https://simplecast.com Freakonomics Radio Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. 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 Dubner Productions and Stitcher en-us Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:24 +0000 https://freakonomics.com Freakonomics Radio https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2be48404-a43c-4fa8-a32c-760a3216272e/fab1584e-8ea9-4efa-9650-5e595861b2cd/3000x3000/image.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://freakonomics.com episodic Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. 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/Y8lFbOT4 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher editor@freakonomics.com 29090d67-3eb4-401c-8ae9-4bc3b85ac7f4 670. Beeconomics 101 How do beekeepers make a living? Why is there so much honey fraud? And why did billions of bees suddenly disappear? To find out, guest host Steve Levitt activates his hive mind.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Alex Sapoznik, historian, reader in late medieval history at King’s College London.
    • Chris Hiatt, past president of the American Honey Producers Association, owner of Hiatt Honey Company.
    • Michael Roberts, founding executive director of the Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy at U.C.L.A. Law School.
    • Walter "Wally" Thurman, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at North Carolina State University.

 


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]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How do beekeepers make a living? Why is there so much honey fraud? And why did billions of bees suddenly disappear? To find out, guest host Steve Levitt activates his hive mind.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Alex Sapoznik, historian, reader in late medieval history at King’s College London.
    • Chris Hiatt, past president of the American Honey Producers Association, owner of Hiatt Honey Company.
    • Michael Roberts, founding executive director of the Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy at U.C.L.A. Law School.
    • Walter "Wally" Thurman, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at North Carolina State University.

 


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]]> 670. Beeconomics 101 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:51 How do beekeepers make a living? Why is there so much honey fraud? And why did billions of bees suddenly disappear? To find out, guest host Steve Levitt activates his hive mind. How do beekeepers make a living? Why is there so much honey fraud? And why did billions of bees suddenly disappear? To find out, guest host Steve Levitt activates his hive mind. false full 670 cb574d62-1dd7-4871-9078-743de15a4381 Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System (Update) Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. In this update of an episode from 2025, Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you think.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jessica Riedl, budget and tax fellow at the Brookings Institution.

 

 

 


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]]> Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. In this update of an episode from 2025, Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you think.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jessica Riedl, budget and tax fellow at the Brookings Institution.

 

 

 


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]]> Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:04:26 Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. In this update of an episode from 2025, Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you think. Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. In this update of an episode from 2025, Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you think. false full 626 e5dc5efc-5340-4f53-9c0c-b50f784407aa 669. Why Is 95 Percent of the World’s Bourbon Made in Kentucky? Is it tradition … or protectionism? And what happens when the bourbon boom turns into a glut?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Andrew Muhammad, agricultural economist at the University of Tennessee.
    • Brad Patrick, executive in residence and lecturer at the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics, bourbon fellow at the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits.
    • Danny Kahn, master distiller and distillation and aging operations director at Sazerac.
    • Ken Troske, labor economist and chair of the economics department at the University of Kentucky.

 


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]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Is it tradition … or protectionism? And what happens when the bourbon boom turns into a glut?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Andrew Muhammad, agricultural economist at the University of Tennessee.
    • Brad Patrick, executive in residence and lecturer at the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics, bourbon fellow at the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits.
    • Danny Kahn, master distiller and distillation and aging operations director at Sazerac.
    • Ken Troske, labor economist and chair of the economics department at the University of Kentucky.

 


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]]> 669. Why Is 95 Percent of the World’s Bourbon Made in Kentucky? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:20 Is it tradition … or protectionism? And what happens when the bourbon boom turns into a glut? Is it tradition … or protectionism? And what happens when the bourbon boom turns into a glut? false full 669 6019a4bb-8fb9-400d-b966-143fec0517b8 668. Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands? As one researcher told us: “We’ve engineered a world where the most distracting device ever made is also the one we use to listen to music in the car." A new study tries to measure the cost.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Bapu Jena, economist, physician, and professor at Harvard Medical School.
    • Chris Worsham, pulmonary and critical-care physician at Mass General Hospital, health-policy and public-health researcher at Harvard Medical School.
    • Vishal Patel, surgery resident at Brigham and Women's Hospital, researcher at Harvard Medical School.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As one researcher told us: “We’ve engineered a world where the most distracting device ever made is also the one we use to listen to music in the car." A new study tries to measure the cost.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Bapu Jena, economist, physician, and professor at Harvard Medical School.
    • Chris Worsham, pulmonary and critical-care physician at Mass General Hospital, health-policy and public-health researcher at Harvard Medical School.
    • Vishal Patel, surgery resident at Brigham and Women's Hospital, researcher at Harvard Medical School.

 

 


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]]> 668. Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:58 As one researcher told us: “We’ve engineered a world where the most distracting device ever made is also the one we use to listen to music in the car." A new study tries to measure the cost. As one researcher told us: “We’ve engineered a world where the most distracting device ever made is also the one we use to listen to music in the car." A new study tries to measure the cost. false full 668 7019241d-6cd6-4a96-9a97-9f7bdd107431 In a Driverless World, Who Loses and Who Wins? In blue cities across the country, unions and politicians want to ban self-driving cars. In this episode from the Search Engine podcast, PJ Vogt visits Boston to sort the facts from the propaganda. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In blue cities across the country, unions and politicians want to ban self-driving cars. In this episode from the Search Engine podcast, PJ Vogt visits Boston to sort the facts from the propaganda. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> In a Driverless World, Who Loses and Who Wins? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:05:47 In blue cities across the country, unions and politicians want to ban self-driving cars. In this episode from the Search Engine podcast, PJ Vogt visits Boston to sort the facts from the propaganda. (Part two of a two-part series.) In blue cities across the country, unions and politicians want to ban self-driving cars. In this episode from the Search Engine podcast, PJ Vogt visits Boston to sort the facts from the propaganda. (Part two of a two-part series.) false bonus 906ab02f-36d6-4556-9034-dae5b97c83cc Are Human Drivers Finally Obsolete? How a secret project at Google led to driverless cars on American roads. 

Freakonomics Radio shares a story from our friends at Search Engine. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Alex Davies, author of Driven: The Race To Create the Autonomous Car.
    • Chris Urmson, co-founder and C.E.O. of Aurora.
    • Don Burnette, founder and C.E.O. of Kodiak AI.
    • PJ Vogt, reporter, writer, and host of the Search Engine podcast.
    • Sebastian Thrun, roboticist, C.E.O. of Sage AI Labs, adjunct faculty at Stanford University.
    • Timothy B. Lee, author of Understanding AI newsletter.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How a secret project at Google led to driverless cars on American roads. 

Freakonomics Radio shares a story from our friends at Search Engine. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Alex Davies, author of Driven: The Race To Create the Autonomous Car.
    • Chris Urmson, co-founder and C.E.O. of Aurora.
    • Don Burnette, founder and C.E.O. of Kodiak AI.
    • PJ Vogt, reporter, writer, and host of the Search Engine podcast.
    • Sebastian Thrun, roboticist, C.E.O. of Sage AI Labs, adjunct faculty at Stanford University.
    • Timothy B. Lee, author of Understanding AI newsletter.

 

 


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]]> Are Human Drivers Finally Obsolete? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:11:28 How a secret project at Google led to driverless cars on American roads. Freakonomics Radio shares a story from our friends at Search Engine. (Part one of a two-part series.) How a secret project at Google led to driverless cars on American roads. Freakonomics Radio shares a story from our friends at Search Engine. (Part one of a two-part series.) false bonus 763128ba-472d-4678-bff6-39d14eef47d9 667. Here’s Why You Are Constantly Fighting Off Scammers A ruthless (and ruthlessly efficient) industry is using digital tools to supercharge one of the world’s oldest behaviors. We look at how the industry works, and ask the scam-fighters what they’re doing about it.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Kati Daffan, former assistant director at the Federal Trade Commission's Division of Marketing Practices.
    • Marti DeLiema, assistant professor of social work at the University of Minnesota.
    • Mark Frank, professor of communications at the University at Buffalo.

 


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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A ruthless (and ruthlessly efficient) industry is using digital tools to supercharge one of the world’s oldest behaviors. We look at how the industry works, and ask the scam-fighters what they’re doing about it.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Kati Daffan, former assistant director at the Federal Trade Commission's Division of Marketing Practices.
    • Marti DeLiema, assistant professor of social work at the University of Minnesota.
    • Mark Frank, professor of communications at the University at Buffalo.

 


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]]> 667. Here’s Why You Are Constantly Fighting Off Scammers Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:01 A ruthless (and ruthlessly efficient) industry is using digital tools to supercharge one of the world’s oldest behaviors. We look at how the industry works, and ask the scam-fighters what they’re doing about it. A ruthless (and ruthlessly efficient) industry is using digital tools to supercharge one of the world’s oldest behaviors. We look at how the industry works, and ask the scam-fighters what they’re doing about it. false full 667 19edbd6f-b059-4e42-a8bf-a99042d05292 666. This Is How Progress Happens Economists don’t usually talk about “culture.” But Joel Mokyr argues that it’s the engine of innovation — and the Nobel Prize committee agreed. Stephen Dubner sits down for a thousand-year conversation (including advice!) with the new Nobel laureate.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Joel Mokyr, economic historian at Northwestern University.

 


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]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Economists don’t usually talk about “culture.” But Joel Mokyr argues that it’s the engine of innovation — and the Nobel Prize committee agreed. Stephen Dubner sits down for a thousand-year conversation (including advice!) with the new Nobel laureate.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Joel Mokyr, economic historian at Northwestern University.

 


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]]> 666. This Is How Progress Happens Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:08 Economists don’t usually talk about “culture.” But Joel Mokyr argues that it’s the engine of innovation — and the Nobel Prize committee agreed. Stephen Dubner sits down for a thousand-year conversation (including advice!) with the new Nobel laureate. Economists don’t usually talk about “culture.” But Joel Mokyr argues that it’s the engine of innovation — and the Nobel Prize committee agreed. Stephen Dubner sits down for a thousand-year conversation (including advice!) with the new Nobel laureate. false full 666 d421edb5-bf1c-4fb4-acf4-ccfdc4430c8a 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 633 f16436a2-15be-44e3-a2f7-1c04e34ce209 665. 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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]]> 665. 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 665 26870840-926a-40da-bba3-e7b421b17f57 664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight? Existing drugs can sometimes be repurposed to treat rare diseases. But making that match can be hard — and the financial incentives are weak. Guest host Steve Levitt tries to solve the puzzle.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Chris Snyder, professor of economics at Dartmouth College.
    • David Fajgenbaum, co-founder and president of Every Cure, physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Heather Stone, health science policy analyst at the Food & Drug Administration.
    • Sarrin Chethik, senior policy analyst at the Market Shaping Accelerator.

 


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]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Existing drugs can sometimes be repurposed to treat rare diseases. But making that match can be hard — and the financial incentives are weak. Guest host Steve Levitt tries to solve the puzzle.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Chris Snyder, professor of economics at Dartmouth College.
    • David Fajgenbaum, co-founder and president of Every Cure, physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Heather Stone, health science policy analyst at the Food & Drug Administration.
    • Sarrin Chethik, senior policy analyst at the Market Shaping Accelerator.

 


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]]> 664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:45 Existing drugs can sometimes be repurposed to treat rare diseases. But making that match can be hard — and the financial incentives are weak. Guest host Steve Levitt tries to solve the puzzle. Existing drugs can sometimes be repurposed to treat rare diseases. But making that match can be hard — and the financial incentives are weak. Guest host Steve Levitt tries to solve the puzzle. false full 664 d02fde9f-daec-409e-9fbe-21a00d56ea08 All You Need Is Nudge (Update) When Richard Thaler first published Nudge, the world was just starting to believe in his brand of behavioral economics. In this 2021 episode, we ask: How has nudge theory held up in the face of a global financial meltdown, a pandemic, and other existential crises?

 

  • SOURCES:

 

 


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]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When Richard Thaler first published Nudge, the world was just starting to believe in his brand of behavioral economics. In this 2021 episode, we ask: How has nudge theory held up in the face of a global financial meltdown, a pandemic, and other existential crises?

 

  • SOURCES:

 

 


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]]> All You Need Is Nudge (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:23 When Richard Thaler first published Nudge, the world was just starting to believe in his brand of behavioral economics. In this 2021 episode, we ask: How has nudge theory held up in the face of a global financial meltdown, a pandemic, and other existential crises? When Richard Thaler first published Nudge, the world was just starting to believe in his brand of behavioral economics. In this 2021 episode, we ask: How has nudge theory held up in the face of a global financial meltdown, a pandemic, and other existential crises? false full 474 47fbfd5d-66c9-49fa-9481-3667884bbfb9 663. Is Weed a Performance-Enhancing Drug? The science says no, at least not in the athletic sense. But the psychic benefits can be large — just ask former N.F.L. star Ricky Williams. He says athletes should consider cannabis a healing drug, not a party drug. Even the N.F.L. is starting to agree. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Angela Bryan, professor, associate chair for faculty development in the department of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
    • Ricky Williams, former N.F.L. running back, founder of Highsman.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The science says no, at least not in the athletic sense. But the psychic benefits can be large — just ask former N.F.L. star Ricky Williams. He says athletes should consider cannabis a healing drug, not a party drug. Even the N.F.L. is starting to agree. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Angela Bryan, professor, associate chair for faculty development in the department of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
    • Ricky Williams, former N.F.L. running back, founder of Highsman.

 

 


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]]> 663. Is Weed a Performance-Enhancing Drug? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:52 The science says no, at least not in the athletic sense. But the psychic benefits can be large — just ask former N.F.L. star Ricky Williams. He says athletes should consider cannabis a healing drug, not a party drug. Even the N.F.L. is starting to agree. (Part two of a two-part series.) The science says no, at least not in the athletic sense. But the psychic benefits can be large — just ask former N.F.L. star Ricky Williams. He says athletes should consider cannabis a healing drug, not a party drug. Even the N.F.L. is starting to agree. (Part two of a two-part series.) false full 663 db36589c-b50f-4008-a3be-367209338fef 662. If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not Trying In sports, the rules are meant to be sacrosanct. But when it comes to performance-enhancing drugs, the slope is super-slippery. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • April Henning, associate professor of international sport management at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
    • Aron D'Souza, founder of the Enhanced Games.
    • Floyd Landis, former professional cyclist, founder of Floyd's of Leadville.
    • Louisa Thomas, staff writer at The New Yorker.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In sports, the rules are meant to be sacrosanct. But when it comes to performance-enhancing drugs, the slope is super-slippery. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • April Henning, associate professor of international sport management at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
    • Aron D'Souza, founder of the Enhanced Games.
    • Floyd Landis, former professional cyclist, founder of Floyd's of Leadville.
    • Louisa Thomas, staff writer at The New Yorker.

 

 


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]]> 662. If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not Trying Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:50 In sports, the rules are meant to be sacrosanct. But when it comes to performance-enhancing drugs, the slope is super-slippery. (Part one of a two-part series.) In sports, the rules are meant to be sacrosanct. But when it comes to performance-enhancing drugs, the slope is super-slippery. (Part one of a two-part series.) false full 662 b0a36725-bc08-410a-a74a-203debb3c3c3 Why Don’t Running Backs Get Paid Anymore? (Update) They used to be the N.F.L.’s biggest stars, with paychecks to match. Now their salaries are near the bottom, and their careers are shorter than ever. In this updated episode from 2025, we speak with an analytics guru, an agent, an economist, and some former running backs to understand why.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Brian Burke, sports data scientist at ESPN.
    • Roland Fryer, professor of economics at Harvard University.
    • LeSean McCoy, former running back in the N.F.L., co-host for Fox's daily studio show, "The Facility."
    • Robert Smith, former running back for the Minnesota Vikings, N.F.L. analyst.
    • Robert Turbin, former running back, N.F.L. analyst for CBS Sports HQ, college football announcer.
    • Jeffery Whitney, founder and president at The Sports & Entertainment Group.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com They used to be the N.F.L.’s biggest stars, with paychecks to match. Now their salaries are near the bottom, and their careers are shorter than ever. In this updated episode from 2025, we speak with an analytics guru, an agent, an economist, and some former running backs to understand why.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Brian Burke, sports data scientist at ESPN.
    • Roland Fryer, professor of economics at Harvard University.
    • LeSean McCoy, former running back in the N.F.L., co-host for Fox's daily studio show, "The Facility."
    • Robert Smith, former running back for the Minnesota Vikings, N.F.L. analyst.
    • Robert Turbin, former running back, N.F.L. analyst for CBS Sports HQ, college football announcer.
    • Jeffery Whitney, founder and president at The Sports & Entertainment Group.

 

 


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]]> Why Don’t Running Backs Get Paid Anymore? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:19 They used to be the N.F.L.’s biggest stars, with paychecks to match. Now their salaries are near the bottom, and their careers are shorter than ever. In this updated episode from 2025, we speak with an analytics guru, an agent, an economist, and some former running backs to understand why. They used to be the N.F.L.’s biggest stars, with paychecks to match. Now their salaries are near the bottom, and their careers are shorter than ever. In this updated episode from 2025, we speak with an analytics guru, an agent, an economist, and some former running backs to understand why. false full 620 09d5bc8f-5679-45e6-81b1-1d3c7d9ae123 661. 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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]]> 661. 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 661 3b6b8f0c-9748-4b45-a3f7-b1102e32ccef 660. 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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]]> 660. 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 660 d9b3ea90-9863-446a-9a93-5ae902025070 Steve Levitt Quits His Podcast, Joins Ours After five years, Levitt is ending People I (Mostly) Admire, and will start hosting the occasional Freakonomics Radio episode. We couldn’t be happier.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Steve Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics and host of People I (Mostly) Admire.

 


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]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com After five years, Levitt is ending People I (Mostly) Admire, and will start hosting the occasional Freakonomics Radio episode. We couldn’t be happier.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Steve Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics and host of People I (Mostly) Admire.

 


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]]> Steve Levitt Quits His Podcast, Joins Ours Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:58 After five years, Levitt is ending People I (Mostly) Admire, and will start hosting the occasional Freakonomics Radio episode. We couldn’t be happier. After five years, Levitt is ending People I (Mostly) Admire, and will start hosting the occasional Freakonomics Radio episode. We couldn’t be happier. false bonus 61672e5a-e833-4b9e-a559-8e0902421eaa 659. Can Marty Makary Fix the F.D.A.? It regulates 20 percent of the U.S. economy, and its commissioner has an aggressive agenda — faster drug approvals, healthier food, cures for diabetes and cancer. How much can he deliver? (Part two of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Marty Makary, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It regulates 20 percent of the U.S. economy, and its commissioner has an aggressive agenda — faster drug approvals, healthier food, cures for diabetes and cancer. How much can he deliver? (Part two of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Marty Makary, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

 

 


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]]> 659. Can Marty Makary Fix the F.D.A.? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:25 It regulates 20 percent of the U.S. economy, and its commissioner has an aggressive agenda — faster drug approvals, healthier food, cures for diabetes and cancer. How much can he deliver? (Part two of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”) It regulates 20 percent of the U.S. economy, and its commissioner has an aggressive agenda — faster drug approvals, healthier food, cures for diabetes and cancer. How much can he deliver? (Part two of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”) false full 659 34264b49-0a58-4ea9-afb9-80e618a89bec 658. This Is Your Brain on Supplements We all want to stay sharp, and forestall the cognitive effects of aging. But do brain supplements actually work? Are they safe? And why doesn’t the F.D.A. even know what’s in them? (Part one of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Marty Makary, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
    • Peter Attia, physician, author, and host of The Peter Attia Drive.
    • Pieter Cohen, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, physician at the Cambridge Health Alliance.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We all want to stay sharp, and forestall the cognitive effects of aging. But do brain supplements actually work? Are they safe? And why doesn’t the F.D.A. even know what’s in them? (Part one of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Marty Makary, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
    • Peter Attia, physician, author, and host of The Peter Attia Drive.
    • Pieter Cohen, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, physician at the Cambridge Health Alliance.

 

 


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]]> 658. This Is Your Brain on Supplements Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:10 We all want to stay sharp, and forestall the cognitive effects of aging. But do brain supplements actually work? Are they safe? And why doesn’t the F.D.A. even know what’s in them? (Part one of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”) We all want to stay sharp, and forestall the cognitive effects of aging. But do brain supplements actually work? Are they safe? And why doesn’t the F.D.A. even know what’s in them? (Part one of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”) false full 658 254348c3-6369-427d-91bd-0ceeb473ee49 Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice? (Update) One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? We find out, in this update of a 2022 episode.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • James Choi, professor of finance at the Yale School of Management.
    • Morgan Housel, personal finance author and partner at the Collaborative Fund.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 2 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? We find out, in this update of a 2022 episode.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • James Choi, professor of finance at the Yale School of Management.
    • Morgan Housel, personal finance author and partner at the Collaborative Fund.

 

 


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]]> Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:39 One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? We find out, in this update of a 2022 episode. One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? We find out, in this update of a 2022 episode. false full 518 c1098c99-d604-4787-9899-daa6aaca0029 Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? (Update) Behavioral scientists have been exploring whether a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. In this update of a 2021 episode, we survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions to look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, fresh starts that backfire — and the ones that succeed. 

 

 

 


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]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Behavioral scientists have been exploring whether a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. In this update of a 2021 episode, we survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions to look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, fresh starts that backfire — and the ones that succeed. 

 

 

 


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]]> Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:58 Behavioral scientists have been exploring whether a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. In this update of a 2021 episode, we survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions to look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, fresh starts that backfire — and the ones that succeed. Behavioral scientists have been exploring whether a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. In this update of a 2021 episode, we survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions to look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, fresh starts that backfire — and the ones that succeed. false full 455 5b4e28ac-855d-4724-b281-b5ab195c61c7 Are the Rich Really Less Generous Than the Poor? (Update) A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It’s an easy narrative to embrace — but is it true? As part of GiveDirectly’s “Pods Fight Poverty” campaign, we revisit a 2017 episode.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jim Andreoni, professor of economics at the University of California, San Diego.
    • Nikos Nikiforakis, professor of economics at New York University in Abu Dhabi.
    • Paul Piff, associate professor of psychology at the University of California, Irvine.
    • Jan Stoop, associate professor of applied economics at the Erasmus School of Economics.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It’s an easy narrative to embrace — but is it true? As part of GiveDirectly’s “Pods Fight Poverty” campaign, we revisit a 2017 episode.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jim Andreoni, professor of economics at the University of California, San Diego.
    • Nikos Nikiforakis, professor of economics at New York University in Abu Dhabi.
    • Paul Piff, associate professor of psychology at the University of California, Irvine.
    • Jan Stoop, associate professor of applied economics at the Erasmus School of Economics.

 

 


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]]> Are the Rich Really Less Generous Than the Poor? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:58 A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It’s an easy narrative to embrace — but is it true? As part of GiveDirectly’s “Pods Fight Poverty” campaign, we revisit a 2017 episode. A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It’s an easy narrative to embrace — but is it true? As part of GiveDirectly’s “Pods Fight Poverty” campaign, we revisit a 2017 episode. false full 288 40ed036e-42d8-4fd3-b280-9839ab3db4dd 657. Whose “Messiah” Is It Anyway? All sorts of people have put their mark on Messiah, and it has been a hit for nearly 300 years. How can a single piece of music thrive in so many settings? You could say it’s because Handel really knew how to write a banger. (Part three of “Making Messiah.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Charles King, political scientist at Georgetown University.
    • Jane Glover, classical music scholar, conductor.
    • Katharine Hogg, musicologist, head librarian at the Foundling Museum.
    • Susannah Heschel, religion professor, chair of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College.
    • Mark Risinger, teacher at St. Bernard’s School.
    • Michael Marissen, professor emeritus of music at Swarthmore College, author of Tainted Glory in Handel’s Messiah: The Unsettling History of the World’s Most Beloved Choral Work.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com All sorts of people have put their mark on Messiah, and it has been a hit for nearly 300 years. How can a single piece of music thrive in so many settings? You could say it’s because Handel really knew how to write a banger. (Part three of “Making Messiah.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Charles King, political scientist at Georgetown University.
    • Jane Glover, classical music scholar, conductor.
    • Katharine Hogg, musicologist, head librarian at the Foundling Museum.
    • Susannah Heschel, religion professor, chair of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College.
    • Mark Risinger, teacher at St. Bernard’s School.
    • Michael Marissen, professor emeritus of music at Swarthmore College, author of Tainted Glory in Handel’s Messiah: The Unsettling History of the World’s Most Beloved Choral Work.

 

 


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]]> 657. Whose “Messiah” Is It Anyway? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:02 All sorts of people have put their mark on “Messiah,” and it has been a hit for nearly 300 years. How can a single piece of music thrive in so many settings? You could say it’s because Handel really knew how to write a banger. (Part three of “Making ‘Messiah.’”) All sorts of people have put their mark on “Messiah,” and it has been a hit for nearly 300 years. How can a single piece of music thrive in so many settings? You could say it’s because Handel really knew how to write a banger. (Part three of “Making ‘Messiah.’”) false full 657 71c1a804-41a5-4619-937c-d3d725c86940 Who Pays for “Messiah”? In the 18th century, Handel relied on royal patronage. Today, it’s donors like Gary Parr who keep the music playing. In this bonus episode of our “Making Messiah” series, Parr breaks down the economics of the New York Philharmonic.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Gary Parr, senior managing director and on the management committee at Apollo, philanthropist.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In the 18th century, Handel relied on royal patronage. Today, it’s donors like Gary Parr who keep the music playing. In this bonus episode of our “Making Messiah” series, Parr breaks down the economics of the New York Philharmonic.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Gary Parr, senior managing director and on the management committee at Apollo, philanthropist.

 

 


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]]> Who Pays for “Messiah”? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:00 In the 18th century, Handel relied on royal patronage. Today, it’s donors like Gary Parr who keep the music playing. In this bonus episode of our “Making ‘Messiah’” series, Parr breaks down the economics of the New York Philharmonic. In the 18th century, Handel relied on royal patronage. Today, it’s donors like Gary Parr who keep the music playing. In this bonus episode of our “Making ‘Messiah’” series, Parr breaks down the economics of the New York Philharmonic. false bonus e696111d-d1d4-4724-8949-f751ab6b3c06 656. How Handel Got His Mojo Back When he wrote Messiah (in 24 days), Handel was past his prime and nearly broke. One night in Dublin changed all that. (Part two of “Making Messiah.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Charles King, political scientist at Georgetown University.
    • Chris Scobie, curator of music, manuscripts, and archives at the British Library.
    • Ellen Harris, musicologist and professor emeritus at MIT.
    • Mark Risinger, teacher at St. Bernard's School.
    • Philip Rushforth, organist and master of the choristers at the Chester Cathedral.
    • Proinnsías Ó Duinn, conductor and music director of Our Lady's Choral Society.

 


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]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When he wrote Messiah (in 24 days), Handel was past his prime and nearly broke. One night in Dublin changed all that. (Part two of “Making Messiah.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Charles King, political scientist at Georgetown University.
    • Chris Scobie, curator of music, manuscripts, and archives at the British Library.
    • Ellen Harris, musicologist and professor emeritus at MIT.
    • Mark Risinger, teacher at St. Bernard's School.
    • Philip Rushforth, organist and master of the choristers at the Chester Cathedral.
    • Proinnsías Ó Duinn, conductor and music director of Our Lady's Choral Society.

 


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]]> 656. How Handel Got His Mojo Back Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:13 When he wrote “Messiah” (in 24 days), Handel was past his prime and nearly broke. One night in Dublin changed all that. (Part two of “Making ‘Messiah.'”) When he wrote “Messiah” (in 24 days), Handel was past his prime and nearly broke. One night in Dublin changed all that. (Part two of “Making ‘Messiah.'”) false full 656 5756b42c-5c53-443d-968f-35ac4d6f952f 655. “The Greatest Piece of Participatory Art Ever Created” Why does an 18th-century Christian oratorio lend such comfort to our own turbulent times? Stephen Dubner sets out for Dublin to tell the story of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. (Part one of “Making Messiah.”)

 

 


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]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Why does an 18th-century Christian oratorio lend such comfort to our own turbulent times? Stephen Dubner sets out for Dublin to tell the story of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. (Part one of “Making Messiah.”)

 

 


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]]> 655. “The Greatest Piece of Participatory Art Ever Created” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:54 Why does an 18th-century Christian oratorio lend such comfort to our own turbulent times? Stephen Dubner sets out for Dublin to tell the story of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” (Part one of “Making ‘Messiah.’”) Why does an 18th-century Christian oratorio lend such comfort to our own turbulent times? Stephen Dubner sets out for Dublin to tell the story of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” (Part one of “Making ‘Messiah.’”) false full 655 627c0a2a-c5e7-4b44-a6d6-b0ac4107b97b Dying Is Easy. Retail Is Hard. (Update) Macy’s wants to recapture its glorious past. The author of the Wimpy Kid books wants to rebuild his dilapidated hometown. We just want to listen in. (Part two of a two-part series, first published in 2024)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Mark Cohen, former professor and director of retail studies at Columbia Business School.
    • Will Coss, vice president and executive producer of Macy’s Studios.
    • Jeff Kinney, author, cartoonist, and owner of An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café.
    • Tony Spring, chairman and C.E.O. of Macy’s Inc.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Macy’s wants to recapture its glorious past. The author of the Wimpy Kid books wants to rebuild his dilapidated hometown. We just want to listen in. (Part two of a two-part series, first published in 2024)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Mark Cohen, former professor and director of retail studies at Columbia Business School.
    • Will Coss, vice president and executive producer of Macy’s Studios.
    • Jeff Kinney, author, cartoonist, and owner of An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café.
    • Tony Spring, chairman and C.E.O. of Macy’s Inc.

 

 


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]]> Dying Is Easy. Retail Is Hard. (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:02:17 Macy’s wants to recapture its glorious past. The author of the Wimpy Kid books wants to rebuild his dilapidated hometown. We just want to listen in. (Part two of a two-part series, first published in 2024) Macy’s wants to recapture its glorious past. The author of the Wimpy Kid books wants to rebuild his dilapidated hometown. We just want to listen in. (Part two of a two-part series, first published in 2024) false full 613 8697bf8c-24ce-4658-8fbb-5f783c7fcd7c Is Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Its Most Valuable Asset? (Update) The iconic department store calls the parade its “gift to the nation.” With 30 million TV viewers, it’s also a big moneymaker — at least we think it is: when it comes to parade economics, Macy’s is famously tight-lipped. In this 2024 episode, we try to loosen them up. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Cheney, carpenter at Macy’s Studios.
    • Will Coss, vice president and executive producer of Macy’s Studios.
    • Jeff Kinney, author, cartoonist, and owner of An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café.
    • Kevin Lynch, vice president of global helium at Messer.
    • Jen Neal, executive vice president of live events and specials for NBCUniversal Entertainment.
    • Tony Spring, chairman and C.E.O. of Macy’s Inc.
    • Jessica Tisch, New York City police commissioner, former commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation.
    • Dawn Tolson, executive director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management and the Street Activity Permit Office for the City of New York.

 

 

  • EXTRAS:
    • "Helium," by The Economics of Everyday Things (2024).

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]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The iconic department store calls the parade its “gift to the nation.” With 30 million TV viewers, it’s also a big moneymaker — at least we think it is: when it comes to parade economics, Macy’s is famously tight-lipped. In this 2024 episode, we try to loosen them up. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Cheney, carpenter at Macy’s Studios.
    • Will Coss, vice president and executive producer of Macy’s Studios.
    • Jeff Kinney, author, cartoonist, and owner of An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café.
    • Kevin Lynch, vice president of global helium at Messer.
    • Jen Neal, executive vice president of live events and specials for NBCUniversal Entertainment.
    • Tony Spring, chairman and C.E.O. of Macy’s Inc.
    • Jessica Tisch, New York City police commissioner, former commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation.
    • Dawn Tolson, executive director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management and the Street Activity Permit Office for the City of New York.

 

 

  • EXTRAS:
    • "Helium," by The Economics of Everyday Things (2024).

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]]> Is Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Its Most Valuable Asset? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:31 The iconic department store calls the parade its “gift to the nation.” With 30 million TV viewers, it’s also a big moneymaker — at least we think it is: when it comes to parade economics, Macy’s is famously tight-lipped. In this 2024 episode, we try to loosen them up. (Part one of a two-part series.) The iconic department store calls the parade its “gift to the nation.” With 30 million TV viewers, it’s also a big moneymaker — at least we think it is: when it comes to parade economics, Macy’s is famously tight-lipped. In this 2024 episode, we try to loosen them up. (Part one of a two-part series.) false full 612 37cc21e5-e77e-4068-8556-5253c743472e 654. Is the Public Ready for Private Equity? A Trump executive order is giving retail investors more access to private markets. Is that a golden opportunity — or fool’s gold?

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A Trump executive order is giving retail investors more access to private markets. Is that a golden opportunity — or fool’s gold?

 

 

 


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]]> 654. Is the Public Ready for Private Equity? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:03:11 A Trump executive order is giving retail investors more access to private markets. Is that a golden opportunity — or fool’s gold? A Trump executive order is giving retail investors more access to private markets. Is that a golden opportunity — or fool’s gold? false full 654 a747ffd2-7f9a-4a66-b359-8012e8d4a3b4 653. Does Horse Racing Have a Future? Thoroughbred auction prices keep setting records. But tracks are closing, gambling revenues are falling, and the sport is increasingly reliant on subsidies. Is that the kind of long shot anybody wants? (Part three of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Anne Archer Hinkle, owner and director of Hinkle Farms.
    • Cormac Breathnach, senior director of sales operations at Keeneland.
    • Emily Plant, thoroughbred researcher and statistician, associate professor of marketing at the University of Montana.
    • Mark Taylor, president of Taylor Made Farm.
    • Marshall Gramm, horse player, professor of economics at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.
    • Richard Migliore, head racing analyst for Fox Sports and New York Racing Association, retired jockey.
    • Sean Feld, bloodstock agent.
    • Scott Heider, managing principal of Chartwell Capital, thoroughbred investor.
    • Thomas Lambert, economist at the University of Louisville.

 


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]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Thoroughbred auction prices keep setting records. But tracks are closing, gambling revenues are falling, and the sport is increasingly reliant on subsidies. Is that the kind of long shot anybody wants? (Part three of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Anne Archer Hinkle, owner and director of Hinkle Farms.
    • Cormac Breathnach, senior director of sales operations at Keeneland.
    • Emily Plant, thoroughbred researcher and statistician, associate professor of marketing at the University of Montana.
    • Mark Taylor, president of Taylor Made Farm.
    • Marshall Gramm, horse player, professor of economics at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.
    • Richard Migliore, head racing analyst for Fox Sports and New York Racing Association, retired jockey.
    • Sean Feld, bloodstock agent.
    • Scott Heider, managing principal of Chartwell Capital, thoroughbred investor.
    • Thomas Lambert, economist at the University of Louisville.

 


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]]> 653. Does Horse Racing Have a Future? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:01:36 Thoroughbred auction prices keep setting records. But tracks are closing, gambling revenues are falling, and the sport is increasingly reliant on subsidies. Is that the kind of long shot anybody wants? (Part three of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) Thoroughbred auction prices keep setting records. But tracks are closing, gambling revenues are falling, and the sport is increasingly reliant on subsidies. Is that the kind of long shot anybody wants? (Part three of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) false full 653 e1c7d636-a786-44b0-8e07-7ce0c98da85f What Happens When You Turn 20 The world has changed a good bit since Freakonomics was first published. In this live anniversary episode, Stephen Dubner tells Geoff Bennett of PBS NewsHour everything he has learned since then. Happy birthday, Freakonomics.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Geoff Bennett, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour.

 


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]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The world has changed a good bit since Freakonomics was first published. In this live anniversary episode, Stephen Dubner tells Geoff Bennett of PBS NewsHour everything he has learned since then. Happy birthday, Freakonomics.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Geoff Bennett, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour.

 


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]]> What Happens When You Turn 20 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:02:38 The world has changed a good bit since "Freakonomics" was first published. In this live anniversary episode, Stephen Dubner tells Geoff Bennett of "PBS NewsHour" everything he has learned since then. Happy birthday, "Freakonomics." The world has changed a good bit since "Freakonomics" was first published. In this live anniversary episode, Stephen Dubner tells Geoff Bennett of "PBS NewsHour" everything he has learned since then. Happy birthday, "Freakonomics." false bonus a1e627bf-58a8-40e8-acf9-ce598c02c1c8 652. Inside the Horse-Industrial Complex How does Kentucky keep itself atop the thoroughbred industry? Is a champion stallion really worth $200,000 per date? And how many hands can one jockey have? (Part two of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Emily Plant, thoroughbred researcher and statistician.
    • Jill Stowe, professor of economics at the University of Kentucky.
    • Mark Taylor, president of Taylor Made Farm.
    • Oscar Gonzales, vice chair of the California Horse Racing Board.
    • Richard Migliore, head racing analyst for Fox Sports and New York Racing Association, retired jockey.

 


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]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How does Kentucky keep itself atop the thoroughbred industry? Is a champion stallion really worth $200,000 per date? And how many hands can one jockey have? (Part two of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Emily Plant, thoroughbred researcher and statistician.
    • Jill Stowe, professor of economics at the University of Kentucky.
    • Mark Taylor, president of Taylor Made Farm.
    • Oscar Gonzales, vice chair of the California Horse Racing Board.
    • Richard Migliore, head racing analyst for Fox Sports and New York Racing Association, retired jockey.

 


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]]> 652. Inside the Horse-Industrial Complex Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:52 How does Kentucky keep itself atop the thoroughbred industry? Is a champion stallion really worth $200,000 per date? And how many hands can one jockey have? (Part two of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) How does Kentucky keep itself atop the thoroughbred industry? Is a champion stallion really worth $200,000 per date? And how many hands can one jockey have? (Part two of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) false full 652 594ee8c1-1661-414e-a317-43cb71c31c61 651. The Ultimate Dance Partner For most of human history, horsepower made the world go. Then came the machines. So why are there still seven million horses in America? (Part one of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Ann N. Greene, historian of 19th century America, retired professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Constance Hunter, chief economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit.
    • Elizabeth Bortuzzo, professional horse rider.
    • Mark Paul, professor of economics at Rutgers University.
    • Peter Frankopan, professor of global history at Oxford History.

 


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]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For most of human history, horsepower made the world go. Then came the machines. So why are there still seven million horses in America? (Part one of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Ann N. Greene, historian of 19th century America, retired professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Constance Hunter, chief economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit.
    • Elizabeth Bortuzzo, professional horse rider.
    • Mark Paul, professor of economics at Rutgers University.
    • Peter Frankopan, professor of global history at Oxford History.

 


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]]> 651. The Ultimate Dance Partner Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:08:07 For most of human history, horsepower made the world go. Then came the machines. So why are there still seven million horses in America? (Part one of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) For most of human history, horsepower made the world go. Then came the machines. So why are there still seven million horses in America? (Part one of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) false full 651 23041e41-cafa-43a4-b10e-e2846236d673 Are Two C.E.O.s Better Than One? (Update) Spotify, Oracle, and Comcast have each recently announced they’re going with co-C.E.O.s. In this 2023 episode, we dig into the research and hear firsthand stories of triumph and disaster. Also: lessons from computer programmers, Simon and Garfunkel, and bears versus alligators.  

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jim Balsillie, retired chairman and co-C.E.O. of Research In Motion.
    • Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder and C.E.O. of Atlassian.
    • Scott Farquhar, co-founder and former co-C.E.O. of Atlassian.
    • Marc Feigen, C.E.O. advisor.
    • Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, professor of management studies and senior associate dean at the Yale School of Management and founding president of the Chief Executive Leadership Institute.
    • Laurie Williams, professor of computer science at North Carolina State University.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Spotify, Oracle, and Comcast have each recently announced they’re going with co-C.E.O.s. In this 2023 episode, we dig into the research and hear firsthand stories of triumph and disaster. Also: lessons from computer programmers, Simon and Garfunkel, and bears versus alligators.  

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jim Balsillie, retired chairman and co-C.E.O. of Research In Motion.
    • Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder and C.E.O. of Atlassian.
    • Scott Farquhar, co-founder and former co-C.E.O. of Atlassian.
    • Marc Feigen, C.E.O. advisor.
    • Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, professor of management studies and senior associate dean at the Yale School of Management and founding president of the Chief Executive Leadership Institute.
    • Laurie Williams, professor of computer science at North Carolina State University.

 

 


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]]> Are Two C.E.O.s Better Than One? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:34 Spotify, Oracle, and Comcast have each recently announced they’re going with co-C.E.O.s. In this 2023 episode, we dig into the research and hear firsthand stories of triumph and disaster. Also: lessons from computer programmers, Simon and Garfunkel, and bears versus alligators. Spotify, Oracle, and Comcast have each recently announced they’re going with co-C.E.O.s. In this 2023 episode, we dig into the research and hear firsthand stories of triumph and disaster. Also: lessons from computer programmers, Simon and Garfunkel, and bears versus alligators. false full 559 ad2949b4-a7c4-4b21-9705-8f725314a216 650. The Doctor Won’t See You Now The U.S. has a physician shortage, created in part by a century-old reform that shut down bad medical schools. But why haven’t we filled the gap? Why are some physicians so unhappy? And which is worse: a bad doctor or no doctor at all?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Karen Clay, professor of economics and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.
    • Rochelle Walensky, physician-scientist and former director of the CDC.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The U.S. has a physician shortage, created in part by a century-old reform that shut down bad medical schools. But why haven’t we filled the gap? Why are some physicians so unhappy? And which is worse: a bad doctor or no doctor at all?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Karen Clay, professor of economics and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.
    • Rochelle Walensky, physician-scientist and former director of the CDC.

 

 


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]]> 650. The Doctor Won’t See You Now Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:33 The U.S. has a physician shortage, created in part by a century-old reform that shut down bad medical schools. But why haven’t we filled the gap? Why are some physicians so unhappy? And which is worse: a bad doctor or no doctor at all? The U.S. has a physician shortage, created in part by a century-old reform that shut down bad medical schools. But why haven’t we filled the gap? Why are some physicians so unhappy? And which is worse: a bad doctor or no doctor at all? false full 650 02fc9dca-5efb-41db-825e-4c30164e85e9 A Question-Asker Becomes a Question-Answerer For the 20th anniversary of Freakonomics, Debbie Millman of Design Matters interviews Stephen Dubner about his upbringing, his writing career, and why it's important to “swing your swing.” Plus: a sneak peek at a new project.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Debbie Millman, writer and host of Design Matters with Debbie Millman.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For the 20th anniversary of Freakonomics, Debbie Millman of Design Matters interviews Stephen Dubner about his upbringing, his writing career, and why it's important to “swing your swing.” Plus: a sneak peek at a new project.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Debbie Millman, writer and host of Design Matters with Debbie Millman.

