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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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Episodes (Page 28)

Sep 7, 2017 · 00:47:08
John Urschel balanced NFL with an MIT math Ph.D.
00:47:08
Aug 31, 2017 · 00:48:40
Medical error is a leading cause of death in the U.S.
00:48:40
Aug 24, 2017 · 00:45:39
Many drugs reach market despite ineffectiveness or danger.
00:45:39
Aug 17, 2017 · 00:44:05
Medicine historically relied on trial-and-error, not pure science.
00:44:05
Aug 10, 2017 · 00:36:22
Queuing is an inefficient way to match supply and demand.
00:36:22
Aug 3, 2017 · 00:44:04
Most Americans lack financial literacy.
00:44:04
Jul 27, 2017 · 00:48:04
High fees often lead to subpar investment returns.
Your Money
00:48:04
Jul 20, 2017 · 00:39:16
The human foot's complex design is often hindered by footwear.
00:39:16
Jul 13, 2017 · 00:51:29
Evaluating the effectiveness of social programs is crucial.
00:51:29
Jul 6, 2017 · 00:43:58
Examining the link between economic shifts and marriage rates.
00:43:58
Jun 29, 2017 · 00:39:21
The journey of a rural Virginia woman to lead Harvard.
00:39:21
Jun 23, 2017 · 00:37:15
Charles Koch's self-perception as a classical liberal.
00:37:15
Jun 22, 2017 · 00:44:31
Charles Koch's perspective on his political influence.
00:44:31
Jun 20, 2017 · 00:57:16
Panelists discuss various forms of rivalry and competition.
00:57:16
Jun 15, 2017 · 00:35:43
Genetic technology offers power to alter nature.
00:35:43
Jun 8, 2017 · 00:42:16
Steve Hilton's role in British political remaking.
00:42:16
Jun 1, 2017 · 00:28:01
The significant land use dedicated to lawns in America.
00:28:01
May 25, 2017 · 00:42:24
Economists tested if the rich are less generous than the poor.
00:42:24
May 18, 2017 · 00:39:23
Steve Ballmer brought his Microsoft CEO enthusiasm to the NBA.
00:39:23
May 11, 2017 · 00:34:02
Online searches reveal true desires and fears, unlike real-world talk.
00:34:02

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