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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 3)

Apr 17, 2026 · 01:01:18
✨ Investigating the potential fraud in Alzheimer's research.
Stephen Dubner
01:01:18
Apr 10, 2026 · 00:55:51
✨ Beekeepers face challenges making a living from their hives.
Steve Levitt
00:55:51
Apr 8, 2026 · 01:04:26
✨ Politicians often lie about taxes and the national debt.
01:04:26
Apr 3, 2026 · 00:46:20
✨ Kentucky's bourbon dominance stems from tradition and favorable conditions.
00:46:20
Mar 27, 2026 · 00:53:58
✨ Distracted driving linked to music listening on phones.
00:53:58
Mar 25, 2026 · 01:05:47
✨ PJ Vogt explores the debate over banning self-driving cars in Boston.
01:05:47
Mar 20, 2026 · 01:11:28
✨ Google's secret project birthed driverless car technology.
01:11:28
Mar 13, 2026 · 00:47:01
✨ Scammers exploit digital tools to supercharge old behaviors.
00:47:01
Mar 6, 2026 · 00:53:08
✨ Joel Mokyr explains how culture drives innovation, impacting economic progress.
00:53:08
Mar 4, 2026 · 01:06:15
✨ Commodity traders profit from global instability and conflict.
Jack Farchy Javier Blas
01:06:15
Feb 27, 2026 · 00:49:08
✨ Filmmaker Werner Herzog fears sloppy thinkers and mistaking facts for truth.
00:49:08
Feb 20, 2026 · 00:51:45
✨ Existing drugs may treat rare diseases, but finding matches is difficult.
Steve Levitt
00:51:45
Feb 18, 2026 · 00:57:23
✨ Nudge theory's impact is examined years after its initial publication.
00:57:23
Feb 13, 2026 · 00:50:52
✨ Cannabis is not a performance-enhancing drug for athletes.
00:50:52
Feb 6, 2026 · 00:52:50
✨ Examining the ethics of performance-enhancing drugs in sports.
00:52:50
Feb 4, 2026 · 00:58:19
✨ Running backs' declining salaries and shorter careers.
00:58:19
Jan 30, 2026 · 01:00:11
✨ AI's long-awaited potential in the healthcare industry.
01:00:11
Jan 23, 2026 · 01:05:29
✨ Zeke Emanuel critiques the wellness industry.
01:05:29
Jan 21, 2026 · 00:45:58
✨ Steve Levitt ends his podcast 'People I (Mostly) Admire'.
00:45:58
Jan 16, 2026 · 00:55:25
✨ Marty Makary's agenda for the FDA: faster drug approvals, healthier food, and cures.
00:55:25

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