https://simplecast.com The Freakonomics Radio Book Club From the podcast that explores the hidden side of everything, hear authors like you’ve never heard them before. Stephen Dubner and a stable of Freakonomics friends talk with the writers of mind-bending books, and we hear the best excerpts as well. You’ll learn about skill versus chance, the American discomfort with death, the secret life of dogs, and much more. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. 2024 All Rights Reserved en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:45:28 +0000 https://freakonomics.com The Freakonomics Radio Book Club https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e75cbb4a-ea12-41ad-8919-34f7f5522ade/ea6db6e8-730c-44bd-8fc2-5b77665e910c/3000x3000/image.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://freakonomics.com episodic From the podcast that explores the hidden side of everything, hear authors like you’ve never heard them before. Stephen Dubner and a stable of Freakonomics friends talk with the writers of mind-bending books, and we hear the best excerpts as well. You’ll learn about skill versus chance, the American discomfort with death, the secret life of dogs, and much more. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher false https://feeds.simplecast.com/KB3PwEoc Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher editor@freakonomics.com e69fa73c-2d98-4d83-bfbf-dc914d504839 32. Why Has There Been So Little Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease? One possibility: a leading hypothesis pursued by researchers (and funders) was built on science that now appears to be fraudulent. Stephen Dubner speaks with the scientist and the journalist who blew the whistle.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Charles Piller, investigative journalist for Science, author of Doctored.
    • Matthew Schrag, associate professor of neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com One possibility: a leading hypothesis pursued by researchers (and funders) was built on science that now appears to be fraudulent. Stephen Dubner speaks with the scientist and the journalist who blew the whistle.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Charles Piller, investigative journalist for Science, author of Doctored.
    • Matthew Schrag, associate professor of neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

 

 


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]]> 32. Why Has There Been So Little Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 01:01:18 One possibility: a leading hypothesis pursued by researchers (and funders) was built on science that now appears to be fraudulent. Stephen Dubner speaks with the scientist and the journalist who blew the whistle. One possibility: a leading hypothesis pursued by researchers (and funders) was built on science that now appears to be fraudulent. Stephen Dubner speaks with the scientist and the journalist who blew the whistle. false full 32 b0ab8ad1-1942-47cb-a452-005ddc712e50 The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update) Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. In this updated episode from 2025, journalists Javier Blas and Jack Farchy help us shine a light on the shadowy realm of commodity traders.

 


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]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. In this updated episode from 2025, journalists Javier Blas and Jack Farchy help us shine a light on the shadowy realm of commodity traders.

 


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]]> The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update) Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 01:06:15 Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. In this updated episode from 2025, journalists Javier Blas and Jack Farchy help us shine a light on the shadowy realm of commodity traders. Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. In this updated episode from 2025, journalists Javier Blas and Jack Farchy help us shine a light on the shadowy realm of commodity traders. false full 27 743d6dd1-5436-4d22-92bd-56762a198db8 31. Werner Herzog Isn’t Afraid ... ... of bad reviews, meager financing, or artificial intelligence. But he is worried that the world is full of sloppy thinkers who mistake facts for the truth.

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com ... of bad reviews, meager financing, or artificial intelligence. But he is worried that the world is full of sloppy thinkers who mistake facts for the truth.

 

 

 


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]]> 31. Werner Herzog Isn’t Afraid ... Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:49:08 ... of bad reviews, meager financing, or artificial intelligence. But he is worried that the world is full of sloppy thinkers who mistake facts for the truth. ... of bad reviews, meager financing, or artificial intelligence. But he is worried that the world is full of sloppy thinkers who mistake facts for the truth. false full 31 ee10d812-e884-4ba5-9839-8f8d9028c427 30. Can A.I. Save Your Life? For 50 years, the healthcare industry has been trying (and failing) to harness the power of artificial intelligence. It may finally be ready for prime time. What will this mean for human doctors — and the rest of us? (Part four of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Bob Wachter, professor, chair of the department of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
    • Pierre Elias, cardiologist, assistant professor of biomedical informatics at Columbia University, medical director for artificial intelligence at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For 50 years, the healthcare industry has been trying (and failing) to harness the power of artificial intelligence. It may finally be ready for prime time. What will this mean for human doctors — and the rest of us? (Part four of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Bob Wachter, professor, chair of the department of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
    • Pierre Elias, cardiologist, assistant professor of biomedical informatics at Columbia University, medical director for artificial intelligence at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

 

 


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]]> 30. Can A.I. Save Your Life? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 01:00:11 For 50 years, the healthcare industry has been trying (and failing) to harness the power of artificial intelligence. It may finally be ready for prime time. What will this mean for human doctors — and the rest of us? (Part four of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”) For 50 years, the healthcare industry has been trying (and failing) to harness the power of artificial intelligence. It may finally be ready for prime time. What will this mean for human doctors — and the rest of us? (Part four of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”) false full 30 9c21f5e4-75fa-4b23-af68-6d53d08f651f 29. The Wellness Industry Is Gigantic — and Mostly Wrong Zeke Emanuel (a physician, medical ethicist, and policy wonk) has some different ideas for how to lead a healthy and meaningful life. It starts with ice cream. (Part three of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Zeke Emanuel, oncologist, bioethicist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Zeke Emanuel (a physician, medical ethicist, and policy wonk) has some different ideas for how to lead a healthy and meaningful life. It starts with ice cream. (Part three of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Zeke Emanuel, oncologist, bioethicist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

