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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 37)

Mar 5, 2015 · 00:54:33
✨ Scientists discuss ideas ready for retirement.
00:54:33
Feb 26, 2015 · 00:32:56
✨ Advertisers use behavioral economics for manipulation.
00:32:56
Feb 19, 2015 · 00:36:00
✨ Jim Yong Kim's unorthodox approach at the World Bank.
00:36:00
Feb 12, 2015 · 00:42:48
✨ Offering advice for an upcoming anti-terror summit.
00:42:48
Feb 5, 2015 · 00:32:35
✨ Examining the effectiveness of energy efficiency policies.
00:32:35
Jan 29, 2015 · 00:33:38
✨ Discussing the impact of 'creative destruction' on jobs.
00:33:38
Jan 22, 2015 · 00:29:15
✨ Connecting the hippie and computer revolutions.
00:29:15
Jan 15, 2015 · 00:25:23
✨ Analyzing the frequent use of 'that's a great question'.
00:25:23
Jan 8, 2015 · 00:36:16
✨ Investigating low flu vaccine uptake.
00:36:16
Jan 1, 2015 · 00:15:20
✨ Focus on exercise efficiency to overcome time constraints.
00:15:20
Dec 25, 2014 · 00:25:22
✨ Hypothetically assess marijuana and alcohol risks if discovered today.
00:25:22
Dec 18, 2014 · 00:34:45
✨ Public bathrooms suffer from poor design, excessive noise, and lack of availability in many places
00:34:45
Dec 11, 2014 · 00:44:38
✨ Pet aftercare is a rapidly growing industry with billions spent on cremation and memorial services
00:44:38
Dec 4, 2014 · 00:29:18
✨ Discuss a successful program for at-risk youth in Toronto.
00:29:18
Nov 27, 2014 · 00:34:24
✨ Examine if teacher quality is the root of U.S. education issues.
00:34:24
Nov 20, 2014 · 00:27:44
✨ Interview Boris Johnson on his diverse career and interests.
00:27:44
Nov 13, 2014 · 00:38:33
✨ Investigate the persistent human drive to have children.
00:38:33
Nov 6, 2014 · 00:55:59
✨ Propose a hypothetical merger of the U.S. and Mexico.
00:55:59
Oct 30, 2014 · 00:24:51
✨ Use vampire lore to explain economic principles.
00:24:51
Oct 23, 2014 · 01:02:28
✨ Experience the live game show debut of Freakonomics Radio.
01:02:28

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