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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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Feb 28, 2025 · 00:45:19
Rats are often viewed negatively but not by everyone.
00:45:19
Feb 21, 2025 · 00:50:23
New York City faces challenges in its war on rats.
00:50:23
Feb 20, 2025 · 00:13:49
A brief meditation on loss and show business.
00:13:49
Feb 14, 2025 · 00:41:23
Rats are called 'public enemy number one' in NYC.
00:41:23
Feb 7, 2025 · 00:55:15
Professional licensing has expanded beyond medicine and law.
00:55:15
Feb 5, 2025 · 01:08:38
An NFL players' union survey revealed workplace issues.
01:08:38
Jan 31, 2025 · 01:01:21
Running backs' salaries have plummeted, and careers are shorter.
01:01:21
Jan 24, 2025 · 00:52:05
Ben Zhao created tools to protect art from AI.
00:52:05
Jan 22, 2025 · 00:59:01
Stephen Dubner interviews San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
00:59:01
Jan 17, 2025 · 00:53:07
Realtors face a lawsuit and commission model attacks.
00:53:07
Jan 10, 2025 · 01:03:50
Millions are misdiagnosed with penicillin allergies.
01:03:50
Jan 6, 2025 · 00:38:36
Incarcerated people perform labor for low wages.
00:38:36
Jan 2, 2025 · 01:08:57
Academic fraud is difficult to stop due to strong incentives.
01:08:57
Dec 26, 2024 · 01:15:08
Major behavioral scientists are accused of faking research.
01:15:08
Dec 23, 2024 · 00:47:53
David Eagleman challenges common brain myths.
00:47:53
Dec 19, 2024 · 00:48:12
Adam Moss struggled with painting after retiring.
00:48:12
Dec 12, 2024 · 00:56:49
Ezekiel Emanuel discusses GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and their massive effects.
00:56:49
Dec 9, 2024 · 00:38:53
Revisits the overlooked 'farms race' during the Cold War.
00:38:53
Dec 5, 2024 · 00:51:24
John J. Sullivan argues U.S. politicians ignore threats from Russia and China.
00:51:24
Nov 28, 2024 · 01:01:34
Macy's aims to recapture its past glory in retail.
01:01:34

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