 

 


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]]> 29. The Wellness Industry Is Gigantic — and Mostly Wrong Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 01:05:29 Zeke Emanuel (a physician, medical ethicist, and policy wonk) has some different ideas for how to lead a healthy and meaningful life. It starts with ice cream. (Part three of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”) Zeke Emanuel (a physician, medical ethicist, and policy wonk) has some different ideas for how to lead a healthy and meaningful life. It starts with ice cream. (Part three of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”) false full 29 aee13d9d-019a-476b-b3cb-589697a5c6d7 28. China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers. In his new book “Breakneck,” Dan Wang argues that the U.S. has a lot to learn from China. He also says that “no two peoples are more alike.” We have questions.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Dan Wang, research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, author of Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In his new book “Breakneck,” Dan Wang argues that the U.S. has a lot to learn from China. He also says that “no two peoples are more alike.” We have questions.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Dan Wang, research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, author of Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future.

 

 


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]]> 28. China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers. Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 01:01:50 In his new book “Breakneck,” Dan Wang argues that the U.S. has a lot to learn from China. He also says that “no two peoples are more alike.” We have questions. In his new book “Breakneck,” Dan Wang argues that the U.S. has a lot to learn from China. He also says that “no two peoples are more alike.” We have questions. false full 28 8c62b079-5b00-4c49-90e7-c46a1511c192 27. The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. Javier Blas and Jack Farchy, the authors of The World for Sale, help us shine a light on the shadowy realm of commodity traders.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Javier Blas, opinion columnist at Bloomberg News.
    • Jack Farchy, energy and commodities senior reporter at Bloomberg News.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. Javier Blas and Jack Farchy, the authors of The World for Sale, help us shine a light on the shadowy realm of commodity traders.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Javier Blas, opinion columnist at Bloomberg News.
    • Jack Farchy, energy and commodities senior reporter at Bloomberg News.

 

 


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]]> 27. The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 01:05:42 Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. Javier Blas and Jack Farchy, the authors of "The World for Sale", help us shine a light on the shadowy realm of commodity traders. Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. Javier Blas and Jack Farchy, the authors of "The World for Sale", help us shine a light on the shadowy realm of commodity traders. false full 27 81992542-3a39-4bbe-b028-d463f28be382 26. Is Professional Licensing a Racket? Licensing began with medicine and law; now it extends to 20 percent of the U.S. workforce, including hair stylists and auctioneers. In a new book, the legal scholar Rebecca Allensworth calls licensing boards “a thicket of self-dealing and ineptitude” and says they keep bad workers in their jobs and good ones out — while failing to protect the public.

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Licensing began with medicine and law; now it extends to 20 percent of the U.S. workforce, including hair stylists and auctioneers. In a new book, the legal scholar Rebecca Allensworth calls licensing boards “a thicket of self-dealing and ineptitude” and says they keep bad workers in their jobs and good ones out — while failing to protect the public.

 

 

 


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]]> 26. Is Professional Licensing a Racket? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:55:15 Licensing began with medicine and law; now it extends to 20 percent of the U.S. workforce, including hair stylists and auctioneers. In a new book, the legal scholar Rebecca Allensworth calls licensing boards “a thicket of self-dealing and ineptitude” and says they keep bad workers in their jobs and good ones out — while failing to protect the public. Licensing began with medicine and law; now it extends to 20 percent of the U.S. workforce, including hair stylists and auctioneers. In a new book, the legal scholar Rebecca Allensworth calls licensing boards “a thicket of self-dealing and ineptitude” and says they keep bad workers in their jobs and good ones out — while failing to protect the public. false full 26 def1a2c7-14dc-489b-8f00-dc86c934a706 25. How to Make Something from Nothing Adam Moss was the best magazine editor of his generation. When he retired, he took up painting. But he wasn’t very good, and that made him sad. So he wrote a book about how creative people work— and, in the process, he made himself happy again.

 

  • SOURCE:

 

 


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]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Adam Moss was the best magazine editor of his generation. When he retired, he took up painting. But he wasn’t very good, and that made him sad. So he wrote a book about how creative people work— and, in the process, he made himself happy again.

