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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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Oct 31, 2024 · 00:40:08
Chris Weld transitioned from ER doctor to cannabis farm owner.
00:40:08
Oct 28, 2024 · 00:54:46
Revisits Steve Levitt's controversial research on abortion and crime.
00:54:46
Oct 24, 2024 · 00:50:50
Cannabis industry faces challenges despite booming legalization.
00:50:50
Oct 17, 2024 · 00:46:08
More Americans now use cannabis daily than alcohol.
00:46:08
Oct 11, 2024 · 00:55:38
Compares accuracy of betting markets versus polls.
00:55:38
Oct 10, 2024 · 00:46:59
Presidents have expanded the power of their office.
00:46:59
Oct 3, 2024 · 01:00:48
Sixty percent of current jobs didn't exist in 1940.
01:00:48
Sep 30, 2024 · 01:00:29
Economist Roland Fryer discusses his research and Harvard suspension.
01:00:29
Sep 26, 2024 · 00:47:19
Rooney Rule's impact on corporate America examined.
00:47:19
Sep 19, 2024 · 00:47:51
N.F.L. faced diversity issues with Black players, few Black coaches.
00:47:51
Sep 16, 2024 · 00:42:37
Revisits the idea of maintenance versus innovation.
00:42:37
Sep 12, 2024 · 00:40:29
Young people report rising anxiety and depression.
00:40:29
Sep 5, 2024 · 00:58:04
Multitasking is ineffective for most people.
00:58:04
Aug 29, 2024 · 00:49:17
College enrollment is dropping, especially for men.
00:49:17
Aug 26, 2024 · 00:40:04
Stephen Dubner discusses failure with David Duchovny.
00:40:04
Aug 22, 2024 · 01:11:10
Top U.S. colleges face record demand.
01:11:10
Aug 15, 2024 · 00:50:15
Colleges operate as firms competing for market share.
00:50:15
Aug 12, 2024 · 01:05:34
Elite athletic success requires multiple factors beyond natural talent, many of which are non-obvious
01:05:34
Aug 8, 2024 · 00:44:47
Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham University and former federal prosecutor, advocates for traditional values on campus
00:44:47
Aug 1, 2024 · 00:40:08
Human labor hours represent the world's most underutilized resource with significant economic potential
00:40:08

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