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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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Sep 17, 2025 · 00:36:02
Addressing low wages and job displacement by technology.
00:36:02
Sep 12, 2025 · 01:01:10
Inside the high-pressure world of air traffic control.
01:01:10
Sep 5, 2025 · 01:02:37
Assessing the strain on the U.S. air traffic system.
01:02:37
Aug 29, 2025 · 01:16:42
Patrick Deneen questions America's commitment to the common good.
01:16:42
Aug 27, 2025 · 00:26:47
A modern whaler details his hunting methods.
00:26:47
Aug 22, 2025 · 00:48:08
Lessons from whales on clean energy and harmony.
00:48:08
Aug 15, 2025 · 00:37:32
Despite low demand, some countries maintain whaling industries.
00:37:32
Aug 8, 2025 · 00:45:02
The U.S. once dominated the global whale market.
00:45:02
Aug 6, 2025 · 00:47:25
Tipping remains a prevalent, albeit inconsistent, payment method.
00:47:25
Aug 1, 2025 · 00:47:22
Candles remain a $10 billion industry despite electric light.
00:47:22
Jul 25, 2025 · 01:06:28
Tony Blinken discusses global politics and foreign policy.
01:06:28
Jul 23, 2025 · 00:47:02
Delaware's dominance for company incorporation is challenged.
00:47:02
Jul 18, 2025 · 00:46:22
Playwright David Adjmi discusses his creative journey.
00:46:22
Jul 11, 2025 · 00:50:12
Gulf States and China invest heavily in sports.
00:50:12
Jul 9, 2025 · 00:58:07
Maria Konnikova transitioned from psychology to poker.
00:58:07
Jul 4, 2025 · 00:53:46
Cory Booker discusses the politics of fear and hope.
00:53:46
Jun 27, 2025 · 00:54:53
America's aging population is growing, with a focus on improving 'healthspan'.
00:54:53
Jun 25, 2025 · 00:36:13
Exploring the concept of spite and whether it is a motivating factor.
00:36:13
Jun 20, 2025 · 00:45:54
Life in the Middle Ages had its appeals, despite hardships.
00:45:54
Jun 13, 2025 · 00:50:28
The global fear has shifted from overpopulation to declining birth rates.
00:50:28

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