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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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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
Dec 5, 2025 · 00:56:54
The story behind George Frideric Handel's 'Messiah'.
00:56:54
Nov 28, 2025 · 01:02:17
Macy's aims to revive its past retail glory.
01:02:17
Nov 27, 2025 · 00:52:31
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is a major marketing event.
00:52:31
Nov 21, 2025 · 01:03:11
New executive order allows retail investors access to private markets.
01:03:11
Nov 14, 2025 · 01:01:36
Horse racing sees record auction prices but declining revenue.
01:01:36
Nov 12, 2025 · 01:02:38
Stephen Dubner reflects on 20 years of Freakonomics.
01:02:38
Nov 7, 2025 · 01:00:52
Kentucky's dominance in the thoroughbred industry is explored.
01:00:52
Oct 31, 2025 · 01:08:07
Horses remain prevalent despite the rise of machines.
01:08:07
Oct 29, 2025 · 00:47:34
Examining the trend of companies adopting co-CEOs.
00:47:34
Oct 24, 2025 · 00:51:33
The U.S. faces a significant physician shortage.
00:51:33
Oct 17, 2025 · 01:14:22
Debbie Millman interviews Stephen Dubner for Freakonomics' 20th anniversary.
01:14:22
Oct 15, 2025 · 00:40:23
Arthur Brooks proposes 'love' as a cure for political polarization.
00:40:23
Oct 10, 2025 · 00:55:21
Discussing promotion-and-relegation for American sports leagues.
00:55:21
Oct 3, 2025 · 01:06:02
Examining a potential merger between the NFL and college football.
01:06:02
Sep 26, 2025 · 00:57:34
Comparing corruption styles in the U.S. and China.
00:57:34
Sep 19, 2025 · 01:01:50
Dan Wang's book 'Breakneck' on China and the U.S.
01:01:50

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