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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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Episodes (Page 14)

Sep 19, 2022 · 00:46:08
Ken Burns discusses his Holocaust documentary.
00:46:08
Sep 15, 2022 · 00:44:32
Religious activity moved online during the pandemic.
00:44:32
Sep 8, 2022 · 00:48:18
Air pollution has hidden cognitive costs.
00:48:18
Sep 1, 2022 · 00:59:54
Economist Roland Fryer discusses his controversial research and refusal to compromise truth.
00:59:54
Aug 25, 2022 · 00:45:32
Exploring the arguments for making public transit free for all users.
00:45:32
Aug 18, 2022 · 00:47:47
Investigating why U.S. media coverage tends to be overwhelmingly negative.
00:47:47
Aug 11, 2022 · 00:48:06
Examining the extreme individualism prevalent in the United States.
00:48:06
Aug 4, 2022 · 00:51:36
Discussing the unique cultural aspects of the United States (WEIRD).
00:51:36
Jul 28, 2022 · 00:49:52
Scott Hershovitz argues philosophy remains relevant in modern society.
00:49:52
Jul 21, 2022 · 00:46:06
Economists analyze the reasons behind marriage choices beyond 'love'.
00:46:06
Jul 14, 2022 · 00:51:23
Revisiting an early episode on economists' approaches to parenting.
00:51:23
Jul 7, 2022 · 00:52:11
Assessing the actual problems solved by cryptocurrency and blockchain.
00:52:11
Jun 30, 2022 · 00:48:04
Investigating the prevalence of scams within the NFT market.
00:48:04
Jun 23, 2022 · 00:49:30
Blockchain's potential is still high despite crypto crash.
00:49:30
Jun 16, 2022 · 00:40:23
Kevin Kelly shares optimistic advice on life and technology.
00:40:23
Jun 9, 2022 · 00:50:16
Sportswashing uses major events to improve national image.
00:50:16
Jun 2, 2022 · 00:50:59
Domestic violence trends during pandemic lockdowns examined.
00:50:59
May 26, 2022 · 00:38:50
Introducing 'Off Leash,' a podcast about dog cognition.
00:38:50
May 19, 2022 · 00:48:27
College enrollment is declining, especially for men.
00:48:27
May 12, 2022 · 00:58:01
Revisiting Steve Levitt's research on abortion and crime.
00:58:01

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