 

  • SOURCE:

 

 


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]]> 25. How to Make Something from Nothing Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:48:12 Adam Moss was the best magazine editor of his generation. When he retired, he took up painting. But he wasn’t very good, and that made him sad. So he wrote a book about how creative people work— and, in the process, he made himself happy again. Adam Moss was the best magazine editor of his generation. When he retired, he took up painting. But he wasn’t very good, and that made him sad. So he wrote a book about how creative people work— and, in the process, he made himself happy again. false full 25 30747ccc-553f-4e3d-b320-00e73bd96667 24. Is the U.S. Sleeping on Threats from Russia and China? John J. Sullivan, a former State Department official and U.S. ambassador, says yes: “Our politicians aren’t leading — Republicans or Democrats.” He gives a firsthand account of a fateful Biden-Putin encounter, talks about his new book Midnight in Moscow, and predicts what a second Trump term means for Russia, Ukraine, China — and the U.S.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Sullivan, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com John J. Sullivan, a former State Department official and U.S. ambassador, says yes: “Our politicians aren’t leading — Republicans or Democrats.” He gives a firsthand account of a fateful Biden-Putin encounter, talks about his new book Midnight in Moscow, and predicts what a second Trump term means for Russia, Ukraine, China — and the U.S.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Sullivan, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia.

 

 


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]]> 24. Is the U.S. Sleeping on Threats from Russia and China? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:51:24 John J. Sullivan, a former State Department official and U.S. ambassador, says yes: “Our politicians aren’t leading — Republicans or Democrats.” He gives a firsthand account of a fateful Biden-Putin encounter, talks about his new book "Midnight in Moscow", and predicts what a second Trump term means for Russia, Ukraine, China — and the U.S. John J. Sullivan, a former State Department official and U.S. ambassador, says yes: “Our politicians aren’t leading — Republicans or Democrats.” He gives a firsthand account of a fateful Biden-Putin encounter, talks about his new book "Midnight in Moscow", and predicts what a second Trump term means for Russia, Ukraine, China — and the U.S. false full 24 2b8b60a3-ab95-4b55-a971-b45c735d2822 23. Confessions of a Black Conservative The economist and social critic Glenn Loury has led a remarkably turbulent life, both professionally and personally. In a new memoir, he has chosen to reveal just about everything. Why?

 

  • SOURCE:
    • Glenn Loury, professor of economics at Brown University and host of The Glenn Show.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The economist and social critic Glenn Loury has led a remarkably turbulent life, both professionally and personally. In a new memoir, he has chosen to reveal just about everything. Why?

 

  • SOURCE:
    • Glenn Loury, professor of economics at Brown University and host of The Glenn Show.

 

 


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]]> 23. Confessions of a Black Conservative Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:56:40 The economist and social critic Glenn Loury has led a remarkably turbulent life, both professionally and personally. In a new memoir, he has chosen to reveal just about everything. Why? The economist and social critic Glenn Loury has led a remarkably turbulent life, both professionally and personally. In a new memoir, he has chosen to reveal just about everything. Why? false full 23 22a99746-e3f1-4fb9-8299-899390650c70 22. How Does the Lost World of Vienna Still Shape Our Lives? From politics and economics to psychology and the arts, many of the modern ideas we take for granted emerged a century ago from a single European capital. In this episode of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the historian Richard Cockett explores all those ideas — and how the arrival of fascism can ruin in a few years what took generations to build.

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 2 May 2024 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com From politics and economics to psychology and the arts, many of the modern ideas we take for granted emerged a century ago from a single European capital. In this episode of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the historian Richard Cockett explores all those ideas — and how the arrival of fascism can ruin in a few years what took generations to build.

 

 

 


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]]> 22. How Does the Lost World of Vienna Still Shape Our Lives? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:57:19 From politics and economics to psychology and the arts, many of the modern ideas we take for granted emerged a century ago from a single European capital. In this episode of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the historian Richard Cockett explores all those ideas — and how the arrival of fascism can ruin in a few years what took generations to build. From politics and economics to psychology and the arts, many of the modern ideas we take for granted emerged a century ago from a single European capital. In this episode of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the historian Richard Cockett explores all those ideas — and how the arrival of fascism can ruin in a few years what took generations to build. false full 22 5cbbb535-4936-43dc-b1d7-c54864d76be7 EXTRA: Remembering Daniel Kahneman Nobel laureate, bestselling author, and groundbreaking psychologist Daniel Kahneman died in March. In 2021 he talked with Steve Levitt — his friend and former business partner — about his book Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment (cowritten with Olivier Sibony and Cass Sunstein) and much more.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University.

 

 


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]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Nobel laureate, bestselling author, and groundbreaking psychologist Daniel Kahneman died in March. In 2021 he talked with Steve Levitt — his friend and former business partner — about his book Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment (cowritten with Olivier Sibony and Cass Sunstein) and much more.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University.

 

 


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]]> EXTRA: Remembering Daniel Kahneman Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:41:48 Nobel laureate, bestselling author, and groundbreaking psychologist Daniel Kahneman died in March. In 2021 he talked with Steve Levitt — his friend and former business partner — about his book "Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment" (cowritten with Olivier Sibony and Cass Sunstein) and much more. Nobel laureate, bestselling author, and groundbreaking psychologist Daniel Kahneman died in March. In 2021 he talked with Steve Levitt — his friend and former business partner — about his book "Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment" (cowritten with Olivier Sibony and Cass Sunstein) and much more. false bonus b3b2a83f-891c-4a1f-82ab-378dd00669ae 21. Are We Living Through the Most Revolutionary Period in History? Fareed Zakaria says yes. But it’s not just political revolution — it’s economic, technological, even emotional. He doesn’t offer easy solutions but he does offer some hope.

