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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 29)

May 4, 2017 · 00:36:46
A kitchen wizard and nutrition detective discussed food science.
00:36:46
Apr 27, 2017 · 00:45:40
Debate on regulating sugar like alcohol due to addiction and toxicity.
00:45:40
Apr 20, 2017 · 00:40:57
Discussed the future of work and the impact of colonization.
00:40:57
Apr 13, 2017 · 00:42:53
Imagined rebooting the planet with new economic systems.
00:42:53
Apr 6, 2017 · 00:35:23
Human self-sabotage is identified as humanity's biggest problem.
00:35:23
Mar 30, 2017 · 00:30:46
Leaders of Britain's Nudge Unit use behavioral tricks for policy.
00:30:46
Mar 28, 2017 · 00:51:22
Live journalism game show hosted by Stephen J. Dubner.
00:51:22
Mar 23, 2017 · 00:33:20
Economists discuss "creative destruction" and its impact on jobs.
00:33:20
Mar 16, 2017 · 00:30:32
Discussing the tendency to perceive more obstacles than reality.
00:30:32
Mar 9, 2017 · 00:31:22
Chuck E. Cheese's pricing strategy for arcade games.
00:31:22
Mar 2, 2017 · 00:32:09
Miki Agrawal discusses businesses around bodily functions.
00:32:09
Feb 23, 2017 · 00:55:46
Examining the visual-effects industry's reliance on overseas labor.
00:55:46
Feb 16, 2017 · 00:37:04
Public health researcher challenges mountaintop mining.
00:37:04
Feb 9, 2017 · 00:42:10
Psychologist Angela Duckworth on the importance of grit.
00:42:10
Feb 2, 2017 · 00:28:27
Economist and NFL experts analyze the Super Bowl.
00:28:27
Jan 26, 2017 · 00:38:24
The "traumatic" pace of change from global free trade.
00:38:24
Jan 19, 2017 · 00:39:29
The decline in intergenerational income mobility in America.
00:39:29
Jan 12, 2017 · 00:35:22
Trevor Noah shares his unique perspective on race, politics, and religion.
00:35:22
Jan 5, 2017 · 00:35:09
Amos Tversky and Danny Kahneman revolutionized understanding of the human mind.
00:35:09
Dec 29, 2016 · 00:50:11
Talent may be overrated; deliberate practice is key to expertise.
00:50:11

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