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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 41)

Aug 22, 2013 · 00:57:16
✨ Humans are poor predictors of future events.
00:57:16
Aug 15, 2013 · 00:29:46
✨ Chicago's contributions beyond stereotypes.
00:29:46
Aug 8, 2013 · 00:56:35
✨ Society romanticizes passing family businesses to next generation without questioning if it's optimal
00:56:35
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

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