Episodes (Page 18)
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American culture is uniquely WEIRD, making policy transplants from other nations difficult.
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A new study suggests 30-minute afternoon naps benefit everyone.
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Lawns cover nearly two percent of the U.S. landscape.
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Bren Smith advocates for ocean farming, particularly kelp, to feed the planet.
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CEA Chair Cecilia Rouse discusses economic policy's impact on people.
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Preview of 'Freakonomics of Medicine' podcast hosted by Bapu Jena.
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The pandemic's work-from-home experiment offers lessons for the future.
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Robert Cialdini discusses the science of persuasion and influence.
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The human foot is an evolutionary marvel of functionality.
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Andrew Yang aims to revitalize New York City with bold plans.
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Robots may eliminate jobs but collaborative robots could revitalize work.
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Debate on $15 federal minimum wage: poverty reduction vs. job loss.
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Legalized marijuana offers a natural experiment for economists.
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Steve Levitt learns about 'goal conflict' from Angela Duckworth.
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Medicare covers costly dialysis treatment regardless of age.
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U.S. healthcare shifted from a calling to a profit-driven industry.
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Many policy solutions fail to scale effectively.
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New York City's reinvention relies on strong networks and information.
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Behavioral science explores psychological resets for lasting change.
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Standard intersections are dangerous, costly, and time-consuming.