 

 


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]]> A Question-Asker Becomes a Question-Answerer Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:14:22 For the 20th anniversary of "Freakonomics," Debbie Millman of "Design Matters" interviews Stephen Dubner about his upbringing, his writing career, and why it's important to “swing your swing.” Plus: a sneak peek at a new project. For the 20th anniversary of "Freakonomics," Debbie Millman of "Design Matters" interviews Stephen Dubner about his upbringing, his writing career, and why it's important to “swing your swing.” Plus: a sneak peek at a new project. false bonus cc54b05f-a59f-4f04-8bf9-2c05a90f6c5f How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt? (Update) Arthur Brooks, an economist and former head of the American Enterprise Institute, believes that there is only one remedy for our political polarization: love. In this 2021 episode, we ask if Brooks is a fool for thinking this — and if perhaps you are his kind of fool?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Arthur Brooks, professor of public and nonprofit leadership at Harvard University.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Arthur Brooks, an economist and former head of the American Enterprise Institute, believes that there is only one remedy for our political polarization: love. In this 2021 episode, we ask if Brooks is a fool for thinking this — and if perhaps you are his kind of fool?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Arthur Brooks, professor of public and nonprofit leadership at Harvard University.

 

 


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]]> How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:23 Arthur Brooks, an economist and former head of the American Enterprise Institute, believes that there is only one remedy for our political polarization: love. In this 2021 episode, we ask if Brooks is a fool for thinking this — and if perhaps you are his kind of fool? Arthur Brooks, an economist and former head of the American Enterprise Institute, believes that there is only one remedy for our political polarization: love. In this 2021 episode, we ask if Brooks is a fool for thinking this — and if perhaps you are his kind of fool? false full 478 7201f18b-7bd5-4c8c-9d8d-026d9ee00d01 649. Should Ohio State (and Michigan, and Clemson) Join the N.F.L.? Soccer leagues around the world use a promotion-and-relegation system to reward the best teams and punish the worst. We ask whether American sports fans would enjoy a similar system. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Soccer leagues around the world use a promotion-and-relegation system to reward the best teams and punish the worst. We ask whether American sports fans would enjoy a similar system. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> 649. Should Ohio State (and Michigan, and Clemson) Join the N.F.L.? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:21 Soccer leagues around the world use a promotion-and-relegation system to reward the best teams and punish the worst. We ask whether American sports fans would enjoy a similar system. (Part two of a two-part series.) Soccer leagues around the world use a promotion-and-relegation system to reward the best teams and punish the worst. We ask whether American sports fans would enjoy a similar system. (Part two of a two-part series.) false full 649 1347ecd9-20be-4f1b-923b-0c2d9bf1536b 648. The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted The N.F.L. is a powerful cartel with imperial desires. College football is about to undergo a financial reckoning. So maybe they should team up? (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The N.F.L. is a powerful cartel with imperial desires. College football is about to undergo a financial reckoning. So maybe they should team up? (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> 648. The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:06:02 The N.F.L. is a powerful cartel with imperial desires. College football is about to undergo a financial reckoning. So maybe they should team up? (Part one of a two-part series.) The N.F.L. is a powerful cartel with imperial desires. College football is about to undergo a financial reckoning. So maybe they should team up? (Part one of a two-part series.) false full 648 403dac86-b922-4fae-8d94-b4d6d0c7505a Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China? (Update) In this episode we first published in 2021, the political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang argues that different forms of government create different styles of corruption — and that the U.S. and China have more in common than we’d like to admit.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Yuen Yuen Ang, professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this episode we first published in 2021, the political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang argues that different forms of government create different styles of corruption — and that the U.S. and China have more in common than we’d like to admit.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Yuen Yuen Ang, professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University.

 

 


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]]> Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:34 In this episode we first published in 2021, the political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang argues that different forms of government create different styles of corruption — and that the U.S. and China have more in common than we’d like to admit. In this episode we first published in 2021, the political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang argues that different forms of government create different styles of corruption — and that the U.S. and China have more in common than we’d like to admit. false full 481 600a41de-6644-4972-b256-19cbf9af8dd6 647. 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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]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:50:00 +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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]]> 647. 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 647 fa60409b-64a9-4cc0-8f6f-d1dd5387b784 Is the World Ready for a Guaranteed Basic Income? (Update) A lot of jobs in the modern economy don’t pay a living wage, and some of those jobs may be wiped out by new technologies. So what’s to be done? We revisit an episode from 2016 for a potential solution.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Erik Brynjolfsson, professor of economics at Stanford University.
    • Evelyn Forget, professor of economics and community health sciences at the University of Manitoba.
    • Sam Altman, C.E.O. of OpenAI.
    • Robert Gordon, professor emeritus of economics at Northwestern University.
    • Greger Larson, professor of archeology at the University of Oxford.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A lot of jobs in the modern economy don’t pay a living wage, and some of those jobs may be wiped out by new technologies. So what’s to be done? We revisit an episode from 2016 for a potential solution.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Erik Brynjolfsson, professor of economics at Stanford University.
    • Evelyn Forget, professor of economics and community health sciences at the University of Manitoba.
    • Sam Altman, C.E.O. of OpenAI.
    • Robert Gordon, professor emeritus of economics at Northwestern University.
    • Greger Larson, professor of archeology at the University of Oxford.

 

 


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]]> Is the World Ready for a Guaranteed Basic Income? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:02 A lot of jobs in the modern economy don’t pay a living wage, and some of those jobs may be wiped out by new technologies. So what’s to be done? We revisit an episode from 2016 for a potential solution. A lot of jobs in the modern economy don’t pay a living wage, and some of those jobs may be wiped out by new technologies. So what’s to be done? We revisit an episode from 2016 for a potential solution. false full 242 ad2fea5e-9dbc-4b63-85d7-0455d3b39bd1 646. An Air Traffic Controller Walks Into a Radio Studio ... What does it take to “play 3D chess at 250 miles an hour”? And how far will $12.5 billion of “Big, Beautiful” funding go toward modernizing the F.A.A.? (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • David Strayer, professor of cognition and neural science at the University of Utah.
    • Dorothy Robyn, senior fellow at I.T.I.F.
    • Ed Bastian, C.E.O. of Delta Airlines.
    • Ed Bolen, president and C.E.O. of the National Business Aviation Association.
    • John Strong, professor of finance and economics at the William and Mary School of Business.
    • Kenneth Levin, retired air traffic controller.
    • Olivia Grace, former product manager at Slack.
    • Polly Trottenberg, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What does it take to “play 3D chess at 250 miles an hour”? And how far will $12.5 billion of “Big, Beautiful” funding go toward modernizing the F.A.A.? (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • David Strayer, professor of cognition and neural science at the University of Utah.
    • Dorothy Robyn, senior fellow at I.T.I.F.
    • Ed Bastian, C.E.O. of Delta Airlines.
    • Ed Bolen, president and C.E.O. of the National Business Aviation Association.
    • John Strong, professor of finance and economics at the William and Mary School of Business.
    • Kenneth Levin, retired air traffic controller.
    • Olivia Grace, former product manager at Slack.
    • Polly Trottenberg, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

 

 


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]]> 646. An Air Traffic Controller Walks Into a Radio Studio ... Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:01:10 What does it take to “play 3D chess at 250 miles an hour”? And how far will $12.5 billion of “Big, Beautiful” funding go toward modernizing the F.A.A.? (Part two of a two-part series.) What does it take to “play 3D chess at 250 miles an hour”? And how far will $12.5 billion of “Big, Beautiful” funding go toward modernizing the F.A.A.? (Part two of a two-part series.) false full 646 cc283210-64ee-4958-add4-6295f4f3fa37 645. Is the Air Traffic Control System Broken? Flying in the U.S. is still exceptionally safe, but the system relies on outdated tech and is under tremendous strain. Six experts tell us how it got this way and how it can (maybe) be fixed. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Dorothy Robyn, senior fellow at I.T.I.F.
    • Ed Bastian, C.E.O. of Delta Airlines.
    • John Strong, professor of finance and economics at the William and Mary School of Business.
    • Kenneth Levin, retired air traffic controller.
    • Polly Trottenberg, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Flying in the U.S. is still exceptionally safe, but the system relies on outdated tech and is under tremendous strain. Six experts tell us how it got this way and how it can (maybe) be fixed. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Dorothy Robyn, senior fellow at I.T.I.F.
    • Ed Bastian, C.E.O. of Delta Airlines.
    • John Strong, professor of finance and economics at the William and Mary School of Business.
    • Kenneth Levin, retired air traffic controller.
    • Polly Trottenberg, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

 

 


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]]> 645. Is the Air Traffic Control System Broken? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:02:37 Flying in the U.S. is still exceptionally safe, but the system relies on outdated tech and is under tremendous strain. Six experts tell us how it got this way and how it can (maybe) be fixed. (Part one of a two-part series.) Flying in the U.S. is still exceptionally safe, but the system relies on outdated tech and is under tremendous strain. Six experts tell us how it got this way and how it can (maybe) be fixed. (Part one of a two-part series.) false full 645 19145528-6051-4a09-9bce-9163ddae22cc 644. Has America Lost Its Appetite for the Common Good? Patrick Deneen, a political philosopher at Notre Dame, says yes. He was a Democrat for years, and has now come to be seen as an “ideological guru” of the Trump administration. But that only tells half the story ...

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Patrick Deneen, professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Patrick Deneen, a political philosopher at Notre Dame, says yes. He was a Democrat for years, and has now come to be seen as an “ideological guru” of the Trump administration. But that only tells half the story ...

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Patrick Deneen, professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame.

 

 


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]]> 644. Has America Lost Its Appetite for the Common Good? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:16:42 Patrick Deneen, a political philosopher at Notre Dame, says yes. He was a Democrat for years, and has now come to be seen as an “ideological guru” of the Trump administration. But that only tells half the story ... Patrick Deneen, a political philosopher at Notre Dame, says yes. He was a Democrat for years, and has now come to be seen as an “ideological guru” of the Trump administration. But that only tells half the story ... false full 644 36d9874e-cb5d-4fd2-aae5-228174cf912f Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up (Update) Bjørn Andersen has killed hundreds of minke whales. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped. (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Bjørn Andersen, Norwegian whaler.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Bjørn Andersen has killed hundreds of minke whales. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped. (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Bjørn Andersen, Norwegian whaler.

 

 


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]]> Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:47 Bjørn Andersen has killed hundreds of minke whales. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped. (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) Bjørn Andersen has killed hundreds of minke whales. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped. (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) false bonus aa65c35d-eb45-40ca-b261-fa9338f689ed What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life? (Update) In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why Moby-Dick is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.")

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Michele Baggio, professor of economics at the University of Connecticut.
    • Mary K. Bercaw-Edwards, professor of maritime English at the University of Connecticut and lead foreman at the Mystic Seaport Museum.
    • Hester Blum, professor of English at Washington University in St. Louis.
    • Eric Hilt, professor of economics at Wellesley College.
    • Kate O’Connell, senior policy consultant for the marine life program at the Animal Welfare Institute.
    • Maria Petrillo, director of interpretation at the Mystic Seaport Museum.
    • Joe Roman, fellow and writer-in-residence at the Gund Institute for Environment, University of Vermont.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why Moby-Dick is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.")

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Michele Baggio, professor of economics at the University of Connecticut.
    • Mary K. Bercaw-Edwards, professor of maritime English at the University of Connecticut and lead foreman at the Mystic Seaport Museum.
    • Hester Blum, professor of English at Washington University in St. Louis.
    • Eric Hilt, professor of economics at Wellesley College.
    • Kate O’Connell, senior policy consultant for the marine life program at the Animal Welfare Institute.
    • Maria Petrillo, director of interpretation at the Mystic Seaport Museum.
    • Joe Roman, fellow and writer-in-residence at the Gund Institute for Environment, University of Vermont.

 

 


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]]> What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:08 In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why "Moby-Dick" is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.") In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why "Moby-Dick" is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.") false full 551 826776a2-2f4e-4b8e-b807-c31847c95af1 Why Do People Still Hunt Whales? (Update) For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jay Alabaster, doctoral student at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.
    • Bjorn Basberg, professor emeritus of economic history at the Norwegian School of Economics.
    • Eric Hilt, professor of economics at Wellesley College.
    • Kate O’Connell, senior policy consultant for the marine life program at the Animal Welfare Institute.
    • Paul Watson, environmental activist and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jay Alabaster, doctoral student at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.
    • Bjorn Basberg, professor emeritus of economic history at the Norwegian School of Economics.
    • Eric Hilt, professor of economics at Wellesley College.
    • Kate O’Connell, senior policy consultant for the marine life program at the Animal Welfare Institute.
    • Paul Watson, environmental activist and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

 

 


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]]> Why Do People Still Hunt Whales? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:32 For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) false full 550 79c89713-9ae0-4d0d-9cf3-c9740a8cf6c8 The First Great American Industry (Update) Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”)

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 8 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”)

 

 

 


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]]> The First Great American Industry (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:02 Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) false full 549 a627e2de-9065-491c-909b-71edb6b9c332 Why Does Tipping Still Exist? (Update) It’s a haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. With federal tax policy shifting in a pro-tip direction, we revisit an episode from 2019 to find out why.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John List, economist at the University of Chicago.
    • Michael Lynn, professor of consumer behavior and marketing at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.
    • Uri Gneezy, economist at the University of California, San Diego’s Rady School of Management.
    • Danny Meyer, founder of Union Square Hospitality Group, and founder and chairman of the board of Shake Shack.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 6 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s a haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. With federal tax policy shifting in a pro-tip direction, we revisit an episode from 2019 to find out why.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John List, economist at the University of Chicago.
    • Michael Lynn, professor of consumer behavior and marketing at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.
    • Uri Gneezy, economist at the University of California, San Diego’s Rady School of Management.
    • Danny Meyer, founder of Union Square Hospitality Group, and founder and chairman of the board of Shake Shack.

 

 


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]]> Why Does Tipping Still Exist? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:25 It’s a haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. With federal tax policy shifting in a pro-tip direction, we revisit an episode from 2019 to find out why. It’s a haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. With federal tax policy shifting in a pro-tip direction, we revisit an episode from 2019 to find out why. false full 396 62df1222-5232-4070-8415-bded05b758af 643. Why Do Candles Still Exist? They should have died out when the lightbulb was invented. Instead they’re a $10 billion industry. What does it mean that we still want tiny fires inside our homes?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Tim Cooper, professor emeritus of sustainable design and consumption at Nottingham Trent University.
    • Gökçe Günel, professor of anthropology at Rice University.
    • Steve Horenziak, president of the National Candle Association.
    • Meik Wiking, Danish happiness researcher, C.E.O. of the Happiness Research Institute.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 1 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com They should have died out when the lightbulb was invented. Instead they’re a $10 billion industry. What does it mean that we still want tiny fires inside our homes?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Tim Cooper, professor emeritus of sustainable design and consumption at Nottingham Trent University.
    • Gökçe Günel, professor of anthropology at Rice University.
    • Steve Horenziak, president of the National Candle Association.
    • Meik Wiking, Danish happiness researcher, C.E.O. of the Happiness Research Institute.

 

 


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]]> 643. Why Do Candles Still Exist? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:22 They should have died out when the lightbulb was invented. Instead they’re a $10 billion industry. What does it mean that we still want tiny fires inside our homes? They should have died out when the lightbulb was invented. Instead they’re a $10 billion industry. What does it mean that we still want tiny fires inside our homes? false full 643 6a145162-35d6-4023-b6f1-09cd804749ac 642. How to Wage Peace, According to Tony Blinken The former secretary of state isn’t a flamethrower, but he certainly has strong opinions. In this wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Dubner, he gives them all: on Israel, Gaza, China, Iran, Russia, Biden, Trump — and the rest of the world.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The former secretary of state isn’t a flamethrower, but he certainly has strong opinions. In this wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Dubner, he gives them all: on Israel, Gaza, China, Iran, Russia, Biden, Trump — and the rest of the world.

 

 


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]]> 642. How to Wage Peace, According to Tony Blinken Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:06:28 The former secretary of state isn’t a flamethrower, but he certainly has strong opinions. In this wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Dubner, he gives them all: on Israel, Gaza, China, Iran, Russia, Biden, Trump — and the rest of the world. The former secretary of state isn’t a flamethrower, but he certainly has strong opinions. In this wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Dubner, he gives them all: on Israel, Gaza, China, Iran, Russia, Biden, Trump — and the rest of the world. false full 642 068d398c-ad87-43ce-a711-bde0bf6a1f81 Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone? (Update) Until recently, Delaware was almost universally agreed to be the best place for companies to incorporate. Now, with Elon Musk leading a corporate stampede out of the First State, we revisit an episode from 2023 that asked if Delaware’s “franchise” is wildly corrupt, wildly efficient … or both?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Cassara, retired Special Agent detailee to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Terrorism Finance and Financial Intelligence.
    • Doneene Damon, director with Richards, Layton, and Finger.
    • Travis Laster, Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery.
    • Dan Nielson, professor of government at the University of Texas.
    • Hal Weitzman, professor of behavioral science, editor-in-chief of Chicago Booth Review, and executive director for intellectual capital at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Until recently, Delaware was almost universally agreed to be the best place for companies to incorporate. Now, with Elon Musk leading a corporate stampede out of the First State, we revisit an episode from 2023 that asked if Delaware’s “franchise” is wildly corrupt, wildly efficient … or both?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Cassara, retired Special Agent detailee to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Terrorism Finance and Financial Intelligence.
    • Doneene Damon, director with Richards, Layton, and Finger.
    • Travis Laster, Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery.
    • Dan Nielson, professor of government at the University of Texas.
    • Hal Weitzman, professor of behavioral science, editor-in-chief of Chicago Booth Review, and executive director for intellectual capital at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.

 

 


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]]> Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:02 Until recently, Delaware was almost universally agreed to be the best place for companies to incorporate. Now, with Elon Musk leading a corporate stampede out of the First State, we revisit an episode from 2023 that asked if Delaware’s “franchise” is wildly corrupt, wildly efficient … or both? Until recently, Delaware was almost universally agreed to be the best place for companies to incorporate. Now, with Elon Musk leading a corporate stampede out of the First State, we revisit an episode from 2023 that asked if Delaware’s “franchise” is wildly corrupt, wildly efficient … or both? false full 539 f2616682-cd07-4c7b-b4c4-6825f679cdd5 641. What Does It Cost to Lead a Creative Life? For years, the playwright David Adjmi was considered “polarizing and difficult.” But creating Stereophonic seems to have healed him. Stephen Dubner gets the story — and sorts out what Adjmi has in common with Richard Wagner.

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For years, the playwright David Adjmi was considered “polarizing and difficult.” But creating Stereophonic seems to have healed him. Stephen Dubner gets the story — and sorts out what Adjmi has in common with Richard Wagner.

 

 

 


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]]> 641. What Does It Cost to Lead a Creative Life? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:22 For years, the playwright David Adjmi was considered “polarizing and difficult.” But creating "Stereophonic" seems to have healed him. Stephen Dubner gets the story — and sorts out what Adjmi has in common with Richard Wagner. For years, the playwright David Adjmi was considered “polarizing and difficult.” But creating "Stereophonic" seems to have healed him. Stephen Dubner gets the story — and sorts out what Adjmi has in common with Richard Wagner. false full 641 b8810444-cb5e-404a-a40b-b9cc5670dee2 640. Why Governments Are Betting Big on Sports The Gulf States and China are spending billions to build stadiums and buy up teams — but what are they really buying? And can an entrepreneur from Cincinnati make his own billions by bringing baseball to Dubai?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Simon Chadwick, professor of afroeurasian sport at Emlyon Business School.
    • Derek Fisher, high school basketball coach, former N.B.A. coach and player.
    • Kash Shaikh, chairman, C.E.O., and co-founder of Baseball United.
    • Rory Smith, football correspondent at The Observer.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The Gulf States and China are spending billions to build stadiums and buy up teams — but what are they really buying? And can an entrepreneur from Cincinnati make his own billions by bringing baseball to Dubai?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Simon Chadwick, professor of afroeurasian sport at Emlyon Business School.
    • Derek Fisher, high school basketball coach, former N.B.A. coach and player.
    • Kash Shaikh, chairman, C.E.O., and co-founder of Baseball United.
    • Rory Smith, football correspondent at The Observer.

 

 


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]]> 640. Why Governments Are Betting Big on Sports Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:12 The Gulf States and China are spending billions to build stadiums and buy up teams — but what are they really buying? And can an entrepreneur from Cincinnati make his own billions by bringing baseball to Dubai? The Gulf States and China are spending billions to build stadiums and buy up teams — but what are they really buying? And can an entrepreneur from Cincinnati make his own billions by bringing baseball to Dubai? false full 640 0689b746-8569-4b01-8fa0-aff0a38f5d63 How to Make Your Own Luck (Update) 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 she’s willing to tell us everything she learned.

 

 

 


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]]> Wed, 9 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +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 she’s willing to tell us everything she learned.

 

 

 


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]]> How to Make Your Own Luck (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:07 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 she’s willing to tell us everything she learned. 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 she’s willing to tell us everything she learned. false full 424 9d2d4f98-14df-41ff-b9cc-716ac637cfec 639. “This Country Kicks My Ass All the Time” Cory Booker on the politics of fear, the politics of hope, and how to split the difference.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Cory Booker, senior United States Senator from New Jersey.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Cory Booker on the politics of fear, the politics of hope, and how to split the difference.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Cory Booker, senior United States Senator from New Jersey.

 

 


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]]> 639. “This Country Kicks My Ass All the Time” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:46 Cory Booker on the politics of fear, the politics of hope, and how to split the difference. Cory Booker on the politics of fear, the politics of hope, and how to split the difference. false full 639 ff7b8e85-92f2-440f-b008-e72b8865acb4 638. Are You Ready for the Elder Swell? In the U.S., there will soon be more people over 65 than there are under 18 — and it’s not just lifespan that’s improving, it’s “healthspan” too. Unfortunately, the American approach to aging is stuck in the 20th century. In less than an hour, we try to unstick it. (Part three of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”)

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In the U.S., there will soon be more people over 65 than there are under 18 — and it’s not just lifespan that’s improving, it’s “healthspan” too. Unfortunately, the American approach to aging is stuck in the 20th century. In less than an hour, we try to unstick it. (Part three of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”)

 

 

 


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]]> 638. Are You Ready for the Elder Swell? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:53 In the U.S., there will soon be more people over 65 than there are under 18 — and it’s not just lifespan that’s improving, it’s “healthspan” too. Unfortunately, the American approach to aging is stuck in the 20th century. In less than an hour, we try to unstick it. (Part three of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”) In the U.S., there will soon be more people over 65 than there are under 18 — and it’s not just lifespan that’s improving, it’s “healthspan” too. Unfortunately, the American approach to aging is stuck in the 20th century. In less than an hour, we try to unstick it. (Part three of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”) false full 638 6b540827-5981-44ef-960c-89618d4e22ec What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common? (Update) In this episode from 2013, we look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Benedikt Herrmann, research officer at the European Commission.
    • Steve Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics and host of People I (Mostly) Admire.
    • Dave O'Connor, president of Times Studios.
    • Lisi Oliver, professor of English at Louisiana State University.
    • E.O. Wilson, naturalist and university research professor emeritus at Harvard University.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this episode from 2013, we look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Benedikt Herrmann, research officer at the European Commission.
    • Steve Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics and host of People I (Mostly) Admire.
    • Dave O'Connor, president of Times Studios.
    • Lisi Oliver, professor of English at Louisiana State University.
    • E.O. Wilson, naturalist and university research professor emeritus at Harvard University.

 

 


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]]> What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:13 In this episode from 2013, we look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists. In this episode from 2013, we look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists. false full 126 e3df8ac8-3b37-4b5e-aa0a-d2901a32aaf2 637. What It’s Like to Be Middle-Aged (in the Middle Ages) The simplicity of life back then is appealing today, as long as you don’t mind Church hegemony, the occasional plague, trial by gossip — and the lack of ibuprofen. (Part two of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”)

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The simplicity of life back then is appealing today, as long as you don’t mind Church hegemony, the occasional plague, trial by gossip — and the lack of ibuprofen. (Part two of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”)

 

 

 


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]]> 637. What It’s Like to Be Middle-Aged (in the Middle Ages) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:54 The simplicity of life back then is appealing today, as long as you don’t mind Church hegemony, the occasional plague, trial by gossip — and the lack of ibuprofen. (Part two of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”) The simplicity of life back then is appealing today, as long as you don’t mind Church hegemony, the occasional plague, trial by gossip — and the lack of ibuprofen. (Part two of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”) false full 637 e2bbe409-ecfb-4f73-9146-0d99b1bf0d31 636. Why Aren’t We Having More Babies? For decades, the great fear was overpopulation. Now it’s the opposite. How did this happen — and what’s being done about it? (Part one of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Matthias Doepke, professor of economics at the London School of Economics.
    • Amy Froide, professor of history at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
    • Diana Laird, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco.
    • Catherine Pakaluk, professor of economics at The Catholic University of America.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For decades, the great fear was overpopulation. Now it’s the opposite. How did this happen — and what’s being done about it? (Part one of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Matthias Doepke, professor of economics at the London School of Economics.
    • Amy Froide, professor of history at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
    • Diana Laird, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco.
    • Catherine Pakaluk, professor of economics at The Catholic University of America.

 

 


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]]> 636. Why Aren’t We Having More Babies? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:28 For decades, the great fear was overpopulation. Now it’s the opposite. How did this happen — and what’s being done about it? (Part one of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”) For decades, the great fear was overpopulation. Now it’s the opposite. How did this happen — and what’s being done about it? (Part one of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”) false full 636 6910eda4-667c-4a52-b220-0563831050b0 An Economics Lesson from a Talking Pencil (Update) A famous essay argues that “not a single person on the face of this earth” knows how to make a pencil. How true is that? In this 2016 episode, we looked at what pencil-making  can teach us about global manufacturing — and the proper role of government in the economy.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Caroline Weaver, creator of the Locavore Guide.
    • Matt Ridley, science writer, British viscount and retired member of the House of Lords
    • Tim Harford, economist, author and columnist for the Financial Times
    • Jim Weissenborn, former CEO of General Pencil Company
    • Thomas Thwaites, freelance designer and associate lecturer at Central Saint Martins.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A famous essay argues that “not a single person on the face of this earth” knows how to make a pencil. How true is that? In this 2016 episode, we looked at what pencil-making  can teach us about global manufacturing — and the proper role of government in the economy.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Caroline Weaver, creator of the Locavore Guide.
    • Matt Ridley, science writer, British viscount and retired member of the House of Lords
    • Tim Harford, economist, author and columnist for the Financial Times
    • Jim Weissenborn, former CEO of General Pencil Company
    • Thomas Thwaites, freelance designer and associate lecturer at Central Saint Martins.

 

 


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]]> An Economics Lesson from a Talking Pencil (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:52 A famous essay argues that “not a single person on the face of this earth” knows how to make a pencil. How true is that? In this 2016 episode, we looked at what pencil-making can teach us about global manufacturing — and the proper role of government in the economy. A famous essay argues that “not a single person on the face of this earth” knows how to make a pencil. How true is that? In this 2016 episode, we looked at what pencil-making can teach us about global manufacturing — and the proper role of government in the economy. false full 236 b93f1c6d-9314-4263-94e3-ec541c7f5ea7 635. Can a Museum Be the Conscience of a Nation? Nicholas Cullinan, the new director of the British Museum, seems to think so. “I'm not afraid of the past,” he says — which means talking about looted objects, the basement storerooms, and the leaking roof. We take the guided tour.

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Nicholas Cullinan, the new director of the British Museum, seems to think so. “I'm not afraid of the past,” he says — which means talking about looted objects, the basement storerooms, and the leaking roof. We take the guided tour.

 

 

 


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]]> 635. Can a Museum Be the Conscience of a Nation? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:55 Nicholas Cullinan, the new director of the British Museum, seems to think so. “I'm not afraid of the past,” he says — which means talking about looted objects, the basement storerooms, and the leaking roof. We take the guided tour. Nicholas Cullinan, the new director of the British Museum, seems to think so. “I'm not afraid of the past,” he says — which means talking about looted objects, the basement storerooms, and the leaking roof. We take the guided tour. false full 635 fff19f2e-eb8e-44c0-82c7-5c50f033fb75 634. “Fault-Finder Is a Minimum-Wage Job” Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, is less reserved than the average banker. He explains why vibes are overrated, why the Fed’s independence is non-negotiable, and why tariffs could bring the economy back to the Covid era.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Austan Goolsbee, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, is less reserved than the average banker. He explains why vibes are overrated, why the Fed’s independence is non-negotiable, and why tariffs could bring the economy back to the Covid era.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Austan Goolsbee, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

 

 


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]]> 634. “Fault-Finder Is a Minimum-Wage Job” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:02:15 Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, is less reserved than the average banker. He explains why vibes are overrated, why the Fed’s independence is non-negotiable, and why tariffs could bring the economy back to the Covid era. Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, is less reserved than the average banker. He explains why vibes are overrated, why the Fed’s independence is non-negotiable, and why tariffs could bring the economy back to the Covid era. false full 634 5f257277-ac5a-4bad-b7bc-ceead62522fb 633. 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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]]> 633. 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 633 5c1d9030-a4b7-441e-9064-04711765bd6e How to Succeed at Failing, Part 4: Extreme Resiliency (Update) Everyone makes mistakes. How do we learn from them? Lessons from the classroom, the Air Force, and the world’s deadliest infectious disease. (Part four of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Will Coleman, founder and C.E.O. of Alto.
    • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
    • Babak Javid, physician-scientist and associate director of the University of California, San Francisco Center for Tuberculosis.
    • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
    • Theresa MacPhail, medical anthropologist and associate professor of science & technology studies at the Stevens Institute of Technology.
    • Roy Shalem, lecturer at Tel Aviv University.
    • Samuel West, curator and founder of The Museum of Failure.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Everyone makes mistakes. How do we learn from them? Lessons from the classroom, the Air Force, and the world’s deadliest infectious disease. (Part four of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Will Coleman, founder and C.E.O. of Alto.
    • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
    • Babak Javid, physician-scientist and associate director of the University of California, San Francisco Center for Tuberculosis.
    • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
    • Theresa MacPhail, medical anthropologist and associate professor of science & technology studies at the Stevens Institute of Technology.
    • Roy Shalem, lecturer at Tel Aviv University.
    • Samuel West, curator and founder of The Museum of Failure.

 

 


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]]> How to Succeed at Failing, Part 4: Extreme Resiliency (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:50 Everyone makes mistakes. How do we learn from them? Lessons from the classroom, the Air Force, and the world’s deadliest infectious disease. (Part four of a four-part series.) Everyone makes mistakes. How do we learn from them? Lessons from the classroom, the Air Force, and the world’s deadliest infectious disease. (Part four of a four-part series.) false full 564 aa093581-2591-476f-907e-3be85f4101d0 How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit (Update) Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. (Part three of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Boykin, website designer and failed paint can re-inventor.
    • Angela Duckworth, host of No Stupid Questions, co-founder of Character Lab, and professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
    • Helen Fisher, former senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and former chief science advisor to Match.com.
    • Eric von Hippel, professor of technological innovation at M.I.T.’s Sloan School of Management.
    • Jill Hoffman, founder and C.E.O. of Path 2 Flight.
    • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
    • Steve Levitt, host of People I (Mostly) Admire, co-author of the Freakonomics books, and professor of economics at the University of Chicago.
    • Joseph O’Connell, artist.
    • Mike Ridgeman, government affairs manager at the Wisconsin Bike Fed.
    • Melanie Stefan, professor of physiology at Medical School Berlin.
    • Travis Thul, vice president for Student Success and Engagement at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. (Part three of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Boykin, website designer and failed paint can re-inventor.
    • Angela Duckworth, host of No Stupid Questions, co-founder of Character Lab, and professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
    • Helen Fisher, former senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and former chief science advisor to Match.com.
    • Eric von Hippel, professor of technological innovation at M.I.T.’s Sloan School of Management.
    • Jill Hoffman, founder and C.E.O. of Path 2 Flight.
    • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
    • Steve Levitt, host of People I (Mostly) Admire, co-author of the Freakonomics books, and professor of economics at the University of Chicago.
    • Joseph O’Connell, artist.
    • Mike Ridgeman, government affairs manager at the Wisconsin Bike Fed.
    • Melanie Stefan, professor of physiology at Medical School Berlin.
    • Travis Thul, vice president for Student Success and Engagement at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

 

 


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]]> How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:03:37 Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. (Part three of a four-part series.) Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. (Part three of a four-part series.) false full 563 a4dd4361-d987-41ad-ac30-32d1211f0ac4 How to Succeed at Failing, Part 2: Life and Death (Update) In medicine, failure can be catastrophic. It can also produce discoveries that save millions of lives. Tales from the front line, the lab, and the I.T. department. (Part two of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
    • Carole Hemmelgarn, co-founder of Patients for Patient Safety U.S. and director of the Clinical Quality, Safety & Leadership Master’s program at Georgetown University.
    • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
    • Robert Langer, institute professor and head of the Langer Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
    • John Van Reenen, professor at the London School of Economics.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In medicine, failure can be catastrophic. It can also produce discoveries that save millions of lives. Tales from the front line, the lab, and the I.T. department. (Part two of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
    • Carole Hemmelgarn, co-founder of Patients for Patient Safety U.S. and director of the Clinical Quality, Safety & Leadership Master’s program at Georgetown University.
    • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
    • Robert Langer, institute professor and head of the Langer Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
    • John Van Reenen, professor at the London School of Economics.

 

 


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]]> How to Succeed at Failing, Part 2: Life and Death (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:19 In medicine, failure can be catastrophic. It can also produce discoveries that save millions of lives. Tales from the front line, the lab, and the I.T. department. (Part two of a four-part series.) In medicine, failure can be catastrophic. It can also produce discoveries that save millions of lives. Tales from the front line, the lab, and the I.T. department. (Part two of a four-part series.) false full 562 3bffb6c8-c8ab-4f1b-9d9c-98746dac43fe How to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events (Update) We tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love. (Part one of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
    • Helen Fisher, former senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and former chief science advisor to Match.com.
    • Ed Galea, founding director of the Fire Safety Engineering Group at the University of Greenwich.
    • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
    • David Riedman, founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database.
    • Aaron Stark, head cashier at Lowe's and keynote speaker.
    • John Van Reenen, professor at the London School of Economics.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love. (Part one of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
    • Helen Fisher, former senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and former chief science advisor to Match.com.
    • Ed Galea, founding director of the Fire Safety Engineering Group at the University of Greenwich.
    • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
    • David Riedman, founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database.
    • Aaron Stark, head cashier at Lowe's and keynote speaker.
    • John Van Reenen, professor at the London School of Economics.

 

 


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]]> How to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:38 We tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love. (Part one of a four-part series.) We tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love. (Part one of a four-part series.) false full 561 a6a79d9e-2406-43d1-be0e-18dcfa1f4d9c 632. When Did We All Start Watching Documentaries? It used to be that making documentary films meant taking a vow of poverty (and obscurity). The streaming revolution changed that. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler talks to Stephen Dubner about capturing Billie Eilish’s musical genius and Martha Stewart’s vulnerability — and why he really, really, really needs to make a film about the New York Mets.

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It used to be that making documentary films meant taking a vow of poverty (and obscurity). The streaming revolution changed that. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler talks to Stephen Dubner about capturing Billie Eilish’s musical genius and Martha Stewart’s vulnerability — and why he really, really, really needs to make a film about the New York Mets.

 

 

 


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]]> 632. When Did We All Start Watching Documentaries? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:21 It used to be that making documentary films meant taking a vow of poverty (and obscurity). The streaming revolution changed that. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler talks to Stephen Dubner about capturing Billie Eilish’s musical genius and Martha Stewart’s vulnerability — and why he really, really, really needs to make a film about the New York Mets. It used to be that making documentary films meant taking a vow of poverty (and obscurity). The streaming revolution changed that. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler talks to Stephen Dubner about capturing Billie Eilish’s musical genius and Martha Stewart’s vulnerability — and why he really, really, really needs to make a film about the New York Mets. false full 632 f45afa33-a307-4702-849f-7ae90c857593 631. Will "3 Summers of Lincoln" Make It to Broadway? It’s been in development for five years and has at least a year to go. On the eve of its out-of-town debut, the actor playing Lincoln quit. And the producers still need to raise another $15 million to bring the show to New York. There really is no business like show business. (Part three of a three-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s been in development for five years and has at least a year to go. On the eve of its out-of-town debut, the actor playing Lincoln quit. And the producers still need to raise another $15 million to bring the show to New York. There really is no business like show business. (Part three of a three-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> 631. Will "3 Summers of Lincoln" Make It to Broadway? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:19 It’s been in development for five years and has at least a year to go. On the eve of its out-of-town debut, the actor playing Lincoln quit. And the producers still need to raise another $15 million to bring the show to New York. There really is no business like show business. (Part three of a three-part series.) It’s been in development for five years and has at least a year to go. On the eve of its out-of-town debut, the actor playing Lincoln quit. And the producers still need to raise another $15 million to bring the show to New York. There really is no business like show business. (Part three of a three-part series.) false full 631 ace80855-9ecd-4d56-8058-6e765ec8b57c Is It a Theater Piece or a Psychological Experiment? (Update) In an episode from 2012, we looked at what Sleep No More and the Stanford Prison Experiment can tell us about who we really are.

 

 

 


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]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In an episode from 2012, we looked at what Sleep No More and the Stanford Prison Experiment can tell us about who we really are.

 

 

 


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]]> Is It a Theater Piece or a Psychological Experiment? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:13 In an episode from 2012, we looked at what "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment can tell us about who we really are. In an episode from 2012, we looked at what "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment can tell us about who we really are. false full 92 89aaa6eb-ccaa-4646-a272-e5af9fe15177 630. On Broadway, Nobody Knows Nothing A hit like Hamilton can come from nowhere while a sure bet can lose $20 million in a flash. We speak with some of the biggest producers in the game — Sonia Friedman, Jeffrey Seller, Hal Luftig — and learn that there is only one guarantee: the theater owners always win. (Part two of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:

 

 


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]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A hit like Hamilton can come from nowhere while a sure bet can lose $20 million in a flash. We speak with some of the biggest producers in the game — Sonia Friedman, Jeffrey Seller, Hal Luftig — and learn that there is only one guarantee: the theater owners always win. (Part two of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:

 

 


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]]> 630. On Broadway, Nobody Knows Nothing Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:01:30 A hit like "Hamilton" can come from nowhere while a sure bet can lose $20 million in a flash. We speak with some of the biggest producers in the game — Sonia Friedman, Jeffrey Seller, Hal Luftig — and learn that there is only one guarantee: the theater owners always win. (Part two of a three-part series.) A hit like "Hamilton" can come from nowhere while a sure bet can lose $20 million in a flash. We speak with some of the biggest producers in the game — Sonia Friedman, Jeffrey Seller, Hal Luftig — and learn that there is only one guarantee: the theater owners always win. (Part two of a three-part series.) false full 630 abb3a11e-da9d-4dc5-9421-1dec05bdf1be 629. How Is Live Theater Still Alive? It has become fiendishly expensive to produce, and has more competition than ever. And yet the believers still believe. Why? And does the world really want a new musical about ... Abraham Lincoln?! (Part one of a three-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It has become fiendishly expensive to produce, and has more competition than ever. And yet the believers still believe. Why? And does the world really want a new musical about ... Abraham Lincoln?! (Part one of a three-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> 629. How Is Live Theater Still Alive? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:59:43 It has become fiendishly expensive to produce, and has more competition than ever. And yet the believers still believe. Why? And does the world really want a new musical about ... Abraham Lincoln?! (Part one of a three-part series.) It has become fiendishly expensive to produce, and has more competition than ever. And yet the believers still believe. Why? And does the world really want a new musical about ... Abraham Lincoln?! (Part one of a three-part series.) false full 629 a2ab4415-8e8c-40eb-84b1-b89b8ed06db2 Policymaking Is Not a Science — Yet (Update) Why do so many promising solutions in education, medicine, and criminal justice fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Patti Chamberlain, senior research scientist at the Oregon Social Learning Center.
    • John List, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.
    • Lauren Supplee, former deputy chief operating officer at Child Trends.
    • Dana L. Suskind, professor of surgery at the University of Chicago.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Why do so many promising solutions in education, medicine, and criminal justice fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Patti Chamberlain, senior research scientist at the Oregon Social Learning Center.
    • John List, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.
    • Lauren Supplee, former deputy chief operating officer at Child Trends.
    • Dana L. Suskind, professor of surgery at the University of Chicago.

 

 


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]]> Policymaking Is Not a Science — Yet (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:28 Why do so many promising solutions in education, medicine, and criminal justice fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code? Why do so many promising solutions in education, medicine, and criminal justice fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code? false full 405 6dc10fdc-ed4c-4333-8754-d712fa0a7dac 628. Sludge, Part 2: Is Government the Problem, or the Solution? There is no sludgier place in America than Washington, D.C. But there are signs of a change. We’ll hear about this progress — and ask where Elon Musk and DOGE fit in. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There is no sludgier place in America than Washington, D.C. But there are signs of a change. We’ll hear about this progress — and ask where Elon Musk and DOGE fit in. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> 628. Sludge, Part 2: Is Government the Problem, or the Solution? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:31 There is no sludgier place in America than Washington, D.C. But there are signs of a change. We’ll hear about this progress — and ask where Elon Musk and DOGE fit in. (Part two of a two-part series.) There is no sludgier place in America than Washington, D.C. But there are signs of a change. We’ll hear about this progress — and ask where Elon Musk and DOGE fit in. (Part two of a two-part series.) false full 628 0632295f-e9f6-4121-b977-5e2262bac3d8 627. Sludge, Part 1: The World Is Drowning in It Insurance forms that make no sense. Subscriptions that can’t be cancelled. A never-ending blizzard of automated notifications. Where does all this sludge come from — and how much is it costing us? (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Insurance forms that make no sense. Subscriptions that can’t be cancelled. A never-ending blizzard of automated notifications. Where does all this sludge come from — and how much is it costing us? (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> 627. Sludge, Part 1: The World Is Drowning in It Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:34 Insurance forms that make no sense. Subscriptions that can’t be cancelled. A never-ending blizzard of automated notifications. Where does all this sludge come from — and how much is it costing us? (Part one of a two-part series.) Insurance forms that make no sense. Subscriptions that can’t be cancelled. A never-ending blizzard of automated notifications. Where does all this sludge come from — and how much is it costing us? (Part one of a two-part series.) false full 627 f1160676-4c49-47b0-a180-4d107239d35a Should America Be Run by … Trader Joe’s? (Update) The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit.

 

 

 


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]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit.

 

 

 


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]]> Should America Be Run by … Trader Joe’s? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:01 The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit. The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit. false full 359 51a7a607-63e2-49f3-be58-f2915197e53d 626. Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you think.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jessica Riedl, senior fellow in budget, tax, and economic policy at the Manhattan Institute.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you think.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jessica Riedl, senior fellow in budget, tax, and economic policy at the Manhattan Institute.

 

 


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]]> 626. Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:03:55 Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you think. Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you think. false full 626 f343431e-7dc6-423d-bd4e-60064e118790 625. The Biden Policy That Trump Hasn’t Touched Lina Khan, the youngest F.T.C. chair in history, reset U.S. antitrust policy by thwarting mega-mergers and other monopolistic behavior. This earned her enemies in some places, and big fans in others — including the Trump administration. Stephen Dubner speaks with Khan about her tactics, her track record, and her future.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Lina Khan, former commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission and professor of law at Columbia Law School.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Lina Khan, the youngest F.T.C. chair in history, reset U.S. antitrust policy by thwarting mega-mergers and other monopolistic behavior. This earned her enemies in some places, and big fans in others — including the Trump administration. Stephen Dubner speaks with Khan about her tactics, her track record, and her future.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Lina Khan, former commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission and professor of law at Columbia Law School.

