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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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Apr 23, 2020 · 00:57:43
Examining potential for a new Cold War with China.
00:57:43
Apr 16, 2020 · 00:48:05
Debating priority access to ventilators for healthcare workers.
00:48:05
Apr 9, 2020 · 00:45:59
Covid-19's shock to the global food supply system.
00:45:59
Apr 2, 2020 · 00:53:10
Assessing the effectiveness of a $2 trillion economic aid package.
00:53:10
Mar 26, 2020 · 00:40:01
Urban density's vulnerability to viral contagion.
00:40:01
Mar 19, 2020 · 00:47:57
Social distancing's rapid undoing of economic and social habits.
00:47:57
Mar 12, 2020 · 00:47:02
Economists argue rent control is a detrimental policy.
00:47:02
Mar 5, 2020 · 00:43:27
Socialism's definition varies widely, from Trump's critique to millennial support.
00:43:27
Feb 27, 2020 · 00:33:26
Health officials cite a 'loneliness epidemic,' but data is inconclusive.
00:33:26
Feb 20, 2020 · 00:48:02
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai discusses deregulation and net neutrality reversal.
00:48:02
Feb 13, 2020 · 00:44:30
Many promising policy solutions fail to scale effectively.
00:44:30
Feb 6, 2020 · 00:52:29
The impact of a U.S. president on policy is debated.
00:52:29
Jan 30, 2020 · 01:01:11
The San Francisco 49ers detail their turnaround from losing seasons.
01:01:11
Jan 23, 2020 · 00:46:23
A specific prescription drug aids opioid addiction recovery.
00:46:23
Jan 16, 2020 · 00:47:31
Pharma greed and policy fueled the opioid crisis.
00:47:31
Jan 9, 2020 · 00:48:05
Common psychology terms like 'bystander apathy' are often misused.
00:48:05
Jan 2, 2020 · 00:38:42
Exercise offers significant health benefits for most people.
00:38:42
Dec 26, 2019 · 00:33:50
Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss charisma, wealth, intellect, and grit.
00:33:50
Dec 19, 2019 · 00:59:02
Andrew Yang's presidential candidacy gains momentum.
00:59:02
Dec 12, 2019 · 00:42:37
Americans underpay taxes by nearly half a trillion dollars annually.
00:42:37

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