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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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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
Dec 26, 2025 · 00:43:58
Challenging the narrative that the wealthy are less generous.
00:43:58
Dec 19, 2025 · 00:48:02
Exploring the enduring appeal of Handel's 'Messiah'.
00:48:02
Dec 17, 2025 · 00:42:00
The economics of keeping 'Messiah' alive today.
00:42:00
Dec 12, 2025 · 00:57:13
Handel's comeback with 'Messiah' after a career slump.
00:57:13

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