 

 


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]]> 625. The Biden Policy That Trump Hasn’t Touched Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:03:14 Lina Khan, the youngest F.T.C. chair in history, reset U.S. antitrust policy by thwarting mega-mergers and other monopolistic behavior. This earned her enemies in some places, and big fans in others — including the Trump administration. Stephen Dubner speaks with Khan about her tactics, her track record, and her future. Lina Khan, the youngest F.T.C. chair in history, reset U.S. antitrust policy by thwarting mega-mergers and other monopolistic behavior. This earned her enemies in some places, and big fans in others — including the Trump administration. Stephen Dubner speaks with Khan about her tactics, her track record, and her future. false full 625 0b18e7be-3b37-437d-b0f8-28c917a4437c EXTRA: The Downside of Disgust (Update) It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia. But now it may be keeping us from pursuing strategies that would improve the environment, the economy, even our own health. So is it time to dial down our disgust reflex?  You can help fix things — as Stephen Dubner does in this 2021 episode — by chowing down on some delicious insects.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Paul Rozin, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Val Curtis, late disgustologist at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
    • Sandro Ambuehl, economist at the University of Zurich.
    • Emily Kimmins, R&D lead for the sensory and consumer-science team for Kraft Heinz.
    • Iliana Sermeno, former chef at The Black Ant.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia. But now it may be keeping us from pursuing strategies that would improve the environment, the economy, even our own health. So is it time to dial down our disgust reflex?  You can help fix things — as Stephen Dubner does in this 2021 episode — by chowing down on some delicious insects.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Paul Rozin, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Val Curtis, late disgustologist at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
    • Sandro Ambuehl, economist at the University of Zurich.
    • Emily Kimmins, R&D lead for the sensory and consumer-science team for Kraft Heinz.
    • Iliana Sermeno, former chef at The Black Ant.

 

 


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]]> EXTRA: The Downside of Disgust (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:28 It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia. But now it may be keeping us from pursuing strategies that would improve the environment, the economy, even our own health. So is it time to dial down our disgust reflex? You can help fix things — as Stephen Dubner does in this 2021 episode — by chowing down on some delicious insects. It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia. But now it may be keeping us from pursuing strategies that would improve the environment, the economy, even our own health. So is it time to dial down our disgust reflex? You can help fix things — as Stephen Dubner does in this 2021 episode — by chowing down on some delicious insects. false full 448 3bdb51cd-66b9-4704-8158-a7c9d58dfaab 624. The Animal No One Loves, Until They Do To most people, the rat is vile and villainous. But not to everyone! We hear from a scientist who befriended rats and another who worked with them in the lab — and from the animator who made one the hero of a Pixar blockbuster. (Part three of a three-part series, “Sympathy for the Rat.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Bethany Brookshire, author of Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains
    • Jan Pinkava, creator and co-writer of "Ratatouille," and director of the Animation Institute at the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg.
    • Julia Zichello, evolutionary biologist at Hunter College.

 


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]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com To most people, the rat is vile and villainous. But not to everyone! We hear from a scientist who befriended rats and another who worked with them in the lab — and from the animator who made one the hero of a Pixar blockbuster. (Part three of a three-part series, “Sympathy for the Rat.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Bethany Brookshire, author of Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains
    • Jan Pinkava, creator and co-writer of "Ratatouille," and director of the Animation Institute at the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg.
    • Julia Zichello, evolutionary biologist at Hunter College.

 


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]]> 624. The Animal No One Loves, Until They Do Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:19 To most people, the rat is vile and villainous. But not to everyone! We hear from a scientist who befriended rats and another who worked with them in the lab — and from the animator who made one the hero of a Pixar blockbuster. (Part three of a three-part series, “Sympathy for the Rat.”) To most people, the rat is vile and villainous. But not to everyone! We hear from a scientist who befriended rats and another who worked with them in the lab — and from the animator who made one the hero of a Pixar blockbuster. (Part three of a three-part series, “Sympathy for the Rat.”) false full 624 21551fbc-6391-4ae8-80af-bbe2e540dd82 623. Can New York City Win Its War on Rats? Even with a new rat czar, an arsenal of poisons, and a fleet of new garbage trucks, it won’t be easy — because, at root, the enemy is us. (Part two of a three-part series, “Sympathy for the Rat.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Kathy Corradi, director of rodent mitigation for New York City.
    • Robert Corrigan, urban rodentologist and pest consultant for New York City.
    • Ed Glaeser, professor of economics at Harvard University.
    • Robert Sullivan, author of Rats: Observations on the History and Habitat of the City’s Most Unwanted Inhabitant.
    • Jessica Tisch, New York City police commissioner.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Even with a new rat czar, an arsenal of poisons, and a fleet of new garbage trucks, it won’t be easy — because, at root, the enemy is us. (Part two of a three-part series, “Sympathy for the Rat.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Kathy Corradi, director of rodent mitigation for New York City.
    • Robert Corrigan, urban rodentologist and pest consultant for New York City.
    • Ed Glaeser, professor of economics at Harvard University.
    • Robert Sullivan, author of Rats: Observations on the History and Habitat of the City’s Most Unwanted Inhabitant.
    • Jessica Tisch, New York City police commissioner.

 

 


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]]> 623. Can New York City Win Its War on Rats? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:23 Even with a new rat czar, an arsenal of poisons, and a fleet of new garbage trucks, it won’t be easy — because, at root, the enemy is us. (Part two of a three-part series, “Sympathy for the Rat.”) Even with a new rat czar, an arsenal of poisons, and a fleet of new garbage trucks, it won’t be easy — because, at root, the enemy is us. (Part two of a three-part series, “Sympathy for the Rat.”) false full 623 976ed152-e201-4861-89b0-4242d837c25d The Show That Never Happened A brief meditation on loss, relativity, and the vagaries of show business.

 


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]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:30:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A brief meditation on loss, relativity, and the vagaries of show business.

 


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]]> The Show That Never Happened Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:13:49 A brief meditation on loss, relativity, and the vagaries of show business. A brief meditation on loss, relativity, and the vagaries of show business. false bonus 956a0637-e01f-49c6-a3de-ebf7da96805a 622. Why Does Everyone Hate Rats? New York City’s mayor calls them “public enemy number one.” History books say they caused the Black Death — although recent scientific evidence disputes that claim. So is the rat a scapegoat? And what does our rat hatred say about us? (Part one of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:

 

 


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]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com New York City’s mayor calls them “public enemy number one.” History books say they caused the Black Death — although recent scientific evidence disputes that claim. So is the rat a scapegoat? And what does our rat hatred say about us? (Part one of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:

 

 


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]]> 622. Why Does Everyone Hate Rats? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:23 New York City’s mayor calls them “public enemy number one.” History books say they caused the Black Death — although recent scientific evidence disputes that claim. So is the rat a scapegoat? And what does our rat hatred say about us? (Part one of a three-part series.) New York City’s mayor calls them “public enemy number one.” History books say they caused the Black Death — although recent scientific evidence disputes that claim. So is the rat a scapegoat? And what does our rat hatred say about us? (Part one of a three-part series.) false full 622 9b41f1c2-f3ea-4218-9983-9e54c9988ca0 621. 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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]]> 621. 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 621 b3d7f553-a9f9-482d-9408-b3cdd0c6026c When Is a Superstar Just Another Employee? In 2023, the N.F.L. players’ union conducted a workplace survey that revealed clogged showers, rats in the locker room — and some insights for those of us who don’t play football. Today we’re updating that episode, with extra commentary from Omnipresent Football Guy (and former Philadelphia Eagle) Jason Kelce. 

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Tom Garfinkel, vice chairman, C.E.O., and president of the Miami Dolphins.
    • Jim Ivler, certified contract advisor for players in the National Football League.
    • Jason Kelce, host of New Heights podcast and former center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
    • Jalen Reeves-Maybin, linebacker for the Detroit Lions and president of the National Football League Players Association.
    • Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan.
    • J.C. Tretter, former president of the National Football League Players Association and former offensive lineman.
    • Mark Wilf, owner and president of the Minnesota Vikings.

 

 


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]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In 2023, the N.F.L. players’ union conducted a workplace survey that revealed clogged showers, rats in the locker room — and some insights for those of us who don’t play football. Today we’re updating that episode, with extra commentary from Omnipresent Football Guy (and former Philadelphia Eagle) Jason Kelce. 

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Tom Garfinkel, vice chairman, C.E.O., and president of the Miami Dolphins.
    • Jim Ivler, certified contract advisor for players in the National Football League.
    • Jason Kelce, host of New Heights podcast and former center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
    • Jalen Reeves-Maybin, linebacker for the Detroit Lions and president of the National Football League Players Association.
    • Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan.
    • J.C. Tretter, former president of the National Football League Players Association and former offensive lineman.
    • Mark Wilf, owner and president of the Minnesota Vikings.

 

 


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]]> When Is a Superstar Just Another Employee? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:08:38 In 2023, the N.F.L. players’ union conducted a workplace survey that revealed clogged showers, rats in the locker room — and some insights for those of us who don’t play football. Today we’re updating that episode, with extra commentary from Omnipresent Football Guy (and former Philadelphia Eagle) Jason Kelce. In 2023, the N.F.L. players’ union conducted a workplace survey that revealed clogged showers, rats in the locker room — and some insights for those of us who don’t play football. Today we’re updating that episode, with extra commentary from Omnipresent Football Guy (and former Philadelphia Eagle) Jason Kelce. false full 557 7d7f510c-3a8b-4e2d-8397-cc8ba48cfba3 620. Why Don’t Running Backs Get Paid Anymore? They used to be the N.F.L.’s biggest stars, with paychecks to match. Now their salaries are near the bottom, and their careers are shorter than ever. We speak with an analytics guru, an agent, some former running backs (including LeSean McCoy), and the economist Roland Fryer (a former Pop Warner running back himself) to understand why.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Brian Burke, sports data scientist at ESPN
    • Roland Fryer, professor of economics at Harvard University
    • LeSean McCoy, former running back in the N.F.L. and co-host for Fox's daily studio show, "The Facility"
    • Robert Smith, former running back for the Minnesota Vikings and N.F.L. analyst
    • Robert Turbin, former running back, N.F.L. analyst for CBS Sports HQ, and college football announcer
    • Jeffery Whitney, founder and president at The Sports & Entertainment Group

 

 


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]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com They used to be the N.F.L.’s biggest stars, with paychecks to match. Now their salaries are near the bottom, and their careers are shorter than ever. We speak with an analytics guru, an agent, some former running backs (including LeSean McCoy), and the economist Roland Fryer (a former Pop Warner running back himself) to understand why.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Brian Burke, sports data scientist at ESPN
    • Roland Fryer, professor of economics at Harvard University
    • LeSean McCoy, former running back in the N.F.L. and co-host for Fox's daily studio show, "The Facility"
    • Robert Smith, former running back for the Minnesota Vikings and N.F.L. analyst
    • Robert Turbin, former running back, N.F.L. analyst for CBS Sports HQ, and college football announcer
    • Jeffery Whitney, founder and president at The Sports & Entertainment Group

 

 


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]]> 620. Why Don’t Running Backs Get Paid Anymore? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:01:21 They used to be the N.F.L.’s biggest stars, with paychecks to match. Now their salaries are near the bottom, and their careers are shorter than ever. We speak with an analytics guru, an agent, some former running backs (including LeSean McCoy), and the economist Roland Fryer (a former Pop Warner running back himself) to understand why. They used to be the N.F.L.’s biggest stars, with paychecks to match. Now their salaries are near the bottom, and their careers are shorter than ever. We speak with an analytics guru, an agent, some former running backs (including LeSean McCoy), and the economist Roland Fryer (a former Pop Warner running back himself) to understand why. false full 620 13f545db-4eb5-4624-ae11-57acf0fe81be 619. How to Poison the A.I. Machine When the computer scientist Ben Zhao learned that artists were having their work stolen by A.I. models, he invented a tool to thwart the machines. He also knows how to foil an eavesdropping Alexa and how to guard your online footprint. The big news, he says, is that the A.I. bubble is bursting.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Erik Brynjolfsson, professor of economics at Stanford University
    • Ben Zhao, professor of computer science at the University of Chicago

 

 


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]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When the computer scientist Ben Zhao learned that artists were having their work stolen by A.I. models, he invented a tool to thwart the machines. He also knows how to foil an eavesdropping Alexa and how to guard your online footprint. The big news, he says, is that the A.I. bubble is bursting.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Erik Brynjolfsson, professor of economics at Stanford University
    • Ben Zhao, professor of computer science at the University of Chicago

 

 


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]]> 619. How to Poison the A.I. Machine Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:05 When the computer scientist Ben Zhao learned that artists were having their work stolen by A.I. models, he invented a tool to thwart the machines. He also knows how to foil an eavesdropping Alexa and how to guard your online footprint. The big news, he says, is that the A.I. bubble is bursting. When the computer scientist Ben Zhao learned that artists were having their work stolen by A.I. models, he invented a tool to thwart the machines. He also knows how to foil an eavesdropping Alexa and how to guard your online footprint. The big news, he says, is that the A.I. bubble is bursting. false full 619 c38f4dff-fb75-41da-87c3-76a73eae4f56 Is San Francisco a Failed State? (And Other Questions You Shouldn’t Ask the Mayor) Stephen Dubner, live on stage, mixes it up with outbound mayor London Breed, and asks economists whether A.I. can be “human-centered” and if Tang is a gateway drug.

 

 

 


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]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner, live on stage, mixes it up with outbound mayor London Breed, and asks economists whether A.I. can be “human-centered” and if Tang is a gateway drug.

 

 

 


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]]> Is San Francisco a Failed State? (And Other Questions You Shouldn’t Ask the Mayor) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:59:01 Stephen Dubner, live on stage, mixes it up with outbound mayor London Breed, and asks economists whether A.I. can be “human-centered” and if Tang is a gateway drug. Stephen Dubner, live on stage, mixes it up with outbound mayor London Breed, and asks economists whether A.I. can be “human-centered” and if Tang is a gateway drug. false bonus 11dee37e-f0d3-4d21-86a5-55cc93ad0618 618. Are Realtors Having an Existential Crisis? Their trade organization just lost a huge lawsuit. Their infamous commission model is under attack. And there are way too many of them. If they go the way of travel agents, will we miss them when they’re gone?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Sonia Gilbukh, assistant professor of real estate at CUNY Baruch College.
    • Kevin Sears, 2025 president of the National Association of Realtors.
    • Chad Syverson, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.
    • Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.

 


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]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Their trade organization just lost a huge lawsuit. Their infamous commission model is under attack. And there are way too many of them. If they go the way of travel agents, will we miss them when they’re gone?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Sonia Gilbukh, assistant professor of real estate at CUNY Baruch College.
    • Kevin Sears, 2025 president of the National Association of Realtors.
    • Chad Syverson, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.
    • Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.

 


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]]> 618. Are Realtors Having an Existential Crisis? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:07 Their trade organization just lost a huge lawsuit. Their infamous commission model is under attack. And there are way too many of them. If they go the way of travel agents, will we miss them when they’re gone? Their trade organization just lost a huge lawsuit. Their infamous commission model is under attack. And there are way too many of them. If they go the way of travel agents, will we miss them when they’re gone? false full 618 d822b15e-b609-4796-9529-7f076c737437 617. Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin? Like tens of millions of people, Stephen Dubner thought he had a penicillin allergy. Like the vast majority, he didn’t. This misdiagnosis costs billions of dollars and causes serious health problems, so why hasn’t it been fixed? And how about all the other things we think we’re allergic to?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Kimberly Blumenthal, allergist-immunologist and researcher at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
    • Theresa MacPhail, associate professor of science and technology studies at Stevens Institute of Technology.
    • Thomas Platts-Mills, professor of medicine at the University of Virginia.
    • Elena Resnick, allergist and immunologist at Mount Sinai Hospital.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Like tens of millions of people, Stephen Dubner thought he had a penicillin allergy. Like the vast majority, he didn’t. This misdiagnosis costs billions of dollars and causes serious health problems, so why hasn’t it been fixed? And how about all the other things we think we’re allergic to?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Kimberly Blumenthal, allergist-immunologist and researcher at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
    • Theresa MacPhail, associate professor of science and technology studies at Stevens Institute of Technology.
    • Thomas Platts-Mills, professor of medicine at the University of Virginia.
    • Elena Resnick, allergist and immunologist at Mount Sinai Hospital.

 

 


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]]> 617. Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:03:50 Like tens of millions of people, Stephen Dubner thought he had a penicillin allergy. Like the vast majority, he didn’t. This misdiagnosis costs billions of dollars and causes serious health problems, so why hasn’t it been fixed? And how about all the other things we think we’re allergic to? Like tens of millions of people, Stephen Dubner thought he had a penicillin allergy. Like the vast majority, he didn’t. This misdiagnosis costs billions of dollars and causes serious health problems, so why hasn’t it been fixed? And how about all the other things we think we’re allergic to? false full 617 2c2d7a70-76f9-4b21-8dc0-c4a17fb3f6b9 Highway Signs and Prison Labor Incarcerated people grow crops, fight wildfires, and manufacture everything from prescription glasses to highway signs — often for pennies an hour. Zachary Crockett takes the next exit, in this special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Laura Appleman, professor of law at Willamette University.
    • Christopher Barnes, inmate at the Franklin Correctional Center.
    • Lee Blackman, general manager at Correction Enterprises.
    • Gene Hawkins, senior principal engineer at Kittelson and professor emeritus of civil engineering at Texas A&M University.
    • Renee Roach, state signing and delineation engineer for the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
    • Brian Scott, ex-inmate, former worker at the Correction Enterprises printing plant.
    • Louis Southall, warden of Franklin Correctional Center.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Incarcerated people grow crops, fight wildfires, and manufacture everything from prescription glasses to highway signs — often for pennies an hour. Zachary Crockett takes the next exit, in this special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Laura Appleman, professor of law at Willamette University.
    • Christopher Barnes, inmate at the Franklin Correctional Center.
    • Lee Blackman, general manager at Correction Enterprises.
    • Gene Hawkins, senior principal engineer at Kittelson and professor emeritus of civil engineering at Texas A&M University.
    • Renee Roach, state signing and delineation engineer for the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
    • Brian Scott, ex-inmate, former worker at the Correction Enterprises printing plant.
    • Louis Southall, warden of Franklin Correctional Center.

 

 


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]]> Highway Signs and Prison Labor Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:36 Incarcerated people grow crops, fight wildfires, and manufacture everything from prescription glasses to highway signs — often for pennies an hour. Zachary Crockett takes the next exit, in this special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things. Incarcerated people grow crops, fight wildfires, and manufacture everything from prescription glasses to highway signs — often for pennies an hour. Zachary Crockett takes the next exit, in this special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things. false bonus db979e1c-8234-4f18-92d2-27b9bf752df8 Can Academic Fraud Be Stopped? (Update) Probably not — the incentives are too strong. But a few reformers are trying. We check in on their progress, in an update to an episode originally published last year. (Part 2 of 2)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Max Bazerman, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • Leif Nelson, professor of business administration at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.
    • Brian Nosek, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and executive director at the Center for Open Science.
    • Ivan Oransky, distinguished journalist-in-residence at New York University, editor-in-chief of The Transmitter, and co-founder of Retraction Watch.
    • Joseph Simmons, professor of applied statistics and operations, information, and decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Uri Simonsohn, professor of behavioral science at Esade Business School.
    • Simine Vazire, professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne and editor-in-chief of Psychological Science.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Probably not — the incentives are too strong. But a few reformers are trying. We check in on their progress, in an update to an episode originally published last year. (Part 2 of 2)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Max Bazerman, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • Leif Nelson, professor of business administration at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.
    • Brian Nosek, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and executive director at the Center for Open Science.
    • Ivan Oransky, distinguished journalist-in-residence at New York University, editor-in-chief of The Transmitter, and co-founder of Retraction Watch.
    • Joseph Simmons, professor of applied statistics and operations, information, and decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Uri Simonsohn, professor of behavioral science at Esade Business School.
    • Simine Vazire, professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne and editor-in-chief of Psychological Science.

 

 


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]]> Can Academic Fraud Be Stopped? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:08:57 Probably not — the incentives are too strong. But a few reformers are trying. We check in on their progress, in an update to an episode originally published last year. (Part 2 of 2) Probably not — the incentives are too strong. But a few reformers are trying. We check in on their progress, in an update to an episode originally published last year. (Part 2 of 2) false full 573 d86053d5-b4d4-4c68-acce-2d685c889324 Why Is There So Much Fraud in Academia? (Update) Some of the biggest names in behavioral science stand accused of faking their results. Last year, an astonishing 10,000 research papers were retracted. In a series originally published in early 2024, we talk to whistleblowers, reformers, and a co-author who got caught up in the chaos. (Part 1 of 2)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Max Bazerman, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • Leif Nelson, professor of business administration at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.
    • Brian Nosek, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and executive director at the Center for Open Science.
    • Joseph Simmons, professor of applied statistics and operations, information, and decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Uri Simonsohn, professor of behavioral science at Esade Business School.
    • Simine Vazire, professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne and editor-in-chief of Psychological Science.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Some of the biggest names in behavioral science stand accused of faking their results. Last year, an astonishing 10,000 research papers were retracted. In a series originally published in early 2024, we talk to whistleblowers, reformers, and a co-author who got caught up in the chaos. (Part 1 of 2)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Max Bazerman, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • Leif Nelson, professor of business administration at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.
    • Brian Nosek, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and executive director at the Center for Open Science.
    • Joseph Simmons, professor of applied statistics and operations, information, and decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Uri Simonsohn, professor of behavioral science at Esade Business School.
    • Simine Vazire, professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne and editor-in-chief of Psychological Science.

 

 


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]]> Why Is There So Much Fraud in Academia? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:15:08 Some of the biggest names in behavioral science stand accused of faking their results. Last year, an astonishing 10,000 research papers were retracted. In a series originally published in early 2024, we talk to whistleblowers, reformers, and a co-author who got caught up in the chaos. (Part 1 of 2) Some of the biggest names in behavioral science stand accused of faking their results. Last year, an astonishing 10,000 research papers were retracted. In a series originally published in early 2024, we talk to whistleblowers, reformers, and a co-author who got caught up in the chaos. (Part 1 of 2) false full 572 d720b6d0-6545-423f-af69-610b77f514c7 Your Brain Doesn’t Work the Way You Think David Eagleman upends myths and describes the vast possibilities of a brainscape that even neuroscientists are only beginning to understand. Steve Levitt interviews him in this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • David Eagleman, professor of cognitive neuroscience at Stanford University and C.E.O. of Neosensory.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com David Eagleman upends myths and describes the vast possibilities of a brainscape that even neuroscientists are only beginning to understand. Steve Levitt interviews him in this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • David Eagleman, professor of cognitive neuroscience at Stanford University and C.E.O. of Neosensory.

 

 


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]]> Your Brain Doesn’t Work the Way You Think Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:53 David Eagleman upends myths and describes the vast possibilities of a brainscape that even neuroscientists are only beginning to understand. Steve Levitt interviews him in this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire. David Eagleman upends myths and describes the vast possibilities of a brainscape that even neuroscientists are only beginning to understand. Steve Levitt interviews him in this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire. false bonus 1f4d6ee4-5f1d-49eb-936d-082c2a233fe6 616. 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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]]> 616. 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 616 22e64d63-64db-4cf7-9f92-f1e3d6231751 615. Is Ozempic as Magical as It Sounds? In a wide-ranging conversation with Ezekiel Emanuel, the policymaking physician and medical gadfly, we discuss the massive effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. We also talk about the state of cancer care, mysteries in the gut microbiome, flaws in the U.S. healthcare system — and what a second Trump term means for healthcare policy.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Ezekiel Emanuel, vice provost for Global Initiatives, co-director of the Health Transformation Institute, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In a wide-ranging conversation with Ezekiel Emanuel, the policymaking physician and medical gadfly, we discuss the massive effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. We also talk about the state of cancer care, mysteries in the gut microbiome, flaws in the U.S. healthcare system — and what a second Trump term means for healthcare policy.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Ezekiel Emanuel, vice provost for Global Initiatives, co-director of the Health Transformation Institute, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

 

 


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]]> 615. Is Ozempic as Magical as It Sounds? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:49 In a wide-ranging conversation with Ezekiel Emanuel, the policymaking physician and medical gadfly, we discuss the massive effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. We also talk about the state of cancer care, mysteries in the gut microbiome, flaws in the U.S. healthcare system — and what a second Trump term means for healthcare policy. In a wide-ranging conversation with Ezekiel Emanuel, the policymaking physician and medical gadfly, we discuss the massive effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. We also talk about the state of cancer care, mysteries in the gut microbiome, flaws in the U.S. healthcare system — and what a second Trump term means for healthcare policy. false full 615 39a26b67-d458-4a56-bd5a-d34bb1e8b0c1 How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Update) Last week, we heard a former U.S. ambassador describe Russia’s escalating conflict with the U.S. Today, we revisit a 2019 episode about an overlooked front in the Cold War — a “farms race” that, decades later, still influences what Americans eat.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Anne Effland, former Senior Economist for the Office of Chief Economist in the U.S.D.A.
    • Shane Hamilton, historian at the University of York.
    • Peter Timmer, economist and former professor at Harvard University.
    • Audra Wolfe, writer, editor, and historian.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Last week, we heard a former U.S. ambassador describe Russia’s escalating conflict with the U.S. Today, we revisit a 2019 episode about an overlooked front in the Cold War — a “farms race” that, decades later, still influences what Americans eat.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Anne Effland, former Senior Economist for the Office of Chief Economist in the U.S.D.A.
    • Shane Hamilton, historian at the University of York.
    • Peter Timmer, economist and former professor at Harvard University.
    • Audra Wolfe, writer, editor, and historian.

 

 


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]]> How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:53 Last week, we heard a former U.S. ambassador describe Russia’s escalating conflict with the U.S. Today, we revisit a 2019 episode about an overlooked front in the Cold War — a “farms race” that, decades later, still influences what Americans eat. Last week, we heard a former U.S. ambassador describe Russia’s escalating conflict with the U.S. Today, we revisit a 2019 episode about an overlooked front in the Cold War — a “farms race” that, decades later, still influences what Americans eat. false full 386 7b53c1a5-a8b6-4c6a-ac69-ac7c296fbc5d 614. 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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]]> 614. 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 614 c7a5d16d-c9c2-4986-bf39-5edd0bcf6054 613. Dying Is Easy. Retail Is Hard. Macy’s wants to recapture its glorious past. The author of the Wimpy Kid books wants to rebuild his dilapidated hometown. We just want to listen in. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Mark Cohen, former professor and director of retail studies at Columbia Business School.
    • Will Coss, vice president and executive producer of Macy’s Studios.
    • Jeff Kinney, author, cartoonist, and owner of An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café.
    • Tony Spring, chairman and C.E.O. of Macy’s Inc.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Macy’s wants to recapture its glorious past. The author of the Wimpy Kid books wants to rebuild his dilapidated hometown. We just want to listen in. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Mark Cohen, former professor and director of retail studies at Columbia Business School.
    • Will Coss, vice president and executive producer of Macy’s Studios.
    • Jeff Kinney, author, cartoonist, and owner of An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café.
    • Tony Spring, chairman and C.E.O. of Macy’s Inc.

 

 


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]]> 613. Dying Is Easy. Retail Is Hard. Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:01:34 Macy’s wants to recapture its glorious past. The author of the Wimpy Kid books wants to rebuild his dilapidated hometown. We just want to listen in. (Part two of a two-part series.) Macy’s wants to recapture its glorious past. The author of the Wimpy Kid books wants to rebuild his dilapidated hometown. We just want to listen in. (Part two of a two-part series.) false full 613 7f4f472c-201e-4751-8556-4b4e533a6744 612. Is Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Its Most Valuable Asset? The 166-year-old chain, which is fighting extinction, calls the parade its “gift to the nation.” With 30 million TV viewers, it’s also a big moneymaker. At least we think it is — Macy’s is famously tight-lipped about parade economics. We try to loosen them up. (Part one of a two-part series.)

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  • SOURCES:
    • John Cheney, carpenter at Macy’s Studios.
    • Will Coss, vice president and executive producer of Macy’s Studios.
    • Jeff Kinney, author, cartoonist, and owner of An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café.
    • Kevin Lynch, vice president of global helium at Messer.
    • Jen Neal, executive vice president of live events and specials for NBCUniversal Entertainment
    • Tony Spring, chairman and C.E.O. of Macy's Inc.
    • Jessica Tisch, commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation; incoming commissioner of the New York City Police Department.
    • Dawn Tolson, executive director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management and the Street Activity Permit Office for the City of New York.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:45:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The 166-year-old chain, which is fighting extinction, calls the parade its “gift to the nation.” With 30 million TV viewers, it’s also a big moneymaker. At least we think it is — Macy’s is famously tight-lipped about parade economics. We try to loosen them up. (Part one of a two-part series.)

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  • SOURCES:
    • John Cheney, carpenter at Macy’s Studios.
    • Will Coss, vice president and executive producer of Macy’s Studios.
    • Jeff Kinney, author, cartoonist, and owner of An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café.
    • Kevin Lynch, vice president of global helium at Messer.
    • Jen Neal, executive vice president of live events and specials for NBCUniversal Entertainment
    • Tony Spring, chairman and C.E.O. of Macy's Inc.
    • Jessica Tisch, commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation; incoming commissioner of the New York City Police Department.
    • Dawn Tolson, executive director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management and the Street Activity Permit Office for the City of New York.

 

 


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]]> 612. Is Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Its Most Valuable Asset? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:18 The 166-year-old chain, which is fighting extinction, calls the parade its “gift to the nation.” With 30 million TV viewers, it’s also a big moneymaker. At least we think it is — Macy’s is famously tight-lipped about parade economics. We try to loosen them up. (Part one of a two-part series.) The 166-year-old chain, which is fighting extinction, calls the parade its “gift to the nation.” With 30 million TV viewers, it’s also a big moneymaker. At least we think it is — Macy’s is famously tight-lipped about parade economics. We try to loosen them up. (Part one of a two-part series.) false full 612 27edbbdb-670e-45a4-93f8-a306ac1e72d4 How to Stop Worrying and Love the Robot Apocalypse (Update) It’s true that robots (and other smart technologies) will kill many jobs. It may also be true that newer collaborative robots (“cobots”) will totally reinvigorate how work gets done. That, at least, is what the economists are telling us. Should we believe them?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • David Autor, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
    • James Rosenman, C.E.O. of Andrus on Hudson senior care community.
    • Karen Eggleston, economist at Stanford University.
    • Yong Suk Lee, professor of technology, economy, and global affairs at the University of Notre Dame.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s true that robots (and other smart technologies) will kill many jobs. It may also be true that newer collaborative robots (“cobots”) will totally reinvigorate how work gets done. That, at least, is what the economists are telling us. Should we believe them?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • David Autor, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
    • James Rosenman, C.E.O. of Andrus on Hudson senior care community.
    • Karen Eggleston, economist at Stanford University.
    • Yong Suk Lee, professor of technology, economy, and global affairs at the University of Notre Dame.

 

 


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]]> How to Stop Worrying and Love the Robot Apocalypse (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:36 It’s true that robots (and other smart technologies) will kill many jobs. It may also be true that newer collaborative robots (“cobots”) will totally reinvigorate how work gets done. That, at least, is what the economists are telling us. Should we believe them? It’s true that robots (and other smart technologies) will kill many jobs. It may also be true that newer collaborative robots (“cobots”) will totally reinvigorate how work gets done. That, at least, is what the economists are telling us. Should we believe them? false full 461 19ab36c4-2711-4d45-b2d4-aee92713987b 611. Fareed Zakaria on What Just Happened, and What Comes Next After a dramatic election, Donald Trump has returned from exile. We hear what to expect at home and abroad — and what to do if you didn’t vote for Trump.

 

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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com After a dramatic election, Donald Trump has returned from exile. We hear what to expect at home and abroad — and what to do if you didn’t vote for Trump.

 

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]]> 611. Fareed Zakaria on What Just Happened, and What Comes Next Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:59:13 After a dramatic election, Donald Trump has returned from exile. We hear what to expect at home and abroad — and what to do if you didn’t vote for Trump. After a dramatic election, Donald Trump has returned from exile. We hear what to expect at home and abroad — and what to do if you didn’t vote for Trump. false full 611 d98e36e7-bbcf-4e7f-b033-f14ee167c0cb 610. Who Wins and Who Loses Once the U.S. Legalizes Weed? Some people want the new cannabis economy to look like the craft-beer movement. Others are hoping to build the Amazon of pot. And one expert would prefer a government-run monopoly. We listen in as they fight it out. (Part four of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jon Caulkins, professor of operations research and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.
    • Adam Goers, senior vice president of The Cannabist Company and chairperson of the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform.
    • Yasmin Hurd, director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai.
    • Jared Polis, governor of Colorado.
    • Ryan Stoa, associate professor of law at Louisiana State University.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 7 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Some people want the new cannabis economy to look like the craft-beer movement. Others are hoping to build the Amazon of pot. And one expert would prefer a government-run monopoly. We listen in as they fight it out. (Part four of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jon Caulkins, professor of operations research and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.
    • Adam Goers, senior vice president of The Cannabist Company and chairperson of the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform.
    • Yasmin Hurd, director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai.
    • Jared Polis, governor of Colorado.
    • Ryan Stoa, associate professor of law at Louisiana State University.

 

 


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]]> 610. Who Wins and Who Loses Once the U.S. Legalizes Weed? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:21 Some people want the new cannabis economy to look like the craft-beer movement. Others are hoping to build the Amazon of pot. And one expert would prefer a government-run monopoly. We listen in as they fight it out. (Part four of a four-part series.) Some people want the new cannabis economy to look like the craft-beer movement. Others are hoping to build the Amazon of pot. And one expert would prefer a government-run monopoly. We listen in as they fight it out. (Part four of a four-part series.) false full 610 93cf8a16-70e5-4df8-bc15-019974cdab5e 609. What Does It Take to Run a Cannabis Farm? Chris Weld worked for years in emergency rooms, then ditched that career and bought an old farm in Massachusetts. He set up a distillery and started making prize-winning spirits. When cannabis was legalized, he jumped into that too — and the first few years were lucrative. But now? It turns out that growing, processing, and selling weed is more complicated than it looks. He gave us the grand tour.  (Part three of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Chris Bennett, operations manager at Berkshire Mountain Distillers.
    • Luca Boldrini, head of cultivation at The Pass.
    • Yasmin Hurd, director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai.
    • Chris Weld, founder and owner of Berkshire Mountain Distillers.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Chris Weld worked for years in emergency rooms, then ditched that career and bought an old farm in Massachusetts. He set up a distillery and started making prize-winning spirits. When cannabis was legalized, he jumped into that too — and the first few years were lucrative. But now? It turns out that growing, processing, and selling weed is more complicated than it looks. He gave us the grand tour.  (Part three of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Chris Bennett, operations manager at Berkshire Mountain Distillers.
    • Luca Boldrini, head of cultivation at The Pass.
    • Yasmin Hurd, director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai.
    • Chris Weld, founder and owner of Berkshire Mountain Distillers.

 

 


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]]> 609. What Does It Take to Run a Cannabis Farm? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:08 Chris Weld worked for years in emergency rooms, then ditched that career and bought an old farm in Massachusetts. He set up a distillery and started making prize-winning spirits. When cannabis was legalized, he jumped into that too — and the first few years were lucrative. But now? It turns out that growing, processing, and selling weed is more complicated than it looks. He gave us the grand tour. (Part three of a four-part series.) Chris Weld worked for years in emergency rooms, then ditched that career and bought an old farm in Massachusetts. He set up a distillery and started making prize-winning spirits. When cannabis was legalized, he jumped into that too — and the first few years were lucrative. But now? It turns out that growing, processing, and selling weed is more complicated than it looks. He gave us the grand tour. (Part three of a four-part series.) false full 609 4ed2cf21-168b-4e48-a1a9-fa1b847b3282 Abortion and Crime, Revisited (Update) With abortion on the Nov. 5 ballot, we look back at Steve Levitt’s controversial research about an unintended consequence of Roe v. Wade.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Donohue, professor of law at Stanford Law School.
    • Steve Levitt, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Chicago and host of People I (Mostly) Admire.
    • Jessica Wolpaw Reyes, professor of economics at Amherst College.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com With abortion on the Nov. 5 ballot, we look back at Steve Levitt’s controversial research about an unintended consequence of Roe v. Wade.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Donohue, professor of law at Stanford Law School.
    • Steve Levitt, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Chicago and host of People I (Mostly) Admire.
    • Jessica Wolpaw Reyes, professor of economics at Amherst College.

 

 


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]]> Abortion and Crime, Revisited (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:46 With abortion on the Nov. 5 ballot, we look back at Steve Levitt’s controversial research about an unintended consequence of Roe v. Wade. With abortion on the Nov. 5 ballot, we look back at Steve Levitt’s controversial research about an unintended consequence of Roe v. Wade. false full 384 13b55390-d2c2-4eee-bb67-88a284d64c9e 608. Cannabis Is Booming, So Why Isn’t Anyone Getting Rich? There are a lot of reasons, including heavy regulations, high taxes, and competition from illegal weed shops. Most operators are losing money and waiting for Washington to get out of the way. In the meantime, it’s not that easy being green. (Part two of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jon Caulkins, professor of operations research and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.
    • Adam Goers, senior vice president of The Cannabist Company and chairperson of the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform.
    • Precious Osagie-Erese, founder and C.E.O. of Precious Canna Co.
    • Nikesh Patel, C.E.O. of Mammoth Distribution.
    • Nikesh Patel, director of the San Francisco Office of Cannabis.
    • Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are a lot of reasons, including heavy regulations, high taxes, and competition from illegal weed shops. Most operators are losing money and waiting for Washington to get out of the way. In the meantime, it’s not that easy being green. (Part two of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jon Caulkins, professor of operations research and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.
    • Adam Goers, senior vice president of The Cannabist Company and chairperson of the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform.
    • Precious Osagie-Erese, founder and C.E.O. of Precious Canna Co.
    • Nikesh Patel, C.E.O. of Mammoth Distribution.
    • Nikesh Patel, director of the San Francisco Office of Cannabis.
    • Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist.

 

 


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]]> 608. Cannabis Is Booming, So Why Isn’t Anyone Getting Rich? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:50 There are a lot of reasons, including heavy regulations, high taxes, and competition from illegal weed shops. Most operators are losing money and waiting for Washington to get out of the way. In the meantime, it’s not that easy being green. (Part two of a four-part series.) There are a lot of reasons, including heavy regulations, high taxes, and competition from illegal weed shops. Most operators are losing money and waiting for Washington to get out of the way. In the meantime, it’s not that easy being green. (Part two of a four-part series.) false full 608 80d54509-5fe9-4d5e-9196-a190b4ce3ad7 607. Is America Switching From Booze to Weed? We have always been a nation of drinkers — but now there are more daily users of cannabis than alcohol. Considering alcohol’s harms, maybe that’s a good thing. But some people worry that the legalization of cannabis has outpaced the research. (Part one of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jon Caulkins, professor of operations research and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.
    • Yasmin Hurd, director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai.
    • Michael Siegel, professor of public health and community medicine at Tufts University.
    • Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist.
    • Ryan Stoa, associate professor of law at Louisiana State University.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We have always been a nation of drinkers — but now there are more daily users of cannabis than alcohol. Considering alcohol’s harms, maybe that’s a good thing. But some people worry that the legalization of cannabis has outpaced the research. (Part one of a four-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jon Caulkins, professor of operations research and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.
    • Yasmin Hurd, director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai.
    • Michael Siegel, professor of public health and community medicine at Tufts University.
    • Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist.
    • Ryan Stoa, associate professor of law at Louisiana State University.

 

 


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]]> 607. Is America Switching From Booze to Weed? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:08 We have always been a nation of drinkers — but now there are more daily users of cannabis than alcohol. Considering alcohol’s harms, maybe that’s a good thing. But some people worry that the legalization of cannabis has outpaced the research. (Part one of a four-part series.) We have always been a nation of drinkers — but now there are more daily users of cannabis than alcohol. Considering alcohol’s harms, maybe that’s a good thing. But some people worry that the legalization of cannabis has outpaced the research. (Part one of a four-part series.) false full 607 240c83d0-f1d3-44e4-b848-0c7af008f9a4 606. How to Predict the Presidency Are betting markets more accurate than polls? What kind of chaos would a second Trump term bring? And is U.S. democracy really in danger, or just “sputtering on”? (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Eric Posner, professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School.
    • Koleman Strumpf, professor of economics at Wake Forest University.

 

 


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]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Are betting markets more accurate than polls? What kind of chaos would a second Trump term bring? And is U.S. democracy really in danger, or just “sputtering on”? (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Eric Posner, professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School.
    • Koleman Strumpf, professor of economics at Wake Forest University.

 

 


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]]> 606. How to Predict the Presidency Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:38 Are betting markets more accurate than polls? What kind of chaos would a second Trump term bring? And is U.S. democracy really in danger, or just “sputtering on”? (Part two of a two-part series.) Are betting markets more accurate than polls? What kind of chaos would a second Trump term bring? And is U.S. democracy really in danger, or just “sputtering on”? (Part two of a two-part series.) false full 606 8e9819cd-b250-46f9-8099-5f3a4482e9a9 Has the U.S. Presidency Become a Dictatorship? (Update) Sure, we all pay lip service to the Madisonian system of checks and balances. But presidents have been steadily expanding the reach of the job. With an election around the corner, we updated our 2016 conversation with the legal scholar Eric Posner — who has some good news and some not-so-good news about the power of the presidency. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCE:
    • Eric Posner, professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School.  

 

 


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]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, we all pay lip service to the Madisonian system of checks and balances. But presidents have been steadily expanding the reach of the job. With an election around the corner, we updated our 2016 conversation with the legal scholar Eric Posner — who has some good news and some not-so-good news about the power of the presidency. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCE:
    • Eric Posner, professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School.  

 

 


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]]> Has the U.S. Presidency Become a Dictatorship? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:59 Sure, we all pay lip service to the Madisonian system of checks and balances. But presidents have been steadily expanding the reach of the job. With an election around the corner, we updated our 2016 conversation with the legal scholar Eric Posner — who has some good news and some not-so-good news about the power of the presidency. (Part one of a two-part series.) Sure, we all pay lip service to the Madisonian system of checks and balances. But presidents have been steadily expanding the reach of the job. With an election around the corner, we updated our 2016 conversation with the legal scholar Eric Posner — who has some good news and some not-so-good news about the power of the presidency. (Part one of a two-part series.) false full 260 826ce125-0307-4cb1-a862-c6b617725630 605. What Do People Do All Day? Sixty percent of the jobs that Americans do today didn’t exist in 1940. What happens as our labor becomes more technical and less physical? And what kinds of jobs will exist in the future? 

 

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]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sixty percent of the jobs that Americans do today didn’t exist in 1940. What happens as our labor becomes more technical and less physical? And what kinds of jobs will exist in the future? 

