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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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364. Inside the Sports-Industrial Complex
Jan 24, 2019 · 00:52:50
✨ Sports executives discuss labor costs, gambling, and esports.
00:52:50
Extra: Mark Teixeira Full Interview
Jan 19, 2019 · 00:58:39
✨ Interview with former MLB player Mark Teixeira.
00:58:39
363. Think Like a Winner
Jan 17, 2019 · 00:55:05
✨ Great athletes master mental aspects like focus and pressure.
00:55:05
Hacking the World Bank (Update)
Jan 12, 2019 · 00:35:40
✨ Jim Yong Kim's unorthodox tenure as World Bank president.
00:35:40
362. Why Is This Man Running for President?
Jan 10, 2019 · 00:52:10
✨ Andrew Yang discusses the 'war on normal people'.
00:52:10
How to Be Happy (Rebroadcast)
Jan 3, 2019 · 00:37:41
✨ Exploring the secrets of happiness in Nordic countries.
00:37:41
How to Win Games and Beat People (Rebroadcast)
Dec 27, 2018 · 00:52:29
✨ Consulting experts to find the secret to winning games.
00:52:29
People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Rebroadcast)
Dec 20, 2018 · 00:57:57
✨ Richard Thaler's Nobel Prize-winning work on behavioral economics.
00:57:57
Freakonomics Radio Live: “Where Does Fear Live in the Brain?”
Dec 15, 2018 · 00:55:20
✨ Distinguishing between danger and fear.
00:55:20
Freakonomics Radio Live: “We Thought of a Way to Manipulate Your Perception of Time.”
Dec 15, 2018 · 00:56:39
✨ Learning to manage impatience and identify fake news.
00:56:39
Freakonomics Radio Live: “The World’s a Mess. But Oysters, They Hold it Down.”
Dec 15, 2018 · 00:56:55
✨ Chef Alex Guarnaschelli co-hosts an evening of fact-finding.
00:56:55
361. Freakonomics Radio Live: “Jesus Could Have Been a Pigeon.”
Dec 13, 2018 · 01:00:27
✨ Angela Duckworth co-hosts, sharing fascinating Freakonomical facts.
01:00:27
360. Is the Protestant Work Ethic Real?
Dec 6, 2018 · 00:40:30
✨ Examining Max Weber's theory on Protestantism and wealth creation.
00:40:30
359. Should America Be Run by … Trader Joe’s?
Nov 29, 2018 · 00:47:01
✨ Trader Joe's offers lessons in choice architecture and efficiency.
00:47:01
There’s a War on Sugar. Is It Justified? (Rebroadcast)
Nov 22, 2018 · 00:47:06
✨ Debating whether sugar should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco.
00:47:06
358. Yes, the Open Office Is Terrible — But It Doesn’t Have to Be
Nov 15, 2018 · 00:40:32
✨ The open office concept evolved from a dream to a nightmare.
00:40:32
357. Can an Industrial Giant Become a Tech Darling?
Nov 8, 2018 · 00:54:04
✨ Ford aims to transform from an automaker into a transportation system.
00:54:04
356. America’s Hidden Duopoly
Nov 1, 2018 · 00:54:15
✨ The U.S. political system may be a successful duopoly.
00:54:15
Extra: Elvis Costello Full Interview
Oct 27, 2018 · 01:19:31
✨ A full conversation with iconic singer-songwriter Elvis Costello.
01:19:31
355. Where Does Creativity Come From (and Why Do Schools Kill It Off)?
Oct 25, 2018 · 01:13:43
✨ Investigating the origins of creativity and its suppression in schools.
01:13:43

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