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Fareed Zakaria says yes. But it’s not just political revolution — it’s economic, technological, even emotional. He doesn’t offer easy solutions but he does offer some hope.

 

 

 


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]]> 21. Are We Living Through the Most Revolutionary Period in History? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 01:02:43 Fareed Zakaria says yes. But it’s not just political revolution — it’s economic, technological, even emotional. He doesn’t offer easy solutions but he does offer some hope. Fareed Zakaria says yes. But it’s not just political revolution — it’s economic, technological, even emotional. He doesn’t offer easy solutions but he does offer some hope. false full 21 cb04a7ee-1ac0-413f-a7e4-47d97460dcc1 20. Why Are People So Mad at Michael Lewis? Lewis got incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried, the billionaire behind the spectacular FTX fraud. His book is a bestseller, but some critics say he went too easy on S.B.F. Lewis tells us why the critics are wrong — and what it’s like to watch your book get turned into a courtroom drama.

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Lewis got incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried, the billionaire behind the spectacular FTX fraud. His book is a bestseller, but some critics say he went too easy on S.B.F. Lewis tells us why the critics are wrong — and what it’s like to watch your book get turned into a courtroom drama.

 

 

 


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]]> 20. Why Are People So Mad at Michael Lewis? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 01:00:36 Lewis got incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried, the billionaire behind the spectacular FTX fraud. His book is a bestseller, but some critics say he went too easy on S.B.F. Lewis tells us why the critics are wrong — and what it’s like to watch your book get turned into a courtroom drama. Lewis got incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried, the billionaire behind the spectacular FTX fraud. His book is a bestseller, but some critics say he went too easy on S.B.F. Lewis tells us why the critics are wrong — and what it’s like to watch your book get turned into a courtroom drama. false full 20 cc283de6-2b54-4b6e-aa0e-14c40f74c43d 19. The Facts Are In: Two Parents Are Better Than One In her new book The Two-Parent Privilege, the economist Melissa Kearney says it’s time for liberals to face the facts: U.S. marriage rates have plummeted but the babies keep coming, and the U.S. now leads the world in single-parent households. Plus: our friends at Atlas Obscura explore just how many parents a kid can have.


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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:10:44 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In her new book The Two-Parent Privilege, the economist Melissa Kearney says it’s time for liberals to face the facts: U.S. marriage rates have plummeted but the babies keep coming, and the U.S. now leads the world in single-parent households. Plus: our friends at Atlas Obscura explore just how many parents a kid can have.


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]]> 19. The Facts Are In: Two Parents Are Better Than One Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 01:04:07 In her new book "The Two-Parent Privilege," the economist Melissa Kearney says it’s time for liberals to face the facts: U.S. marriage rates have plummeted but the babies keep coming, and the U.S. now leads the world in single-parent households. Plus: our friends at "Atlas Obscura" explore just how many parents a kid can have. In her new book "The Two-Parent Privilege," the economist Melissa Kearney says it’s time for liberals to face the facts: U.S. marriage rates have plummeted but the babies keep coming, and the U.S. now leads the world in single-parent households. Plus: our friends at "Atlas Obscura" explore just how many parents a kid can have. false full 19 5c6d525b-e40e-4f28-b615-8d3785f5b8ca 18. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss. The economist Amy Finkelstein explains why insurance markets are broken and how to fix them. Also: why can’t you buy divorce insurance?


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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The economist Amy Finkelstein explains why insurance markets are broken and how to fix them. Also: why can’t you buy divorce insurance?


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]]> 18. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss. Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:52:32 The economist Amy Finkelstein explains why insurance markets are broken and how to fix them. Also: why can’t you buy divorce insurance? The economist Amy Finkelstein explains why insurance markets are broken and how to fix them. Also: why can’t you buy divorce insurance? false full 18 efb82980-3d72-4bbc-b008-8e9dd96faa66 17. Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be Famous And with her book "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," she succeeded. Now she's not so sure how to feel about all the attention. 


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]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com And with her book "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," she succeeded. Now she's not so sure how to feel about all the attention. 


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]]> 17. Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be Famous Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:38:12 And with her book "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," she succeeded. Now she's not so sure how to feel about all the attention. And with her book "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," she succeeded. Now she's not so sure how to feel about all the attention. false full 17 0bdc7e03-8a0c-4960-970b-d1bd9f4feb1c 16. Did Michael Lewis Just Get Lucky with “Moneyball”? No — but he does have a knack for stumbling into the perfect moment, including the recent FTX debacle. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, we revisit the book that launched the analytics revolution.


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]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com No — but he does have a knack for stumbling into the perfect moment, including the recent FTX debacle. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, we revisit the book that launched the analytics revolution.