 

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]]> 605. What Do People Do All Day? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:48 Sixty percent of the jobs that Americans do today didn’t exist in 1940. What happens as our labor becomes more technical and less physical? And what kinds of jobs will exist in the future? Sixty percent of the jobs that Americans do today didn’t exist in 1940. What happens as our labor becomes more technical and less physical? And what kinds of jobs will exist in the future? false full 605 b98ce01f-aae6-4bf3-a1a5-61cb5cb9ad94 EXTRA: Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America (Update) His research on police brutality and school incentives won him acclaim, but also enemies. He was suspended for two years by Harvard, during which time he took a hard look at corporate diversity programs. As a follow-up to our recent series on the Rooney Rule, we revisit our 2022 conversation with the controversial economist.

 

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]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com His research on police brutality and school incentives won him acclaim, but also enemies. He was suspended for two years by Harvard, during which time he took a hard look at corporate diversity programs. As a follow-up to our recent series on the Rooney Rule, we revisit our 2022 conversation with the controversial economist.

 

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]]> EXTRA: Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:29 His research on police brutality and school incentives won him acclaim, but also enemies. He was suspended for two years by Harvard, during which time he took a hard look at corporate diversity programs. As a follow-up to our recent series on the Rooney Rule, we revisit our 2022 conversation with the controversial economist. His research on police brutality and school incentives won him acclaim, but also enemies. He was suspended for two years by Harvard, during which time he took a hard look at corporate diversity programs. As a follow-up to our recent series on the Rooney Rule, we revisit our 2022 conversation with the controversial economist. false full 514 da4ac6d9-0b8d-4db0-957a-bd7eb75782ab 604. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 2) What happened when the Rooney Rule made its way from pro football to corporate America? Some progress, some backsliding, and a lot of controversy. (Second in a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What happened when the Rooney Rule made its way from pro football to corporate America? Some progress, some backsliding, and a lot of controversy. (Second in a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> 604. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 2) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:19 What happened when the Rooney Rule made its way from pro football to corporate America? Some progress, some backsliding, and a lot of controversy. (Second in a two-part series.) What happened when the Rooney Rule made its way from pro football to corporate America? Some progress, some backsliding, and a lot of controversy. (Second in a two-part series.) false full 604 8f5f492e-df58-4d04-a4cf-e94cdc834969 603. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 1) The biggest sports league in history had a problem: While most of its players were Black, almost none of its head coaches were. So the N.F.L. launched a hiring policy called the Rooney Rule. In the first episode of a two-part series, we look at how the rule succeeded — until it failed.

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The biggest sports league in history had a problem: While most of its players were Black, almost none of its head coaches were. So the N.F.L. launched a hiring policy called the Rooney Rule. In the first episode of a two-part series, we look at how the rule succeeded — until it failed.

 

 

 


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]]> 603. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 1) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:51 The biggest sports league in history had a problem: While most of its players were Black, almost none of its head coaches were. So the N.F.L. launched a hiring policy called the Rooney Rule. In the first episode of a two-part series, we look at how the rule succeeded — until it failed. The biggest sports league in history had a problem: While most of its players were Black, almost none of its head coaches were. So the N.F.L. launched a hiring policy called the Rooney Rule. In the first episode of a two-part series, we look at how the rule succeeded — until it failed. false full 603 d1af7c2e-a7d8-40ba-b620-32540569e9da EXTRA: In Praise of Maintenance (Update) We revisit an episode from 2016 that asks: Has our culture’s obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? 

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Martin Casado, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz.
    • Ruth Schwartz Cowan, professor emerita of history and sociology of science at University of Pennsylvania.
    • Edward Glaeser, professor of economics at Harvard University.
    • Chris Lacinak, founder and president of AVPreserve.
    • Andrew Russell, provost of SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
    • Lawrence Summers, professor and president emeritus of Harvard University; former Secretary of the Treasury and former director of the National Economic Council.
    • Lee Vinsel, professor of science, technology, and society at Virginia Tech.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We revisit an episode from 2016 that asks: Has our culture’s obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? 

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Martin Casado, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz.
    • Ruth Schwartz Cowan, professor emerita of history and sociology of science at University of Pennsylvania.
    • Edward Glaeser, professor of economics at Harvard University.
    • Chris Lacinak, founder and president of AVPreserve.
    • Andrew Russell, provost of SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
    • Lawrence Summers, professor and president emeritus of Harvard University; former Secretary of the Treasury and former director of the National Economic Council.
    • Lee Vinsel, professor of science, technology, and society at Virginia Tech.

 

 


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]]> EXTRA: In Praise of Maintenance (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:37 We revisit an episode from 2016 that asks: Has our culture’s obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? We revisit an episode from 2016 that asks: Has our culture’s obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? false full 263 999e165e-4afb-4c8e-b41c-47f146ce4e81 602. Is Screen Time as Poisonous as We Think? Young people have been reporting a sharp rise in anxiety and depression. This maps neatly onto the global rise of the smartphone. Some researchers are convinced that one is causing the other. But how strong is the evidence?

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Young people have been reporting a sharp rise in anxiety and depression. This maps neatly onto the global rise of the smartphone. Some researchers are convinced that one is causing the other. But how strong is the evidence?

 

 

 


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]]> 602. Is Screen Time as Poisonous as We Think? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:29 Young people have been reporting a sharp rise in anxiety and depression. This maps neatly onto the global rise of the smartphone. Some researchers are convinced that one is causing the other. But how strong is the evidence? Young people have been reporting a sharp rise in anxiety and depression. This maps neatly onto the global rise of the smartphone. Some researchers are convinced that one is causing the other. But how strong is the evidence? false full 602 be61ea5a-e6de-4b12-b60a-ba4b258b41ba 601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying? Only a tiny number of “supertaskers” are capable of doing two things at once. The rest of us are just making ourselves miserable, and less productive. How can we put the — hang on a second, I've just got to get this.


Come see Stephen Dubner live! 

“A Questionable Evening: A strategic interrogation from two people who ask questions for a living,” featuring Stephen Dubner and PJ Vogt from Search Engine.

Thursday, Sept. 26th, at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-questionable-evening-evening-with-stephen-dubner-and-pj-vogt-tickets-1002544747327

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Olivia Grace, senior product manager at Slack.
    • Gloria Mark, professor of computer science at the University of California, Irvine.
    • David Strayer, professor of cognition and neural science at the University of Utah.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Only a tiny number of “supertaskers” are capable of doing two things at once. The rest of us are just making ourselves miserable, and less productive. How can we put the — hang on a second, I've just got to get this.


Come see Stephen Dubner live! 

“A Questionable Evening: A strategic interrogation from two people who ask questions for a living,” featuring Stephen Dubner and PJ Vogt from Search Engine.

Thursday, Sept. 26th, at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-questionable-evening-evening-with-stephen-dubner-and-pj-vogt-tickets-1002544747327

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Olivia Grace, senior product manager at Slack.
    • Gloria Mark, professor of computer science at the University of California, Irvine.
    • David Strayer, professor of cognition and neural science at the University of Utah.

 

 


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]]> 601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:04 Only a tiny number of “supertaskers” are capable of doing two things at once. The rest of us are just making ourselves miserable, and less productive. How can we put the — hang on a second, I've just got to get this. Come see Stephen Dubner live! “A Questionable Evening: A strategic interrogation from two people who ask questions for a living,” featuring Stephen Dubner and PJ Vogt from Search Engine. Thursday, Sept. 26th, at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-questionable-evening-evening-with-stephen-dubner-and-pj-vogt-tickets-1002544747327 Only a tiny number of “supertaskers” are capable of doing two things at once. The rest of us are just making ourselves miserable, and less productive. How can we put the — hang on a second, I've just got to get this. Come see Stephen Dubner live! “A Questionable Evening: A strategic interrogation from two people who ask questions for a living,” featuring Stephen Dubner and PJ Vogt from Search Engine. Thursday, Sept. 26th, at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-questionable-evening-evening-with-stephen-dubner-and-pj-vogt-tickets-1002544747327 false full 601 08440021-f523-4e70-bc5f-4ded801bf89a What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men? (Update) Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 3 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics at Princeton University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
    • D'Wayne Edwards, founder and President of Pensole Lewis College.
    • Catharine Hill, former president of Vassar College; trustee at Yale University; and managing director at Ithaka S+R.
    • Pano Kanelos, founding president of the University of Austin.
    • Amalia Miller, professor of economics at the University of Virginia.
    • Donald Ruff, president and C.E.O. of the Eagle Academy Foundation.
    • Morton Schapiro, professor of economics and former president of Northwestern University.
    • Ruth Simmons, former president of Smith College, Brown University, and Prairie View A&M University.
    • Miguel Urquiola, professor of economics at Columbia University.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 3 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics at Princeton University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
    • D'Wayne Edwards, founder and President of Pensole Lewis College.
    • Catharine Hill, former president of Vassar College; trustee at Yale University; and managing director at Ithaka S+R.
    • Pano Kanelos, founding president of the University of Austin.
    • Amalia Miller, professor of economics at the University of Virginia.
    • Donald Ruff, president and C.E.O. of the Eagle Academy Foundation.
    • Morton Schapiro, professor of economics and former president of Northwestern University.
    • Ruth Simmons, former president of Smith College, Brown University, and Prairie View A&M University.
    • Miguel Urquiola, professor of economics at Columbia University.

 

 


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]]> What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:17 Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 3 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 3 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) false full 503 df9ebef6-6729-4159-a6bf-d466a81a92b2 EXTRA: Why Quitting Is Usually Worth It Stephen Dubner appears as a guest on Fail Better, a new podcast hosted by David Duchovny. The two of them trade stories about failure, and ponder the lessons that success could never teach.

 

 

 


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]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner appears as a guest on Fail Better, a new podcast hosted by David Duchovny. The two of them trade stories about failure, and ponder the lessons that success could never teach.

 

 

 


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]]> EXTRA: Why Quitting Is Usually Worth It Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:04 Stephen Dubner appears as a guest on "Fail Better," a new podcast hosted by David Duchovny. The two of them trade stories about failure, and ponder the lessons that success could never teach. Stephen Dubner appears as a guest on "Fail Better," a new podcast hosted by David Duchovny. The two of them trade stories about failure, and ponder the lessons that success could never teach. false bonus 69c059ed-c7ca-4a70-92ed-f5edd3165431 The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into (Update) America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Peter Blair, professor of education at Harvard University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
    • Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics at Princeton University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
    • Amalia Miller, professor of economics at the University of Virginia.
    • Morton Schapiro, professor of economics and former president of Northwestern University.
    • Miguel Urquiola, professor of economics at Columbia University.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Peter Blair, professor of education at Harvard University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
    • Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics at Princeton University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
    • Amalia Miller, professor of economics at the University of Virginia.
    • Morton Schapiro, professor of economics and former president of Northwestern University.
    • Miguel Urquiola, professor of economics at Columbia University.

 

 


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]]> The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:11:10 America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) false full 501 870ee6f9-67a6-4dbd-97e0-91526a826d8c What Exactly Is College For? (Update) We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series originally published in 2022, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Peter Blair, faculty research Fellow of the National Bureau of Economic Research and professor of education at Harvard University.
    • Catharine Hill, former president of Vassar College; trustee at Yale University; and managing director at Ithaka S+R.
    • Morton Schapiro, professor of economics and former president of Northwestern University.
    • Ruth Simmons, former president of Smith College, Brown University, and Prairie View A&M University.
    • Miguel Urquiola, professor of economics at Columbia University.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series originally published in 2022, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Peter Blair, faculty research Fellow of the National Bureau of Economic Research and professor of education at Harvard University.
    • Catharine Hill, former president of Vassar College; trustee at Yale University; and managing director at Ithaka S+R.
    • Morton Schapiro, professor of economics and former president of Northwestern University.
    • Ruth Simmons, former president of Smith College, Brown University, and Prairie View A&M University.
    • Miguel Urquiola, professor of economics at Columbia University.

 

 


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]]> What Exactly Is College For? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:15 We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series originally published in 2022, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series originally published in 2022, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) false full 500 94cfae60-8899-4b60-bdf0-ec4be6085fcb EXTRA: Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete (Update) There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. As the Olympics come to a close, we revisit a 2018 episode in which top athletes from a variety of sports tell us how they made it, and what they sacrificed.

 

 

 


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]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. As the Olympics come to a close, we revisit a 2018 episode in which top athletes from a variety of sports tell us how they made it, and what they sacrificed.

 

 

 


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]]> EXTRA: Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:05:34 There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. As the Olympics come to a close, we revisit a 2018 episode in which top athletes from a variety of sports tell us how they made it, and what they sacrificed. There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. As the Olympics come to a close, we revisit a 2018 episode in which top athletes from a variety of sports tell us how they made it, and what they sacrificed. false full 351 3132446c-5c67-433d-894e-1b6d4614a2eb 600. “If We’re All in It for Ourselves, Who Are We?” Tania Tetlow, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of Fordham University, thinks the modern campus could use a dose of old-fashioned values.

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Tania Tetlow, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of Fordham University, thinks the modern campus could use a dose of old-fashioned values.

 

 

 


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]]> 600. “If We’re All in It for Ourselves, Who Are We?” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:47 Tania Tetlow, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of Fordham University, thinks the modern campus could use a dose of old-fashioned values. Tania Tetlow, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of Fordham University, thinks the modern campus could use a dose of old-fashioned values. false full 600 af0f618e-bb92-4f53-8262-2afa4b2da1c7 599. The World's Most Valuable Unused Resource It’s not oil or water or plutonium — it’s human hours. We've got an idea for putting them to use, and for building a more human-centered economy. But we need your help.

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s not oil or water or plutonium — it’s human hours. We've got an idea for putting them to use, and for building a more human-centered economy. But we need your help.

 

 

 


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]]> 599. The World's Most Valuable Unused Resource Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:08 It’s not oil or water or plutonium — it’s human hours. We've got an idea for putting them to use, and for building a more human-centered economy. But we need your help. It’s not oil or water or plutonium — it’s human hours. We've got an idea for putting them to use, and for building a more human-centered economy. But we need your help. false full 599 88bff7a7-0073-44e0-9518-8cd3ea3ea591 EXTRA: Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Update) A new proposal from the Biden administration calls for a nationwide cap on rent increases. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. We revisit a 2019 episode to hear why.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Tommy Andersson, professor of economics at Lund University.
    • Vicki Been, professor of law at New York University and former deputy mayor for housing and economic development in New York City.
    • Rebecca Diamond, professor of economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
    • David Eisenbach, history lecturer at the Manhattan School of Music and Columbia University.
    • Ed Glaeser, professor of economics at Harvard University.

 


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]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A new proposal from the Biden administration calls for a nationwide cap on rent increases. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. We revisit a 2019 episode to hear why.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Tommy Andersson, professor of economics at Lund University.
    • Vicki Been, professor of law at New York University and former deputy mayor for housing and economic development in New York City.
    • Rebecca Diamond, professor of economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
    • David Eisenbach, history lecturer at the Manhattan School of Music and Columbia University.
    • Ed Glaeser, professor of economics at Harvard University.

 


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]]> EXTRA: Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:22 A new proposal from the Biden administration calls for a nationwide cap on rent increases. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. We revisit a 2019 episode to hear why. A new proposal from the Biden administration calls for a nationwide cap on rent increases. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. We revisit a 2019 episode to hear why. false full 373 48628a7c-5af8-42d8-b16a-709e3a23cf9d 598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy? That’s the worry. Even the humble eyeglass industry is dominated by a single firm. 

We look into the global spike in myopia, how the Lemtosh got its name, and what your eye doctor knows that you don’t. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Maria Liu, professor of clinical optometry at the University of California, Berkeley.
    • Harvey Moscot, C.E.O. of MOSCOT Eyewear and Eyecare.
    • Zachary Moscot, chief design officer of MOSCOT Eyewear and Eyecare.
    • Cédric Rossi, equity research analyst at Bryan Garnier.
    • Tim Wu, professor of law, science and technology at Columbia Law School.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com That’s the worry. Even the humble eyeglass industry is dominated by a single firm. 

We look into the global spike in myopia, how the Lemtosh got its name, and what your eye doctor knows that you don’t. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Maria Liu, professor of clinical optometry at the University of California, Berkeley.
    • Harvey Moscot, C.E.O. of MOSCOT Eyewear and Eyecare.
    • Zachary Moscot, chief design officer of MOSCOT Eyewear and Eyecare.
    • Cédric Rossi, equity research analyst at Bryan Garnier.
    • Tim Wu, professor of law, science and technology at Columbia Law School.

 

 


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]]> 598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:11 That’s the worry. Even the humble eyeglass industry is dominated by a single firm. We look into the global spike in myopia, how the Lemtosh got its name, and what your eye doctor knows that you don’t. (Part two of a two-part series.) That’s the worry. Even the humble eyeglass industry is dominated by a single firm. We look into the global spike in myopia, how the Lemtosh got its name, and what your eye doctor knows that you don’t. (Part two of a two-part series.) false full 598 06eae2b7-0424-4b35-a039-53408f7760ad 597. Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000? A single company, EssilorLuxottica, owns so much of the eyewear industry that it’s hard to escape their gravitational pull — or their “obscene” markups. Should regulators do something? Can Warby Parker steal market share? And how did Ray-Bans become a luxury brand? (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker.
    • Dave Gilboa, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker.
    • Jessica Glasscock, fashion historian and lecturer at the Parsons School of Design.
    • Neil Handley, curator of the British Optical Association Museum at the College of Optometrists.
    • Ryan McDevitt, professor of economics at Duke University.
    • Cédric Rossi, equity research analyst at Bryan Garnier.
    • Tim Wu, professor of law, science and technology at Columbia Law School.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A single company, EssilorLuxottica, owns so much of the eyewear industry that it’s hard to escape their gravitational pull — or their “obscene” markups. Should regulators do something? Can Warby Parker steal market share? And how did Ray-Bans become a luxury brand? (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker.
    • Dave Gilboa, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker.
    • Jessica Glasscock, fashion historian and lecturer at the Parsons School of Design.
    • Neil Handley, curator of the British Optical Association Museum at the College of Optometrists.
    • Ryan McDevitt, professor of economics at Duke University.
    • Cédric Rossi, equity research analyst at Bryan Garnier.
    • Tim Wu, professor of law, science and technology at Columbia Law School.

 

 


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]]> 597. Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:39 A single company, EssilorLuxottica, owns so much of the eyewear industry that it’s hard to escape their gravitational pull — or their “obscene” markups. Should regulators do something? Can Warby Parker steal market share? And how did Ray-Bans become a luxury brand? (Part one of a two-part series.) A single company, EssilorLuxottica, owns so much of the eyewear industry that it’s hard to escape their gravitational pull — or their “obscene” markups. Should regulators do something? Can Warby Parker steal market share? And how did Ray-Bans become a luxury brand? (Part one of a two-part series.) false full 597 8f9ffbd3-0c9e-4fb7-bf31-501801fabc3c EXTRA: People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Update) You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. In an interview from 2018, the founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Richard Thaler, professor of behavioral science and economics at the University of Chicago.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. In an interview from 2018, the founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Richard Thaler, professor of behavioral science and economics at the University of Chicago.

 

 


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]]> EXTRA: People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:13 You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. In an interview from 2018, the founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. In an interview from 2018, the founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. false full 340 486f9d15-9ad5-4ab2-bc94-9e3ac6e0b9f5 596. Farewell to a Generational Talent Daniel Kahneman left his mark on academia (and the real world) in countless ways. A group of his friends and colleagues recently gathered in Chicago to reflect on this legacy — and we were there, with microphones.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Maya Bar-Hillel, professor emeritus of psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
    • Shane Frederick, professor of marketing at the Yale School of Management.
    • Thomas Gilovich, professor of psychology at Cornell University.
    • Matt Killingsworth, senior fellow at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Barbara Mellers, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Eldar Shafir, director of the Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy at Princeton University.
    • Richard Thaler, professor of behavioral science and economics at the University of Chicago.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Daniel Kahneman left his mark on academia (and the real world) in countless ways. A group of his friends and colleagues recently gathered in Chicago to reflect on this legacy — and we were there, with microphones.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Maya Bar-Hillel, professor emeritus of psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
    • Shane Frederick, professor of marketing at the Yale School of Management.
    • Thomas Gilovich, professor of psychology at Cornell University.
    • Matt Killingsworth, senior fellow at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Barbara Mellers, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Eldar Shafir, director of the Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy at Princeton University.
    • Richard Thaler, professor of behavioral science and economics at the University of Chicago.

 

 


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]]> 596. Farewell to a Generational Talent Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:41 Daniel Kahneman left his mark on academia (and the real world) in countless ways. A group of his friends and colleagues recently gathered in Chicago to reflect on this legacy — and we were there, with microphones. Daniel Kahneman left his mark on academia (and the real world) in countless ways. A group of his friends and colleagues recently gathered in Chicago to reflect on this legacy — and we were there, with microphones. false full 596 f84a5202-13ac-4dc3-9d2f-3ad50cbf3044 595. Why Don't We Have Better Candidates for President? American politics is trapped in a duopoly, with two all-powerful parties colluding to stifle competition. We revisit a 2018 episode to explain how the political industry works, and talk to a reformer (and former presidential candidate) who is pushing for change.

 

  • SOURCES:

 

 


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]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com American politics is trapped in a duopoly, with two all-powerful parties colluding to stifle competition. We revisit a 2018 episode to explain how the political industry works, and talk to a reformer (and former presidential candidate) who is pushing for change.

 

  • SOURCES:

 

 


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]]> 595. Why Don't We Have Better Candidates for President? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:01:50 American politics is trapped in a duopoly, with two all-powerful parties colluding to stifle competition. We revisit a 2018 episode to explain how the political industry works, and talk to a reformer (and former presidential candidate) who is pushing for change. American politics is trapped in a duopoly, with two all-powerful parties colluding to stifle competition. We revisit a 2018 episode to explain how the political industry works, and talk to a reformer (and former presidential candidate) who is pushing for change. false full 595 2dc827ac-fccd-4da7-82d4-c2b02abebeac 594. Your Brand’s Spokesperson Just Got Arrested — Now What? It’s hard to know whether the benefits of hiring a celebrity are worth the risk. We dig into one gruesome story of an endorsement gone wrong, and find a surprising result.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Cawley, professor of economics at Cornell University.
    • Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson, executive director and senior fellow with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Alvin Roth, professor of economics at Stanford University.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s hard to know whether the benefits of hiring a celebrity are worth the risk. We dig into one gruesome story of an endorsement gone wrong, and find a surprising result.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • John Cawley, professor of economics at Cornell University.
    • Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson, executive director and senior fellow with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Alvin Roth, professor of economics at Stanford University.

 

 


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]]> 594. Your Brand’s Spokesperson Just Got Arrested — Now What? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:38 It’s hard to know whether the benefits of hiring a celebrity are worth the risk. We dig into one gruesome story of an endorsement gone wrong, and find a surprising result. It’s hard to know whether the benefits of hiring a celebrity are worth the risk. We dig into one gruesome story of an endorsement gone wrong, and find a surprising result. false full 594 f53e21ad-0907-45ac-9033-febb2fb1a0ab 593. You Can Make a Killing, but Not a Living Broadway operates on a winner-take-most business model. A runaway hit like Stereophonic — which just won five Tony Awards — will create a few big winners. But even the stars of the show will have to go elsewhere to make real money. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Broadway operates on a winner-take-most business model. A runaway hit like Stereophonic — which just won five Tony Awards — will create a few big winners. But even the stars of the show will have to go elsewhere to make real money. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> 593. You Can Make a Killing, but Not a Living Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:39 Broadway operates on a winner-take-most business model. A runaway hit like "Stereophonic" — which just won five Tony Awards — will create a few big winners. But even the stars of the show will have to go elsewhere to make real money. (Part two of a two-part series.) Broadway operates on a winner-take-most business model. A runaway hit like "Stereophonic" — which just won five Tony Awards — will create a few big winners. But even the stars of the show will have to go elsewhere to make real money. (Part two of a two-part series.) false full 593 3f3c4bce-7f0b-4cd8-97a0-d8356cac8441 EXTRA: The Fascinatingly Mundane Secrets of the World’s Most Exclusive Nightclub The Berlin dance mecca Berghain is known for its eight-hour line and inscrutable door policy. PJ Vogt, host of the podcast Search Engine, joins us to crack the code. It has to do with Cold War rivalries, German tax law, and one very talented bouncer.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Lutz Leichsenring, executive board member of Clubcommission Berlin and co-founder of VibeLab.
    • PJ Vogt, reporter, writer, and host of the podcast Search Engine.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The Berlin dance mecca Berghain is known for its eight-hour line and inscrutable door policy. PJ Vogt, host of the podcast Search Engine, joins us to crack the code. It has to do with Cold War rivalries, German tax law, and one very talented bouncer.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Lutz Leichsenring, executive board member of Clubcommission Berlin and co-founder of VibeLab.
    • PJ Vogt, reporter, writer, and host of the podcast Search Engine.

 

 


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]]> EXTRA: The Fascinatingly Mundane Secrets of the World’s Most Exclusive Nightclub Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:58 The Berlin dance mecca Berghain is known for its eight-hour line and inscrutable door policy. PJ Vogt, host of the podcast "Search Engine," joins us to crack the code. It has to do with Cold War rivalries, German tax law, and one very talented bouncer. The Berlin dance mecca Berghain is known for its eight-hour line and inscrutable door policy. PJ Vogt, host of the podcast "Search Engine," joins us to crack the code. It has to do with Cold War rivalries, German tax law, and one very talented bouncer. false bonus d5705f7b-ef5d-4eac-8029-dc5cfc1df71a 592. How to Make the Coolest Show on Broadway Hit by Covid, runaway costs, and a zillion streams of competition, serious theater is in serious trouble. A new hit play called Stereophonic — the most Tony-nominated play in history — has something to say about that. We speak with the people who make it happen every night. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

 


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]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Hit by Covid, runaway costs, and a zillion streams of competition, serious theater is in serious trouble. A new hit play called Stereophonic — the most Tony-nominated play in history — has something to say about that. We speak with the people who make it happen every night. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

 


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]]> 592. How to Make the Coolest Show on Broadway Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:05:08 Hit by Covid, runaway costs, and a zillion streams of competition, serious theater is in serious trouble. A new hit play called "Stereophonic" — the most Tony-nominated play in history — has something to say about that. We speak with the people who make it happen every night. (Part one of a two-part series.) Hit by Covid, runaway costs, and a zillion streams of competition, serious theater is in serious trouble. A new hit play called "Stereophonic" — the most Tony-nominated play in history — has something to say about that. We speak with the people who make it happen every night. (Part one of a two-part series.) false full 592 85583f59-19c2-40d6-bcce-2bd1e5b83bce 591. Signs of Progress, One Year at a Time Every December, a British man named Tom Whitwell publishes a list of 52 things he’s learned that year. These fascinating facts reveal the spectrum of human behavior, from fraud and hypocrisy to Whitwell’s steadfast belief in progress. Should we also believe?

 

 


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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Every December, a British man named Tom Whitwell publishes a list of 52 things he’s learned that year. These fascinating facts reveal the spectrum of human behavior, from fraud and hypocrisy to Whitwell’s steadfast belief in progress. Should we also believe?

 

 


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]]> 591. Signs of Progress, One Year at a Time Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:20 Every December, a British man named Tom Whitwell publishes a list of 52 things he’s learned that year. These fascinating facts reveal the spectrum of human behavior, from fraud and hypocrisy to Whitwell’s steadfast belief in progress. Should we also believe? Every December, a British man named Tom Whitwell publishes a list of 52 things he’s learned that year. These fascinating facts reveal the spectrum of human behavior, from fraud and hypocrisy to Whitwell’s steadfast belief in progress. Should we also believe? false full 591 91e7b0f4-c5e0-47f4-9c5d-59a247c6c123 EXTRA: The Opioid Tragedy — How We Got Here An update of our 2020 series, in which we spoke with physicians, researchers, and addicts about the root causes of the crisis — and the tension between abstinence and harm reduction.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Gail D’Onofrio, professor and chair of emergency medicine at the Yale School of Medicine and chief of emergency services at Yale-New Haven Health.
    • Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.
    • Stephen Loyd, chief medical officer of Cedar Recovery and chair of the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council.
    • Nicole O’Donnell, certified recovery specialist at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy.
    • Jeanmarie Perrone, professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Eileen Richardson, restaurant manager.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com An update of our 2020 series, in which we spoke with physicians, researchers, and addicts about the root causes of the crisis — and the tension between abstinence and harm reduction.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Gail D’Onofrio, professor and chair of emergency medicine at the Yale School of Medicine and chief of emergency services at Yale-New Haven Health.
    • Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.
    • Stephen Loyd, chief medical officer of Cedar Recovery and chair of the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council.
    • Nicole O’Donnell, certified recovery specialist at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy.
    • Jeanmarie Perrone, professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Eileen Richardson, restaurant manager.

 

 


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]]> EXTRA: The Opioid Tragedy — How We Got Here Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:59 An update of our 2020 series, in which we spoke with physicians, researchers, and addicts about the root causes of the crisis — and the tension between abstinence and harm reduction. An update of our 2020 series, in which we spoke with physicians, researchers, and addicts about the root causes of the crisis — and the tension between abstinence and harm reduction. false bonus d168120e-0053-4cd0-be9f-bb0246d21bb4 590. Can $55 Billion End the Opioid Epidemic? Thanks to legal settlements with drug makers and distributors, states have plenty of money to boost prevention and treatment. Will it work? (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.
    • Stephen Loyd, chief medical officer of Cedar Recovery and chair of the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council.
    • Christine Minhee, founder of OpioidSettlementTracker.com.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Thanks to legal settlements with drug makers and distributors, states have plenty of money to boost prevention and treatment. Will it work? (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.
    • Stephen Loyd, chief medical officer of Cedar Recovery and chair of the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council.
    • Christine Minhee, founder of OpioidSettlementTracker.com.

 

 


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]]> 590. Can $55 Billion End the Opioid Epidemic? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:56 Thanks to legal settlements with drug makers and distributors, states have plenty of money to boost prevention and treatment. Will it work? (Part two of a two-part series.) Thanks to legal settlements with drug makers and distributors, states have plenty of money to boost prevention and treatment. Will it work? (Part two of a two-part series.) false full 590 6963b243-9dfd-46db-a175-6af1f59a2349 589. Why Has the Opioid Crisis Lasted So Long? Most epidemics flare up, do their damage, and fade away. This one has been raging for almost 30 years. To find out why, it’s time to ask some uncomfortable questions. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • David Cutler, professor of economics at Harvard University.
    • Travis Donahoe, professor of health policy and management at the University of Pittsburgh.
    • Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.
    • Stephen Loyd, chief medical officer of Cedar Recovery and chair of the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most epidemics flare up, do their damage, and fade away. This one has been raging for almost 30 years. To find out why, it’s time to ask some uncomfortable questions. (Part one of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • David Cutler, professor of economics at Harvard University.
    • Travis Donahoe, professor of health policy and management at the University of Pittsburgh.
    • Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.
    • Stephen Loyd, chief medical officer of Cedar Recovery and chair of the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council.

 

 


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]]> 589. Why Has the Opioid Crisis Lasted So Long? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:33 Most epidemics flare up, do their damage, and fade away. This one has been raging for almost 30 years. To find out why, it’s time to ask some uncomfortable questions. (Part one of a two-part series.) Most epidemics flare up, do their damage, and fade away. This one has been raging for almost 30 years. To find out why, it’s time to ask some uncomfortable questions. (Part one of a two-part series.) false full 589 990f362b-ce12-4f3f-8e4a-092805e476fe Extra: Car Colors & Storage Units Presenting two stories from The Economics of Everyday Things: Why does it seem like every car is black, white, or gray these days? And: How self-storage took over America.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Tom Crockett, classic car enthusiast.
    • Zachary Dickens, executive vice president and chief investment officer of Extra Space Storage.
    • Mark Gutjahr, global head of design at BASF.
    • Kara Kolodziej, self-storage unit tenant.
    • Anne Mari DeCoster, self-storage consultant.
    • Nikkie Riedel, carline planning manager at Subaru of America.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Presenting two stories from The Economics of Everyday Things: Why does it seem like every car is black, white, or gray these days? And: How self-storage took over America.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Tom Crockett, classic car enthusiast.
    • Zachary Dickens, executive vice president and chief investment officer of Extra Space Storage.
    • Mark Gutjahr, global head of design at BASF.
    • Kara Kolodziej, self-storage unit tenant.
    • Anne Mari DeCoster, self-storage consultant.
    • Nikkie Riedel, carline planning manager at Subaru of America.

 

 


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]]> Extra: Car Colors & Storage Units Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:15 Presenting two stories from "The Economics of Everyday Things": Why does it seem like every car is black, white, or gray these days? And: How self-storage took over America. Presenting two stories from "The Economics of Everyday Things": Why does it seem like every car is black, white, or gray these days? And: How self-storage took over America. false bonus c0ac8591-c03f-4499-aef4-491a79244e41 588. 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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]]> 588. 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 588 1ecb0cbb-bf24-45ad-9221-8df1ffe0fe46 Should Companies Be Owned by Their Workers? The employee ownership movement is growing, and one of its biggest champions is also a private equity heavyweight. Is this meaningful change, or just window dressing?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Marjorie Kelly, distinguished senior fellow at The Democracy Collaborative.
    • Corey Rosen, founder and senior staff member of the National Center for Employee Ownership.
    • Pete Stavros, co-head of Global Private Equity at KKR.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The employee ownership movement is growing, and one of its biggest champions is also a private equity heavyweight. Is this meaningful change, or just window dressing?

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Marjorie Kelly, distinguished senior fellow at The Democracy Collaborative.
    • Corey Rosen, founder and senior staff member of the National Center for Employee Ownership.
    • Pete Stavros, co-head of Global Private Equity at KKR.

 

 


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]]> Should Companies Be Owned by Their Workers? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:33 The employee ownership movement is growing, and one of its biggest champions is also a private equity heavyweight. Is this meaningful change, or just window dressing? The employee ownership movement is growing, and one of its biggest champions is also a private equity heavyweight. Is this meaningful change, or just window dressing? false full 587 65052e76-bfd1-40ad-b09d-1abe7cd56e8f 586. 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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]]> 586. 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 586 16d7dae8-1a21-4ac6-9d11-f6c337d328f5 Extra: Why Is 23andMe Going Under? (Update) Five years ago, we published an episode about the boom in home DNA testing kits, focusing on the high-flying firm 23andMe and its C.E.O. Anne Wojcicki. Their flight has been extremely bumpy since then. This update includes an additional interview with the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been investigating the firm’s collapse.

 

 

 


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]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Five years ago, we published an episode about the boom in home DNA testing kits, focusing on the high-flying firm 23andMe and its C.E.O. Anne Wojcicki. Their flight has been extremely bumpy since then. This update includes an additional interview with the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been investigating the firm’s collapse.

 

 

 


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]]> Extra: Why Is 23andMe Going Under? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:02:04 Five years ago, we published an episode about the boom in home DNA testing kits, focusing on the high-flying firm 23andMe and its C.E.O. Anne Wojcicki. Their flight has been extremely bumpy since then. This update includes an additional interview with the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been investigating the firm’s collapse. Five years ago, we published an episode about the boom in home DNA testing kits, focusing on the high-flying firm 23andMe and its C.E.O. Anne Wojcicki. Their flight has been extremely bumpy since then. This update includes an additional interview with the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been investigating the firm’s collapse. false bonus 22c22a6b-a816-439f-ba07-d60e47559910 585. A Social Activist in Prime Minister’s Clothing Justin Trudeau, facing record-low approval numbers, is doubling down on his progressive agenda. But he is so upbeat (and Canada-polite) that it’s easy to miss just how radical his vision is. Can he make it work?

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Justin Trudeau, facing record-low approval numbers, is doubling down on his progressive agenda. But he is so upbeat (and Canada-polite) that it’s easy to miss just how radical his vision is. Can he make it work?

 

 

 


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]]> 585. A Social Activist in Prime Minister’s Clothing Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:26 Justin Trudeau, facing record-low approval numbers, is doubling down on his progressive agenda. But he is so upbeat (and Canada-polite) that it’s easy to miss just how radical his vision is. Can he make it work? Justin Trudeau, facing record-low approval numbers, is doubling down on his progressive agenda. But he is so upbeat (and Canada-polite) that it’s easy to miss just how radical his vision is. Can he make it work? false full 585 e515ee61-d90e-458c-b7ed-0318e33c0d0a How to Pave the Road to Hell So you want to help people? That’s great — but beware the law of unintended consequences. Three stories from the modern workplace. 

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Joshua Angrist, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
    • Zoe Cullen, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • Marina Gertsberg, senior lecturer in finance at the University of Melbourne.

 


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]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com So you want to help people? That’s great — but beware the law of unintended consequences. Three stories from the modern workplace. 

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Joshua Angrist, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
    • Zoe Cullen, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • Marina Gertsberg, senior lecturer in finance at the University of Melbourne.

 


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]]> How to Pave the Road to Hell Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:42 So you want to help people? That’s great — but beware the law of unintended consequences. Three stories from the modern workplace. So you want to help people? That’s great — but beware the law of unintended consequences. Three stories from the modern workplace. false full 584 89fc6a5c-4bf2-4e8e-8f78-fdd76aec5cb1 Extra: The Men Who Started a Thinking Revolution (Update) The psychologist Daniel Kahneman — a Nobel laureate and the author of Thinking, Fast and Slow — recently died at age 90. Along with his collaborator Amos Tversky, he changed how we all think about decision-making. The journalist Michael Lewis told the Kahneman-Tversky story in a 2016 book called The Undoing Project. In this episode, Lewis explains why they had such a profound influence.

 

 

 


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]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The psychologist Daniel Kahneman — a Nobel laureate and the author of Thinking, Fast and Slow — recently died at age 90. Along with his collaborator Amos Tversky, he changed how we all think about decision-making. The journalist Michael Lewis told the Kahneman-Tversky story in a 2016 book called The Undoing Project. In this episode, Lewis explains why they had such a profound influence.

 

 

 


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]]> Extra: The Men Who Started a Thinking Revolution (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:34:51 The psychologist Daniel Kahneman — a Nobel laureate and the author of “Thinking, Fast and Slow” — recently died at age 90. Along with his collaborator Amos Tversky, he changed how we all think about decision-making. The journalist Michael Lewis told the Kahneman-Tversky story in a 2016 book called "The Undoing Project." In this episode, Lewis explains why they had such a profound influence. The psychologist Daniel Kahneman — a Nobel laureate and the author of “Thinking, Fast and Slow” — recently died at age 90. Along with his collaborator Amos Tversky, he changed how we all think about decision-making. The journalist Michael Lewis told the Kahneman-Tversky story in a 2016 book called "The Undoing Project." In this episode, Lewis explains why they had such a profound influence. false bonus 160caaea-3f79-4787-966c-7fbcfd293e5f Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Nick Bloom, professor of economics at Stanford University.
    • Katie Johnson, freelance data and analytics coach.
    • Kelly Shue, professor of finance at the Yale University School of Management.
    • Steve Tadelis, professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Nick Bloom, professor of economics at Stanford University.
    • Katie Johnson, freelance data and analytics coach.
    • Kelly Shue, professor of finance at the Yale University School of Management.
    • Steve Tadelis, professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.

 

 


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]]> Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:41 People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change. People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change. false full 495 9f85ee74-a623-426e-97db-2d47774ecf41 583. 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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]]> 583. 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 583 0fb701eb-00e0-4502-81f1-0e76b39d4f20 Extra: How Much Do You Know About Immigration? The political debates over immigration can generate a lot of fuzzy facts. We wanted to test Americans’ knowledge — so, to wrap up our special series on immigration, we called some Freakonomics Radio listeners and quizzed them.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The political debates over immigration can generate a lot of fuzzy facts. We wanted to test Americans’ knowledge — so, to wrap up our special series on immigration, we called some Freakonomics Radio listeners and quizzed them.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

 

 


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]]> Extra: How Much Do You Know About Immigration? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:27:39 The political debates over immigration can generate a lot of fuzzy facts. We wanted to test Americans’ knowledge — so, to wrap up our special series on immigration, we called some Freakonomics Radio listeners and quizzed them. The political debates over immigration can generate a lot of fuzzy facts. We wanted to test Americans’ knowledge — so, to wrap up our special series on immigration, we called some Freakonomics Radio listeners and quizzed them. false bonus a7faac2c-459e-49de-b014-3fee060bc6b3 582. Why Is Everyone Moving to Canada? As the U.S. tries to fix its messy immigration system, our neighbor to the north is scooping up more talented newcomers every year. Are the Canadians stealing America’s bacon? (Part three of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • William Kerr, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • David Leonhardt, senior writer at the New York Times.
    • Sindhu Mahadevan, creator of This Immigrant Life newsletter.
    • Marc Miller, Member of Parliament and Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship of Canada.
    • Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As the U.S. tries to fix its messy immigration system, our neighbor to the north is scooping up more talented newcomers every year. Are the Canadians stealing America’s bacon? (Part three of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • William Kerr, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • David Leonhardt, senior writer at the New York Times.
    • Sindhu Mahadevan, creator of This Immigrant Life newsletter.
    • Marc Miller, Member of Parliament and Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship of Canada.
    • Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

 

 


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]]> 582. Why Is Everyone Moving to Canada? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:47 As the U.S. tries to fix its messy immigration system, our neighbor to the north is scooping up more talented newcomers every year. Are the Canadians stealing America’s bacon? (Part three of a three-part series.) As the U.S. tries to fix its messy immigration system, our neighbor to the north is scooping up more talented newcomers every year. Are the Canadians stealing America’s bacon? (Part three of a three-part series.) false full 582 af73d0c3-3709-4226-bf77-f64841a8de08 581. What Both Parties Get Wrong About Immigration The U.S. immigration system is a massively complicated machine, with a lot of worn-out parts. How to fix it? Step one: Get hold of some actual facts and evidence. (We did this step for you.) (Part two of a three-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The U.S. immigration system is a massively complicated machine, with a lot of worn-out parts. How to fix it? Step one: Get hold of some actual facts and evidence. (We did this step for you.) (Part two of a three-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> 581. What Both Parties Get Wrong About Immigration Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:50 The U.S. immigration system is a massively complicated machine, with a lot of worn-out parts. How to fix it? Step one: Get hold of some actual facts and evidence. (We did this step for you.) (Part two of a three-part series.) The U.S. immigration system is a massively complicated machine, with a lot of worn-out parts. How to fix it? Step one: Get hold of some actual facts and evidence. (We did this step for you.) (Part two of a three-part series.) false full 581 59ce0537-4e5f-407d-9311-d96611b6a860 Extra: Madeleine Albright’s Warning on Immigration She arrived in the U.S. as an 11-year-old refugee, then rose to become Secretary of State. Her views on immigration, nationalism, and borders, from this 2015 interview, are almost strangely appropriate to the present moment. 

 

  • SOURCE:
    • Madeleine Albright, U.S. Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:05:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com She arrived in the U.S. as an 11-year-old refugee, then rose to become Secretary of State. Her views on immigration, nationalism, and borders, from this 2015 interview, are almost strangely appropriate to the present moment. 

