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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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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
Jul 29, 2024 · 00:48:22
Biden administration proposes nationwide rent increase caps as consumer protection
00:48:22
Jul 25, 2024 · 00:37:11
Industry consolidation, exemplified by eyeglass market dominance by single firms, raises democratic concerns
00:37:11
Jul 18, 2024 · 00:54:39
EssilorLuxottica dominates the eyewear industry.
00:54:39
Jul 15, 2024 · 00:53:13
Richard Thaler explains behavioral economics and irrational decisions.
00:53:13
Jul 11, 2024 · 00:52:41
Tribute to the influential psychologist Daniel Kahneman.
00:52:41
Jul 4, 2024 · 01:01:50
American politics is dominated by a two-party duopoly.
01:01:50
Jun 27, 2024 · 00:43:38
Celebrity endorsements carry significant risks.
00:43:38
Jun 20, 2024 · 00:49:39
Broadway operates on a winner-take-most business model.
00:49:39
Jun 17, 2024 · 00:44:58
Berghain's exclusive reputation explored with PJ Vogt.
00:44:58
Jun 13, 2024 · 01:05:08
Examining 'Stereophonic,' a hit play defying Broadway challenges.
01:05:08
Jun 6, 2024 · 00:53:20
Tom Whitwell's annual list of 52 learned facts.
00:53:20
Jun 3, 2024 · 00:41:59
Update on the opioid crisis's root causes.
00:41:59
May 30, 2024 · 00:40:56
States receive billions from legal settlements for opioid crisis.
00:40:56
May 23, 2024 · 00:48:33
Investigating the 30-year persistence of the opioid epidemic.
00:48:33
May 20, 2024 · 00:35:15
Exploring the prevalence of black, white, and gray cars.
00:35:15
May 16, 2024 · 00:56:40
Economist Glenn Loury discusses his turbulent life.
00:56:40

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