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]]> 16. Did Michael Lewis Just Get Lucky with “Moneyball”? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:52:58 No — but he does have a knack for stumbling into the perfect moment, including the recent FTX debacle. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, we revisit the book that launched the analytics revolution. No — but he does have a knack for stumbling into the perfect moment, including the recent FTX debacle. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, we revisit the book that launched the analytics revolution. false full 16 90423894-fa37-41d4-8286-d0c327db7942 15. Does Philosophy Still Matter? It used to be at the center of our conversations about politics and society. Scott Hershovitz is the author of Nasty, Brutish, and Short, in which he argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood.


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]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It used to be at the center of our conversations about politics and society. Scott Hershovitz is the author of Nasty, Brutish, and Short, in which he argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood.


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]]> 15. Does Philosophy Still Matter? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:49:52 It used to be at the center of our conversations about politics and society. Scott Hershovitz is the author of "Nasty, Brutish, and Short," in which he argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood. It used to be at the center of our conversations about politics and society. Scott Hershovitz is the author of "Nasty, Brutish, and Short," in which he argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood. false full 15 c4992f12-bd9e-47d5-b096-ef4a596cf916 14. Why Do Most Ideas Fail to Scale? In a new book called The Voltage Effect, the economist John List — who has already revolutionized how his profession does research — is trying to start a scaling revolution. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, List teaches us how to avoid false positives, how to know whether a given success is due to the chef or the ingredients, and how to practice “optimal quitting.”   


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]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In a new book called The Voltage Effect, the economist John List — who has already revolutionized how his profession does research — is trying to start a scaling revolution. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, List teaches us how to avoid false positives, how to know whether a given success is due to the chef or the ingredients, and how to practice “optimal quitting.”   


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]]> 14. Why Do Most Ideas Fail to Scale? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:48:54 In a new book called "The Voltage Effect," the economist John List — who has already revolutionized how his profession does research — is trying to start a scaling revolution. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, List teaches us how to avoid false positives, how to know whether a given success is due to the chef or the ingredients, and how to practice “optimal quitting.” In a new book called "The Voltage Effect," the economist John List — who has already revolutionized how his profession does research — is trying to start a scaling revolution. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, List teaches us how to avoid false positives, how to know whether a given success is due to the chef or the ingredients, and how to practice “optimal quitting.” false full 14 7e3b3d9a-dfa8-4114-95a4-6581cc0e5044 13. What’s Wrong With Shortcuts? You know the saying: “There are no shortcuts in life.” What if that saying is just wrong? In his new book Thinking Better: The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life, the mathematician Marcus du Sautoy argues that shortcuts can be applied to practically anything: music, psychotherapy, even politics. Our latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club.


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]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com You know the saying: “There are no shortcuts in life.” What if that saying is just wrong? In his new book Thinking Better: The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life, the mathematician Marcus du Sautoy argues that shortcuts can be applied to practically anything: music, psychotherapy, even politics. Our latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club.


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]]> 13. What’s Wrong With Shortcuts? Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:43:20 You know the saying: “There are no shortcuts in life.” What if that saying is just wrong? In his new book "Thinking Better: The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life," the mathematician Marcus du Sautoy argues that shortcuts can be applied to practically anything: music, psychotherapy, even politics. Our latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club. You know the saying: “There are no shortcuts in life.” What if that saying is just wrong? In his new book "Thinking Better: The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life," the mathematician Marcus du Sautoy argues that shortcuts can be applied to practically anything: music, psychotherapy, even politics. Our latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club. false full 13 e8df4804-9035-4078-be1a-f5a9ba3902d7 12. “This Didn't End the Way It’s Supposed to End.” The N.B.A. superstar Chris Bosh was still competing at the highest level when a blood clot abruptly ended his career. In his new book, Letters to a Young Athlete, Bosh covers the highlights and the struggles. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, he talks with guest host Angela Duckworth.


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]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The N.B.A. superstar Chris Bosh was still competing at the highest level when a blood clot abruptly ended his career. In his new book, Letters to a Young Athlete, Bosh covers the highlights and the struggles. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, he talks with guest host Angela Duckworth.


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]]> 12. “This Didn't End the Way It’s Supposed to End.” Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:32:38 The N.B.A. superstar Chris Bosh was still competing at the highest level when a blood clot abruptly ended his career. In his new book, Letters to a Young Athlete, Bosh covers the highlights and the struggles. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, he talks with guest host Angela Duckworth. The N.B.A. superstar Chris Bosh was still competing at the highest level when a blood clot abruptly ended his career. In his new book, Letters to a Young Athlete, Bosh covers the highlights and the struggles. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, he talks with guest host Angela Duckworth. false full 12 15f85bb5-9a00-44ec-aa53-8950e2410a20 11. The Mom Who Stole the Blueprints for the Atomic Bomb To her neighbors in the English countryside, the woman known as Mrs. Burton was a cake-baking mother of three. To the Soviet Union, she was an invaluable Cold War operative. Ben Macintyre, author of Agent Sonya: Moscow’s Most Daring Wartime Spy, explains how the woman who fed America’s atomic secrets to the Russians also struggled to balance her family and her cause. Hosted by Sarah Lyall. 


