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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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341. Why We Choke Under Pressure (and How Not To)
Jul 19, 2018 · 00:44:38
✨ Understanding why people choke under pressure.
00:44:38
340. People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard.
Jul 12, 2018 · 00:57:00
✨ Richard Thaler on irrational human decisions.
00:57:00
339. The Future of Freakonomics Radio
Jul 3, 2018 · 00:35:59
✨ Freakonomics Radio plans for expansion and improvement.
00:35:59
In Praise of Incrementalism (Rebroadcast)
Jun 28, 2018 · 00:49:21
✨ Renaissance painting, civil rights, and cycling show breakthroughs from tiny steps.
00:49:21
In Praise of Maintenance (Rebroadcast)
Jun 21, 2018 · 00:42:16
✨ Culture's innovation obsession may neglect essential maintenance.
00:42:16
338. How to Catch World Cup Fever
Jun 14, 2018 · 00:56:44
✨ Guide to enjoying the World Cup, even without a favorite team.
00:56:44
337. How to Build a Smart City
Jun 7, 2018 · 00:39:06
✨ Urbanization is rising, creating challenges for old cities.
00:39:06
How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Rebroadcast)
May 31, 2018 · 00:28:26
✨ Lawns cover nearly two percent of America.
00:28:26
336. The Most Vilified Industry in America Is Also the Most Charitable
May 24, 2018 · 00:33:24
✨ Pharmaceutical firms donate heavily but struggle with reputation.
00:33:24
335. Does Doing Good Give You License to Be Bad?
May 17, 2018 · 00:36:53
✨ Corporate Social Responsibility attracts talent but encourages misbehavior.
00:36:53
334. 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing
May 10, 2018 · 00:49:36
✨ Common psychology terms like 'bystander apathy' are often misused.
00:49:36
Evolution, Accelerated (Rebroadcast)
May 3, 2018 · 00:35:32
✨ Genetic technology offers unprecedented power to alter nature.
00:35:32
333. The Most Ambitious Thing Humans Have Ever Attempted
Apr 26, 2018 · 00:52:00
✨ US healthcare spending is high with mediocre outcomes.
00:52:00
332. Why the Trump Tax Cuts Are Terrible/Awesome (Part 2)
Apr 19, 2018 · 00:44:59
✨ Three former White House economists discuss the Trump tax cuts.
00:44:59
331. Why the Trump Tax Cuts are Awesome/Terrible (Part 1)
Apr 12, 2018 · 00:45:27
✨ Kevin Hassett explains the rationale behind the Republican tax package.
00:45:27
330. Extra: Ray Dalio Full Interview
Apr 9, 2018 · 01:17:11
✨ Stephen Dubner interviews Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates.
01:17:11
329. The Invisible Paw
Apr 5, 2018 · 00:48:20
✨ The episode explores economic activity beyond human behavior.
00:48:20
328. Extra: Mark Zuckerberg Full Interview
Apr 2, 2018 · 00:45:34
✨ Stephen Dubner interviews Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Mark Zuckerberg
00:45:34
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask) (Rebroadcast)
Mar 29, 2018 · 00:44:47
✨ Many Americans lack financial literacy, but key concepts are simple.
00:44:47
327. Extra: Carol Bartz Full Interview
Mar 26, 2018 · 00:50:38
✨ Stephen Dubner interviews former Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz.
00:50:38

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