 1x

Recent Episodes

Apr 3, 2026 · 00:46:20
Kentucky's bourbon dominance stems from tradition and favorable conditions.
00:46:20
Mar 27, 2026 · 00:53:58
Distracted driving linked to music listening on phones.
00:53:58
Mar 25, 2026 · 01:05:47
PJ Vogt explores the debate over banning self-driving cars in Boston.
01:05:47
Mar 20, 2026 · 01:11:28
Google's secret project birthed driverless car technology.
01:11:28
Mar 13, 2026 · 00:47:01
Scammers exploit digital tools to supercharge old behaviors.
00:47:01
Mar 6, 2026 · 00:53:08
Joel Mokyr explains how culture drives innovation, impacting economic progress.
00:53:08
Mar 4, 2026 · 01:06:15
Commodity traders profit from global instability and conflict.
Jack Farchy Javier Blas
01:06:15
Feb 27, 2026 · 00:49:08
Filmmaker Werner Herzog fears sloppy thinkers and mistaking facts for truth.
00:49:08
Feb 20, 2026 · 00:51:45
Existing drugs may treat rare diseases, but finding matches is difficult.
Steve Levitt
00:51:45
Feb 18, 2026 · 00:57:23
Nudge theory's impact is examined years after its initial publication.
00:57:23
Feb 13, 2026 · 00:50:52
Cannabis is not a performance-enhancing drug for athletes.
00:50:52
Feb 6, 2026 · 00:52:50
Examining the ethics of performance-enhancing drugs in sports.
00:52:50
Feb 4, 2026 · 00:58:19
Running backs' declining salaries and shorter careers.
00:58:19
Jan 30, 2026 · 01:00:11
AI's long-awaited potential in the healthcare industry.
01:00:11
Jan 23, 2026 · 01:05:29
Zeke Emanuel critiques the wellness industry.
01:05:29
Jan 21, 2026 · 00:45:58
Steve Levitt ends his podcast 'People I (Mostly) Admire'.
00:45:58
Jan 16, 2026 · 00:55:25
Marty Makary's agenda for the FDA: faster drug approvals, healthier food, and cures.
00:55:25
Jan 9, 2026 · 00:53:10
Investigating the effectiveness and safety of brain supplements.
00:53:10
Jan 2, 2026 · 01:00:39
An economist critiques personal finance guru advice.
01:00:39
Dec 30, 2025 · 00:42:58
Behavioral science explores psychological resets for lasting change.
00:42:58

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