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]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com To her neighbors in the English countryside, the woman known as Mrs. Burton was a cake-baking mother of three. To the Soviet Union, she was an invaluable Cold War operative. Ben Macintyre, author of Agent Sonya: Moscow’s Most Daring Wartime Spy, explains how the woman who fed America’s atomic secrets to the Russians also struggled to balance her family and her cause. Hosted by Sarah Lyall. 


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]]> 11. The Mom Who Stole the Blueprints for the Atomic Bomb Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:43:34 To her neighbors in the English countryside, the woman known as Mrs. Burton was a cake-baking mother of three. To the Soviet Union, she was an invaluable Cold War operative. Ben Macintyre, author of Agent Sonya: Moscow’s Most Daring Wartime Spy, explains how the woman who fed America’s atomic secrets to the Russians also struggled to balance her family and her cause. Hosted by Sarah Lyall. To her neighbors in the English countryside, the woman known as Mrs. Burton was a cake-baking mother of three. To the Soviet Union, she was an invaluable Cold War operative. Ben Macintyre, author of Agent Sonya: Moscow’s Most Daring Wartime Spy, explains how the woman who fed America’s atomic secrets to the Russians also struggled to balance her family and her cause. Hosted by Sarah Lyall. false full 11 8635f7f4-8f33-4bcf-b228-0fab21c0b201 10. Check the Data: It’s a Man’s World Do you think public bathrooms are too small, smartphones are too big, and public transit just wasn’t made for you? Then you’re probably a woman. In her book Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, Caroline Criado Perez argues that products and processes — from medications to snowplow routes —  have historically been tailored for the “standard male.” Hosted by Maria Konnikova.

 


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]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:55:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Do you think public bathrooms are too small, smartphones are too big, and public transit just wasn’t made for you? Then you’re probably a woman. In her book Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, Caroline Criado Perez argues that products and processes — from medications to snowplow routes —  have historically been tailored for the “standard male.” Hosted by Maria Konnikova.

 


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]]> 10. Check the Data: It’s a Man’s World Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:41:51 Do you think public bathrooms are too small, smartphones are too big, and public transit just wasn’t made for you? Then you’re probably a woman. In her book Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, Caroline Criado Perez argues that products and processes — from medications to snowplow routes — have historically been tailored for the “standard male.” Hosted by Maria Konnikova. Do you think public bathrooms are too small, smartphones are too big, and public transit just wasn’t made for you? Then you’re probably a woman. In her book Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, Caroline Criado Perez argues that products and processes — from medications to snowplow routes — have historically been tailored for the “standard male.” Hosted by Maria Konnikova. false full 10 0c78c209-7d4f-4ddf-8f14-81541519fe68 9. All You Need Is Nudge When Richard Thaler published Nudge in 2008 (with co-author Cass Sunstein), the world was just starting to believe in his brand of behavioral economics. How did nudge theory hold up in the face of a global financial meltdown, a pandemic, and other existential crises? With the publication of a new, radically updated edition, Thaler tries to persuade Stephen Dubner that nudging is more relevant today than ever.


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]]> Thu, 9 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When Richard Thaler published Nudge in 2008 (with co-author Cass Sunstein), the world was just starting to believe in his brand of behavioral economics. How did nudge theory hold up in the face of a global financial meltdown, a pandemic, and other existential crises? With the publication of a new, radically updated edition, Thaler tries to persuade Stephen Dubner that nudging is more relevant today than ever.


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]]> 9. All You Need Is Nudge Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher 00:56:51 When Richard Thaler published Nudge in 2008 (with co-author Cass Sunstein), the world was just starting to believe in his brand of behavioral economics. How did nudge theory hold up in the face of a global financial meltdown, a pandemic, and other existential crises? With the publication of a new, radically updated edition, Thaler tries to persuade Stephen Dubner that nudging is more relevant today than ever. When Richard Thaler published Nudge in 2008 (with co-author Cass Sunstein), the world was just starting to believe in his brand of behavioral economics. How did nudge theory hold up in the face of a global financial meltdown, a pandemic, and other existential crises? With the publication of a new, radically updated edition, Thaler tries to persuade Stephen Dubner that nudging is more relevant today than ever. false full 9 60fc6efb-0c71-4e9e-87f8-ad500153118a 8. Is the Future of Farming in the Ocean? Bren Smith, who grew up fishing and fighting, is now part of a movement that seeks to feed the planet while putting less environmental stress on it. He makes his argument in a book called Eat Like a Fish; his secret ingredient: kelp. But don’t worry, you won’t have to eat it (not much, at least). Hosted by Stephen Dubner.


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]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Bren Smith, who grew up fishing and fighting, is now part of a movement that seeks to feed the planet while putting less environmental stress on it. He makes his argument in a book called Eat Like a Fish; his secret ingredient: kelp. But don’t worry, you won’t have to eat it (not much, at least). Hosted by Stephen Dubner.