 

  • SOURCE:
    • Madeleine Albright, U.S. Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

 

 


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]]> Extra: Madeleine Albright’s Warning on Immigration Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:04 She arrived in the U.S. as an 11-year-old refugee, then rose to become Secretary of State. Her views on immigration, nationalism, and borders, from this 2015 interview, are almost strangely appropriate to the present moment. She arrived in the U.S. as an 11-year-old refugee, then rose to become Secretary of State. Her views on immigration, nationalism, and borders, from this 2015 interview, are almost strangely appropriate to the present moment. false bonus 2ffdb324-af91-44f7-9a88-761c23ce512a 580. The True Story of America’s Supremely Messed-Up Immigration System How did a nation of immigrants come to hate immigration? We start at the beginning, sort through the evidence, and explain why your grandfather was lying about Ellis Island. (Part one of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Leah Boustan, professor of economics at Princeton University.
    • Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Roger Nam, professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How did a nation of immigrants come to hate immigration? We start at the beginning, sort through the evidence, and explain why your grandfather was lying about Ellis Island. (Part one of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Leah Boustan, professor of economics at Princeton University.
    • Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Roger Nam, professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University.

 

 


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]]> 580. The True Story of America’s Supremely Messed-Up Immigration System Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:05 How did a nation of immigrants come to hate immigration? We start at the beginning, sort through the evidence, and explain why your grandfather was lying about Ellis Island. (Part one of a three-part series.) How did a nation of immigrants come to hate immigration? We start at the beginning, sort through the evidence, and explain why your grandfather was lying about Ellis Island. (Part one of a three-part series.) false full 580 c3409615-9c25-44e1-8131-1a9122c0387b 579. Are You Caught in a Social Media Trap? Economists have discovered an odd phenomenon: many people who use social media (even you, maybe?) wish it didn’t exist. But that doesn’t mean they can escape.

 

  • SOURCES:

 

 


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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Economists have discovered an odd phenomenon: many people who use social media (even you, maybe?) wish it didn’t exist. But that doesn’t mean they can escape.

 

  • SOURCES:

 

 


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]]> 579. Are You Caught in a Social Media Trap? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:16 Economists have discovered an odd phenomenon: many people who use social media (even you, maybe?) wish it didn’t exist. But that doesn’t mean they can escape. Economists have discovered an odd phenomenon: many people who use social media (even you, maybe?) wish it didn’t exist. But that doesn’t mean they can escape. false full 579 eedca219-862e-41c9-9069-5a135c7d4df6 Extra: What Is Sportswashing — and Does It Work? (Update) In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the PGA Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation — or will it trigger the dreaded Streisand Effect? Also: why the major U.S. sports leagues are warming up to the idea of foreign investment.

 

 

 


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]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2024 05:05:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the PGA Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation — or will it trigger the dreaded Streisand Effect? Also: why the major U.S. sports leagues are warming up to the idea of foreign investment.

 

 

 


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]]> Extra: What Is Sportswashing — and Does It Work? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:05:17 In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the PGA Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation — or will it trigger the dreaded Streisand Effect? Also: why the major U.S. sports leagues are warming up to the idea of foreign investment. In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the PGA Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation — or will it trigger the dreaded Streisand Effect? Also: why the major U.S. sports leagues are warming up to the idea of foreign investment. false full 506 890d1757-cc70-4123-b339-4e3eea4186b8 578. Water, Water Everywhere — But You Have to Stop and Think What surprises lurk in our sewage? How did racist city planners end up saving Black lives? Why does Arizona grow hay for cows in Saudi Arabia? Three strange stories about the most fundamental substance we all take for granted.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Brian Beach, professor of economics at Vanderbilt University.
    • Marc Johnson, professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
    • Amy Kirby, program lead for the National Wastewater Surveillance System at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    • Natalie Koch, professor of geography at Syracuse University.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What surprises lurk in our sewage? How did racist city planners end up saving Black lives? Why does Arizona grow hay for cows in Saudi Arabia? Three strange stories about the most fundamental substance we all take for granted.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Brian Beach, professor of economics at Vanderbilt University.
    • Marc Johnson, professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
    • Amy Kirby, program lead for the National Wastewater Surveillance System at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    • Natalie Koch, professor of geography at Syracuse University.

 

 


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]]> 578. Water, Water Everywhere — But You Have to Stop and Think Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:14 What surprises lurk in our sewage? How did racist city planners end up saving Black lives? Why does Arizona grow hay for cows in Saudi Arabia? Three strange stories about the most fundamental substance we all take for granted. What surprises lurk in our sewage? How did racist city planners end up saving Black lives? Why does Arizona grow hay for cows in Saudi Arabia? Three strange stories about the most fundamental substance we all take for granted. false full 578 e2dede4a-8c90-4c5b-ae8a-8f64657ab158 Is Google Getting Worse? (Update) It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us? And is Google Search finally facing a real rival, in the form of A.I.-powered “answer engines”? 

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us? And is Google Search finally facing a real rival, in the form of A.I.-powered “answer engines”? 

 

 

 


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]]> Is Google Getting Worse? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:53 It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us? And is Google Search finally facing a real rival, in the form of A.I.-powered “answer engines”? It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us? And is Google Search finally facing a real rival, in the form of A.I.-powered “answer engines”? false full 522 7460bbe7-3b61-4a32-8fe9-a930f5c58a58 Extra: Mr. Feynman Takes a Trip — But Doesn’t Fall A wide-open conversation with three women who guided Richard Feynman through some big adventures at the Esalen Institute. (Part of our Feynman series.)

 

  • SOURCES: 
    • Barbara Berg, friend of Richard Feynman.
    • Cheryl Haley, friend of Richard Feynman.
    • Debby Harlow, friend of Richard Feynma
    • Sam Stern, content creator at the Esalen Institute.

 


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]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:05:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A wide-open conversation with three women who guided Richard Feynman through some big adventures at the Esalen Institute. (Part of our Feynman series.)

 

  • SOURCES: 
    • Barbara Berg, friend of Richard Feynman.
    • Cheryl Haley, friend of Richard Feynman.
    • Debby Harlow, friend of Richard Feynma
    • Sam Stern, content creator at the Esalen Institute.

 


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]]> Extra: Mr. Feynman Takes a Trip — But Doesn’t Fall Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:31 A wide-open conversation with three women who guided Richard Feynman through some big adventures at the Esalen Institute. (Part of our Feynman series.) A wide-open conversation with three women who guided Richard Feynman through some big adventures at the Esalen Institute. (Part of our Feynman series.) false bonus 12d88297-9559-48d9-9ba8-72dd02cbac35 The Vanishing Mr. Feynman In his final years, Richard Feynman's curiosity took him to some surprising places. We hear from his companions on the trips he took — and one he wasn’t able to. (Part three of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES: 
    • Alan Alda, actor and screenwriter.
    • Barbara Berg, friend of Richard Feynman.
    • Helen Czerski, physicist and oceanographer at University College London.
    • Michelle Feynman, photographer and daughter of Richard Feynman.
    • Cheryl Haley, friend of Richard Feynman.
    • Debby Harlow, friend of Richard Feynman.
    • Ralph Leighton, biographer and film producer.
    • Charles Mann, science journalist and author.
    • John Preskill, professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology.
    • Lisa Randall, professor of theoretical particle physics and cosmology at Harvard University.
    • Christopher Sykes, documentary filmmaker.
    • Stephen Wolfram, founder and C.E.O. of Wolfram Research; creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In his final years, Richard Feynman's curiosity took him to some surprising places. We hear from his companions on the trips he took — and one he wasn’t able to. (Part three of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES: 
    • Alan Alda, actor and screenwriter.
    • Barbara Berg, friend of Richard Feynman.
    • Helen Czerski, physicist and oceanographer at University College London.
    • Michelle Feynman, photographer and daughter of Richard Feynman.
    • Cheryl Haley, friend of Richard Feynman.
    • Debby Harlow, friend of Richard Feynman.
    • Ralph Leighton, biographer and film producer.
    • Charles Mann, science journalist and author.
    • John Preskill, professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology.
    • Lisa Randall, professor of theoretical particle physics and cosmology at Harvard University.
    • Christopher Sykes, documentary filmmaker.
    • Stephen Wolfram, founder and C.E.O. of Wolfram Research; creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language.

 

 


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]]> The Vanishing Mr. Feynman Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:01:04 In his final years, Richard Feynman's curiosity took him to some surprising places. We hear from his companions on the trips he took — and one he wasn’t able to. (Part three of a three-part series.) In his final years, Richard Feynman's curiosity took him to some surprising places. We hear from his companions on the trips he took — and one he wasn’t able to. (Part three of a three-part series.) false full 577 b3ba14dc-c20d-44b6-bc43-d84a6769e1d6 The Brilliant Mr. Feynman What happens when an existentially depressed and recently widowed young physicist from Queens gets a fresh start in California? We follow Richard Feynman out west, to explore his long and extremely fruitful second act. (Part two of a three-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 8 Feb 2024 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What happens when an existentially depressed and recently widowed young physicist from Queens gets a fresh start in California? We follow Richard Feynman out west, to explore his long and extremely fruitful second act. (Part two of a three-part series.)

 

 

 


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]]> The Brilliant Mr. Feynman Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:41 What happens when an existentially depressed and recently widowed young physicist from Queens gets a fresh start in California? We follow Richard Feynman out west, to explore his long and extremely fruitful second act. (Part two of a three-part series.) What happens when an existentially depressed and recently widowed young physicist from Queens gets a fresh start in California? We follow Richard Feynman out west, to explore his long and extremely fruitful second act. (Part two of a three-part series.) false full 576 1e571ebb-22fa-4268-bc72-6fbfc6ba831e How the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Update) They’re heading to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. But back in 2018, they were coming off a long losing streak — and that’s the year we sat down with 49ers  players, coaches, and executives to hear their turnaround plans. It’s probably time to consider the turnaround a success. 

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders; former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Al Guido, president of the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Kyle Juszczyk, fullback for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Bob Lange, senior vice president of communications for the Philadelphia Eagles; former vice-president of communications for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • John Lynch, general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Paraag Marathe, president of 49ers Enterprises and executive vice-president of football operations for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Victor Matheson, economist at College of the Holy Cross.
    • Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Malcolm Smith, former linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Joe Staley, former offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Solomon Thomas, defensive tackle for the New York Jets; former defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Jed York, C.E.O. of the San Francisco 49ers.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 5 Feb 2024 05:05:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com They’re heading to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. But back in 2018, they were coming off a long losing streak — and that’s the year we sat down with 49ers  players, coaches, and executives to hear their turnaround plans. It’s probably time to consider the turnaround a success. 

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders; former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Al Guido, president of the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Kyle Juszczyk, fullback for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Bob Lange, senior vice president of communications for the Philadelphia Eagles; former vice-president of communications for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • John Lynch, general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Paraag Marathe, president of 49ers Enterprises and executive vice-president of football operations for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Victor Matheson, economist at College of the Holy Cross.
    • Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Malcolm Smith, former linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Joe Staley, former offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Solomon Thomas, defensive tackle for the New York Jets; former defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Jed York, C.E.O. of the San Francisco 49ers.

 

 


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]]> How the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:03:46 They’re heading to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. But back in 2018, they were coming off a long losing streak — and that’s the year we sat down with 49ers players, coaches, and executives to hear their turnaround plans. It’s probably time to consider the turnaround a success. They’re heading to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. But back in 2018, they were coming off a long losing streak — and that’s the year we sat down with 49ers players, coaches, and executives to hear their turnaround plans. It’s probably time to consider the turnaround a success. false bonus 817eca1c-1e24-49e5-b1b3-ac0c8765c263 The Curious Mr. Feynman From the Manhattan Project to the Challenger investigation, the physicist Richard Feynman loved to shoot down what he called “lousy ideas.” Today, the world is awash in lousy ideas — so maybe it’s time to get some more Feynman in our lives? (Part one of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Helen Czerski, physicist and oceanographer at University College London.
    • Michelle Feynman, photographer and daughter of Richard Feynman.
    • Ralph Leighton, biographer and film producer.
    • Charles Mann, science journalist and author.
    • John Preskill, professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology.
    • Stephen Wolfram, founder and C.E.O. of Wolfram Research; creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com From the Manhattan Project to the Challenger investigation, the physicist Richard Feynman loved to shoot down what he called “lousy ideas.” Today, the world is awash in lousy ideas — so maybe it’s time to get some more Feynman in our lives? (Part one of a three-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Helen Czerski, physicist and oceanographer at University College London.
    • Michelle Feynman, photographer and daughter of Richard Feynman.
    • Ralph Leighton, biographer and film producer.
    • Charles Mann, science journalist and author.
    • John Preskill, professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology.
    • Stephen Wolfram, founder and C.E.O. of Wolfram Research; creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language.

 

 


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]]> The Curious Mr. Feynman Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:02:22 From the Manhattan Project to the Challenger investigation, the physicist Richard Feynman loved to shoot down what he called “lousy ideas.” Today, the world is awash in lousy ideas — so maybe it’s time to get some more Feynman in our lives? (Part one of a three-part series.) From the Manhattan Project to the Challenger investigation, the physicist Richard Feynman loved to shoot down what he called “lousy ideas.” Today, the world is awash in lousy ideas — so maybe it’s time to get some more Feynman in our lives? (Part one of a three-part series.) false full 575 098fbbd6-35a8-4ec5-8d2f-66ed4df542f5 574. “A Low Moment in Higher Education” Michael Roth of Wesleyan University doesn’t hang out with other university presidents. He also thinks some of them have failed a basic test of good sense and decency. It’s time for a conversation about college, and courage.  

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Michael Roth of Wesleyan University doesn’t hang out with other university presidents. He also thinks some of them have failed a basic test of good sense and decency. It’s time for a conversation about college, and courage.  

 

 

 


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]]> 574. “A Low Moment in Higher Education” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:51 Michael Roth of Wesleyan University doesn’t hang out with other university presidents. He also thinks some of them have failed a basic test of good sense and decency. It’s time for a conversation about college, and courage. Michael Roth of Wesleyan University doesn’t hang out with other university presidents. He also thinks some of them have failed a basic test of good sense and decency. It’s time for a conversation about college, and courage. false full 574 20a9d6ad-1bb6-4eb8-8b29-e804e16aa877 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Replay) We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don’t actually mean what we think they mean. But don’t worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Sharon Begley, senior science writer for Stat at The Boston Globe.
    • Jerome Kagan, emeritus professor of psychology at Harvard University.
    • Bibb Latané, social psychologist and senior fellow at the Center for Human Science.
    • Scott Lilienfeld, professor of psychology at Emory University.
    • James Solomon, director and producer of The Witness.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:05:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don’t actually mean what we think they mean. But don’t worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Sharon Begley, senior science writer for Stat at The Boston Globe.
    • Jerome Kagan, emeritus professor of psychology at Harvard University.
    • Bibb Latané, social psychologist and senior fellow at the Center for Human Science.
    • Scott Lilienfeld, professor of psychology at Emory University.
    • James Solomon, director and producer of The Witness.

 

 


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]]> 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:12 We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don’t actually mean what we think they mean. But don’t worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too. We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don’t actually mean what we think they mean. But don’t worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too. false bonus 04f26486-504d-46e3-b813-655b8e68e3d0 573. Can Academic Fraud Be Stopped? Probably not — the incentives are too strong. Scholarly publishing is a $28 billion global industry, with misconduct at every level. But a few reformers are gaining ground.   (Part 2 of 2)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Max Bazerman, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • Leif Nelson, professor of business administration at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.
    • Brian Nosek, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and executive director at the Center for Open Science.
    • Ivan Oransky, distinguished journalist-in-residence at New York University, editor-in-chief of The Transmitter, and co-founder of Retraction Watch.
    • Joseph Simmons, professor of applied statistics and operations, information, and decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Uri Simonsohn, professor of behavioral science at Esade Business School.
    • Simine Vazire, professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne and editor-in-chief of Psychological Science.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Probably not — the incentives are too strong. Scholarly publishing is a $28 billion global industry, with misconduct at every level. But a few reformers are gaining ground.   (Part 2 of 2)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Max Bazerman, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • Leif Nelson, professor of business administration at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.
    • Brian Nosek, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and executive director at the Center for Open Science.
    • Ivan Oransky, distinguished journalist-in-residence at New York University, editor-in-chief of The Transmitter, and co-founder of Retraction Watch.
    • Joseph Simmons, professor of applied statistics and operations, information, and decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Uri Simonsohn, professor of behavioral science at Esade Business School.
    • Simine Vazire, professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne and editor-in-chief of Psychological Science.

 

 


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]]> 573. Can Academic Fraud Be Stopped? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:02:32 Probably not — the incentives are too strong. Scholarly publishing is a $28 billion global industry, with misconduct at every level. But a few reformers are gaining ground. (Part 2 of 2) Probably not — the incentives are too strong. Scholarly publishing is a $28 billion global industry, with misconduct at every level. But a few reformers are gaining ground. (Part 2 of 2) false full 573 f5d8d7e3-469b-4963-8f2f-c7e82c315798 572. Why Is There So Much Fraud in Academia? Some of the biggest names in behavioral science stand accused of faking their results. Last year, an astonishing 10,000 research papers were retracted. We talk to whistleblowers, reformers, and a co-author who got caught up in the chaos. (Part 1 of 2)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Max Bazerman, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • Leif Nelson, professor of business administration at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.
    • Brian Nosek, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and executive director at the Center for Open Science.
    • Joseph Simmons, professor of applied statistics and operations, information, and decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Uri Simonsohn, professor of behavioral science at Esade Business School.
    • Simine Vazire, professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne and editor-in-chief of Psychological Science.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Some of the biggest names in behavioral science stand accused of faking their results. Last year, an astonishing 10,000 research papers were retracted. We talk to whistleblowers, reformers, and a co-author who got caught up in the chaos. (Part 1 of 2)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Max Bazerman, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
    • Leif Nelson, professor of business administration at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.
    • Brian Nosek, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and executive director at the Center for Open Science.
    • Joseph Simmons, professor of applied statistics and operations, information, and decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Uri Simonsohn, professor of behavioral science at Esade Business School.
    • Simine Vazire, professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne and editor-in-chief of Psychological Science.

 

 


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]]> 572. Why Is There So Much Fraud in Academia? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:14:06 Some of the biggest names in behavioral science stand accused of faking their results. Last year, an astonishing 10,000 research papers were retracted. We talk to whistleblowers, reformers, and a co-author who got caught up in the chaos. (Part 1 of 2) Some of the biggest names in behavioral science stand accused of faking their results. Last year, an astonishing 10,000 research papers were retracted. We talk to whistleblowers, reformers, and a co-author who got caught up in the chaos. (Part 1 of 2) false full 572 064e57ac-4936-4d71-99e2-79e51ed8bc32 571. Greeting Cards, Pizza Boxes, and Personal Injury Lawyers In a special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things, host Zachary Crockett explains what millennials do to show they care, how corrugated cardboard keeps your food warm, and why every city has a billboard for a guy who calls himself “The Hammer.”

 

 


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]]> Thu, 4 Jan 2024 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In a special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things, host Zachary Crockett explains what millennials do to show they care, how corrugated cardboard keeps your food warm, and why every city has a billboard for a guy who calls himself “The Hammer.”

 

 


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]]> 571. Greeting Cards, Pizza Boxes, and Personal Injury Lawyers Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:25 In a special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things, host Zachary Crockett explains what millennials do to show they care, how corrugated cardboard keeps your food warm, and why every city has a billboard for a guy who calls himself “The Hammer.” In a special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things, host Zachary Crockett explains what millennials do to show they care, how corrugated cardboard keeps your food warm, and why every city has a billboard for a guy who calls himself “The Hammer.” false full 571 b53567d8-2db2-4db7-82a2-628ffa91e2cc 570. Is Gynecology the Best Innovation Ever? In a special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt talks to Cat Bohannon about her new book Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In a special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt talks to Cat Bohannon about her new book Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.

 

 

 


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]]> 570. Is Gynecology the Best Innovation Ever? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:02 In a special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt talks to Cat Bohannon about her new book "Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution." In a special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt talks to Cat Bohannon about her new book "Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution." false full 570 8a9e7435-8522-4593-868d-e7e33dc4627b 569. Do You Need Closure? In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan talk about unfinished tasks, recurring arguments, and Irish goodbyes.

 

 

 


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]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan talk about unfinished tasks, recurring arguments, and Irish goodbyes.

 

 

 


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]]> 569. Do You Need Closure? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:34 In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan talk about unfinished tasks, recurring arguments, and Irish goodbyes. In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan talk about unfinished tasks, recurring arguments, and Irish goodbyes. false full 569 a9a62413-2659-43ec-b193-fad07a99b5c9 568. 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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]]> 568. 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 568 48dd861f-804e-43b4-b5f4-cec7690d88a8 567. Do the Police Have a Management Problem? In policing, as in most vocations, the best employees are often promoted into leadership without much training. One economist thinks he can address this problem — and, with it, America’s gun violence.

 

  • SOURCES
    • Kenneth Corey, director of outreach and engagement for the Policing Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago and retired chief of department for the New York Police Department.
    • Stephanie Drescher, operations captain in the City of Madison Police Department.
    • Max Kapustin, assistant professor of economics and public policy at Cornell University.
    • Jens Ludwig, economist and director of the Crime Lab at the University of Chicago.
    • Sandy Jo MacArthur, curriculum design director for the Policing Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago.
    • Sean Malinowski, D.O.J. strategic site liaison for the Philadelphia Police Department and retired chief of detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department.
    • Sindyanna Paul-Noel, lieutenant with the City of Miami Police Department.
    • Michael Wolley, deputy chief of operations with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

 

 


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]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In policing, as in most vocations, the best employees are often promoted into leadership without much training. One economist thinks he can address this problem — and, with it, America’s gun violence.

 

  • SOURCES
    • Kenneth Corey, director of outreach and engagement for the Policing Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago and retired chief of department for the New York Police Department.
    • Stephanie Drescher, operations captain in the City of Madison Police Department.
    • Max Kapustin, assistant professor of economics and public policy at Cornell University.
    • Jens Ludwig, economist and director of the Crime Lab at the University of Chicago.
    • Sandy Jo MacArthur, curriculum design director for the Policing Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago.
    • Sean Malinowski, D.O.J. strategic site liaison for the Philadelphia Police Department and retired chief of detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department.
    • Sindyanna Paul-Noel, lieutenant with the City of Miami Police Department.
    • Michael Wolley, deputy chief of operations with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

 

 


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]]> 567. Do the Police Have a Management Problem? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:39 In policing, as in most vocations, the best employees are often promoted into leadership without much training. One economist thinks he can address this problem — and, with it, America’s gun violence. In policing, as in most vocations, the best employees are often promoted into leadership without much training. One economist thinks he can address this problem — and, with it, America’s gun violence. false full 567 f00921e2-8779-4a18-999d-b37cea7b0245 513. Should Public Transit Be Free? (Update) It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated. Also: We talk to the man who gets half the nation’s mass-transit riders where they want to go (most of the time). 

 

SOURCES:

  • Marcus Finbom, traffic planner in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Robbie Makinen, former president and C.E.O. of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.
  • Janno Lieber, chair and C.E.O. of the M.T.A. in New York City.
  • Brian Taylor, professor of urban planning and public policy and director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at U.C.L.A.
  • Shashi Verma, director of strategy and C.T.O. at Transport for London.
  • Michelle Wu, mayor of Boston.

 

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]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated. Also: We talk to the man who gets half the nation’s mass-transit riders where they want to go (most of the time). 

 

SOURCES:

  • Marcus Finbom, traffic planner in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Robbie Makinen, former president and C.E.O. of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.
  • Janno Lieber, chair and C.E.O. of the M.T.A. in New York City.
  • Brian Taylor, professor of urban planning and public policy and director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at U.C.L.A.
  • Shashi Verma, director of strategy and C.T.O. at Transport for London.
  • Michelle Wu, mayor of Boston.

 

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]]> 513. Should Public Transit Be Free? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:10 It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated. Also: We talk to the man who gets half the nation’s mass-transit riders where they want to go (most of the time). It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated. Also: We talk to the man who gets half the nation’s mass-transit riders where they want to go (most of the time). false full 513 24543f2b-4bb0-49d7-a5d7-c4ec4ef07a59 566. Why Is It So Hard (and Expensive) to Build Anything in America? Most industries have become more productive over time. But not construction! We identify the causes — and possible solutions. (Can you say ... “prefab”?)
 

RESOURCES:

 

EXTRAS:

 

SOURCES:

  • Vaughan Buckley, founder and C.E.O. of the Volumetric Building Companies.
  • Carrie Sturts Dossick, professor of construction management at the University of Washington.
  • Ed Glaeser, professor of economics and chair the economics department at Harvard University.
  • Michael Hough, director of MJH Structural Engineers.
  • Ivan Rupnik, professor of architecture at Northeastern University.
  • Chad Syverson, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.

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]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most industries have become more productive over time. But not construction! We identify the causes — and possible solutions. (Can you say ... “prefab”?)
 

RESOURCES:

 

EXTRAS:

 

SOURCES:

  • Vaughan Buckley, founder and C.E.O. of the Volumetric Building Companies.
  • Carrie Sturts Dossick, professor of construction management at the University of Washington.
  • Ed Glaeser, professor of economics and chair the economics department at Harvard University.
  • Michael Hough, director of MJH Structural Engineers.
  • Ivan Rupnik, professor of architecture at Northeastern University.
  • Chad Syverson, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.

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]]> 566. Why Is It So Hard (and Expensive) to Build Anything in America? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:45 Most industries have become more productive over time. But not construction! We identify the causes — and possible solutions. (Can you say ... “prefab”?) Most industries have become more productive over time. But not construction! We identify the causes — and possible solutions. (Can you say ... “prefab”?) false full 566 0435e9cb-9790-492a-8875-d710f8c02093 Extra: Jason Kelce Hates to Lose Pro footballer and star podcaster Jason Kelce is ubiquitous right now (almost as ubiquitous as his brother and co-host Travis, who's been in the limelight for his relationship with Taylor Swift). After you hear this wide-ranging interview, you might want even more Kelce in your life. 

 

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]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:05:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Pro footballer and star podcaster Jason Kelce is ubiquitous right now (almost as ubiquitous as his brother and co-host Travis, who's been in the limelight for his relationship with Taylor Swift). After you hear this wide-ranging interview, you might want even more Kelce in your life. 

 

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]]> Extra: Jason Kelce Hates to Lose Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:39 Pro footballer and star podcaster Jason Kelce is ubiquitous right now (almost as ubiquitous as his brother and co-host Travis, who's been in the limelight for his relationship with Taylor Swift). After you hear this wide-ranging interview, you might want even more Kelce in your life. Pro footballer and star podcaster Jason Kelce is ubiquitous right now (almost as ubiquitous as his brother and co-host Travis, who's been in the limelight for his relationship with Taylor Swift). After you hear this wide-ranging interview, you might want even more Kelce in your life. false bonus b212eb82-cc8f-4cf6-9cc7-dff3db028f44 565. Are Private Equity Firms Plundering the U.S. Economy? They say they make companies more efficient through savvy management. Critics say they bend the rules to enrich themselves at the expense of consumers and employees. Can they both be right? (Probably not.)

 

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]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com They say they make companies more efficient through savvy management. Critics say they bend the rules to enrich themselves at the expense of consumers and employees. Can they both be right? (Probably not.)

 

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]]> 565. Are Private Equity Firms Plundering the U.S. Economy? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:17 They say they make companies more efficient through savvy management. Critics say they bend the rules to enrich themselves at the expense of consumers and employees. Can they both be right? (Probably not.) They say they make companies more efficient through savvy management. Critics say they bend the rules to enrich themselves at the expense of consumers and employees. Can they both be right? (Probably not.) false full 565 7b70de1d-6409-446a-9ffe-1d4787a65ad6 480. How Much Does Discrimination Hurt the Economy? (Replay) Evidence from Nazi Germany and 1940’s America (and pretty much everywhere else) shows that discrimination is incredibly costly — to the victims, of course, but also the perpetrators. One modern solution is to invoke a diversity mandate. But new research shows that’s not necessarily the answer.

 

RESOURCES:

EXTRAS:

SOURCES:

  • Kilian Huber, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.
  • Silke-Maria Weineck, professor of German studies and comparative literature at the University of Michigan.
  • Sophie Calder-Wang, professor of economics at the University of Pennsylvania.

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]]> Thu, 9 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Evidence from Nazi Germany and 1940’s America (and pretty much everywhere else) shows that discrimination is incredibly costly — to the victims, of course, but also the perpetrators. One modern solution is to invoke a diversity mandate. But new research shows that’s not necessarily the answer.

 

RESOURCES:

EXTRAS:

SOURCES:

  • Kilian Huber, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.
  • Silke-Maria Weineck, professor of German studies and comparative literature at the University of Michigan.
  • Sophie Calder-Wang, professor of economics at the University of Pennsylvania.

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]]> 480. How Much Does Discrimination Hurt the Economy? (Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:50 Evidence from Nazi Germany and 1940’s America (and pretty much everywhere else) shows that discrimination is incredibly costly — to the victims, of course, but also the perpetrators. One modern solution is to invoke a diversity mandate. But new research shows that’s not necessarily the answer. Evidence from Nazi Germany and 1940’s America (and pretty much everywhere else) shows that discrimination is incredibly costly — to the victims, of course, but also the perpetrators. One modern solution is to invoke a diversity mandate. But new research shows that’s not necessarily the answer. false full 480 90293aaf-774a-424d-a4ff-81428b5a2075 564. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 4: Extreme Resiliency Everyone makes mistakes. How do you learn from them? Lessons from the classroom, the Air Force, and the world’s deadliest infectious disease.

 

RESOURCES:

EXTRAS:

SOURCES:

  • Will Coleman, founder and C.E.O. of Alto.
  • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
  • Babak Javid, physician-scientist and associate director of the University of California, San Francisco Center for Tuberculosis.
  • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
  • Theresa MacPhail, medical anthropologist and associate professor of science & technology studies at the Stevens Institute of Technology.
  • Roy Shalem, lecturer at Tel Aviv University.
  • Samuel West, curator and founder of The Museum of Failure.

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]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Everyone makes mistakes. How do you learn from them? Lessons from the classroom, the Air Force, and the world’s deadliest infectious disease.

 

RESOURCES:

EXTRAS:

SOURCES:

  • Will Coleman, founder and C.E.O. of Alto.
  • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
  • Babak Javid, physician-scientist and associate director of the University of California, San Francisco Center for Tuberculosis.
  • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
  • Theresa MacPhail, medical anthropologist and associate professor of science & technology studies at the Stevens Institute of Technology.
  • Roy Shalem, lecturer at Tel Aviv University.
  • Samuel West, curator and founder of The Museum of Failure.

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]]> 564. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 4: Extreme Resiliency Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:00 Everyone makes mistakes. How do you learn from them? Lessons from the classroom, the Air Force, and the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Everyone makes mistakes. How do you learn from them? Lessons from the classroom, the Air Force, and the world’s deadliest infectious disease. false full 564 d6804d10-a5e3-4317-9f28-b602f1414af1 563. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. 

 

RESOURCES

EXTRAS

SOURCES:

  • John Boykin, website designer and failed paint can re-inventor.
  • Angela Duckworth, host of No Stupid Questions, co-founder of Character Lab, and professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
  • Helen Fisher, senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and chief science advisor to Match.com.
  • Eric von Hippel, professor of technological innovation at M.I.T.’s Sloan School of Management.
  • Jill Hoffman, founder and C.E.O. of Path 2 Flight.
  • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
  • Steve Levitt, host of People I (Mostly) Admire, co-author of the Freakonomics books, and professor of economics at the University of Chicago.
  • Joseph O’Connell, artist.
  • Mike Ridgeman, advocacy manager at Trek Bicycles and former professor.
  • Melanie Stefan, professor of physiology at Medical School Berlin.
  • Travis Thul, director of operations and senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute.

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]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. 

 

RESOURCES

EXTRAS

SOURCES:

  • John Boykin, website designer and failed paint can re-inventor.
  • Angela Duckworth, host of No Stupid Questions, co-founder of Character Lab, and professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
  • Helen Fisher, senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and chief science advisor to Match.com.
  • Eric von Hippel, professor of technological innovation at M.I.T.’s Sloan School of Management.
  • Jill Hoffman, founder and C.E.O. of Path 2 Flight.
  • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
  • Steve Levitt, host of People I (Mostly) Admire, co-author of the Freakonomics books, and professor of economics at the University of Chicago.
  • Joseph O’Connell, artist.
  • Mike Ridgeman, advocacy manager at Trek Bicycles and former professor.
  • Melanie Stefan, professor of physiology at Medical School Berlin.
  • Travis Thul, director of operations and senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute.

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]]> 563. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:03:37 Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. false full 563 d44b0bb4-82b2-4925-9000-878124ca861c 562. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 2: Life and Death In medicine, failure can be catastrophic. It can also produce discoveries that save millions of lives. Tales from the front line, the lab, and the I.T. department.

 

RESOURCES:

EXTRAS:

SOURCES:

  • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
  • Carole Hemmelgarn, co-founder of Patients for Patient Safety U.S. and director of the Clinical Quality, Safety & Leadership Master’s program at Georgetown University.
  • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
  • Robert Langer, institute professor and head of the Langer Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  • John Van Reenen, professor at the London School of Economics.

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]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In medicine, failure can be catastrophic. It can also produce discoveries that save millions of lives. Tales from the front line, the lab, and the I.T. department.

 

RESOURCES:

EXTRAS:

SOURCES:

  • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
  • Carole Hemmelgarn, co-founder of Patients for Patient Safety U.S. and director of the Clinical Quality, Safety & Leadership Master’s program at Georgetown University.
  • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
  • Robert Langer, institute professor and head of the Langer Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  • John Van Reenen, professor at the London School of Economics.

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]]> 562. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 2: Life and Death Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:03 In medicine, failure can be catastrophic. It can also produce discoveries that save millions of lives. Tales from the front line, the lab, and the I.T. department. In medicine, failure can be catastrophic. It can also produce discoveries that save millions of lives. Tales from the front line, the lab, and the I.T. department. false full 562 0dc425c0-678b-4c36-939d-74ef3e565459 561. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events We tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love.

 

RESOURCES

EXTRAS 

SOURCES:

  • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
  • Helen Fisher, senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and chief science advisor to Match.com.
  • Ed Galea, founding director of the Fire Safety Engineering Group at the University of Greenwich.
  • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
  • David Riedman, founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database.
  • Aaron Stark, assistant manager at Kum & Go and keynote speaker.
  • John Van Reenen, professor at the London School of Economics.

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]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love.

 

RESOURCES

EXTRAS 

SOURCES:

  • Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.
  • Helen Fisher, senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and chief science advisor to Match.com.
  • Ed Galea, founding director of the Fire Safety Engineering Group at the University of Greenwich.
  • Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
  • David Riedman, founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database.
  • Aaron Stark, assistant manager at Kum & Go and keynote speaker.
  • John Van Reenen, professor at the London School of Economics.

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]]> 561. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:18 We tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love. We tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love. false full 561 ccf55b85-414f-4a23-8ec2-b1d3674341bf 232. A New Nobel Laureate Explains the Gender Pay Gap (Replay) Claudia Goldin is the newest winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics. We spoke with her in 2016 about why women earn so much less than men — and how it’s not all explained by discrimination. 

 

SOURCES:


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]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 01:37:38 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Claudia Goldin is the newest winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics. We spoke with her in 2016 about why women earn so much less than men — and how it’s not all explained by discrimination. 

 

SOURCES:


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]]> 232. A New Nobel Laureate Explains the Gender Pay Gap (Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:33 Claudia Goldin is the newest winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics. We spoke with her in 2016 about why women earn so much less than men — and how it’s not all explained by discrimination. Claudia Goldin is the newest winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics. We spoke with her in 2016 about why women earn so much less than men — and how it’s not all explained by discrimination. false bonus f16303ef-7f85-4f4d-a8b4-1cd5c7ac3882 560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America” — or Maybe the Best? John Ray is an emergency C.E.O., a bankruptcy expert who takes over companies that have succumbed to failure or fraud. He’s currently cleaning up the mess left by alleged crypto scammer Sam Bankman-Fried. And he loves it.

 

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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com John Ray is an emergency C.E.O., a bankruptcy expert who takes over companies that have succumbed to failure or fraud. He’s currently cleaning up the mess left by alleged crypto scammer Sam Bankman-Fried. And he loves it.

 

RESOURCES:

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]]> 560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America” — or Maybe the Best? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:07 John Ray is an emergency C.E.O., a bankruptcy expert who takes over companies that have succumbed to failure or fraud. He’s currently cleaning up the mess left by alleged crypto scammer Sam Bankman-Fried. And he loves it. John Ray is an emergency C.E.O., a bankruptcy expert who takes over companies that have succumbed to failure or fraud. He’s currently cleaning up the mess left by alleged crypto scammer Sam Bankman-Fried. And he loves it. false full 560 1f018f4e-b9d2-447b-b2f0-7de7536732a7 559. Are Two C.E.O.s Better Than One? If two parents can run a family, why shouldn’t two executives run a company? We dig into the research and hear firsthand stories of both triumph and disaster. Also: lessons from computer programmers, Simon and Garfunkel, and bears versus alligators.

 

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jim Balsillie, retired chairman and co-C.E.O. of Research In Motion.
    • Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder and co-C.E.O. of Atlassian.
    • Scott Farquhar, co-founder and co-C.E.O. of Atlassian.
    • Marc Feigen, C.E.O. advisor.
    • Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, professor of management studies and senior associate dean at the Yale School of Management and founding president of the Chief Executive Leadership Institute.
    • Laurie Williams, professor of computer science at North Carolina State University...

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]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If two parents can run a family, why shouldn’t two executives run a company? We dig into the research and hear firsthand stories of both triumph and disaster. Also: lessons from computer programmers, Simon and Garfunkel, and bears versus alligators.

 

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jim Balsillie, retired chairman and co-C.E.O. of Research In Motion.
    • Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder and co-C.E.O. of Atlassian.
    • Scott Farquhar, co-founder and co-C.E.O. of Atlassian.
    • Marc Feigen, C.E.O. advisor.
    • Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, professor of management studies and senior associate dean at the Yale School of Management and founding president of the Chief Executive Leadership Institute.
    • Laurie Williams, professor of computer science at North Carolina State University...

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]]> 559. Are Two C.E.O.s Better Than One? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:35 If two parents can run a family, why shouldn’t two executives run a company? We dig into the research and hear firsthand stories of both triumph and disaster. Also: lessons from computer programmers, Simon and Garfunkel, and bears versus alligators. If two parents can run a family, why shouldn’t two executives run a company? We dig into the research and hear firsthand stories of both triumph and disaster. Also: lessons from computer programmers, Simon and Garfunkel, and bears versus alligators. false full 559 43bd2340-515d-4c10-99cd-fb32e6a4eaec 558. 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 03:00:00 +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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]]> 558. 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 558 361ead3d-6ada-4d90-88b2-dfb38d4a1c5d When Is a Superstar Just Another Employee? The union that represents N.F.L. players conducted their first-ever survey of workplace conditions, and issued a report card to all 32 teams. What did the survey reveal? Clogged showers, rats in the locker room — and some helpful insights for those of us who don’t play pro football.

 

For show notes, visit freakonomics.com/podcast/when-is-a-superstar-just-another-employee/


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]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The union that represents N.F.L. players conducted their first-ever survey of workplace conditions, and issued a report card to all 32 teams. What did the survey reveal? Clogged showers, rats in the locker room — and some helpful insights for those of us who don’t play pro football.

 

For show notes, visit freakonomics.com/podcast/when-is-a-superstar-just-another-employee/


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]]> When Is a Superstar Just Another Employee? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:53 The union that represents N.F.L. players conducted their first-ever survey of workplace conditions, and issued a report card to all 32 teams. What did the survey reveal? Clogged showers, rats in the locker room — and some helpful insights for those of us who don’t play pro football. The union that represents N.F.L. players conducted their first-ever survey of workplace conditions, and issued a report card to all 32 teams. What did the survey reveal? Clogged showers, rats in the locker room — and some helpful insights for those of us who don’t play pro football. false full 557 9ddc1300-00da-42c5-befe-cd49f20b6d2a 556. A.I. Is Changing Everything. Does That Include You? For all the speculation about the future, A.I. tools can be useful right now. Adam Davidson discovers what they can help us do, how we can get the most from them — and why the things that make them helpful also make them dangerous. (Part 3 of "How to Think About A.I.")


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]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For all the speculation about the future, A.I. tools can be useful right now. Adam Davidson discovers what they can help us do, how we can get the most from them — and why the things that make them helpful also make them dangerous. (Part 3 of "How to Think About A.I.")


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]]> 556. A.I. Is Changing Everything. Does That Include You? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:34 For all the speculation about the future, A.I. tools can be useful right now. Adam Davidson discovers what they can help us do, how we can get the most from them — and why the things that make them helpful also make them dangerous. (Part 3 of "How to Think About A.I.") For all the speculation about the future, A.I. tools can be useful right now. Adam Davidson discovers what they can help us do, how we can get the most from them — and why the things that make them helpful also make them dangerous. (Part 3 of "How to Think About A.I.") false full 556 26c16270-573f-44f8-94ae-9a206cfac4af 555. New Technologies Always Scare Us. Is A.I. Any Different? Guest host Adam Davidson looks at what might happen to your job in a world of human-level artificial intelligence, and asks when it might be time to worry that the machines have become too powerful. (Part 2 of "How to Think About A.I.")


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]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Guest host Adam Davidson looks at what might happen to your job in a world of human-level artificial intelligence, and asks when it might be time to worry that the machines have become too powerful. (Part 2 of "How to Think About A.I.")


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]]> 555. New Technologies Always Scare Us. Is A.I. Any Different? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:33 Guest host Adam Davidson looks at what might happen to your job in a world of human-level artificial intelligence, and asks when it might be time to worry that the machines have become too powerful. (Part 2 of "How to Think About A.I.") Guest host Adam Davidson looks at what might happen to your job in a world of human-level artificial intelligence, and asks when it might be time to worry that the machines have become too powerful. (Part 2 of "How to Think About A.I.") false full 555 1754e389-0476-4122-a288-8de3f661a91e 554. Can A.I. Take a Joke? Artificial intelligence, we’ve been told, will destroy humankind. No, wait — it will usher in a new age of human flourishing! Guest host Adam Davidson (co-founder of Planet Money) sorts through the big claims about A.I.'s future by exploring its past and present — and whether it has a sense of humor. (Part 1 of "How to Think About A.I.")


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]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Artificial intelligence, we’ve been told, will destroy humankind. No, wait — it will usher in a new age of human flourishing! Guest host Adam Davidson (co-founder of Planet Money) sorts through the big claims about A.I.'s future by exploring its past and present — and whether it has a sense of humor. (Part 1 of "How to Think About A.I.")


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]]> 554. Can A.I. Take a Joke? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:05 Artificial intelligence, we’ve been told, will destroy humankind. No, wait — it will usher in a new age of human flourishing! Guest host Adam Davidson (co-founder of "Planet Money") sorts through the big claims about A.I.'s future by exploring its past and present — and whether it has a sense of humor. (Part 1 of "How to Think About A.I.") Artificial intelligence, we’ve been told, will destroy humankind. No, wait — it will usher in a new age of human flourishing! Guest host Adam Davidson (co-founder of "Planet Money") sorts through the big claims about A.I.'s future by exploring its past and present — and whether it has a sense of humor. (Part 1 of "How to Think About A.I.") false full 554 b3776922-8cac-4472-ad98-1604f49e0cd7 553. The Suddenly Diplomatic Rahm Emanuel The famously profane politician and operative is now U.S. ambassador to Japan, where he’s trying to rewrite the rules of diplomacy. But don’t worry: When it comes to China, he’s every bit as combative as you’d expect.


