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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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Jun 1, 2023 · 01:05:47
Ari Emanuel's rise from talent agency to entertainment empire.
01:05:47
May 25, 2023 · 01:08:49
Markets struggle with school admissions and organ transplants.
01:08:49
May 18, 2023 · 00:51:38
Museums are returning looted art, but can they gain?
00:51:38
May 11, 2023 · 00:52:11
Museums hold art plundered during historical eras.
00:52:11
May 4, 2023 · 00:53:29
A looted Egyptian coffin's journey to the Met.
00:53:29
Apr 27, 2023 · 00:42:58
Projects are often late due to the planning fallacy.
00:42:58
Apr 20, 2023 · 00:45:10
Taboo words evolve and reveal societal changes.
00:45:10
Apr 13, 2023 · 00:46:59
Delaware's corporate-friendly laws attract criticism and praise.
00:46:59
Apr 6, 2023 · 00:47:30
A company actively creates opportunities for Black Americans.
00:47:30
Mar 30, 2023 · 00:43:29
Americans underpay taxes significantly each year.
00:43:29
Mar 23, 2023 · 00:52:32
Economist Amy Finkelstein discusses broken insurance markets.
00:52:32
Mar 16, 2023 · 00:49:53
Competent employees get promoted into management positions they lack skills for, creating incompetent leadership
00:49:53
Mar 9, 2023 · 00:58:00
Airlines balance cheap fares with volatile costs.
00:58:00
Mar 2, 2023 · 00:56:20
Air travel is significantly safer than driving.
00:56:20
Feb 23, 2023 · 00:58:20
Air travel is a marvel despite passenger complaints.
00:58:20
Feb 16, 2023 · 00:53:00
The NFL long snapper role exemplifies Adam Smith's specialization theory.
00:53:00
Feb 13, 2023 · 00:16:59
Investigating the fate of unused hotel soaps after guest check-out.
00:16:59
Feb 9, 2023 · 00:50:39
Biden administration's industrial policy aims to reshore high-tech manufacturing.
00:50:39
Feb 6, 2023 · 00:18:18
Analyzing the enduring financial success of a 40-year-old hit song.
00:18:18
Feb 2, 2023 · 00:41:45
Kate Raworth challenges GDP growth as the primary economic goal.
00:41:45

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