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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 43)

Nov 14, 2012 · 00:06:33
✨ Analyzes the environmental benefits versus the mathematical realities of public transit.
00:06:33
Nov 5, 2012 · 00:14:32
✨ Celebrates the 100th episode with a diverse range of intriguing topics.
00:14:32
Oct 31, 2012 · 00:05:58
✨ Investigates strategies for maximizing Halloween candy collection.
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Oct 24, 2012 · 00:23:24
✨ Politicians often tell voters what they want to hear, regardless of logic.
00:23:24
Oct 17, 2012 · 00:05:45
✨ Polls and surveys are unreliable predictors of future human behavior.
00:05:45
Oct 10, 2012 · 00:34:10
✨ Bounty systems, like paying for dead cobras, can backfire spectacularly.
00:34:10
Oct 3, 2012 · 00:05:45
✨ Questions whether digital innovations can match past economic growth drivers.
00:05:45
Sep 23, 2012 · 00:09:24
✨ Home baking, brewing, and knitting are inefficient but enjoyable activities.
00:09:24
Sep 19, 2012 · 00:05:25
✨ Online poker is a game of skill, proven by data and a federal judge.
00:05:25
Sep 12, 2012 · 00:37:15
✨ "Sleep No More" and Stanford Prison Experiment reveal human nature under pressure.
00:37:15
Sep 5, 2012 · 00:05:45
✨ West Virginia University explored selling beer at football games to curb public drunkenness.
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Aug 29, 2012 · 00:19:22
✨ The shadow economy involves vast sums of money operating outside official records.
00:19:22
Aug 22, 2012 · 00:06:10
✨ Office environments present numerous distractions, challenging the notion of focused work.
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Aug 15, 2012 · 00:33:31
✨ College education contributes to increased happiness, health, and financial well-being.
00:33:31
Aug 8, 2012 · 00:06:16
✨ Summertime sees a disproportionate number of fatal accidents.
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Jul 29, 2012 · 00:29:01
✨ The economic value of a college degree is a subject of ongoing debate.
00:29:01
Jul 25, 2012 · 00:06:41
✨ Host cities often overstate the economic benefits of hosting the Olympics.
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Jul 18, 2012 · 00:43:10
✨ Discusses how reputation is affected after death.
00:43:10
Jul 10, 2012 · 00:06:14
✨ Examines the effectiveness of paying students for grades.
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Jul 4, 2012 · 00:22:46
✨ Answers listener questions on junk food and insurance.
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