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]]> 8. Is the Future of Farming in the Ocean? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:55 Bren Smith, who grew up fishing and fighting, is now part of a movement that seeks to feed the planet while putting less environmental stress on it. He makes his argument in a book called Eat Like a Fish; his secret ingredient: kelp. But don’t worry, you won’t have to eat it (not much, at least). Hosted by Stephen Dubner. Bren Smith, who grew up fishing and fighting, is now part of a movement that seeks to feed the planet while putting less environmental stress on it. He makes his argument in a book called Eat Like a Fish; his secret ingredient: kelp. But don’t worry, you won’t have to eat it (not much, at least). Hosted by Stephen Dubner. false full 8 59deccbf-8b6e-482f-bb38-ad350018e269 7. How to Get Anyone to Do Anything The social psychologist Robert Cialdini is a pioneer in the science of persuasion. His 1984 book Influence is a classic, and he has just published an expanded and revised edition. In this episode, he gives a master class in the seven psychological levers that bewitch our rational minds and lead us to buy, behave, or believe without a second thought. Hosted by Stephen Dubner.




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]]> Thu, 27 May 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The social psychologist Robert Cialdini is a pioneer in the science of persuasion. His 1984 book Influence is a classic, and he has just published an expanded and revised edition. In this episode, he gives a master class in the seven psychological levers that bewitch our rational minds and lead us to buy, behave, or believe without a second thought. Hosted by Stephen Dubner.




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]]> 7. How to Get Anyone to Do Anything Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:03 The social psychologist Robert Cialdini is a pioneer in the science of persuasion. His 1984 book Influence is a classic, and he has just published an expanded and revised edition. In this episode, he gives a master class in the seven psychological levers that bewitch our rational minds and lead us to buy, behave, or believe without a second thought. Hosted by Stephen Dubner. The social psychologist Robert Cialdini is a pioneer in the science of persuasion. His 1984 book Influence is a classic, and he has just published an expanded and revised edition. In this episode, he gives a master class in the seven psychological levers that bewitch our rational minds and lead us to buy, behave, or believe without a second thought. Hosted by Stephen Dubner. false full 7 81888711-af66-4e00-b86f-ad2f017a9f63 6. How Does New York City Keep Reinventing Itself? In a word: networks. Once it embraced information as its main currency, New York was able to climb out of a deep fiscal (and psychic) pit. Will that magic trick still work after Covid? In this episode, hear Thomas Dyja, author of New York, New York, New York: Four Decades of Success, Excess and Transformation, tell us about the past and future of the Big Apple. Hosted by Kurt Andersen.




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]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 19:50:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In a word: networks. Once it embraced information as its main currency, New York was able to climb out of a deep fiscal (and psychic) pit. Will that magic trick still work after Covid? In this episode, hear Thomas Dyja, author of New York, New York, New York: Four Decades of Success, Excess and Transformation, tell us about the past and future of the Big Apple. Hosted by Kurt Andersen.




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]]> 6. How Does New York City Keep Reinventing Itself? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:28 In a word: networks. Once it embraced information as its main currency, New York was able to climb out of a deep fiscal (and psychic) pit. Will that magic trick still work after Covid? In this episode, hear Thomas Dyja, author of New York, New York, New York: Four Decades of Success, Excess and Transformation, tell us about the past and future of the Big Apple. Hosted by Kurt Andersen. In a word: networks. Once it embraced information as its main currency, New York was able to climb out of a deep fiscal (and psychic) pit. Will that magic trick still work after Covid? In this episode, hear Thomas Dyja, author of New York, New York, New York: Four Decades of Success, Excess and Transformation, tell us about the past and future of the Big Apple. Hosted by Kurt Andersen. false full 6 fcc21b58-1c47-4f59-9cdd-ad2f017ad8cb 5. A Rescue Plan for Black America New York Times columnist Charles Blow argues that white supremacy in America will never fully recede, and that it’s time for Black people to do something radical about it. In his new book, The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto, he urges a “reverse migration” to the South to consolidate political power and create a region where it’s safe to be Black. Hosted by Stephen Dubner.


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]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 19:40:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com New York Times columnist Charles Blow argues that white supremacy in America will never fully recede, and that it’s time for Black people to do something radical about it. In his new book, The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto, he urges a “reverse migration” to the South to consolidate political power and create a region where it’s safe to be Black. Hosted by Stephen Dubner.


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]]> 5. A Rescue Plan for Black America Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:47 New York Times columnist Charles Blow argues that white supremacy in America will never fully recede, and that it’s time for Black people to do something radical about it. In his new book, The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto, he urges a “reverse migration” to the South to consolidate political power and create a region where it’s safe to be Black. Hosted by Stephen Dubner. New York Times columnist Charles Blow argues that white supremacy in America will never fully recede, and that it’s time for Black people to do something radical about it. In his new book, The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto, he urges a “reverse migration” to the South to consolidate political power and create a region where it’s safe to be Black. Hosted by Stephen Dubner. false full 5 d91ec43c-1ca1-4dfa-b8b6-ad2f017b1b5b 4. How to Be Better at Death Caitlin Doughty is a mortician who would like to put herself out of business. Our corporate funeral industry, she argues, has made us forget how to offer our loved ones an authentic sendoff. In this episode, Doughty shares insights from her book Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons From the Crematory. Hosted by Maria Konnikova.




