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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 31)

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
Dec 22, 2016 · 00:39:23
Distinguish between being busy and truly being productive.
00:39:23
Dec 15, 2016 · 00:48:34
Medical error is a significant cause of death in the U.S.
00:48:34
Dec 8, 2016 · 00:45:21
Many ineffective drugs reach the market due to flawed trials.
00:45:21
Dec 1, 2016 · 00:44:54
Medicine has historically been 'scientific-ish,' prone to errors.
00:44:54
Nov 24, 2016 · 00:44:25
Danny Meyer challenges the traditional restaurant tipping model.
00:44:25
Nov 17, 2016 · 00:35:44
Decision-making is influenced by random factors like order.
00:35:44
Nov 15, 2016 · 00:53:22
Stephen J. Dubner hosts a live game show, 'Tell Me Something I Don't Know'.
00:53:22

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