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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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166. How to Think Like a Freak -- and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
May 8, 2014 · 00:27:28
✨ Dubner and Levitt discuss their new book
00:27:28
165. The Perfect Crime
May 1, 2014 · 00:28:28
✨ Discuss the lenient punishment for drivers who kill pedestrians
00:28:28
164. Which Came First, the Chicken or the Avocado?
Apr 24, 2014 · 00:29:29
✨ Explore selective outrage towards different animals
00:29:29
163. What’s More Dangerous: Marijuana or Alcohol?
Apr 17, 2014 · 00:24:53
✨ Compare the dangers of marijuana and alcohol
00:24:53
162. “If Mayors Ruled the World”
Apr 10, 2014 · 00:31:05
✨ Highlight mayors' effectiveness in governance
00:31:05
161. How to Make People Quit Smoking
Apr 3, 2014 · 00:32:37
✨ Analyze successful anti-smoking campaigns
00:32:37
160. Why Everybody Who Doesn’t Hate Bitcoin Loves It
Mar 27, 2014 · 00:35:17
✨ Explain Bitcoin's potential beyond currency
00:35:17
Women Are Not Men (Rebroadcast)
Mar 20, 2014 · 00:37:28
✨ Examine the closing and persistent gender gaps
00:37:28
159. “It’s Fun to Smoke Marijuana”
Mar 13, 2014 · 00:22:50
✨ Professor argues mind-reading is a key brain function
00:22:50
158. Is Learning a Foreign Language Really Worth It?
Mar 6, 2014 · 00:21:12
✨ Debate the true value of foreign language learning
00:21:12
157. Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable?
Feb 27, 2014 · 00:23:16
✨ Japanese homes depreciate in value unlike most countries where real estate appreciates over time
00:23:16
156. Why Marry? (Part 2)
Feb 20, 2014 · 00:23:26
✨ Explores societal consequences of declining marriage rates and changing relationship models
00:23:26
155. Why Marry? (Part 1)
Feb 13, 2014 · 00:19:31
✨ Debunks common myths about modern marriage and its role in contemporary society
00:19:31
154. What You Don’t Know About Online Dating
Feb 6, 2014 · 00:35:49
✨ Online dating markets: thick vs. thin.
00:35:49
153. Reasons to Not Be Ugly
Jan 30, 2014 · 00:25:18
✨ The "beauty premium" affects everyone.
00:25:18
152. Everybody Gossips (and That’s a Good Thing)
Jan 23, 2014 · 00:35:23
✨ Gossiping has surprising benefits.
00:35:23
Fear Thy Nature (Rebroadcast)
Jan 16, 2014 · 00:37:13
✨ "Sleep No More" reveals human nature.
00:37:13
151. Are We Ready to Legalize Drugs? And Other FREAK-Quently Asked Questions
Jan 9, 2014 · 00:28:14
✨ Fixing the post office.
00:28:14
150. What’s the “Best” Exercise?
Jan 2, 2014 · 00:15:01
✨ Exercise efficiency is key.
00:15:01
Save Me From Myself (Rebroadcast)
Dec 26, 2013 · 00:35:58
✨ Commitment devices ensure desired behavior.
00:35:58

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