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]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 19:30:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Caitlin Doughty is a mortician who would like to put herself out of business. Our corporate funeral industry, she argues, has made us forget how to offer our loved ones an authentic sendoff. In this episode, Doughty shares insights from her book Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons From the Crematory. Hosted by Maria Konnikova.




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]]> 4. How to Be Better at Death Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:38 Caitlin Doughty is a mortician who would like to put herself out of business. Our corporate funeral industry, she argues, has made us forget how to offer our loved ones an authentic sendoff. In this episode, Doughty shares insights from her book Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons From the Crematory. Hosted by Maria Konnikova. Caitlin Doughty is a mortician who would like to put herself out of business. Our corporate funeral industry, she argues, has made us forget how to offer our loved ones an authentic sendoff. In this episode, Doughty shares insights from her book Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons From the Crematory. Hosted by Maria Konnikova. false full 4 f7826531-d4e5-455d-97f2-ad2f017b4967 3. Forget Everything You Know About Your Dog As beloved and familiar as they are, we rarely stop to consider life from the dog’s point of view. That stops now. In this episode, we discuss the book Inside of a Dog with author and cognitive scientist (and dog devotee) Alexandra Horowitz. Hosted by Stephen Dubner.




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]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 19:20:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As beloved and familiar as they are, we rarely stop to consider life from the dog’s point of view. That stops now. In this episode, we discuss the book Inside of a Dog with author and cognitive scientist (and dog devotee) Alexandra Horowitz. Hosted by Stephen Dubner.




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]]> 3. Forget Everything You Know About Your Dog Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:37 As beloved and familiar as they are, we rarely stop to consider life from the dog’s point of view. That stops now. In this episode, we discuss the book Inside of a Dog with author and cognitive scientist (and dog devotee) Alexandra Horowitz. Hosted by Stephen Dubner. As beloved and familiar as they are, we rarely stop to consider life from the dog’s point of view. That stops now. In this episode, we discuss the book Inside of a Dog with author and cognitive scientist (and dog devotee) Alexandra Horowitz. Hosted by Stephen Dubner. false full 3 6e26bda1-1d95-4bfb-ab2a-ad2f017ecc16 2. What if Your Company Had No Rules? Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings came to believe that corporate rules can kill creativity and innovation. In this episode, Hastings talks about his new book, No Rules Rules, and why for some companies the greatest risk is taking no risks at all. Hosted by Maria Konnikova.


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]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 19:10:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings came to believe that corporate rules can kill creativity and innovation. In this episode, Hastings talks about his new book, No Rules Rules, and why for some companies the greatest risk is taking no risks at all. Hosted by Maria Konnikova.


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]]> 2. What if Your Company Had No Rules? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:06 Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings came to believe that corporate rules can kill creativity and innovation. In this episode, Hastings talks about his new book, No Rules Rules, and why for some companies the greatest risk is taking no risks at all. Hosted by Maria Konnikova. Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings came to believe that corporate rules can kill creativity and innovation. In this episode, Hastings talks about his new book, No Rules Rules, and why for some companies the greatest risk is taking no risks at all. Hosted by Maria Konnikova. false full 2 f0352e1d-7fcd-4586-970b-ad2f017b8239 1. How to Make Your Own Luck Before she decided to become a poker pro, Maria Konnikova didn’t know how many cards are in a deck. But she did have a Ph.D. in psychology, a brilliant coach, and a burning desire to know whether life is driven more by skill or chance. She found some answers in poker — and in her new book The Biggest Bluff, she’s willing to tell us everything she learned. Hosted by Stephen Dubner.




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]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 19:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Before she decided to become a poker pro, Maria Konnikova didn’t know how many cards are in a deck. But she did have a Ph.D. in psychology, a brilliant coach, and a burning desire to know whether life is driven more by skill or chance. She found some answers in poker — and in her new book The Biggest Bluff, she’s willing to tell us everything she learned. Hosted by Stephen Dubner.




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]]> 1. How to Make Your Own Luck Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:04 Before she decided to become a poker pro, Maria Konnikova didn’t know how many cards are in a deck. But she did have a Ph.D. in psychology, a brilliant coach, and a burning desire to know whether life is driven more by skill or chance. She found some answers in poker — and in her new book The Biggest Bluff, she’s willing to tell us everything she learned. Hosted by Stephen Dubner. Before she decided to become a poker pro, Maria Konnikova didn’t know how many cards are in a deck. But she did have a Ph.D. in psychology, a brilliant coach, and a burning desire to know whether life is driven more by skill or chance. She found some answers in poker — and in her new book The Biggest Bluff, she’s willing to tell us everything she learned. Hosted by Stephen Dubner. false full 1