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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)

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
Nov 10, 2016 · 00:27:42
Falling social trust impacts societal health and wealth.
00:27:42
Nov 9, 2016 · 00:33:26
The U.S. president's global influence is examined.
00:33:26
Nov 3, 2016 · 00:42:18
A behavioral-science startup aims to improve federal agency work.
00:42:18
Oct 27, 2016 · 00:48:33
Renaissance art, civil rights, and cycling show incremental progress.
00:48:33
Oct 20, 2016 · 00:41:44
Culture's focus on innovation may neglect maintenance.
00:41:44
Oct 13, 2016 · 00:45:23
Neuroscience studies brain activity during podcast listening.
00:45:23
Oct 6, 2016 · 00:44:31
The secretive Nobel Prize selection process is explored.
00:44:31
Sep 29, 2016 · 00:42:58
Cash facilitates crime and tax evasion but is still printed.
00:42:58
Sep 22, 2016 · 00:47:47
Presidents may be exceeding checks and balances.
00:47:47
Sep 15, 2016 · 00:50:42
Gary Johnson suggests many Americans are secretly libertarians.
00:50:42
Sep 8, 2016 · 00:38:28
Uber's real-time data offers economists insights into elusive questions.
00:38:28
Sep 1, 2016 · 00:35:01
Kevin Kelly identifies inevitable future trends, not just scary ones.
00:35:01
Aug 25, 2016 · 00:37:49
Billions spent on ineffective end-of-life healthcare.
00:37:49
Aug 18, 2016 · 00:31:28
Comedian Aziz Ansari answers frequently asked questions.
00:31:28
Aug 11, 2016 · 00:34:56
Lines are an inefficient way to meet supply and demand.
00:34:56
Aug 4, 2016 · 00:51:59
Restaurants often hire staff matching the ethnic cuisine.
00:51:59
Jul 28, 2016 · 00:43:03
Americans distrust the federal government.
00:43:03

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