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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 39)

Aug 1, 2013 · 00:18:42
Examining the 'son preference' in American parenting.
00:18:42
Jul 22, 2013 · 00:58:04
Challenging the notion that winners never quit.
00:58:04
Jul 18, 2013 · 00:18:40
Cataloging ethical failures of U.S. federal workers.
00:18:40
Jul 11, 2013 · 00:06:30
Debating whether junk food is harmful or beneficial.
00:06:30
Jul 3, 2013 · 00:27:12
Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" connects to nuclear deterrence theory.
00:27:12
Jun 27, 2013 · 00:43:13
Examines the lasting reputation of individuals after death.
00:43:13
Jun 20, 2013 · 00:31:01
People often avoid knowing future negative outcomes.
00:31:01
Jun 12, 2013 · 00:06:15
Analyzes the complexities of mixing family and business operations.
00:06:15
Jun 3, 2013 · 00:37:04
Critiques the current tipping system for its awkwardness.
00:37:04
May 29, 2013 · 00:05:36
Offers a preview of the future of autonomous vehicles.
00:05:36
May 23, 2013 · 00:26:20
Covers diverse topics: circadian rhythms, gay marriage, autism.
00:26:20
May 15, 2013 · 00:06:11
Questions the effectiveness of burglar alarms due to false positives.
00:06:11
May 9, 2013 · 00:37:55
Investigates the concept and existence of spite as motivation.
00:37:55
May 1, 2013 · 00:06:13
Examines the reasons behind persistently high unemployment rates.
00:06:13
Apr 25, 2013 · 00:25:02
Interview with Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber.
00:25:02
Apr 17, 2013 · 00:05:58
Employers can legally refuse to hire smokers.
00:05:58
Apr 8, 2013 · 00:49:52
A child's name reveals parental traits.
00:49:52
Apr 3, 2013 · 00:10:10
Discussing the possibility of tax reform.
00:10:10
Mar 27, 2013 · 00:35:44
Experts offer innovative ideas to combat obesity.
00:35:44
Mar 21, 2013 · 00:06:12
Examining the economics of the NCAA tournament.
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