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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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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
May 5, 2022 · 00:44:27
Chris Paxson defends the value of college education.
00:44:27
Apr 28, 2022 · 00:59:06
Top U.S. colleges face record-high demand.
00:59:06
Apr 21, 2022 · 00:45:44
Colleges operate like businesses competing for students.
00:45:44
Apr 14, 2022 · 01:07:34
Yuen Yuen Ang discusses corruption styles shaped by government types.
01:07:34
Apr 7, 2022 · 00:37:37
Artists and economists embraced joy despite establishment disapproval.
00:37:37
Mar 31, 2022 · 00:43:17
Electric cars were popular in the 1890s before a major setback.
00:43:17
Mar 24, 2022 · 00:46:40
Deer-vehicle collisions cause significant deaths, injuries, and costs.
00:46:40
Mar 17, 2022 · 00:47:59
Ego, overconfidence, and social pressure hinder changing one's mind.
00:47:59
Mar 10, 2022 · 00:51:32
Unions have high public support but low membership rates.
00:51:32
Mar 3, 2022 · 00:48:34
Good performers are often promoted to management roles they're unsuited for.
00:48:34
Feb 24, 2022 · 00:48:54
Economist John List explores why good ideas often fail to scale.
00:48:54
Feb 17, 2022 · 00:53:40
The U.S. has high child poverty rates compared to other wealthy nations.
00:53:40
Feb 10, 2022 · 00:50:48
The NFL's long snapper role exemplifies extreme specialization.
00:50:48
Feb 3, 2022 · 00:44:43
Psychological resets can lead to lasting change.
00:44:43
Jan 27, 2022 · 00:39:19
Frisco transformed from a bedroom community to a booming city.
00:39:19
Jan 20, 2022 · 00:48:27
Dallas-Fort Worth is becoming the third-largest U.S. metro area.
00:48:27
Jan 13, 2022 · 00:47:01
Curses and superstitions are explored.
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