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]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The famously profane politician and operative is now U.S. ambassador to Japan, where he’s trying to rewrite the rules of diplomacy. But don’t worry: When it comes to China, he’s every bit as combative as you’d expect.


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]]> 553. The Suddenly Diplomatic Rahm Emanuel Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:21 The famously profane politician and operative is now U.S. ambassador to Japan, where he’s trying to rewrite the rules of diplomacy. But don’t worry: When it comes to China, he’s every bit as combative as you’d expect. The famously profane politician and operative is now U.S. ambassador to Japan, where he’s trying to rewrite the rules of diplomacy. But don’t worry: When it comes to China, he’s every bit as combative as you’d expect. false full 553 d102bf3c-eb8f-4676-a3d3-208d9787bc6b Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished? (Ep. 454 Replay) Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout?


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]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout?


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]]> Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished? (Ep. 454 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:48 Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout? Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout? false full 2358ed9c-a4ff-41ad-864a-2b8009b4ecb5 Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up Bjorn Andersen killed 111 minke whales this season. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped.  (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.")


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]]> Sun, 6 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Bjorn Andersen killed 111 minke whales this season. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped.  (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.")


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]]> Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:42 Bjorn Andersen killed 111 minke whales this season. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped. (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.") Bjorn Andersen killed 111 minke whales this season. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped. (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.") false full 56946642-2c20-412d-968c-7098a8259c15 552. Freakonomics Radio Presents: The Economics of Everyday Things In three stories from our newest podcast, host Zachary Crockett digs into sports mascots, cashmere sweaters, and dinosaur skeletons. 


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]]> Thu, 3 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In three stories from our newest podcast, host Zachary Crockett digs into sports mascots, cashmere sweaters, and dinosaur skeletons. 


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]]> 552. Freakonomics Radio Presents: The Economics of Everyday Things Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:17 In three stories from our newest podcast, host Zachary Crockett digs into sports mascots, cashmere sweaters, and dinosaur skeletons. In three stories from our newest podcast, host Zachary Crockett digs into sports mascots, cashmere sweaters, and dinosaur skeletons. false full 552 980ba855-b9b4-4cc0-aa1d-d440ea18d094 551. What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life? In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why "Moby-Dick" is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.")


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]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why "Moby-Dick" is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.")


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]]> 551. What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:45 In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why "Moby-Dick" is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.") In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why "Moby-Dick" is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.") false full 551 c8c1117f-6a1d-4b07-814c-4da081bdd59a 550. Why Do People Still Hunt Whales? For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”)


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]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”)


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]]> 550. Why Do People Still Hunt Whales? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:11 For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) false full 550 2be1e60d-f487-4ef3-88c5-29dd2930ebfd 549. The First Great American Industry Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”)


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]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”)


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]]> 549. The First Great American Industry Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:51 Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) false full 549 3a7e1a98-3417-4a11-9814-0218ffa4c872 548. Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians? Actually, the reasons are pretty clear. The harder question is: Will we ever care enough to stop?


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]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Actually, the reasons are pretty clear. The harder question is: Will we ever care enough to stop?


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]]> 548. Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:57 Actually, the reasons are pretty clear. The harder question is: Will we ever care enough to stop? Actually, the reasons are pretty clear. The harder question is: Will we ever care enough to stop? false full 548 7bb78152-f963-4b88-9350-18aa47aeb6a4 Why Did You Marry That Person? (Ep. 511 Replay) Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from Bridgerton to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some unpleasant consequences for society.


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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from Bridgerton to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some unpleasant consequences for society.


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]]> Why Did You Marry That Person? (Ep. 511 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:04 Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from "Bridgerton" to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some unpleasant consequences for society. Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from "Bridgerton" to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some unpleasant consequences for society. false full 00a39d0f-ecf8-4049-a4a1-1afe2772ea4d 547. Satya Nadella’s Intelligence Is Not Artificial But as C.E.O. of the resurgent Microsoft, he is firmly at the center of the A.I. revolution. We speak with him about the perils and blessings of A.I., Google vs. Bing, the Microsoft succession plan — and why his favorite use of ChatGPT is translating poetry.


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]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com But as C.E.O. of the resurgent Microsoft, he is firmly at the center of the A.I. revolution. We speak with him about the perils and blessings of A.I., Google vs. Bing, the Microsoft succession plan — and why his favorite use of ChatGPT is translating poetry.


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]]> 547. Satya Nadella’s Intelligence Is Not Artificial Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:45 But as C.E.O. of the resurgent Microsoft, he is firmly at the center of the A.I. revolution. We speak with him about the perils and blessings of A.I., Google vs. Bing, the Microsoft succession plan — and why his favorite use of ChatGPT is translating poetry. But as C.E.O. of the resurgent Microsoft, he is firmly at the center of the A.I. revolution. We speak with him about the perils and blessings of A.I., Google vs. Bing, the Microsoft succession plan — and why his favorite use of ChatGPT is translating poetry. false full 547 87af3fa8-9eae-4164-bae2-ee346169520d 546. Are E.S.G. Investors Actually Helping the Environment? Probably not. The economist Kelly Shue argues that E.S.G. investing just gives more money to firms that are already green while depriving polluting firms of the financing they need to get greener. But she has a solution.


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]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Probably not. The economist Kelly Shue argues that E.S.G. investing just gives more money to firms that are already green while depriving polluting firms of the financing they need to get greener. But she has a solution.


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]]> 546. Are E.S.G. Investors Actually Helping the Environment? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:38 Probably not. The economist Kelly Shue argues that E.S.G. investing just gives more money to firms that are already green while depriving polluting firms of the financing they need to get greener. But she has a solution. Probably not. The economist Kelly Shue argues that E.S.G. investing just gives more money to firms that are already green while depriving polluting firms of the financing they need to get greener. But she has a solution. false full 546 6467fa62-e6c4-44ba-9b5c-ababc2564044 545. Enough with the Slippery Slopes! Gun control, abortion rights, drug legalization — it seems like every argument these days claims that if X happens, then Y will follow, and we’ll all be doomed to Z. Is the slippery-slope argument a valid logical construction or just a game of feelingsball?


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]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Gun control, abortion rights, drug legalization — it seems like every argument these days claims that if X happens, then Y will follow, and we’ll all be doomed to Z. Is the slippery-slope argument a valid logical construction or just a game of feelingsball?


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]]> 545. Enough with the Slippery Slopes! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:11 Gun control, abortion rights, drug legalization — it seems like every argument these days claims that if X happens, then Y will follow, and we’ll all be doomed to Z. Is the slippery-slope argument a valid logical construction or just a game of feelingsball? Gun control, abortion rights, drug legalization — it seems like every argument these days claims that if X happens, then Y will follow, and we’ll all be doomed to Z. Is the slippery-slope argument a valid logical construction or just a game of feelingsball? false full 545 2241ed5b-acc8-47d0-9725-fcf3002f02e7 544. Ari Emanuel Is Never Indifferent He turned a small Hollywood talent agency into a massive sports-and-entertainment empire. In a freewheeling conversation, he explains how he did it and why it nearly killed him.


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]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com He turned a small Hollywood talent agency into a massive sports-and-entertainment empire. In a freewheeling conversation, he explains how he did it and why it nearly killed him.


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]]> 544. Ari Emanuel Is Never Indifferent Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:05:47 He turned a small Hollywood talent agency into a massive sports-and-entertainment empire. In a freewheeling conversation, he explains how he did it and why it nearly killed him. He turned a small Hollywood talent agency into a massive sports-and-entertainment empire. In a freewheeling conversation, he explains how he did it and why it nearly killed him. false full 544 ed2a08ea-5354-4e9f-9181-0ef1a607cc93 Make Me a Match (Ep. 209 Update) Sure, markets work well in general. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can’t solve the problem. That’s when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth. Plus: We hear from a listener who, inspired by this episode, made a remarkable decision.


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]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, markets work well in general. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can’t solve the problem. That’s when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth. Plus: We hear from a listener who, inspired by this episode, made a remarkable decision.


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]]> Make Me a Match (Ep. 209 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:08:49 Sure, markets work well in general. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can’t solve the problem. That’s when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth. Plus: We hear from a listener who, inspired by this episode, made a remarkable decision. Sure, markets work well in general. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can’t solve the problem. That’s when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth. Plus: We hear from a listener who, inspired by this episode, made a remarkable decision. false full a4ca7c91-96a6-477f-bc0e-56ea0cb1ca29 543. How to Return Stolen Art Museums are purging their collections of looted treasures. Can they also get something in return? And what does it mean to be a museum in the 21st century? (Part 3 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”)


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]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Museums are purging their collections of looted treasures. Can they also get something in return? And what does it mean to be a museum in the 21st century? (Part 3 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”)


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]]> 543. How to Return Stolen Art Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:38 Museums are purging their collections of looted treasures. Can they also get something in return? And what does it mean to be a museum in the 21st century? (Part 3 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”) Museums are purging their collections of looted treasures. Can they also get something in return? And what does it mean to be a museum in the 21st century? (Part 3 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”) false full 543 54ca6523-86c3-4126-9bdc-623943b1b60d 542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case? The world’s great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the norm. Now there’s a push to return these works to their rightful owners. Sounds simple, right? It's not. (Part 2 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”)


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]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The world’s great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the norm. Now there’s a push to return these works to their rightful owners. Sounds simple, right? It's not. (Part 2 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”)


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]]> 542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:11 The world’s great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the norm. Now there’s a push to return these works to their rightful owners. Sounds simple, right? It's not. (Part 2 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”) The world’s great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the norm. Now there’s a push to return these works to their rightful owners. Sounds simple, right? It's not. (Part 2 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”) false full 542 43f9bca3-02f9-422f-a56a-9a2f7cf41891 541. The Case of the $4 Million Gold Coffin How did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to crack the case? And how much of what you see in any museum is stolen? (Part 1 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”)


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]]> Thu, 4 May 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to crack the case? And how much of what you see in any museum is stolen? (Part 1 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”)


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]]> 541. The Case of the $4 Million Gold Coffin Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:29 How did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to crack the case? And how much of what you see in any museum is stolen? (Part 1 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”) How did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to crack the case? And how much of what you see in any museum is stolen? (Part 1 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”) false full 541 eb296215-2d8f-41f7-87e5-899a60902a50 Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Ep. 323 Replay) Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution. 


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]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution. 


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]]> Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Ep. 323 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:58 Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution. Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution. false full 837eb3fa-35d7-4094-8e95-8c64c33830c6 540. Swearing Is More Important Than You Think Every language has its taboo words (which many people use all the time). But the list of forbidden words is always changing — and those changes tell us some surprising things about ourselves. Note: The swear words in this episode have been bleeped out. To hear a version of this episode without the bleeps, go to freakonomics.com.


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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Every language has its taboo words (which many people use all the time). But the list of forbidden words is always changing — and those changes tell us some surprising things about ourselves. Note: The swear words in this episode have been bleeped out. To hear a version of this episode without the bleeps, go to freakonomics.com.


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]]> 540. Swearing Is More Important Than You Think Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:10 Every language has its taboo words (which many people use all the time). But the list of forbidden words is always changing — and those changes tell us some surprising things about ourselves. Note: The swear words in this episode have been bleeped out. To hear a version of this episode without the bleeps, go to freakonomics.com. Every language has its taboo words (which many people use all the time). But the list of forbidden words is always changing — and those changes tell us some surprising things about ourselves. Note: The swear words in this episode have been bleeped out. To hear a version of this episode without the bleeps, go to freakonomics.com. false full 540 49e8f6f9-d4c3-4831-903c-f05b8ff27c74 539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone? Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say the Delaware “franchise” is undemocratic and corrupt. Insiders say it’s wildly efficient. We say: they’re both right.


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]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say the Delaware “franchise” is undemocratic and corrupt. Insiders say it’s wildly efficient. We say: they’re both right.


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]]> 539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:59 Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say the Delaware “franchise” is undemocratic and corrupt. Insiders say it’s wildly efficient. We say: they’re both right. Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say the Delaware “franchise” is undemocratic and corrupt. Insiders say it’s wildly efficient. We say: they’re both right. false full 539 2267271e-e97c-489f-b09a-22130a2e3556 538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a Neighborhood Many companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something concrete about it. We visit the South Side of Chicago to see how it’s working out.


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]]> Thu, 6 Apr 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Many companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something concrete about it. We visit the South Side of Chicago to see how it’s working out.


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]]> 538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a Neighborhood Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:30 Many companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something concrete about it. We visit the South Side of Chicago to see how it’s working out. Many companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something concrete about it. We visit the South Side of Chicago to see how it’s working out. false full 538 41012b0d-8b5a-4304-99c9-2105ac12dc00 How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay) Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift?


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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift?


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]]> How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:29 Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift? Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift? false full e92c3d24-466a-48d8-8ea3-47ac1e7dcc17 537. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, 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 In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, 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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]]> 537. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss. Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:32 In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the economist Amy Finkelstein explains why insurance markets are broken and how to fix them. Also: why can’t you buy divorce insurance? In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, 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 537 bf5c4b2c-9a2a-4e82-bb4c-b375689fd102 Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay) People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change.


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]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change.


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]]> Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:53 People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change. People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change. false full 10213673-35f1-4091-a199-9bde47b5a021 536. Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap? Most travelers want the cheapest flight they can find. Airlines, meanwhile, need to manage volatile fuel costs, a pricey workforce, and complex logistics. So how do they make money — and how did America’s grubbiest airport suddenly turn into a palace? (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”)


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]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most travelers want the cheapest flight they can find. Airlines, meanwhile, need to manage volatile fuel costs, a pricey workforce, and complex logistics. So how do they make money — and how did America’s grubbiest airport suddenly turn into a palace? (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”)


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]]> 536. Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:00 Most travelers want the cheapest flight they can find. Airlines, meanwhile, need to manage volatile fuel costs, a pricey workforce, and complex logistics. So how do they make money — and how did America’s grubbiest airport suddenly turn into a palace? (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) Most travelers want the cheapest flight they can find. Airlines, meanwhile, need to manage volatile fuel costs, a pricey workforce, and complex logistics. So how do they make money — and how did America’s grubbiest airport suddenly turn into a palace? (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) false full 536 d59596db-6686-4fe1-84f0-2f159afdd6e1 535. Why Is Flying Safer Than Driving? Thanks to decades of work by airlines and regulators, plane crashes are nearly a thing of the past. Can we do the same for cars? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”)


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]]> Thu, 2 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Thanks to decades of work by airlines and regulators, plane crashes are nearly a thing of the past. Can we do the same for cars? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”)


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]]> 535. Why Is Flying Safer Than Driving? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:20 Thanks to decades of work by airlines and regulators, plane crashes are nearly a thing of the past. Can we do the same for cars? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) Thanks to decades of work by airlines and regulators, plane crashes are nearly a thing of the past. Can we do the same for cars? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) false full 535 762f27ce-1014-4b8c-ba1a-68816b8964c3 534. Air Travel Is a Miracle. Why Do We Hate It? It’s an unnatural activity that has become normal. You’re stuck in a metal tube with hundreds of strangers (and strange smells), defying gravity and racing through the sky.  But oh, the places you’ll go! We visit the world’s busiest airport to see how it all comes together. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) 


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]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s an unnatural activity that has become normal. You’re stuck in a metal tube with hundreds of strangers (and strange smells), defying gravity and racing through the sky.  But oh, the places you’ll go! We visit the world’s busiest airport to see how it all comes together. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) 


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]]> 534. Air Travel Is a Miracle. Why Do We Hate It? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:20 It’s an unnatural activity that has become normal. You’re stuck in a metal tube with hundreds of strangers (and strange smells), defying gravity and racing through the sky. But oh, the places you’ll go! We visit the world’s busiest airport to see how it all comes together. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) It’s an unnatural activity that has become normal. You’re stuck in a metal tube with hundreds of strangers (and strange smells), defying gravity and racing through the sky. But oh, the places you’ll go! We visit the world’s busiest airport to see how it all comes together. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) false full 534 b9c1a963-bf66-4759-8055-1714f5c7c7b9 Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? (Ep. 493 Update) Adam Smith famously argued that specialization is the key to prosperity. In the N.F.L., the long snapper is proof of that argument. Here’s everything there is to know about a job that didn’t used to exist.


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]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Adam Smith famously argued that specialization is the key to prosperity. In the N.F.L., the long snapper is proof of that argument. Here’s everything there is to know about a job that didn’t used to exist.


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]]> Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? (Ep. 493 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:00 Adam Smith famously argued that specialization is the key to prosperity. In the N.F.L., the long snapper is proof of that argument. Here’s everything there is to know about a job that didn’t used to exist. Adam Smith famously argued that specialization is the key to prosperity. In the N.F.L., the long snapper is proof of that argument. Here’s everything there is to know about a job that didn’t used to exist. false full 3995fff4-3dd5-42b2-93f1-710b15bcf6b7 The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel Soaps Hotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? In our fourth episode of The Economics of Everyday Things, Zachary Crockett discovers what happens to those soaps when we love ’em and leave ’em.


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]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Hotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? In our fourth episode of The Economics of Everyday Things, Zachary Crockett discovers what happens to those soaps when we love ’em and leave ’em.


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]]> The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel Soaps Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:16:59 Hotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? In our fourth episode of "The Economics of Everyday Things," Zachary Crockett discovers what happens to those soaps when we love ’em and leave ’em. Hotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? In our fourth episode of "The Economics of Everyday Things," Zachary Crockett discovers what happens to those soaps when we love ’em and leave ’em. false full e432d00d-9719-46a0-a620-fc82353efaa6 533. Will the Democrats “Make America Great Again”? For decades, the U.S. let globalization run its course and hoped China would be an ally. Now the Biden administration is spending billions to bring high-tech manufacturing back home. Is this the beginning of a new industrial policy — or just another round of corporate welfare?


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]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For decades, the U.S. let globalization run its course and hoped China would be an ally. Now the Biden administration is spending billions to bring high-tech manufacturing back home. Is this the beginning of a new industrial policy — or just another round of corporate welfare?


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]]> 533. Will the Democrats “Make America Great Again”? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:39 For decades, the U.S. let globalization run its course and hoped China would be an ally. Now the Biden administration is spending billions to bring high-tech manufacturing back home. Is this the beginning of a new industrial policy — or just another round of corporate welfare? For decades, the U.S. let globalization run its course and hoped China would be an ally. Now the Biden administration is spending billions to bring high-tech manufacturing back home. Is this the beginning of a new industrial policy — or just another round of corporate welfare? false full 533 6b1a45b3-64d9-4bc6-a1a9-f6ed2910a227 The Economics of Everyday Things: “My Sharona” Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out in the third episode of our newest podcast, The Economics of Everyday Things.

 


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]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out in the third episode of our newest podcast, The Economics of Everyday Things.

 


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]]> The Economics of Everyday Things: “My Sharona” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:18:18 Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out in the third episode of our newest podcast, "The Economics of Everyday Things." Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out in the third episode of our newest podcast, "The Economics of Everyday Things." false full f2767d28-cb7d-489a-9034-621b66dcd4bc Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? (Ep. 429 Update) The economist Kate Raworth says the aggressive pursuit of G.D.P. is trashing the planet and shortchanging too many people. She has proposed an alternative — and the city of Amsterdam is giving it a try. How's it going?


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]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The economist Kate Raworth says the aggressive pursuit of G.D.P. is trashing the planet and shortchanging too many people. She has proposed an alternative — and the city of Amsterdam is giving it a try. How's it going?


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]]> Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? (Ep. 429 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:45 The economist Kate Raworth says the aggressive pursuit of G.D.P. is trashing the planet and shortchanging too many people. She has proposed an alternative — and the city of Amsterdam is giving it a try. How's it going? The economist Kate Raworth says the aggressive pursuit of G.D.P. is trashing the planet and shortchanging too many people. She has proposed an alternative — and the city of Amsterdam is giving it a try. How's it going? false full 2247eed0-b01e-4b7f-8a93-1feb8dbcca78 The Economics of Everyday Things: Girl Scout Cookies How does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett finds out in the second episode of our newest podcast, The Economics of Everyday Things.


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]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett finds out in the second episode of our newest podcast, The Economics of Everyday Things.


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]]> The Economics of Everyday Things: Girl Scout Cookies Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:14:14 How does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett finds out in the second episode of our newest podcast, "The Economics of Everyday Things." How does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett finds out in the second episode of our newest podcast, "The Economics of Everyday Things." false full ca963e88-2821-43af-96fa-0d035867cccc 532. Do You Know Who Owns Your Vet? When small businesses get bought by big investors, the name may stay the same — but customers and employees can feel the difference. (Part 2 of 2.)


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]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When small businesses get bought by big investors, the name may stay the same — but customers and employees can feel the difference. (Part 2 of 2.)


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]]> 532. Do You Know Who Owns Your Vet? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:42 When small businesses get bought by big investors, the name may stay the same — but customers and employees can feel the difference. (Part 2 of 2.) When small businesses get bought by big investors, the name may stay the same — but customers and employees can feel the difference. (Part 2 of 2.) false full 532 a86f291a-bd68-4922-b486-b1ea5f87a967 Introducing “The Economics of Everyday Things” A new podcast hosted by Zachary Crockett. In the first episode: Gas stations. When gas prices skyrocket, do station owners get a windfall? And where do their profits really come from? 


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]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A new podcast hosted by Zachary Crockett. In the first episode: Gas stations. When gas prices skyrocket, do station owners get a windfall? And where do their profits really come from? 


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]]> Introducing “The Economics of Everyday Things” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:15:23 A new podcast hosted by Zachary Crockett. In the first episode: Gas stations. When gas prices skyrocket, do station owners get a windfall? And where do their profits really come from? A new podcast hosted by Zachary Crockett. In the first episode: Gas stations. When gas prices skyrocket, do station owners get a windfall? And where do their profits really come from? false full 24609932-947b-4957-b051-404daafe9e23 531. Should You Trust Private Equity to Take Care of Your Dog? Big investors are buying up local veterinary practices (and pretty much everything else). What does this mean for scruffy little Max* — and for the U.S. economy? (Part 1 of 2.)

 

*The most popular dog name in the U.S. in 2022.

 


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]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Big investors are buying up local veterinary practices (and pretty much everything else). What does this mean for scruffy little Max* — and for the U.S. economy? (Part 1 of 2.)

 

*The most popular dog name in the U.S. in 2022.

 


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]]> 531. Should You Trust Private Equity to Take Care of Your Dog? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:05 Big investors are buying up local veterinary practices (and pretty much everything else). What does this mean for scruffy little Max* — and for the U.S. economy? (Part 1 of 2.) *The most popular dog name in the U.S. in 2022. Big investors are buying up local veterinary practices (and pretty much everything else). What does this mean for scruffy little Max* — and for the U.S. economy? (Part 1 of 2.) *The most popular dog name in the U.S. in 2022. false full 531 e4119bc3-d6cc-457b-ae66-1bbd8574b479 Extra: 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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]]> Extra: Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be Famous Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:06 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 5a1e761f-e0c4-4e78-9c7b-87f58502b23a 530. What's Wrong with Being a One-Hit Wonder? We tend to look down on artists who can't match their breakthrough success. Should we be celebrating them instead? 


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]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We tend to look down on artists who can't match their breakthrough success. Should we be celebrating them instead? 


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]]> 530. What's Wrong with Being a One-Hit Wonder? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:16 We tend to look down on artists who can't match their breakthrough success. Should we be celebrating them instead? We tend to look down on artists who can't match their breakthrough success. Should we be celebrating them instead? false full 530 5296e99e-987d-42a8-85cd-92c563e058ad 529. Can Our Surroundings Make Us Smarter? In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss classroom design, open offices, and cognitive drift.

 


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]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss classroom design, open offices, and cognitive drift.

 


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]]> 529. Can Our Surroundings Make Us Smarter? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:42 In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss classroom design, open offices, and cognitive drift. In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss classroom design, open offices, and cognitive drift. false full 529 b1da99be-c24b-4a70-8b31-1b12d91d0151 528. Yuval Noah Harari Thinks Life is Meaningless and Amazing In this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt talks to the best-selling author of Sapiens and Homo Deus about finding the profound in the obvious.


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]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt talks to the best-selling author of Sapiens and Homo Deus about finding the profound in the obvious.


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]]> 528. Yuval Noah Harari Thinks Life is Meaningless and Amazing Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:59 In this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt talks to the best-selling author of "Sapiens" and "Homo Deus" about finding the profound in the obvious. In this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt talks to the best-selling author of "Sapiens" and "Homo Deus" about finding the profound in the obvious. false full 528 c6ed9225-1c9f-48ef-93cf-c099fb18bb86 527. Can Adam Smith Fix Our Economy? Labor exploitation! Corporate profiteering! Government corruption! The 21st century can look a lot like the 18th. In the final episode of a series, we turn to “the father of economics” for solutions. (Part 3 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”)


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]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Labor exploitation! Corporate profiteering! Government corruption! The 21st century can look a lot like the 18th. In the final episode of a series, we turn to “the father of economics” for solutions. (Part 3 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”)


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]]> 527. Can Adam Smith Fix Our Economy? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:49 Labor exploitation! Corporate profiteering! Government corruption! The 21st century can look a lot like the 18th. In the final episode of a series, we turn to “the father of economics” for solutions. (Part 3 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”) Labor exploitation! Corporate profiteering! Government corruption! The 21st century can look a lot like the 18th. In the final episode of a series, we turn to “the father of economics” for solutions. (Part 3 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”) false full 527 deb6aa65-4c72-4117-bf4f-5fb4621a0d1a 526. Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger? Economists and politicians have turned him into a mascot for free-market ideology. Some on the left say the right has badly misread him. Prepare for a very Smithy tug of war. (Part 2 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”)


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]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Economists and politicians have turned him into a mascot for free-market ideology. Some on the left say the right has badly misread him. Prepare for a very Smithy tug of war. (Part 2 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”)


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]]> 526. Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:09:01 Economists and politicians have turned him into a mascot for free-market ideology. Some on the left say the right has badly misread him. Prepare for a very Smithy tug of war. (Part 2 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”) Economists and politicians have turned him into a mascot for free-market ideology. Some on the left say the right has badly misread him. Prepare for a very Smithy tug of war. (Part 2 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”) false full 526 caceaed1-d43b-493e-a9ff-070de6cd32d8 Freakonomics Radio Needs Your Help A sneak peek at an upcoming series — and a call for would-be radio reporters.


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]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A sneak peek at an upcoming series — and a call for would-be radio reporters.


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]]> Freakonomics Radio Needs Your Help Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:55 A sneak peek at an upcoming series — and a call for would-be radio reporters. A sneak peek at an upcoming series — and a call for would-be radio reporters. false full e63d4093-9c6e-40bb-aea0-dd8d61232cb0 525. In Search of the Real Adam Smith How did an affable 18th-century “moral philosopher” become the patron saint of cutthroat capitalism? Does “the invisible hand” mean what everyone thinks it does? We travel to Smith’s hometown in Scotland to uncover the man behind the myth. (Part 1 of a series.)


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]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How did an affable 18th-century “moral philosopher” become the patron saint of cutthroat capitalism? Does “the invisible hand” mean what everyone thinks it does? We travel to Smith’s hometown in Scotland to uncover the man behind the myth. (Part 1 of a series.)


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]]> 525. In Search of the Real Adam Smith Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:42 How did an affable 18th-century “moral philosopher” become the patron saint of cutthroat capitalism? Does “the invisible hand” mean what everyone thinks it does? We travel to Smith’s hometown in Scotland to uncover the man behind the myth. (Part 1 of a series.) How did an affable 18th-century “moral philosopher” become the patron saint of cutthroat capitalism? Does “the invisible hand” mean what everyone thinks it does? We travel to Smith’s hometown in Scotland to uncover the man behind the myth. (Part 1 of a series.) false full 525 d8c6e7ba-3bfb-42df-b58d-e37bc53ada50 524. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really? In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at a clever new study that could help answer one of parenting’s most contentious questions.


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]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at a clever new study that could help answer one of parenting’s most contentious questions.


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]]> 524. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:30 In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at a clever new study that could help answer one of parenting’s most contentious questions. In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at a clever new study that could help answer one of parenting’s most contentious questions. false full 524 cd0bde9d-f82f-42af-91b6-1d20a77b0d02 523. 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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]]> 523. 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 523 b2168f3a-b816-4e5c-b3fa-547110169514 522. Is Google Getting Worse? It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us?


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]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us?


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]]> 522. Is Google Getting Worse? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:05 It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us? It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us? false full 522 64311880-c206-427c-9ebf-a2f78b629cbe The Most Interesting Fruit in the World (Ep. 375 Update) The banana, once a luxury good, rose to become America’s favorite fruit. Now a deadly fungus threatens to wipe it out. Can it be saved?


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]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The banana, once a luxury good, rose to become America’s favorite fruit. Now a deadly fungus threatens to wipe it out. Can it be saved?


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]]> The Most Interesting Fruit in the World (Ep. 375 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:04 The banana, once a luxury good, rose to become America’s favorite fruit. Now a deadly fungus threatens to wipe it out. Can it be saved? The banana, once a luxury good, rose to become America’s favorite fruit. Now a deadly fungus threatens to wipe it out. Can it be saved? false full 44feba8f-3929-4f99-82f7-bafa301ef188 521. I’m Your Biggest Fan! It’s fun to obsess over pop stars and racecar drivers — but is fandom making our politics even more toxic?  


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]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s fun to obsess over pop stars and racecar drivers — but is fandom making our politics even more toxic?  


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]]> 521. I’m Your Biggest Fan! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:18 It’s fun to obsess over pop stars and racecar drivers — but is fandom making our politics even more toxic? It’s fun to obsess over pop stars and racecar drivers — but is fandom making our politics even more toxic? false full 521 62173650-f61f-4127-a183-3da1fab814c0 The Unintended Consequences of Working from Home The last two years have radically changed the way we work — producing winners, losers, and a lot of surprises.


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]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The last two years have radically changed the way we work — producing winners, losers, and a lot of surprises.


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]]> The Unintended Consequences of Working from Home Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:10 The last two years have radically changed the way we work — producing winners, losers, and a lot of surprises. The last two years have radically changed the way we work — producing winners, losers, and a lot of surprises. false full 520 650a21b4-cfe7-4d22-9a36-a915ff51759b 519. Has Globalization Failed? It was supposed to boost prosperity and democracy at the same time. What really happened? According to the legal scholar Anthea Roberts, it depends which story you believe.


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]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It was supposed to boost prosperity and democracy at the same time. What really happened? According to the legal scholar Anthea Roberts, it depends which story you believe.


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]]> 519. Has Globalization Failed? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:03 It was supposed to boost prosperity and democracy at the same time. What really happened? According to the legal scholar Anthea Roberts, it depends which story you believe. It was supposed to boost prosperity and democracy at the same time. What really happened? According to the legal scholar Anthea Roberts, it depends which story you believe. false full 519 4804e436-a7a6-4bcf-bd19-e9e37d91e0af 518. Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice? One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better?


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]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better?


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]]> 518. Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:01:38 One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? false full 518 ba648be6-fbc5-4b19-be30-ba0eda6e2197 517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation? New research finds that bosses who went to business school pay their workers less. So what are M.B.A. programs teaching — and should they stop? 


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]]> Thu, 6 Oct 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com New research finds that bosses who went to business school pay their workers less. So what are M.B.A. programs teaching — and should they stop? 


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]]> 517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:35 New research finds that bosses who went to business school pay their workers less. So what are M.B.A. programs teaching — and should they stop? New research finds that bosses who went to business school pay their workers less. So what are M.B.A. programs teaching — and should they stop? false full 517 8dc2fb55-d849-4bb1-a1ea-55690448752e Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update) The pandemic provided city dwellers with a break from the din of the modern world. Now the noise is coming back. What does that mean for our productivity, health, and basic sanity?


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]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The pandemic provided city dwellers with a break from the din of the modern world. Now the noise is coming back. What does that mean for our productivity, health, and basic sanity?


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]]> Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:34 The pandemic provided city dwellers with a break from the din of the modern world. Now the noise is coming back. What does that mean for our productivity, health, and basic sanity? The pandemic provided city dwellers with a break from the din of the modern world. Now the noise is coming back. What does that mean for our productivity, health, and basic sanity? false full d7b57b65-e9fd-4464-b704-f2cba8ebfdbc 516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough? Liberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach to climate change? 


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]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Liberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach to climate change? 


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]]> 516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:16 Liberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach to climate change? Liberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach to climate change? false full 516 bb224b39-327b-4bc1-8432-2a03f0d09700 Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) Admire The documentary filmmaker, known for The Civil War, Jazz, and Baseball, turns his attention to the Holocaust, and asks what we can learn from the evils of the past.


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]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The documentary filmmaker, known for The Civil War, Jazz, and Baseball, turns his attention to the Holocaust, and asks what we can learn from the evils of the past.


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]]> Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) Admire Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:08 The documentary filmmaker, known for "The Civil War," "Jazz," and "Baseball," turns his attention to the Holocaust, and asks what we can learn from the evils of the past. The documentary filmmaker, known for "The Civil War," "Jazz," and "Baseball," turns his attention to the Holocaust, and asks what we can learn from the evils of the past. false full acc2a84b-7b4e-415e-b076-239c7711d577 515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening? The pandemic moved a lot of religious activity onto the internet. With faith-based apps, Silicon Valley is turning virtual prayers into earthly rewards. Does this mean sharing user data? Dear God, let’s hope not …


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]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The pandemic moved a lot of religious activity onto the internet. With faith-based apps, Silicon Valley is turning virtual prayers into earthly rewards. Does this mean sharing user data? Dear God, let’s hope not …


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]]> 515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:32 The pandemic moved a lot of religious activity onto the internet. With faith-based apps, Silicon Valley is turning virtual prayers into earthly rewards. Does this mean sharing user data? Dear God, let’s hope not … The pandemic moved a lot of religious activity onto the internet. With faith-based apps, Silicon Valley is turning virtual prayers into earthly rewards. Does this mean sharing user data? Dear God, let’s hope not … false full 515 05a8214e-a27f-4d35-b6cb-3976caaeda9d This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update) As the Biden administration rushes to address climate change, Stephen Dubner looks at another, hidden cost of air pollution — one that’s affecting how we think.


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]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As the Biden administration rushes to address climate change, Stephen Dubner looks at another, hidden cost of air pollution — one that’s affecting how we think.


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]]> This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:18 As the Biden administration rushes to address climate change, Stephen Dubner looks at another, hidden cost of air pollution — one that’s affecting how we think. As the Biden administration rushes to address climate change, Stephen Dubner looks at another, hidden cost of air pollution — one that’s affecting how we think. false full 38dc2b85-c8d7-4f5d-ad63-402167937d43 514. Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America The controversial Harvard economist, recently back from a suspension, “broke a lot of glass early in my career,” he says. His research on school incentives and police brutality won him acclaim — but also enemies. Now he’s taking a hard look at corporate diversity programs. The common thread in his work? “I refuse to not tell the truth.”


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]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The controversial Harvard economist, recently back from a suspension, “broke a lot of glass early in my career,” he says. His research on school incentives and police brutality won him acclaim — but also enemies. Now he’s taking a hard look at corporate diversity programs. The common thread in his work? “I refuse to not tell the truth.”


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]]> 514. Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:59:54 The controversial Harvard economist, recently back from a suspension, “broke a lot of glass early in my career,” he says. His research on school incentives and police brutality won him acclaim — but also enemies. Now he’s taking a hard look at corporate diversity programs. The common thread in his work? “I refuse to not tell the truth.” The controversial Harvard economist, recently back from a suspension, “broke a lot of glass early in my career,” he says. His research on school incentives and police brutality won him acclaim — but also enemies. Now he’s taking a hard look at corporate diversity programs. The common thread in his work? “I refuse to not tell the truth.” false full 514 41d21faa-325a-47fb-9c34-97b2059257f8 513. Should Public Transit Be Free? It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated. 


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]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated. 


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]]> 513. Should Public Transit Be Free? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:32 It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated. It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated. false full 513 247f4a4c-de55-4ba9-9554-18828e1cf61a Why Is U.S. Media So Negative? (Ep. 477 Replay) Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates.


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]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates.


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]]> Why Is U.S. Media So Negative? (Ep. 477 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:47 Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates. Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates. false full c98468fb-e146-4734-aeaf-69f55b72458a The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism (Ep. 470 Replay) According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you feel better). We look at how these traits affect our daily lives and why we couldn’t change them even if we wanted to. 


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]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you feel better). We look at how these traits affect our daily lives and why we couldn’t change them even if we wanted to. 


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]]> The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism (Ep. 470 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:06 According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you feel better). We look at how these traits affect our daily lives and why we couldn’t change them even if we wanted to. According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you feel better). We look at how these traits affect our daily lives and why we couldn’t change them even if we wanted to. false full 9f40e638-3ebf-4e94-8fa4-4710eab80fff The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not (Ep. 469 Replay) We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America?


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]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America?


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]]> The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not (Ep. 469 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:36 We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America? We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America? false full 98ed8ede-a920-4750-be8b-4bd5b4aa24a2 512. Does Philosophy Still Matter? It used to be at the center of our conversations about politics and society. Scott Hershovitz (author of Nasty, Brutish, and Short) argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood. Our latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club.


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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 (author of Nasty, Brutish, and Short) argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood. Our latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club.


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]]> 512. 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 (author of "Nasty, Brutish, and Short") argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood. Our latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club. It used to be at the center of our conversations about politics and society. Scott Hershovitz (author of "Nasty, Brutish, and Short") argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood. Our latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club. false full 512 966dfa08-19cc-4f72-8e2c-d882afa1d2d2 511. Why Did You Marry That Person? Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from Bridgerton to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some unpleasant consequences for society.


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]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from Bridgerton to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some unpleasant consequences for society.


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]]> 511. Why Did You Marry That Person? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:06 Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from "Bridgerton" to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some unpleasant consequences for society. Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from "Bridgerton" to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some unpleasant consequences for society. false full 511 1742bbbb-c526-48b0-823c-ba415c130bc1 The Economist’s Guide to Parenting: 10 Years Later (Ep. 479 Replay) In one of the earliest Freakonomics Radio episodes, we asked a bunch of economists with young kids how they approached child-rearing. Now the kids are old enough to talk — and they have a lot to say. We hear about nature vs. nurture, capitalism vs. Marxism, and why you don’t tell your friends that your father is an economist.


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]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In one of the earliest Freakonomics Radio episodes, we asked a bunch of economists with young kids how they approached child-rearing. Now the kids are old enough to talk — and they have a lot to say. We hear about nature vs. nurture, capitalism vs. Marxism, and why you don’t tell your friends that your father is an economist.


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]]> The Economist’s Guide to Parenting: 10 Years Later (Ep. 479 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:23 In one of the earliest Freakonomics Radio episodes, we asked a bunch of economists with young kids how they approached child-rearing. Now the kids are old enough to talk — and they have a lot to say. We hear about nature vs. nurture, capitalism vs. Marxism, and why you don’t tell your friends that your father is an economist. In one of the earliest Freakonomics Radio episodes, we asked a bunch of economists with young kids how they approached child-rearing. Now the kids are old enough to talk — and they have a lot to say. We hear about nature vs. nurture, capitalism vs. Marxism, and why you don’t tell your friends that your father is an economist. false full 069575bf-b7c7-40b1-8a1f-d609efc5a892 510. What Problems Does Crypto Solve, Anyway? Boosters say blockchain technology will usher in a brave new era of decentralization. Are they right — and would it be a dream or a nightmare? (Part 3 of "What Can Blockchain Do for You?")


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]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Boosters say blockchain technology will usher in a brave new era of decentralization. Are they right — and would it be a dream or a nightmare? (Part 3 of "What Can Blockchain Do for You?")


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]]> 510. What Problems Does Crypto Solve, Anyway? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:11 Boosters say blockchain technology will usher in a brave new era of decentralization. Are they right — and would it be a dream or a nightmare? (Part 3 of "What Can Blockchain Do for You?") Boosters say blockchain technology will usher in a brave new era of decentralization. Are they right — and would it be a dream or a nightmare? (Part 3 of "What Can Blockchain Do for You?") false full 510 dc562071-01c6-46e8-9342-79cc88d33e7f 509. Are N.F.T.s All Scams? Some of them are. With others, it’s more complicated (and more promising). We try to get past the Bored Apes and the ripoffs to see if we can find art on the blockchain. (Part 2 of "What Can Blockchain Do for You?")


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]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Some of them are. With others, it’s more complicated (and more promising). We try to get past the Bored Apes and the ripoffs to see if we can find art on the blockchain. (Part 2 of "What Can Blockchain Do for You?")


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]]> 509. Are N.F.T.s All Scams? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:04 Some of them are. With others, it’s more complicated (and more promising). We try to get past the Bored Apes and the ripoffs to see if we can find art on the blockchain. (Part 2 of "What Can Blockchain Do for You?") Some of them are. With others, it’s more complicated (and more promising). We try to get past the Bored Apes and the ripoffs to see if we can find art on the blockchain. (Part 2 of "What Can Blockchain Do for You?") false full 509 88f71d7e-5d86-45b1-aeee-961debf6358f 508. Does the Crypto Crash Mean the Blockchain Is Over? No. But now is a good time to sort out the potential from the hype. Whether you’re bullish, bearish, or just confused, we’re here to explain what the blockchain can do for you. (Part 1 of a series.) 


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]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com No. But now is a good time to sort out the potential from the hype. Whether you’re bullish, bearish, or just confused, we’re here to explain what the blockchain can do for you. (Part 1 of a series.) 


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]]> 508. Does the Crypto Crash Mean the Blockchain Is Over? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:30 No. But now is a good time to sort out the potential from the hype. Whether you’re bullish, bearish, or just confused, we’re here to explain what the blockchain can do for you. (Part 1 of a series.) No. But now is a good time to sort out the potential from the hype. Whether you’re bullish, bearish, or just confused, we’re here to explain what the blockchain can do for you. (Part 1 of a series.) false full 508 90519639-f7c7-4abc-aa59-c9cb4c48fd01 507. 103 Pieces of Advice That May or May Not Work Kevin Kelly calls himself “the most optimistic person in the world.” And he has a lot to say about parenting, travel, A.I., being luckier — and why we should spend way more time on YouTube.


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]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Kevin Kelly calls himself “the most optimistic person in the world.” And he has a lot to say about parenting, travel, A.I., being luckier — and why we should spend way more time on YouTube.


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]]> 507. 103 Pieces of Advice That May or May Not Work Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:23 Kevin Kelly calls himself “the most optimistic person in the world.” And he has a lot to say about parenting, travel, A.I., being luckier — and why we should spend way more time on YouTube. Kevin Kelly calls himself “the most optimistic person in the world.” And he has a lot to say about parenting, travel, A.I., being luckier — and why we should spend way more time on YouTube. false full 507 496452e3-e478-4e8b-8198-94c0da1081f6 506. What Is Sportswashing (and Does It Work)? In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the P.G.A. Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation — or will it trigger the dreaded Streisand Effect?


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]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the P.G.A. Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation — or will it trigger the dreaded Streisand Effect?


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]]> 506. What Is Sportswashing (and Does It Work)? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:16 In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the P.G.A. Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation — or will it trigger the dreaded Streisand Effect? In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the P.G.A. Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation — or will it trigger the dreaded Streisand Effect? false full 506 919850ba-94ca-440b-9f17-384c193b5347 505. Did Domestic Violence Really Spike During the Pandemic? When the world went into lockdown, experts predicted a rise in intimate-partner assaults. What actually happened was more complicated.


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]]> Thu, 2 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When the world went into lockdown, experts predicted a rise in intimate-partner assaults. What actually happened was more complicated.


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]]> 505. Did Domestic Violence Really Spike During the Pandemic? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:59 When the world went into lockdown, experts predicted a rise in intimate-partner assaults. What actually happened was more complicated. When the world went into lockdown, experts predicted a rise in intimate-partner assaults. What actually happened was more complicated. false full 505 e0ad1bd2-3058-43df-87bc-09ecc95b7e8f 504. Introducing “Off Leash” In this new podcast from the Freakonomics Radio Network, dog-cognition expert and bestselling author Alexandra Horowitz (Inside of a Dog) takes us inside the scruffy, curious, joyful world of dogs. This is the first episode of Off Leash; you can find more episodes in your podcast app now. 


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]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this new podcast from the Freakonomics Radio Network, dog-cognition expert and bestselling author Alexandra Horowitz (Inside of a Dog) takes us inside the scruffy, curious, joyful world of dogs. This is the first episode of Off Leash; you can find more episodes in your podcast app now. 


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]]> 504. Introducing “Off Leash” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:50 In this new podcast from the Freakonomics Radio Network, dog-cognition expert and bestselling author Alexandra Horowitz (Inside of a Dog) takes us inside the scruffy, curious, joyful world of dogs. This is the first episode of Off Leash; you can find more episodes in your podcast app now. In this new podcast from the Freakonomics Radio Network, dog-cognition expert and bestselling author Alexandra Horowitz (Inside of a Dog) takes us inside the scruffy, curious, joyful world of dogs. This is the first episode of Off Leash; you can find more episodes in your podcast app now. false full 504 8e6beb25-b41e-4bd2-86b3-8d31cf851336 503. What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men? Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 4 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)


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]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 4 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)


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]]> 503. What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:27 Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 4 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 4 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) false full 503 ee5b2d04-51e1-4924-beca-c096ebeada3f Abortion and Crime, Revisited (Ep. 384 Update) As the Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade, we look back at Steve Levitt’s controversial research on an unintended consequence of the 1973 ruling.


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]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As the Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade, we look back at Steve Levitt’s controversial research on an unintended consequence of the 1973 ruling.


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]]> Abortion and Crime, Revisited (Ep. 384 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:01 As the Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade, we look back at Steve Levitt’s controversial research on an unintended consequence of the 1973 ruling. As the Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade, we look back at Steve Levitt’s controversial research on an unintended consequence of the 1973 ruling. false full 723abf88-47fe-4078-bc78-f8d9699cb07b 502. “I Don’t Think the Country Is Turning Away From College.” Enrollment is down for the first time in memory, and critics complain college is too expensive, too elitist, and too politicized. The economist Chris Paxson — who happens to be the president of Brown University — does not agree. (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)


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]]> Thu, 5 May 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Enrollment is down for the first time in memory, and critics complain college is too expensive, too elitist, and too politicized. The economist Chris Paxson — who happens to be the president of Brown University — does not agree. (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)


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]]> 502. “I Don’t Think the Country Is Turning Away From College.” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:27 Enrollment is down for the first time in memory, and critics complain college is too expensive, too elitist, and too politicized. The economist Chris Paxson — who happens to be the president of Brown University — does not agree. (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) Enrollment is down for the first time in memory, and critics complain college is too expensive, too elitist, and too politicized. The economist Chris Paxson — who happens to be the president of Brown University — does not agree. (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) false full 502 d772a5a1-87a6-4953-8c17-024b835d6e0e 501. The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)


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]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)


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]]> 501. The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:59:06 America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) false full 501 fb1a3248-5475-44c8-b3dc-a3774a4393ee 500. What Exactly Is College For? We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)


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]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)


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]]> 500. What Exactly Is College For? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:44 We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) false full 500 ff5583bb-0c4d-41fa-9665-b4e3b2c8652e Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China — and How About Russia? (Ep. 481 Update) The political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang argues that different forms of government create different styles of corruption. The U.S. and China have more in common than we’d like to admit — but Russia is a different story, which could explain its willingness to invade Ukraine. 


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]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang argues that different forms of government create different styles of corruption. The U.S. and China have more in common than we’d like to admit — but Russia is a different story, which could explain its willingness to invade Ukraine. 


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]]> Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China — and How About Russia? (Ep. 481 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:07:34 The political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang argues that different forms of government create different styles of corruption. The U.S. and China have more in common than we’d like to admit — but Russia is a different story, which could explain its willingness to invade Ukraine. The political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang argues that different forms of government create different styles of corruption. The U.S. and China have more in common than we’d like to admit — but Russia is a different story, which could explain its willingness to invade Ukraine. false full b613428e-1cdc-4a85-a694-f007f1a43320 499. Don't Worry, Be Tacky The British art superstar Flora Yukhnovich, the Freakonomist Steve Levitt, and the upstart American Basketball Association were all unafraid to follow their joy — despite sneers from the Establishment. Should we all be more willing to embrace the déclassé?


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]]> Thu, 7 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The British art superstar Flora Yukhnovich, the Freakonomist Steve Levitt, and the upstart American Basketball Association were all unafraid to follow their joy — despite sneers from the Establishment. Should we all be more willing to embrace the déclassé?


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]]> 499. Don't Worry, Be Tacky Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:37 The British art superstar Flora Yukhnovich, the Freakonomist Steve Levitt, and the upstart American Basketball Association were all unafraid to follow their joy — despite sneers from the Establishment. Should we all be more willing to embrace the déclassé? The British art superstar Flora Yukhnovich, the Freakonomist Steve Levitt, and the upstart American Basketball Association were all unafraid to follow their joy — despite sneers from the Establishment. Should we all be more willing to embrace the déclassé? false full 499 e262b131-6387-4984-8ba2-bad3a0e4b211 498. In the 1890s, the Best-Selling Car Was … Electric After a huge false start, electric cars are finally about to flourish. We speak with a technology historian about this all-too-common story, and what it means for innovation everywhere.


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]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com After a huge false start, electric cars are finally about to flourish. We speak with a technology historian about this all-too-common story, and what it means for innovation everywhere.


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]]> 498. In the 1890s, the Best-Selling Car Was … Electric Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:17 After a huge false start, electric cars are finally about to flourish. We speak with a technology historian about this all-too-common story, and what it means for innovation everywhere. After a huge false start, electric cars are finally about to flourish. We speak with a technology historian about this all-too-common story, and what it means for innovation everywhere. false full 498 2f56ea79-f8c1-421b-83ca-991ffd0bd3ec 497. Can the Big Bad Wolf Save Your Life? Every year, there are more than a million collisions in the U.S. between drivers and deer. The result: hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and billions in damages. Enter the wolf …


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]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Every year, there are more than a million collisions in the U.S. between drivers and deer. The result: hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and billions in damages. Enter the wolf …


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]]> 497. Can the Big Bad Wolf Save Your Life? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:40 Every year, there are more than a million collisions in the U.S. between drivers and deer. The result: hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and billions in damages. Enter the wolf … Every year, there are more than a million collisions in the U.S. between drivers and deer. The result: hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and billions in damages. Enter the wolf … false full 497 3da6889c-9a81-4c3b-9ca8-1916404f852a How to Change Your Mind (Ep. 379 Update) There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves?


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]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves?


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]]> How to Change Your Mind (Ep. 379 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:59 There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves? There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves? false full 23f1a83a-ff6f-469d-acbd-b10038318627 Do Unions Still Work? Organized labor hasn’t had this much public support in 50 years, and yet the percentage of Americans in a union is near a record low. A.F.L-C.I.O. president Liz Shuler tries to explain this gap — and persuade Stephen Dubner that “the folks who brought you the weekend” still have the leverage to fix a broken economy.


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]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Organized labor hasn’t had this much public support in 50 years, and yet the percentage of Americans in a union is near a record low. A.F.L-C.I.O. president Liz Shuler tries to explain this gap — and persuade Stephen Dubner that “the folks who brought you the weekend” still have the leverage to fix a broken economy.


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]]> Do Unions Still Work? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:32 Organized labor hasn’t had this much public support in 50 years, and yet the percentage of Americans in a union is near a record low. A.F.L-C.I.O. president Liz Shuler tries to explain this gap — and persuade Stephen Dubner that “the folks who brought you the weekend” still have the leverage to fix a broken economy. Organized labor hasn’t had this much public support in 50 years, and yet the percentage of Americans in a union is near a record low. A.F.L-C.I.O. president Liz Shuler tries to explain this gap — and persuade Stephen Dubner that “the folks who brought you the weekend” still have the leverage to fix a broken economy. false full 496 b6664924-74ac-4c1a-9e34-2492cb753e70 Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change.

 


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]]> Thu, 3 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change.

 


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]]> Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:34 People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change. People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change. false full 495 a1f68196-5a55-4636-a23e-e6b7db2105b4 494. 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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]]> 494. 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 494 5fd18c57-0a64-40de-8caa-af736dfb013b Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids? (Ep. 475 Update) Among O.E.C.D. nations, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of child poverty. Until recently, it looked as if Washington was about to change that. But then … Washington happened.


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]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Among O.E.C.D. nations, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of child poverty. Until recently, it looked as if Washington was about to change that. But then … Washington happened.


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]]> Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids? (Ep. 475 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:40 Among O.E.C.D. nations, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of child poverty. Until recently, it looked as if Washington was about to change that. But then … Washington happened. Among O.E.C.D. nations, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of child poverty. Until recently, it looked as if Washington was about to change that. But then … Washington happened. false full 3ba26f6b-95ce-4918-bd67-53a1b051b341 493. Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? Adam Smith famously argued that specialization is the key to prosperity. In the N.F.L., the long snapper is proof of that argument. Just in time for the Super Bowl, here’s everything there is to know about a job that didn’t used to exist.


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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Adam Smith famously argued that specialization is the key to prosperity. In the N.F.L., the long snapper is proof of that argument. Just in time for the Super Bowl, here’s everything there is to know about a job that didn’t used to exist.


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]]> 493. Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:48 Adam Smith famously argued that specialization is the key to prosperity. In the N.F.L., the long snapper is proof of that argument. Just in time for the Super Bowl, here’s everything there is to know about a job that didn’t used to exist. Adam Smith famously argued that specialization is the key to prosperity. In the N.F.L., the long snapper is proof of that argument. Just in time for the Super Bowl, here’s everything there is to know about a job that didn’t used to exist. false full 493 2fd4f8ac-d449-4ab5-9e2a-45e5b662f0b4 Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? (Ep. 455 Replay) Behavioral scientists have been exploring if — and when — a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. We survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions; we look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, and fresh starts that backfire. And we wonder: will the pandemic’s end provide the biggest fresh start ever?

 


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]]> Thu, 3 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Behavioral scientists have been exploring if — and when — a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. We survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions; we look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, and fresh starts that backfire. And we wonder: will the pandemic’s end provide the biggest fresh start ever?

 


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]]> Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? (Ep. 455 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:43 Behavioral scientists have been exploring if — and when — a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. We survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions; we look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, and fresh starts that backfire. And we wonder: will the pandemic’s end provide the biggest fresh start ever? Behavioral scientists have been exploring if — and when — a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. We survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions; we look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, and fresh starts that backfire. And we wonder: will the pandemic’s end provide the biggest fresh start ever? false full c18d6474-eecc-4541-ab09-ac6d466fe68a 492. How Did a Hayfield Become One of America’s Hottest Cities? Frisco used to be just another sleepy bedroom community outside of Dallas. Now it’s got corporate headquarters, billions of investment dollars, and a bunch of Democrats in a place that used to be deep red. Is Frisco nothing more than a suburb on steroids — or is it the future of the American city?


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]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Frisco used to be just another sleepy bedroom community outside of Dallas. Now it’s got corporate headquarters, billions of investment dollars, and a bunch of Democrats in a place that used to be deep red. Is Frisco nothing more than a suburb on steroids — or is it the future of the American city?


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]]> 492. How Did a Hayfield Become One of America’s Hottest Cities? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:19 Frisco used to be just another sleepy bedroom community outside of Dallas. Now it’s got corporate headquarters, billions of investment dollars, and a bunch of Democrats in a place that used to be deep red. Is Frisco nothing more than a suburb on steroids — or is it the future of the American city? Frisco used to be just another sleepy bedroom community outside of Dallas. Now it’s got corporate headquarters, billions of investment dollars, and a bunch of Democrats in a place that used to be deep red. Is Frisco nothing more than a suburb on steroids — or is it the future of the American city? false full 492 9a3dec65-8f78-4bc7-9a30-36c476f8e31b 491. Why Is Everyone Moving to Dallas? When Stephen Dubner learned that Dallas–Fort Worth will soon overtake Chicago as the third-biggest metro area in the U.S., he got on a plane to find out why. Despite getting stood up by the mayor, nearly drowning on a highway, and eating way too much barbecue, he came away impressed. (Part 1 of 2 — because even podcasts are bigger in Texas.)


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]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When Stephen Dubner learned that Dallas–Fort Worth will soon overtake Chicago as the third-biggest metro area in the U.S., he got on a plane to find out why. Despite getting stood up by the mayor, nearly drowning on a highway, and eating way too much barbecue, he came away impressed. (Part 1 of 2 — because even podcasts are bigger in Texas.)


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]]> 491. Why Is Everyone Moving to Dallas? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:27 When Stephen Dubner learned that Dallas–Fort Worth will soon overtake Chicago as the third-biggest metro area in the U.S., he got on a plane to find out why. Despite getting stood up by the mayor, nearly drowning on a highway, and eating way too much barbecue, he came away impressed. (Part 1 of 2 — because even podcasts are bigger in Texas.) When Stephen Dubner learned that Dallas–Fort Worth will soon overtake Chicago as the third-biggest metro area in the U.S., he got on a plane to find out why. Despite getting stood up by the mayor, nearly drowning on a highway, and eating way too much barbecue, he came away impressed. (Part 1 of 2 — because even podcasts are bigger in Texas.) false full 491 e7520440-24f8-47c2-8ab2-5a738ef13580 490. What Do Broken-Hearted Knitters, Urinating Goalkeepers, and the C.I.A. Have in Common? Curses and other superstitions may have no basis in reality, but that doesn’t stop us from believing. 


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]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Curses and other superstitions may have no basis in reality, but that doesn’t stop us from believing. 


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]]> 490. What Do Broken-Hearted Knitters, Urinating Goalkeepers, and the C.I.A. Have in Common? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:01 Curses and other superstitions may have no basis in reality, but that doesn’t stop us from believing. Curses and other superstitions may have no basis in reality, but that doesn’t stop us from believing. false full 490 8d5554f0-bb68-4aac-a8c0-d853b3aad8b4 489. Is “Toxic Positivity” a Thing?  In this special episode of No Stupid Questions, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss the consequences of seeing every glass as at least half-full. 


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]]> Thu, 6 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com  In this special episode of No Stupid Questions, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss the consequences of seeing every glass as at least half-full. 


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]]> 489. Is “Toxic Positivity” a Thing? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:19 In this special episode of No Stupid Questions, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss the consequences of seeing every glass as at least half-full. In this special episode of No Stupid Questions, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss the consequences of seeing every glass as at least half-full. false full 489 15378b31-269b-433b-a582-0302f7798b89 488. Does Death Have to Be a Death Sentence? In this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt speaks with the palliative physician B.J. Miller about modern medicine’s goal of “protecting a pulse at all costs.” Is there a better, even beautiful way to think about death and dying?


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]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt speaks with the palliative physician B.J. Miller about modern medicine’s goal of “protecting a pulse at all costs.” Is there a better, even beautiful way to think about death and dying?


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]]> 488. Does Death Have to Be a Death Sentence? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:58 In this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt speaks with the palliative physician B.J. Miller about modern medicine’s goal of “protecting a pulse at all costs.” Is there a better, even beautiful way to think about death and dying? In this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt speaks with the palliative physician B.J. Miller about modern medicine’s goal of “protecting a pulse at all costs.” Is there a better, even beautiful way to think about death and dying? false full 488 fed2062b-9791-41c1-8dbd-2b12116b8d2c 487. Is It Okay to Have a Party Yet? In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at data from birthday parties, March Madness parties, and a Freakonomics Radio holiday party to help us all manage our risk of Covid-19 exposure.


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]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at data from birthday parties, March Madness parties, and a Freakonomics Radio holiday party to help us all manage our risk of Covid-19 exposure.


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]]> 487. Is It Okay to Have a Party Yet? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:11 In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at data from birthday parties, March Madness parties, and a Freakonomics Radio holiday party to help us all manage our risk of Covid-19 exposure. In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at data from birthday parties, March Madness parties, and a Freakonomics Radio holiday party to help us all manage our risk of Covid-19 exposure. false full 487 7f249091-fdc9-4e2d-8c46-41b6c3c233dd 486. “The Art Market Is in Massive Disruption.” Is art really meant to be an “asset class”? Will the digital revolution finally democratize a market that just keeps getting more elitist? And what will happen to the last painting Alice Neel ever made? (Part 3 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”)


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]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Is art really meant to be an “asset class”? Will the digital revolution finally democratize a market that just keeps getting more elitist? And what will happen to the last painting Alice Neel ever made? (Part 3 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”)


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]]> 486. “The Art Market Is in Massive Disruption.” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:21 Is art really meant to be an “asset class”? Will the digital revolution finally democratize a market that just keeps getting more elitist? And what will happen to the last painting Alice Neel ever made? (Part 3 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”) Is art really meant to be an “asset class”? Will the digital revolution finally democratize a market that just keeps getting more elitist? And what will happen to the last painting Alice Neel ever made? (Part 3 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”) false full 486 bcfd85ec-9008-452e-96bb-2bf490834800 485. “I’ve Been Working My Ass Off for You to Make that Profit?” The more successful an artist is, the more likely their work will later be resold at auction for a huge markup — and they receive nothing. Should that change? Also: why doesn’t contemporary art impact society the way music and film do? (Part 2 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”)


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]]> Thu, 9 Dec 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The more successful an artist is, the more likely their work will later be resold at auction for a huge markup — and they receive nothing. Should that change? Also: why doesn’t contemporary art impact society the way music and film do? (Part 2 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”)


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]]> 485. “I’ve Been Working My Ass Off for You to Make that Profit?” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:24 The more successful an artist is, the more likely their work will later be resold at auction for a huge markup — and they receive nothing. Should that change? Also: why doesn’t contemporary art impact society the way music and film do? (Part 2 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”) The more successful an artist is, the more likely their work will later be resold at auction for a huge markup — and they receive nothing. Should that change? Also: why doesn’t contemporary art impact society the way music and film do? (Part 2 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”) false full 485 3db1268c-818c-4470-a93c-5236414ebead 484. “A Fascinating, Sexy, Intellectually Compelling, Unregulated Global Market.” The art market is so opaque and illiquid that it barely functions like a market at all. A handful of big names get all the headlines (and most of the dollars). Beneath the surface is a tangled web of dealers, curators, auction houses, speculators — and, of course, artists. In the first episode of a three-part series, we meet the key players and learn how an obscure, long-dead American painter suddenly became a superstar. (Part 1 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”)


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]]> Thu, 2 Dec 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The art market is so opaque and illiquid that it barely functions like a market at all. A handful of big names get all the headlines (and most of the dollars). Beneath the surface is a tangled web of dealers, curators, auction houses, speculators — and, of course, artists. In the first episode of a three-part series, we meet the key players and learn how an obscure, long-dead American painter suddenly became a superstar. (Part 1 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”)


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]]> 484. “A Fascinating, Sexy, Intellectually Compelling, Unregulated Global Market.” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:42 The art market is so opaque and illiquid that it barely functions like a market at all. A handful of big names get all the headlines (and most of the dollars). Beneath the surface is a tangled web of dealers, curators, auction houses, speculators — and, of course, artists. In the first episode of a three-part series, we meet the key players and learn how an obscure, long-dead American painter suddenly became a superstar. (Part 1 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”) The art market is so opaque and illiquid that it barely functions like a market at all. A handful of big names get all the headlines (and most of the dollars). Beneath the surface is a tangled web of dealers, curators, auction houses, speculators — and, of course, artists. In the first episode of a three-part series, we meet the key players and learn how an obscure, long-dead American painter suddenly became a superstar. (Part 1 of “The Hidden Side of the Art Market.”) false full 484 72d66ce4-cb9d-446b-87ea-73125d15fac4 How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis? (Ep. 444 Replay) Patients in the U.S. healthcare system often feel they’re treated with a lack of empathy. Doctors and nurses have tragically high levels of burnout. Could fixing the first problem solve the second? And does the rest of society need more compassion too?


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]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Patients in the U.S. healthcare system often feel they’re treated with a lack of empathy. Doctors and nurses have tragically high levels of burnout. Could fixing the first problem solve the second? And does the rest of society need more compassion too?


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]]> How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis? (Ep. 444 Replay) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:00 Patients in the U.S. healthcare system often feel they’re treated with a lack of empathy. Doctors and nurses have tragically high levels of burnout. Could fixing the first problem solve the second? And does the rest of society need more compassion too? Patients in the U.S. healthcare system often feel they’re treated with a lack of empathy. Doctors and nurses have tragically high levels of burnout. Could fixing the first problem solve the second? And does the rest of society need more compassion too? false full 3a1908a2-eba0-4901-9a95-32391610243d 483. 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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]]> 483. 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 483 e4372b90-6b25-4033-8df5-7050b88e674c 482. Is Venture Capital the Secret Sauce of the American Economy? The U.S. is home to seven of the world’s 10 biggest companies. How did that happen? The answer may come down to two little letters: V.C. Is venture capital good for society, or does it just help the rich get richer? Stephen Dubner invests the time to find out.


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]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The U.S. is home to seven of the world’s 10 biggest companies. How did that happen? The answer may come down to two little letters: V.C. Is venture capital good for society, or does it just help the rich get richer? Stephen Dubner invests the time to find out.


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]]> 482. Is Venture Capital the Secret Sauce of the American Economy? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:35 The U.S. is home to seven of the world’s 10 biggest companies. How did that happen? The answer may come down to two little letters: V.C. Is venture capital good for society, or does it just help the rich get richer? Stephen Dubner invests the time to find out. The U.S. is home to seven of the world’s 10 biggest companies. How did that happen? The answer may come down to two little letters: V.C. Is venture capital good for society, or does it just help the rich get richer? Stephen Dubner invests the time to find out. false full 482 8aa8bd8c-23e8-4e10-baf0-45888481f5b9 481. Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China? A new book by an unorthodox political scientist argues that the two rivals have more in common than we’d like to admit. It’s just that most American corruption is essentially legal.


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]]> Thu, 4 Nov 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A new book by an unorthodox political scientist argues that the two rivals have more in common than we’d like to admit. It’s just that most American corruption is essentially legal.


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]]> 481. Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:44 A new book by an unorthodox political scientist argues that the two rivals have more in common than we’d like to admit. It’s just that most American corruption is essentially legal. A new book by an unorthodox political scientist argues that the two rivals have more in common than we’d like to admit. It’s just that most American corruption is essentially legal. false full 481 f5540c66-e9bf-44c7-93a0-0430d350260f 480. How Much Does Discrimination Hurt the Economy? Evidence from Nazi Germany and 1940’s America (and pretty much everywhere else) shows that discrimination is incredibly costly — to the victims, of course, but also the perpetrators. One modern solution is to invoke a diversity mandate. But new research shows that’s not necessarily the answer.


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]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Evidence from Nazi Germany and 1940’s America (and pretty much everywhere else) shows that discrimination is incredibly costly — to the victims, of course, but also the perpetrators. One modern solution is to invoke a diversity mandate. But new research shows that’s not necessarily the answer.


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]]> 480. How Much Does Discrimination Hurt the Economy? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:19 Evidence from Nazi Germany and 1940’s America (and pretty much everywhere else) shows that discrimination is incredibly costly — to the victims, of course, but also the perpetrators. One modern solution is to invoke a diversity mandate. But new research shows that’s not necessarily the answer. Evidence from Nazi Germany and 1940’s America (and pretty much everywhere else) shows that discrimination is incredibly costly — to the victims, of course, but also the perpetrators. One modern solution is to invoke a diversity mandate. But new research shows that’s not necessarily the answer. false full 480 cbf5b924-44aa-4993-8aaf-c58ef9b29eaa 479. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting: 10 Years Later  In one of the earliest Freakonomics Radio episodes (No. 39!), we asked a bunch of economists with young kids how they approached child-rearing. Now the kids are old enough to talk — and they have a lot to say. We hear about nature vs. nurture, capitalism vs. Marxism, and why you sometimes don’t tell your friends that your father is an economist.


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]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com  In one of the earliest Freakonomics Radio episodes (No. 39!), we asked a bunch of economists with young kids how they approached child-rearing. Now the kids are old enough to talk — and they have a lot to say. We hear about nature vs. nurture, capitalism vs. Marxism, and why you sometimes don’t tell your friends that your father is an economist.


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]]> 479. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting: 10 Years Later Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:02 In one of the earliest Freakonomics Radio episodes (No. 39!), we asked a bunch of economists with young kids how they approached child-rearing. Now the kids are old enough to talk — and they have a lot to say. We hear about nature vs. nurture, capitalism vs. Marxism, and why you sometimes don’t tell your friends that your father is an economist. In one of the earliest Freakonomics Radio episodes (No. 39!), we asked a bunch of economists with young kids how they approached child-rearing. Now the kids are old enough to talk — and they have a lot to say. We hear about nature vs. nurture, capitalism vs. Marxism, and why you sometimes don’t tell your friends that your father is an economist. false full 479 e7a8375a-f72b-49ec-8b61-af92a4d5e5a9 478. How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt? Arthur Brooks is an economist who for 10 years ran the American Enterprise Institute, one of the most influential conservative think tanks in the world. He has come to believe there is only one weapon that can defeat our extreme political polarization: love. Is Brooks a fool for thinking this — and are you perhaps his kind of fool?


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]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Arthur Brooks is an economist who for 10 years ran the American Enterprise Institute, one of the most influential conservative think tanks in the world. He has come to believe there is only one weapon that can defeat our extreme political polarization: love. Is Brooks a fool for thinking this — and are you perhaps his kind of fool?


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]]> 478. How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:20 Arthur Brooks is an economist who for 10 years ran the American Enterprise Institute, one of the most influential conservative think tanks in the world. He has come to believe there is only one weapon that can defeat our extreme political polarization: love. Is Brooks a fool for thinking this — and are you perhaps his kind of fool? Arthur Brooks is an economist who for 10 years ran the American Enterprise Institute, one of the most influential conservative think tanks in the world. He has come to believe there is only one weapon that can defeat our extreme political polarization: love. Is Brooks a fool for thinking this — and are you perhaps his kind of fool? false full 478 4f2837d4-38e6-4a1e-a818-c533fd1eaec6 477. Why Is U.S. Media So Negative? Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates.


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]]> Thu, 7 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates.


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]]> 477. Why Is U.S. Media So Negative? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:13 Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates. Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates. false full 477 ed2b16a1-600f-46c8-be5a-1738878af403 That’s a Great Question! (Ep. 192 Rebroadcast) Verbal tic or strategic rejoinder? Whatever the case: it’s rare to come across an interview these days where at least one question isn’t a “great” one.  


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]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Verbal tic or strategic rejoinder? Whatever the case: it’s rare to come across an interview these days where at least one question isn’t a “great” one.  


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]]> That’s a Great Question! (Ep. 192 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:19:28 Verbal tic or strategic rejoinder? Whatever the case: it’s rare to come across an interview these days where at least one question isn’t a “great” one. Verbal tic or strategic rejoinder? Whatever the case: it’s rare to come across an interview these days where at least one question isn’t a “great” one. false full 9571b1b9-4309-4df6-8100-c6b3d7f6f978 “This Didn't End the Way It’s Supposed to End.” (Bonus) 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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]]> “This Didn't End the Way It’s Supposed to End.” (Bonus) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:40 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 631572a1-c3f9-4479-98a1-adac000bca0c 476. What Are the Police for, Anyway? The U.S. is an outlier when it comes to policing, as evidenced by more than 1,000 fatal shootings by police each year. But we’re an outlier in other ways too: a heavily-armed populace, a fragile mental-health system, and the fact that we spend so much time in our cars. Add in a history of racism and it’s no surprise that barely half of all Americans have a lot of confidence in the police. So what if we start to think about policing as … philanthropy?


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]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The U.S. is an outlier when it comes to policing, as evidenced by more than 1,000 fatal shootings by police each year. But we’re an outlier in other ways too: a heavily-armed populace, a fragile mental-health system, and the fact that we spend so much time in our cars. Add in a history of racism and it’s no surprise that barely half of all Americans have a lot of confidence in the police. So what if we start to think about policing as … philanthropy?


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]]> 476. What Are the Police for, Anyway? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:58 The U.S. is an outlier when it comes to policing, as evidenced by more than 1,000 fatal shootings by police each year. But we’re an outlier in other ways too: a heavily-armed populace, a fragile mental-health system, and the fact that we spend so much time in our cars. Add in a history of racism and it’s no surprise that barely half of all Americans have a lot of confidence in the police. So what if we start to think about policing as … philanthropy? The U.S. is an outlier when it comes to policing, as evidenced by more than 1,000 fatal shootings by police each year. But we’re an outlier in other ways too: a heavily-armed populace, a fragile mental-health system, and the fact that we spend so much time in our cars. Add in a history of racism and it’s no surprise that barely half of all Americans have a lot of confidence in the police. So what if we start to think about policing as … philanthropy? false full 476 94698576-4386-4055-955b-ada5002ab6c7 475. Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids? Among O.E.C.D. nations, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of child poverty. How can that be? To find out, Stephen Dubner speaks with a Republican senator, a Democratic mayor, and a large cast of econo-nerds. Along the way, we hear some surprisingly good news: Washington is finally ready to attack the problem head-on.


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]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Among O.E.C.D. nations, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of child poverty. How can that be? To find out, Stephen Dubner speaks with a Republican senator, a Democratic mayor, and a large cast of econo-nerds. Along the way, we hear some surprisingly good news: Washington is finally ready to attack the problem head-on.


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]]> 475. Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:51 Among O.E.C.D. nations, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of child poverty. How can that be? To find out, Stephen Dubner speaks with a Republican senator, a Democratic mayor, and a large cast of econo-nerds. Along the way, we hear some surprisingly good news: Washington is finally ready to attack the problem head-on. Among O.E.C.D. nations, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of child poverty. How can that be? To find out, Stephen Dubner speaks with a Republican senator, a Democratic mayor, and a large cast of econo-nerds. Along the way, we hear some surprisingly good news: Washington is finally ready to attack the problem head-on. false full 475 804d6960-b7b9-49a7-a3b7-ad9e00088c8d 474. 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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]]> 474. All You Need Is Nudge Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:47 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 474 52fd17b2-2839-4f03-870c-ad960100d582 Is There Really a “Loneliness Epidemic”? (Ep. 407 Rebroadcast) That’s what some health officials are saying, but the data aren’t so clear. We look into what’s known (and not known) about the prevalence and effects of loneliness — including the possible upsides.


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]]> Thu, 2 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com That’s what some health officials are saying, but the data aren’t so clear. We look into what’s known (and not known) about the prevalence and effects of loneliness — including the possible upsides.


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]]> Is There Really a “Loneliness Epidemic”? (Ep. 407 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:54 That’s what some health officials are saying, but the data aren’t so clear. We look into what’s known (and not known) about the prevalence and effects of loneliness — including the possible upsides.  That’s what some health officials are saying, but the data aren’t so clear. We look into what’s known (and not known) about the prevalence and effects of loneliness — including the possible upsides.  false full 20dfc48c-3cf9-4ac4-8b40-ad8f01348271 473. These Jobs Were Not Posted on ZipRecruiter In a conversation fresh from the Freakonomics Radio Network’s podcast laboratory, Michèle Flournoy (one of the highest-ranking women in Defense Department history) speaks with Cecil Haney (one of the U.S. Navy’s first Black four-star admirals) about nuclear deterrence, smart leadership, and how to do inclusion right.


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]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In a conversation fresh from the Freakonomics Radio Network’s podcast laboratory, Michèle Flournoy (one of the highest-ranking women in Defense Department history) speaks with Cecil Haney (one of the U.S. Navy’s first Black four-star admirals) about nuclear deterrence, smart leadership, and how to do inclusion right.


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]]> 473. These Jobs Were Not Posted on ZipRecruiter Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:02 In a conversation fresh from the Freakonomics Radio Network’s podcast laboratory, Michèle Flournoy (one of the highest-ranking women in Defense Department history) speaks with Cecil Haney (one of the U.S. Navy’s first Black four-star admirals) about nuclear deterrence, smart leadership, and how to do inclusion right. In a conversation fresh from the Freakonomics Radio Network’s podcast laboratory, Michèle Flournoy (one of the highest-ranking women in Defense Department history) speaks with Cecil Haney (one of the U.S. Navy’s first Black four-star admirals) about nuclear deterrence, smart leadership, and how to do inclusion right. false full 473 b616887c-ea7d-43b4-9644-ad880143e366 Reasons to Be Cheerful (Ep. 417 Rebroadcast) Humans have a built-in “negativity bias,” which means we give bad news much more power than good. Would the Covid-19 crisis be an opportune time to reverse this tendency?


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]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Humans have a built-in “negativity bias,” which means we give bad news much more power than good. Would the Covid-19 crisis be an opportune time to reverse this tendency?


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]]> Reasons to Be Cheerful (Ep. 417 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:35 Humans have a built-in “negativity bias,” which means we give bad news much more power than good. Would the Covid-19 crisis be an opportune time to reverse this tendency? Humans have a built-in “negativity bias,” which means we give bad news much more power than good. Would the Covid-19 crisis be an opportune time to reverse this tendency? false full c87eeb55-66db-4d90-85a4-ad820027af9b 472. This Is Your Brain on Pollution Air pollution is estimated to cause 7 million deaths a year and cost the global economy nearly $3 trillion. But is the true cost even higher? Stephen Dubner explores the links between pollution and cognitive function, and enlists two fellow Freakonomics Radio Network hosts in a homegrown experiment.


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]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Air pollution is estimated to cause 7 million deaths a year and cost the global economy nearly $3 trillion. But is the true cost even higher? Stephen Dubner explores the links between pollution and cognitive function, and enlists two fellow Freakonomics Radio Network hosts in a homegrown experiment.


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]]> 472. This Is Your Brain on Pollution Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:01 Air pollution is estimated to cause 7 million deaths a year and cost the global economy nearly $3 trillion. But is the true cost even higher? Stephen Dubner explores the links between pollution and cognitive function, and enlists two fellow Freakonomics Radio Network hosts in a homegrown experiment. Air pollution is estimated to cause 7 million deaths a year and cost the global economy nearly $3 trillion. But is the true cost even higher? Stephen Dubner explores the links between pollution and cognitive function, and enlists two fellow Freakonomics Radio Network hosts in a homegrown experiment. false full 472 002d734f-c010-44de-875d-ad7b001a4fb2 471. Mayor Pete and Elaine Chao Hit the Road While other countries seem to build spectacular bridges, dams, and even entire cities with ease, the U.S. is stuck in pothole-fixing mode. We speak with an array of transportation nerds — including the secretary of transportation and his immediate predecessor — to see if a massive federal infrastructure package can put America back in the driver’s seat.


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]]> Thu, 5 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com While other countries seem to build spectacular bridges, dams, and even entire cities with ease, the U.S. is stuck in pothole-fixing mode. We speak with an array of transportation nerds — including the secretary of transportation and his immediate predecessor — to see if a massive federal infrastructure package can put America back in the driver’s seat.


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]]> 471. Mayor Pete and Elaine Chao Hit the Road Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:08 While other countries seem to build spectacular bridges, dams, and even entire cities with ease, the U.S. is stuck in pothole-fixing mode. We speak with an array of transportation nerds — including the secretary of transportation and his immediate predecessor — to see if a massive federal infrastructure package can put America back in the driver’s seat. While other countries seem to build spectacular bridges, dams, and even entire cities with ease, the U.S. is stuck in pothole-fixing mode. We speak with an array of transportation nerds — including the secretary of transportation and his immediate predecessor — to see if a massive federal infrastructure package can put America back in the driver’s seat. false full 471 120d8f3c-2b28-4c89-bc7e-ad7301135ff4 Two (Totally Opposite) Ways to Save the Planet (Rebroadcast) The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say that human ingenuity can solve just about any problem. A debate that’s been around for decades has become a shouting match. Is anyone right?


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]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say that human ingenuity can solve just about any problem. A debate that’s been around for decades has become a shouting match. Is anyone right?


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]]> Two (Totally Opposite) Ways to Save the Planet (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:28 The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say that human ingenuity can solve just about any problem. A debate that’s been around for decades has become a shouting match. Is anyone right? The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say that human ingenuity can solve just about any problem. A debate that’s been around for decades has become a shouting match. Is anyone right? false full 08e9f09f-c7a5-4c90-aa7b-ad6c017c67e9 470. The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you feel better). We look at how these traits affect our daily lives and why we couldn’t change them even if we wanted to.


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]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you feel better). We look at how these traits affect our daily lives and why we couldn’t change them even if we wanted to.


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]]> 470. The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:30 According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you feel better). We look at how these traits affect our daily lives and why we couldn’t change them even if we wanted to. According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you feel better). We look at how these traits affect our daily lives and why we couldn’t change them even if we wanted to. false full 470 06184821-0aa4-4c0d-92a0-ad650174a53d 469. The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America?


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]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America?


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]]> 469. The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:19 We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America? We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America? false full 469 d8f406b5-a40e-4896-847f-ad5e01784dc7 468. Nap Time for Everyone! The benefits of sleep are by now well established, and yet many people don’t get enough. A new study suggests we should channel our inner toddler and get 30 minutes of shut-eye in the afternoon. But are we ready for a napping revolution?


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]]> Thu, 8 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The benefits of sleep are by now well established, and yet many people don’t get enough. A new study suggests we should channel our inner toddler and get 30 minutes of shut-eye in the afternoon. But are we ready for a napping revolution?


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]]> 468. Nap Time for Everyone! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:50 The benefits of sleep are by now well established, and yet many people don’t get enough. A new study suggests we should channel our inner toddler and get 30 minutes of shut-eye in the afternoon. But are we ready for a napping revolution? The benefits of sleep are by now well established, and yet many people don’t get enough. A new study suggests we should channel our inner toddler and get 30 minutes of shut-eye in the afternoon. But are we ready for a napping revolution? false full 468 f620c548-5f27-416b-92fe-ad570136bbbe How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Ep. 289 Rebroadcast) Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits?


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]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits?


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]]> How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Ep. 289 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:27:23 Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits? Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits? false full cf314126-c39f-4f4d-a245-ad500150654c 467. 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). An installment of The Freakonomics Radio Book Club.


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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). An installment of The Freakonomics Radio Book Club.


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]]> 467. 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). An installment of The Freakonomics Radio Book Club. 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). An installment of The Freakonomics Radio Book Club. false full 467 78bb1424-5cbc-418d-bb76-ad4a0000f1d8 466. She’s From the Government, and She’s Here to Help Cecilia Rouse, the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, is as cold-blooded as any economist. But she admits that her profession would do well to focus on policy that actually helps people. Rouse explains why President Biden wants to spend trillions of dollars to reshape the economy, and why — as the first Black chair of the C.E.A. — she has a good idea of what needs fixing.


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]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Cecilia Rouse, the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, is as cold-blooded as any economist. But she admits that her profession would do well to focus on policy that actually helps people. Rouse explains why President Biden wants to spend trillions of dollars to reshape the economy, and why — as the first Black chair of the C.E.A. — she has a good idea of what needs fixing.


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]]> 466. She’s From the Government, and She’s Here to Help Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:13 Cecilia Rouse, the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, is as cold-blooded as any economist. But she admits that her profession would do well to focus on policy that actually helps people. Rouse explains why President Biden wants to spend trillions of dollars to reshape the economy, and why — as the first Black chair of the C.E.A. — she has a good idea of what needs fixing.  Cecilia Rouse, the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, is as cold-blooded as any economist. But she admits that her profession would do well to focus on policy that actually helps people. Rouse explains why President Biden wants to spend trillions of dollars to reshape the economy, and why — as the first Black chair of the C.E.A. — she has a good idea of what needs fixing.  false full 466 ed5b67b4-3ab2-4978-b622-ad4201333332 465. Introducing a New “Freakonomics of Medicine” Podcast Bapu Jena was already a double threat: a doctor who’s also an economist. Now he’s a podcast host too. In this sneak preview of the Freakonomics Radio Network’s newest show, Bapu discovers that marathons can be deadly — but not for the reasons you may think.


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]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Bapu Jena was already a double threat: a doctor who’s also an economist. Now he’s a podcast host too. In this sneak preview of the Freakonomics Radio Network’s newest show, Bapu discovers that marathons can be deadly — but not for the reasons you may think.


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]]> 465. Introducing a New “Freakonomics of Medicine” Podcast Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:23:09 Bapu Jena was already a double threat: a doctor who’s also an economist. Now he’s a podcast host too. In this sneak preview of the Freakonomics Radio Network’s newest show,  Bapu discovers that marathons can be deadly — but not for the reasons you may think. Bapu Jena was already a double threat: a doctor who’s also an economist. Now he’s a podcast host too. In this sneak preview of the Freakonomics Radio Network’s newest show,  Bapu discovers that marathons can be deadly — but not for the reasons you may think. false full 465 6f4e8e12-1adc-4284-98a1-ad3b0189ceb4 464. Will Work-from-Home Work Forever? The pandemic may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean we’ll return to full-time commuting and packed office buildings. The greatest accidental experiment in the history of labor has lessons to teach us about productivity, flexibility, and even reversing the brain drain. But don’t buy another dozen pairs of sweatpants just yet.


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]]> Thu, 3 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The pandemic may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean we’ll return to full-time commuting and packed office buildings. The greatest accidental experiment in the history of labor has lessons to teach us about productivity, flexibility, and even reversing the brain drain. But don’t buy another dozen pairs of sweatpants just yet.


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]]> 464. Will Work-from-Home Work Forever? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:04 The pandemic may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean we’ll return to full-time commuting and packed office buildings. The greatest accidental experiment in the history of labor has lessons to teach us about productivity, flexibility, and even reversing the brain drain. But don’t buy another dozen pairs of sweatpants just yet. The pandemic may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean we’ll return to full-time commuting and packed office buildings. The greatest accidental experiment in the history of labor has lessons to teach us about productivity, flexibility, and even reversing the brain drain. But don’t buy another dozen pairs of sweatpants just yet. false full 464 9e3c2de9-2381-48ee-8c94-ad350008793a 463. 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 of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, 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.


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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 of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, 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.


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]]> 463. 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 of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, 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.  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 of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, 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.  false full 463 55e8d9e1-71be-43d3-818d-ad2c0113f176 These Shoes Are Killing Me! (Ep. 296 Rebroadcast) The human foot is an evolutionary masterpiece, far more functional than we give it credit for. So why do we encase it in “a coffin” (as one foot scholar calls it) that stymies so much of its ability — and may create more problems than it solves?


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]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The human foot is an evolutionary masterpiece, far more functional than we give it credit for. So why do we encase it in “a coffin” (as one foot scholar calls it) that stymies so much of its ability — and may create more problems than it solves?


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]]> These Shoes Are Killing Me! (Ep. 296 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:51 The human foot is an evolutionary masterpiece, far more functional than we give it credit for. So why do we encase it in “a coffin” (as one foot scholar calls it) that stymies so much of its ability — and may create more problems than it solves? The human foot is an evolutionary masterpiece, far more functional than we give it credit for. So why do we encase it in “a coffin” (as one foot scholar calls it) that stymies so much of its ability — and may create more problems than it solves? false full 8d580e1b-9802-4585-b6a2-ad260178ffb6 462. The Future of New York City Is in Question. Could Andrew Yang Be the Answer? The man who wants America to “think harder” has parlayed his quixotic presidential campaign into front-runner status in New York’s mayoral election. And he has some big plans.


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]]> Thu, 13 May 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The man who wants America to “think harder” has parlayed his quixotic presidential campaign into front-runner status in New York’s mayoral election. And he has some big plans.


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]]> 462. The Future of New York City Is in Question. Could Andrew Yang Be the Answer? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:38 The man who wants America to “think harder” has parlayed his quixotic presidential campaign into front-runner status in New York’s mayoral election. And he has some big plans. The man who wants America to “think harder” has parlayed his quixotic presidential campaign into front-runner status in New York’s mayoral election. And he has some big plans. false full 462 503fc68c-a0f1-4e31-955e-ad200012d6f0 461. How to Stop Worrying and Love the Robot Apocalypse It’s true that robots (and other smart technologies) will kill many jobs. It may also be true that newer collaborative robots (“cobots”) will totally reinvigorate how work gets done. That, at least, is what the economists are telling us. Should we believe them?


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]]> Thu, 6 May 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s true that robots (and other smart technologies) will kill many jobs. It may also be true that newer collaborative robots (“cobots”) will totally reinvigorate how work gets done. That, at least, is what the economists are telling us. Should we believe them?


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]]> 461. How to Stop Worrying and Love the Robot Apocalypse Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:22 It’s true that robots (and other smart technologies) will kill many jobs. It may also be true that newer collaborative robots (“cobots”) will totally reinvigorate how work gets done. That, at least, is what the economists are telling us. Should we believe them? It’s true that robots (and other smart technologies) will kill many jobs. It may also be true that newer collaborative robots (“cobots”) will totally reinvigorate how work gets done. That, at least, is what the economists are telling us. Should we believe them? false full 461 d3c41e29-7c60-4a91-a524-ad18017af8bf 460. The True Story of the Minimum-Wage Fight Backers of a $15 federal wage say it’s a no-brainer if you want to fight poverty. Critics say it’s a blunt instrument that leads to job loss. Even the economists can’t agree! We talk to a bunch of them — and a U.S. Senator — to sort it out, and learn there’s a much bigger problem to worry about.


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]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Backers of a $15 federal wage say it’s a no-brainer if you want to fight poverty. Critics say it’s a blunt instrument that leads to job loss. Even the economists can’t agree! We talk to a bunch of them — and a U.S. Senator — to sort it out, and learn there’s a much bigger problem to worry about.


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]]> 460. The True Story of the Minimum-Wage Fight Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:15 Backers of a $15 federal wage say it’s a no-brainer if you want to fight poverty. Critics say it’s a blunt instrument that leads to job loss. Even the economists can’t agree! We talk to a bunch of them — and a U.S. Senator — to sort it out, and learn there’s a much bigger problem to worry about. Backers of a $15 federal wage say it’s a no-brainer if you want to fight poverty. Critics say it’s a blunt instrument that leads to job loss. Even the economists can’t agree! We talk to a bunch of them — and a U.S. Senator — to sort it out, and learn there’s a much bigger problem to worry about. false full 460 9c569f59-6985-44e8-a0ef-ad11017b52a5 459. Let’s Be Blunt: Marijuana Is a Boon for Older Workers The state-by-state rollout of legalized weed has given economists a perfect natural experiment to measure its effects. Here’s what we know so far — and don’t know — about the costs and benefits of legalization.


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]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The state-by-state rollout of legalized weed has given economists a perfect natural experiment to measure its effects. Here’s what we know so far — and don’t know — about the costs and benefits of legalization.


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]]> 459. Let’s Be Blunt: Marijuana Is a Boon for Older Workers Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:24 The state-by-state rollout of legalized weed has given economists a perfect natural experiment to measure its effects. Here’s what we know so far — and don’t know — about the costs and benefits of legalization. The state-by-state rollout of legalized weed has given economists a perfect natural experiment to measure its effects. Here’s what we know so far — and don’t know — about the costs and benefits of legalization. false full 459 43f47eb3-1dc5-42dc-b6bb-ad0b001573ef 458. How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy In this special crossover episode, People I (Mostly) Admire host Steve Levitt admits to No Stupid Questions co-host Angela Duckworth that he knows almost nothing about psychology. But once Angela gives Steve a quick tutorial on “goal conflict,” he is suddenly a fan. They also talk parenting, self-esteem, and how easy it is to learn econometrics if you feel like it.


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]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this special crossover episode, People I (Mostly) Admire host Steve Levitt admits to No Stupid Questions co-host Angela Duckworth that he knows almost nothing about psychology. But once Angela gives Steve a quick tutorial on “goal conflict,” he is suddenly a fan. They also talk parenting, self-esteem, and how easy it is to learn econometrics if you feel like it.


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]]> 458. How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:26 In this special crossover episode, People I (Mostly) Admire host Steve Levitt admits to No Stupid Questions co-host Angela Duckworth that he knows almost nothing about psychology. But once Angela gives Steve a quick tutorial on “goal conflict,” he is suddenly a fan. They also talk parenting, self-esteem, and how easy it is to learn econometrics if you feel like it.  In this special crossover episode, People I (Mostly) Admire host Steve Levitt admits to No Stupid Questions co-host Angela Duckworth that he knows almost nothing about psychology. But once Angela gives Steve a quick tutorial on “goal conflict,” he is suddenly a fan. They also talk parenting, self-esteem, and how easy it is to learn econometrics if you feel like it.  false full 458 71f30681-e145-44c1-820c-ad040008bd75 457. Is Dialysis a Test Case of Medicare for All? Kidney failure is such a catastrophic (and expensive) disease that Medicare covers treatment for anyone, regardless of age. Since Medicare reimbursement rates are fairly low, the dialysis industry had to find a way to tweak the system if they wanted to make big profits. They succeeded.


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]]> Thu, 8 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Kidney failure is such a catastrophic (and expensive) disease that Medicare covers treatment for anyone, regardless of age. Since Medicare reimbursement rates are fairly low, the dialysis industry had to find a way to tweak the system if they wanted to make big profits. They succeeded.


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]]> 457. Is Dialysis a Test Case of Medicare for All? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:28 Kidney failure is such a catastrophic (and expensive) disease that Medicare covers treatment for anyone, regardless of age. Since Medicare reimbursement rates are fairly low, the dialysis industry had to find a way to tweak the system if they wanted to make big profits. They succeeded. Kidney failure is such a catastrophic (and expensive) disease that Medicare covers treatment for anyone, regardless of age. Since Medicare reimbursement rates are fairly low, the dialysis industry had to find a way to tweak the system if they wanted to make big profits. They succeeded. false full 457 eacbcc63-b0f7-4fa6-99e8-acfd00034211 456. How to Fix the Hot Mess of U.S. Healthcare Medicine has evolved from a calling into an industry, adept at dispensing procedures and pills (and gigantic bills), but less good at actual health. Most reformers call for big, bold action. What happens if, instead, you think small?


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]]> Thu, 1 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Medicine has evolved from a calling into an industry, adept at dispensing procedures and pills (and gigantic bills), but less good at actual health. Most reformers call for big, bold action. What happens if, instead, you think small?


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]]> 456. How to Fix the Hot Mess of U.S. Healthcare Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:50 Medicine has evolved from a calling into an industry, adept at dispensing procedures and pills (and gigantic bills), but less good at actual health. Most reformers call for big, bold action. What happens if, instead, you think small?  Medicine has evolved from a calling into an industry, adept at dispensing procedures and pills (and gigantic bills), but less good at actual health. Most reformers call for big, bold action. What happens if, instead, you think small?  false full 456 fe0b2674-c6bf-496b-9809-acf500ebfe74 Policymaking Is Not a Science (Yet) (Ep. 405 Rebroadcast) Why do so many promising solutions — in education, medicine, criminal justice, etc. — fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code?


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]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Why do so many promising solutions — in education, medicine, criminal justice, etc. — fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code?


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]]> Policymaking Is Not a Science (Yet) (Ep. 405 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:01 Why do so many promising solutions — in education, medicine, criminal justice, etc. — fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code? Why do so many promising solutions — in education, medicine, criminal justice, etc. — fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code? false full 658f511a-7494-4ee8-a461-acf1017545fc How Does New York City Keep Reinventing Itself? (Bonus) 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 installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, guest host Kurt Andersen interviews Thomas Dyja, author of New York, New York, New York: Four Decades of Success, Excess and Transformation.


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]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +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 installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, guest host Kurt Andersen interviews Thomas Dyja, author of New York, New York, New York: Four Decades of Success, Excess and Transformation.


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]]> How Does New York City Keep Reinventing Itself? (Bonus) 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 installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, guest host Kurt Andersen interviews Thomas Dyja, author of New York, New York, New York: Four Decades of Success, Excess and Transformation. 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 installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, guest host Kurt Andersen interviews Thomas Dyja, author of New York, New York, New York: Four Decades of Success, Excess and Transformation. false full 0b38f128-8c4e-42ee-87bf-acef0000e500 455. Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? Behavioral scientists have been exploring if — and when — a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. We survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions; we look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, and fresh starts that backfire. And we wonder: will the pandemic’s end provide the biggest fresh start ever?


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]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Behavioral scientists have been exploring if — and when — a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. We survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions; we look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, and fresh starts that backfire. And we wonder: will the pandemic’s end provide the biggest fresh start ever?


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]]> 455. Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:03 Behavioral scientists have been exploring if — and when — a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. We survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions; we look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, and fresh starts that backfire. And we wonder: will the pandemic’s end provide the biggest fresh start ever? Behavioral scientists have been exploring if — and when — a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. We survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions; we look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, and fresh starts that backfire. And we wonder: will the pandemic’s end provide the biggest fresh start ever? false full 455 880b5eb8-8164-44b9-9c79-ace70183cd03 454. Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished? Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout?


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]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout?


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]]> 454. Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:48 Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout? Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout? false full 454 ed5344e3-8e61-4594-bd83-ace10014c6f8 453. 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 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. (This is an episode of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club.)


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]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +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 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. (This is an episode of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club.)


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]]> 453. 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 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. (This is an episode of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club.) 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 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. (This is an episode of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club.) false full 453 7fdacc2b-1ddf-417f-b0c2-acd90158a7de Am I Boring You? (Ep. 225 Rebroadcast) Researchers are trying to figure out who gets bored — and why — and what it means for ourselves and the economy. But maybe there’s an upside to boredom?


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]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Researchers are trying to figure out who gets bored — and why — and what it means for ourselves and the economy. But maybe there’s an upside to boredom?


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]]> Am I Boring You? (Ep. 225 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:12 Researchers are trying to figure out who gets bored — and why — and what it means for ourselves and the economy. But maybe there’s an upside to boredom? Researchers are trying to figure out who gets bored — and why — and what it means for ourselves and the economy. But maybe there’s an upside to boredom? false full 8e2b901c-055e-40e4-849d-acd300052d42 452. Jeff Immelt Knows He Let You Down Not so long ago, G.E. was the most valuable company in the world, a conglomerate that included everything from light bulbs and jet engines to financial services and The Apprentice. Now it’s selling off body parts to survive. What does the C.E.O. who presided over the decline have to say for himself?


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]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Not so long ago, G.E. was the most valuable company in the world, a conglomerate that included everything from light bulbs and jet engines to financial services and The Apprentice. Now it’s selling off body parts to survive. What does the C.E.O. who presided over the decline have to say for himself?


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]]> 452. Jeff Immelt Knows He Let You Down Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:48 Not so long ago, G.E. was the most valuable company in the world, a conglomerate that included everything from light bulbs and jet engines to financial services and The Apprentice. Now it’s selling off body parts to survive. What does the C.E.O. who presided over the decline have to say for himself?  Not so long ago, G.E. was the most valuable company in the world, a conglomerate that included everything from light bulbs and jet engines to financial services and The Apprentice. Now it’s selling off body parts to survive. What does the C.E.O. who presided over the decline have to say for himself?  false full 452 dc5a481e-1d65-4434-a4f3-accc003b1d7d 451. Can I Ask You a Ridiculously Personal Question? Most of us are are afraid to ask sensitive questions about money, sex, politics, etc. New research shows this fear is largely unfounded. Time for some interesting conversations!


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]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most of us are are afraid to ask sensitive questions about money, sex, politics, etc. New research shows this fear is largely unfounded. Time for some interesting conversations!


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]]> 451. Can I Ask You a Ridiculously Personal Question? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:44 Most of us are are afraid to ask sensitive questions about money, sex, politics, etc. New research shows this fear is largely unfounded. Time for some interesting conversations! Most of us are are afraid to ask sensitive questions about money, sex, politics, etc. New research shows this fear is largely unfounded. Time for some interesting conversations! false full 451 64ace0a0-1dea-43dc-ab99-acc50002430f 450. 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. Doughty is the author of Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons From the Crematory. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, she is interviewed by guest host Maria Konnikova.


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]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +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. Doughty is the author of Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons From the Crematory. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, she is interviewed by guest host Maria Konnikova.


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]]> 450. 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. Doughty is the author of Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons From the Crematory. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, she is interviewed by guest host 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. Doughty is the author of Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons From the Crematory. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, she is interviewed by guest host Maria Konnikova. false full 450 e926cf4e-6235-4f90-9130-acbd017f3f32 449. How to Fix the Incentives in Cancer Research For all the progress made in fighting cancer, it still kills 10 million people a year, and some types remain especially hard to detect and treat. Pancreatic cancer, for instance, is nearly always fatal. A new clinical-trial platform could change that by aligning institutions that typically compete against one another.


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]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For all the progress made in fighting cancer, it still kills 10 million people a year, and some types remain especially hard to detect and treat. Pancreatic cancer, for instance, is nearly always fatal. A new clinical-trial platform could change that by aligning institutions that typically compete against one another.


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]]> 449. How to Fix the Incentives in Cancer Research Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:16 For all the progress made in fighting cancer, it still kills 10 million people a year, and some types remain especially hard to detect and treat. Pancreatic cancer, for instance, is nearly always fatal. A new clinical-trial platform could change that by aligning institutions that typically compete against one another. For all the progress made in fighting cancer, it still kills 10 million people a year, and some types remain especially hard to detect and treat. Pancreatic cancer, for instance, is nearly always fatal. A new clinical-trial platform could change that by aligning institutions that typically compete against one another. false full 449 058c03f8-9cdf-4421-b485-acb70021d093 448. The Downside of Disgust It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia. But now it may be keeping us from pursuing strategies that would improve the environment, the economy, even our own health. So is it time to dial down our disgust reflex? You can help fix things — as Stephen Dubner does in this episode — by chowing down on some delicious insects.


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]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia. But now it may be keeping us from pursuing strategies that would improve the environment, the economy, even our own health. So is it time to dial down our disgust reflex? You can help fix things — as Stephen Dubner does in this episode — by chowing down on some delicious insects.


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]]> 448. The Downside of Disgust Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:39 It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia. But now it may be keeping us from pursuing strategies that would improve the environment, the economy, even our own health. So is it time to dial down our disgust reflex?  You can help fix things — as Stephen Dubner does in this episode — by chowing down on some delicious insects. It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia. But now it may be keeping us from pursuing strategies that would improve the environment, the economy, even our own health. So is it time to dial down our disgust reflex?  You can help fix things — as Stephen Dubner does in this episode — by chowing down on some delicious insects. false full 448 4b4069df-4211-4098-80ab-acb00025bd30 447. How Much Do We Really Care About Children? They can’t vote or hire lobbyists. The policies we create to help them aren’t always so helpful. Consider the car seat: parents hate it, the safety data are unconvincing, and new evidence suggests an unintended consequence that is as anti-child as it gets.


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]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com They can’t vote or hire lobbyists. The policies we create to help them aren’t always so helpful. Consider the car seat: parents hate it, the safety data are unconvincing, and new evidence suggests an unintended consequence that is as anti-child as it gets.


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]]> 447. How Much Do We Really Care About Children? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:45 They can’t vote or hire lobbyists. The policies we create to help them aren’t always so helpful. Consider the car seat: parents hate it, the safety data are unconvincing, and new evidence suggests an unintended consequence that is as anti-child as it gets. They can’t vote or hire lobbyists. The policies we create to help them aren’t always so helpful. Consider the car seat: parents hate it, the safety data are unconvincing, and new evidence suggests an unintended consequence that is as anti-child as it gets. false full 447 89b7a66b-d1cb-4ed5-bc0f-aca8015815f9 446. “We Get All Our Great Stuff from Europe — Including Witch Hunting.” We’ve collected some of our favorite moments from People I (Mostly) Admire, the latest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network. Host Steve Levitt seeks advice from scientists and inventors, memory wizards and basketball champions — even his fellow economists. He also asks about quitting, witch trials, and whether we need a Manhattan Project for climate change.


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]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We’ve collected some of our favorite moments from People I (Mostly) Admire, the latest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network. Host Steve Levitt seeks advice from scientists and inventors, memory wizards and basketball champions — even his fellow economists. He also asks about quitting, witch trials, and whether we need a Manhattan Project for climate change.


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]]> 446. “We Get All Our Great Stuff from Europe — Including Witch Hunting.” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:20 We’ve collected some of our favorite moments from People I (Mostly) Admire, the latest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network. Host Steve Levitt seeks advice from scientists and inventors, memory wizards and basketball champions — even his fellow economists. He also asks about quitting, witch trials, and whether we need a Manhattan Project for climate change.  We’ve collected some of our favorite moments from People I (Mostly) Admire, the latest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network. Host Steve Levitt seeks advice from scientists and inventors, memory wizards and basketball champions — even his fellow economists. He also asks about quitting, witch trials, and whether we need a Manhattan Project for climate change.  false full 446 bef568d0-77fe-465d-9368-ac9a003b8208 Trust Me (Ep. 266 Rebroadcast) Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it?


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]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it?


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]]> Trust Me (Ep. 266 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:55 Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it? Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it? false full 1eb4eea7-482d-4723-aa38-ac9900f49576 445. Why Do We Seek Comfort in the Familiar? In this episode of No Stupid Questions — a Freakonomics Radio Network show launched earlier this year — Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth debate why we watch, read, and eat familiar things during a crisis, and if it might in fact be better to try new things instead. Also: is a little knowledge truly as dangerous as they say?


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]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this episode of No Stupid Questions — a Freakonomics Radio Network show launched earlier this year — Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth debate why we watch, read, and eat familiar things during a crisis, and if it might in fact be better to try new things instead. Also: is a little knowledge truly as dangerous as they say?


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]]> 445. Why Do We Seek Comfort in the Familiar? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:56 In this episode of No Stupid Questions — a Freakonomics Radio Network show launched earlier this year — Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth debate why we watch, read, and eat familiar things during a crisis, and if it might in fact be better to try new things instead. Also: is a little knowledge truly as dangerous as they say?  In this episode of No Stupid Questions — a Freakonomics Radio Network show launched earlier this year — Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth debate why we watch, read, and eat familiar things during a crisis, and if it might in fact be better to try new things instead. Also: is a little knowledge truly as dangerous as they say?  false full 445 56d8fcc3-af2c-4ff5-8a82-ac93016e2d07 444. How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis? Patients in the U.S. healthcare system often feel they’re treated with a lack of empathy. Doctors and nurses have tragically high levels of burnout. Could fixing the first problem solve the second? And does the rest of society need more compassion too?


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]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Patients in the U.S. healthcare system often feel they’re treated with a lack of empathy. Doctors and nurses have tragically high levels of burnout. Could fixing the first problem solve the second? And does the rest of society need more compassion too?


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]]> 444. How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:50 Patients in the U.S. healthcare system often feel they’re treated with a lack of empathy. Doctors and nurses have tragically high levels of burnout. Could fixing the first problem solve the second? And does the rest of society need more compassion too? Patients in the U.S. healthcare system often feel they’re treated with a lack of empathy. Doctors and nurses have tragically high levels of burnout. Could fixing the first problem solve the second? And does the rest of society need more compassion too? false full 444 32f622dd-6044-4f9a-a6d6-ac8d0008b84e 443. A Sneak Peek at Biden’s Top Economist The incoming president argues that the economy and the environment are deeply connected. This is reflected in his choice for National Economic Council director — Brian Deese, a climate-policy wonk and veteran of the no-drama-Obama era. But don’t mistake Deese’s lack of drama for a lack of intensity.


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]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The incoming president argues that the economy and the environment are deeply connected. This is reflected in his choice for National Economic Council director — Brian Deese, a climate-policy wonk and veteran of the no-drama-Obama era. But don’t mistake Deese’s lack of drama for a lack of intensity.


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]]> 443. A Sneak Peek at Biden’s Top Economist Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:16 The incoming president argues that the economy and the environment are deeply connected. This is reflected in his choice for National Economic Council director — Brian Deese, a climate-policy wonk and veteran of the no-drama-Obama era. But don’t mistake Deese’s lack of drama for a lack of intensity. The incoming president argues that the economy and the environment are deeply connected. This is reflected in his choice for National Economic Council director — Brian Deese, a climate-policy wonk and veteran of the no-drama-Obama era. But don’t mistake Deese’s lack of drama for a lack of intensity. false full 443 4df1ab4b-de1f-4b50-aced-ac880003b5a5 PLAYBACK (2015): Could the Next Brooklyn Be ... Las Vegas?! Tony Hsieh, the longtime C.E.O. of Zappos, was an iconoclast and a dreamer. Five years ago, we sat down with him around a desert campfire to talk about those dreams. Hsieh died recently from injuries sustained in a house fire; he was 46.


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]]> Sun, 6 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Tony Hsieh, the longtime C.E.O. of Zappos, was an iconoclast and a dreamer. Five years ago, we sat down with him around a desert campfire to talk about those dreams. Hsieh died recently from injuries sustained in a house fire; he was 46.


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]]> PLAYBACK (2015): Could the Next Brooklyn Be ... Las Vegas?! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:02 Tony Hsieh, the longtime C.E.O. of Zappos, was an iconoclast and a dreamer. Five years ago, we sat down with him around a desert campfire to talk about those dreams. Hsieh died recently from injuries sustained in a house fire; he was 46. Tony Hsieh, the longtime C.E.O. of Zappos, was an iconoclast and a dreamer. Five years ago, we sat down with him around a desert campfire to talk about those dreams. Hsieh died recently from injuries sustained in a house fire; he was 46. false full aa40f1db-64ab-4162-bac6-ac86002d1e53 442. Is it Too Late for General Motors to Go Electric? G.M. produces more than 20 times as many cars as Tesla, but Tesla is worth nearly 10 times as much. Mary Barra, the C.E.O. of G.M., is trying to fix that. We speak with her about the race toward an electrified (and autonomous) future, China and Trump, and what it’s like to be the “fifth-most powerful woman in the world.”


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]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com G.M. produces more than 20 times as many cars as Tesla, but Tesla is worth nearly 10 times as much. Mary Barra, the C.E.O. of G.M., is trying to fix that. We speak with her about the race toward an electrified (and autonomous) future, China and Trump, and what it’s like to be the “fifth-most powerful woman in the world.”


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]]> 442. Is it Too Late for General Motors to Go Electric? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:41 G.M. produces more than 20 times as many cars as Tesla, but Tesla is worth nearly 10 times as much. Mary Barra, the C.E.O. of G.M., is trying to fix that. We speak with her about the race toward an electrified (and autonomous) future, China and Trump, and what it’s like to be the “fifth-most powerful woman in the world.” G.M. produces more than 20 times as many cars as Tesla, but Tesla is worth nearly 10 times as much. Mary Barra, the C.E.O. of G.M., is trying to fix that. We speak with her about the race toward an electrified (and autonomous) future, China and Trump, and what it’s like to be the “fifth-most powerful woman in the world.” false full 442 a7e1b12a-3030-45e0-a591-ac7f001816f2 441. Does Advertising Actually Work? (Part 2: Digital) Google and Facebook are worth a combined $2 trillion, with the vast majority of their revenue coming from advertising. In our previous episode, we learned that TV advertising is much less effective than the industry says. Is digital any better? Some say yes, some say no — and some say we’re in a full-blown digital-ad bubble.


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]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Google and Facebook are worth a combined $2 trillion, with the vast majority of their revenue coming from advertising. In our previous episode, we learned that TV advertising is much less effective than the industry says. Is digital any better? Some say yes, some say no — and some say we’re in a full-blown digital-ad bubble.


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]]> 441. Does Advertising Actually Work? (Part 2: Digital) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:21 Google and Facebook are worth a combined $2 trillion, with the vast majority of their revenue coming from advertising. In our previous episode, we learned that TV advertising is much less effective than the industry says. Is digital any better? Some say yes, some say no — and some say we’re in a full-blown digital-ad bubble. Google and Facebook are worth a combined $2 trillion, with the vast majority of their revenue coming from advertising. In our previous episode, we learned that TV advertising is much less effective than the industry says. Is digital any better? Some say yes, some say no — and some say we’re in a full-blown digital-ad bubble. false full 441 2b6f2262-3c6b-4827-b130-ac78001c0edf 440. Does Advertising Actually Work? (Part 1: TV) Companies around the world spend more than half-a-trillion dollars each year on ads. The ad industry swears by its efficacy — but a massive new study tells a different story.


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]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Companies around the world spend more than half-a-trillion dollars each year on ads. The ad industry swears by its efficacy — but a massive new study tells a different story.


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]]> 440. Does Advertising Actually Work? (Part 1: TV) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:12 Companies around the world spend more than half-a-trillion dollars each year on ads. The ad industry swears by its efficacy — but a massive new study tells a different story. Companies around the world spend more than half-a-trillion dollars each year on ads. The ad industry swears by its efficacy — but a massive new study tells a different story. false full 440 dcfba3a3-1f58-4210-b2ec-ac710034c558 439. Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears The modern world overwhelms us with sounds we didn’t ask for, like car alarms and cell-phone “halfalogues.” What does all this noise cost us in terms of productivity, health, and basic sanity?


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]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The modern world overwhelms us with sounds we didn’t ask for, like car alarms and cell-phone “halfalogues.” What does all this noise cost us in terms of productivity, health, and basic sanity?


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]]> 439. Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:41 The modern world overwhelms us with sounds we didn’t ask for, like car alarms and cell-phone “halfalogues.” What does all this noise cost us in terms of productivity, health, and basic sanity? The modern world overwhelms us with sounds we didn’t ask for, like car alarms and cell-phone “halfalogues.” What does all this noise cost us in terms of productivity, health, and basic sanity? false full 439 c35680fc-71c0-4381-8792-ac6a00230444 438. How to Succeed by Being Authentic (Hint: Carefully) John Mackey, the C.E.O. of Whole Foods, has learned the perils of speaking his mind. But he still says what he thinks about everything from “conscious leadership” to the behavioral roots of the obesity epidemic. He also argues for a style of capitalism and politics that at this moment seems like a fantasy. What does he know that we don’t?


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]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com John Mackey, the C.E.O. of Whole Foods, has learned the perils of speaking his mind. But he still says what he thinks about everything from “conscious leadership” to the behavioral roots of the obesity epidemic. He also argues for a style of capitalism and politics that at this moment seems like a fantasy. What does he know that we don’t?


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]]> 438. How to Succeed by Being Authentic (Hint: Carefully) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:31 John Mackey, the C.E.O. of Whole Foods, has learned the perils of speaking his mind. But he still says what he thinks about everything from “conscious leadership” to the behavioral roots of the obesity epidemic. He also argues for a style of capitalism and politics that at this moment seems like a fantasy. What does he know that we don’t? John Mackey, the C.E.O. of Whole Foods, has learned the perils of speaking his mind. But he still says what he thinks about everything from “conscious leadership” to the behavioral roots of the obesity epidemic. He also argues for a style of capitalism and politics that at this moment seems like a fantasy. What does he know that we don’t? false full 438 6cd7ae1f-1a26-48f3-bf12-ac650039fe56 Why the Left Had to Steal the Right’s Dark-Money Playbook The sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh spent years studying crack dealers, sex workers, and the offspring of billionaires. Then he wandered into an even stranger world: social media. He spent the past five years at Facebook and Twitter. Now that he’s back in the real world, he’s here to tell us how the digital universe really works. In this pilot episode of a new podcast, Venkatesh interviews the progressive political operative Tara McGowan about her digital successes with the Obama campaign, her noisy failure with the Iowa caucus app, and why the best way for Democrats to win more elections was to copy the Republicans.


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]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:55:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh spent years studying crack dealers, sex workers, and the offspring of billionaires. Then he wandered into an even stranger world: social media. He spent the past five years at Facebook and Twitter. Now that he’s back in the real world, he’s here to tell us how the digital universe really works. In this pilot episode of a new podcast, Venkatesh interviews the progressive political operative Tara McGowan about her digital successes with the Obama campaign, her noisy failure with the Iowa caucus app, and why the best way for Democrats to win more elections was to copy the Republicans.


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]]> Why the Left Had to Steal the Right’s Dark-Money Playbook Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:19 The sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh spent years studying crack dealers, sex workers, and the offspring of billionaires. Then he wandered into an even stranger world: social media. He spent the past five years at Facebook and Twitter. Now that he’s back in the real world, he’s here to tell us how the digital universe really works. In this pilot episode of a new podcast, Venkatesh interviews the progressive political operative Tara McGowan about her digital successes with the Obama campaign, her noisy failure with the Iowa caucus app, and why the best way for Democrats to win more elections was to copy the Republicans. The sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh spent years studying crack dealers, sex workers, and the offspring of billionaires. Then he wandered into an even stranger world: social media. He spent the past five years at Facebook and Twitter. Now that he’s back in the real world, he’s here to tell us how the digital universe really works. In this pilot episode of a new podcast, Venkatesh interviews the progressive political operative Tara McGowan about her digital successes with the Obama campaign, her noisy failure with the Iowa caucus app, and why the best way for Democrats to win more elections was to copy the Republicans. false full 0d4c8b03-8290-4e77-a117-ac62016ee23f 437. Many Businesses Thought They Were Insured for a Pandemic. They Weren’t. A fine reading of most policies for “business interruption” reveals that viral outbreaks aren’t covered. Some legislators are demanding that insurance firms pay up anyway. Is it time to rethink insurance entirely?


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]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A fine reading of most policies for “business interruption” reveals that viral outbreaks aren’t covered. Some legislators are demanding that insurance firms pay up anyway. Is it time to rethink insurance entirely?


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]]> 437. Many Businesses Thought They Were Insured for a Pandemic. They Weren’t. Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:51 A fine reading of most policies for “business interruption” reveals that viral outbreaks aren’t covered. Some legislators are demanding that insurance firms pay up anyway. Is it time to rethink insurance entirely? A fine reading of most policies for “business interruption” reveals that viral outbreaks aren’t covered. Some legislators are demanding that insurance firms pay up anyway. Is it time to rethink insurance entirely? false full 437 642eb4c0-65a8-479a-9750-ac5c001717f8 436. 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 latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, we discuss Inside of a Dog with the cognitive scientist (and dog devotee) Alexandra Horowitz.


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]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +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 latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, we discuss Inside of a Dog with the cognitive scientist (and dog devotee) Alexandra Horowitz.


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]]> 436. 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 latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, we discuss Inside of a Dog with the cognitive scientist (and dog devotee) Alexandra Horowitz. 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 latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, we discuss Inside of a Dog with the cognitive scientist (and dog devotee) Alexandra Horowitz. false full 436 6199c7b5-e54b-4063-9fb9-ac54014177e6 435. Why Are Cities (Still) So Expensive? It isn’t just supply and demand. We look at the complicated history and skewed incentives that make “affordable housing” more punch line than reality in cities from New York and San Francisco to Flint, Michigan (!).


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]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It isn’t just supply and demand. We look at the complicated history and skewed incentives that make “affordable housing” more punch line than reality in cities from New York and San Francisco to Flint, Michigan (!).


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]]> 435. Why Are Cities (Still) So Expensive? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:54  It isn’t just supply and demand. We look at the complicated history and skewed incentives that make “affordable housing” more punch line than reality in cities from New York and San Francisco to Flint, Michigan (!).  It isn’t just supply and demand. We look at the complicated history and skewed incentives that make “affordable housing” more punch line than reality in cities from New York and San Francisco to Flint, Michigan (!). false full 435 ed90eb6d-32bc-49db-a92f-ac4e00156e8b 434. Is New York City Over? The pandemic has hit America's biggest city particularly hard. Amidst a deep fiscal hole, rising homicides, and a flight to the suburbs, some people think the city is heading back to the bad old 1970s. We look at the history — and the data — to see why that’s probably not the case.


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]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The pandemic has hit America's biggest city particularly hard. Amidst a deep fiscal hole, rising homicides, and a flight to the suburbs, some people think the city is heading back to the bad old 1970s. We look at the history — and the data — to see why that’s probably not the case.


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]]> 434. Is New York City Over? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:04 The pandemic has hit America's biggest city particularly hard. Amidst a deep fiscal hole, rising homicides, and a flight to the suburbs, some people think the city is heading back to the bad old 1970s. We look at the history — and the data — to see why that’s probably not the case. The pandemic has hit America's biggest city particularly hard. Amidst a deep fiscal hole, rising homicides, and a flight to the suburbs, some people think the city is heading back to the bad old 1970s. We look at the history — and the data — to see why that’s probably not the case. false full 434 2e2650ff-9730-4c53-a641-ac4801797421 “Don’t Neglect the Thing That Makes You Weird” | People I (Mostly) Admire: Ken Jennings It was only in his late twenties that America’s favorite brainiac began to seriously embrace his love of trivia. Now he holds the “Greatest of All Time” title on Jeopardy! Steve Levitt digs into how he trained for the show, what it means to have a "geographic memory," and why we lie to our children.


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]]> Sat, 3 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It was only in his late twenties that America’s favorite brainiac began to seriously embrace his love of trivia. Now he holds the “Greatest of All Time” title on Jeopardy! Steve Levitt digs into how he trained for the show, what it means to have a "geographic memory," and why we lie to our children.


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]]> “Don’t Neglect the Thing That Makes You Weird” | People I (Mostly) Admire: Ken Jennings Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:08 It was only in his late twenties that America’s favorite brainiac began to seriously embrace his love of trivia. Now he holds the “Greatest of All Time” title on Jeopardy! Steve Levitt digs into how he trained for the show, what it means to have a "geographic memory," and why we lie to our children. It was only in his late twenties that America’s favorite brainiac began to seriously embrace his love of trivia. Now he holds the “Greatest of All Time” title on Jeopardy! Steve Levitt digs into how he trained for the show, what it means to have a "geographic memory," and why we lie to our children. false full c25093bc-9f01-4f78-ae1e-ac46016dc1bd 433. How Are Psychedelics and Other Party Drugs Changing Psychiatry? Three leading researchers from the Mount Sinai Health System discuss how ketamine, cannabis, and ecstasy are being used (or studied) to treat everything from severe depression to addiction to PTSD. We discuss the upsides, downsides, and regulatory puzzles.


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]]> Thu, 1 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Three leading researchers from the Mount Sinai Health System discuss how ketamine, cannabis, and ecstasy are being used (or studied) to treat everything from severe depression to addiction to PTSD. We discuss the upsides, downsides, and regulatory puzzles.


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]]> 433. How Are Psychedelics and Other Party Drugs Changing Psychiatry? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:33 Three leading researchers from the Mount Sinai Health System discuss how ketamine, cannabis, and ecstasy are being used (or studied) to treat everything from severe depression to addiction to PTSD. We discuss the upsides, downsides, and regulatory puzzles. Three leading researchers from the Mount Sinai Health System discuss how ketamine, cannabis, and ecstasy are being used (or studied) to treat everything from severe depression to addiction to PTSD. We discuss the upsides, downsides, and regulatory puzzles. false full 433 3ef5e9da-dbec-46f0-b392-ac3f0178f86d 432. When Your Safety Becomes My Danger The families of U.S. troops killed and wounded in Afghanistan are suing several companies that did reconstruction there. Why? These companies, they say, paid the Taliban protection money, which gave them the funding — and opportunity — to attack U.S. soldiers instead. A look at the messy, complicated, and heart-breaking tradeoffs of conflict-zone economies.


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]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The families of U.S. troops killed and wounded in Afghanistan are suing several companies that did reconstruction there. Why? These companies, they say, paid the Taliban protection money, which gave them the funding — and opportunity — to attack U.S. soldiers instead. A look at the messy, complicated, and heart-breaking tradeoffs of conflict-zone economies.


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]]> 432. When Your Safety Becomes My Danger Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:57 The families of U.S. troops killed and wounded in Afghanistan are suing several companies that did reconstruction there. Why? These companies, they say, paid the Taliban protection money, which gave them the funding — and opportunity — to attack U.S. soldiers instead. A look at the messy, complicated, and heart-breaking tradeoffs of conflict-zone economies. The families of U.S. troops killed and wounded in Afghanistan are suing several companies that did reconstruction there. Why? These companies, they say, paid the Taliban protection money, which gave them the funding — and opportunity — to attack U.S. soldiers instead. A look at the messy, complicated, and heart-breaking tradeoffs of conflict-zone economies. false full 432 ba46c324-f484-444f-b785-ac39015fda9c “One Does Not Know Where an Insight Will Come From” | People I (Mostly) Admire: Kerwin Charles The dean of Yale’s School of Management grew up in a small village in Guyana. During his unlikely journey, he has researched video-gaming habits, communicable disease, and why so many African-Americans haven’t had the kind of success he’s had. Steve Levitt talks to Charles about his parents’ encouragement, his love of Sports Illustrated, and how he talks to his American-born kids about the complicated history of Blackness in America.


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]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The dean of Yale’s School of Management grew up in a small village in Guyana. During his unlikely journey, he has researched video-gaming habits, communicable disease, and why so many African-Americans haven’t had the kind of success he’s had. Steve Levitt talks to Charles about his parents’ encouragement, his love of Sports Illustrated, and how he talks to his American-born kids about the complicated history of Blackness in America.


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]]> “One Does Not Know Where an Insight Will Come From” | People I (Mostly) Admire: Kerwin Charles Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:29 The dean of Yale’s School of Management grew up in a small village in Guyana. During his unlikely journey, he has researched video-gaming habits, communicable disease, and why so many African-Americans haven’t had the kind of success he’s had. Steve Levitt talks to Charles about his parents’ encouragement, his love of Sports Illustrated, and how he talks to his American-born kids about the complicated history of Blackness in America.  The dean of Yale’s School of Management grew up in a small village in Guyana. During his unlikely journey, he has researched video-gaming habits, communicable disease, and why so many African-Americans haven’t had the kind of success he’s had. Steve Levitt talks to Charles about his parents’ encouragement, his love of Sports Illustrated, and how he talks to his American-born kids about the complicated history of Blackness in America.  false full f8e455f5-d2ac-4734-94e1-ac38017449f2 Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408 Rebroadcast) Trump says it would destroy us. Biden needs the voters who support it (especially the Bernie voters). The majority of millennials would like it to replace capitalism. But what is “it”? We bring in the economists to sort things out and tell us what the U.S. can learn from the good (and bad) experiences of other (supposedly) socialist countries.


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]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Trump says it would destroy us. Biden needs the voters who support it (especially the Bernie voters). The majority of millennials would like it to replace capitalism. But what is “it”? We bring in the economists to sort things out and tell us what the U.S. can learn from the good (and bad) experiences of other (supposedly) socialist countries.


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]]> Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:24 Trump says it would destroy us. Biden needs the voters who support it (especially the Bernie voters). The majority of millennials would like it to replace capitalism. But what is “it”? We bring in the economists to sort things out and tell us what the U.S. can learn from the good (and bad) experiences of other (supposedly) socialist countries. Trump says it would destroy us. Biden needs the voters who support it (especially the Bernie voters). The majority of millennials would like it to replace capitalism. But what is “it”? We bring in the economists to sort things out and tell us what the U.S. can learn from the good (and bad) experiences of other (supposedly) socialist countries. false full abe89a21-0197-4a35-b4c2-ac34000f37c5 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 latest edition of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, guest host Maria Konnikova talks to Hastings about his new book, No Rules Rules, and why for some companies the greatest risk is taking no risks at all.


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]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +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 latest edition of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, guest host Maria Konnikova talks to Hastings about his new book, No Rules Rules, and why for some companies the greatest risk is taking no risks at all.


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]]> 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 latest edition of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, guest host Maria Konnikova talks to Hastings about his new book, No Rules Rules, and why for some companies the greatest risk is taking no risks at all. Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings came to believe that corporate rules can kill creativity and innovation. In this latest edition of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, guest host Maria Konnikova talks to Hastings about his new book, No Rules Rules, and why for some companies the greatest risk is taking no risks at all. false full 0b4263a1-6848-4442-bdc0-ac310171a5fc 431. Why Can’t Schools Get What the N.F.L. Has? Thanks to daily Covid testing and regimented protocols, the new football season is underway. Meanwhile, most teachers, students, and parents are essentially waiting for the storm to pass. And school isn’t even a contact sport (usually).


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]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Thanks to daily Covid testing and regimented protocols, the new football season is underway. Meanwhile, most teachers, students, and parents are essentially waiting for the storm to pass. And school isn’t even a contact sport (usually).


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]]> 431. Why Can’t Schools Get What the N.F.L. Has? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:37 Thanks to daily Covid testing and regimented protocols, the new football season is underway. Meanwhile, most teachers, students, and parents are essentially waiting for the storm to pass. And school isn’t even a contact sport (usually). Thanks to daily Covid testing and regimented protocols, the new football season is underway. Meanwhile, most teachers, students, and parents are essentially waiting for the storm to pass. And school isn’t even a contact sport (usually). false full 431 3816ebcf-75eb-4c8e-af7b-ac2c017b7fca "I Started Crying When I Realized How Beautiful the Universe Is” | People I (Mostly) Admire Ep. 2: Mayim Bialik She’s best known for playing neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, but the award-winning actress has a rich life outside of her acting career, as a teacher, mother — and a real-life neuroscientist. Steve Levitt tries to learn more about this one-time academic and Hollywood non-conformist, who is both very similar to him and also quite his opposite.


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]]> Sat, 5 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com She’s best known for playing neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, but the award-winning actress has a rich life outside of her acting career, as a teacher, mother — and a real-life neuroscientist. Steve Levitt tries to learn more about this one-time academic and Hollywood non-conformist, who is both very similar to him and also quite his opposite.


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]]> "I Started Crying When I Realized How Beautiful the Universe Is” | People I (Mostly) Admire Ep. 2: Mayim Bialik Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:27 She’s best known for playing neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, but the award-winning actress has a rich life outside of her acting career, as a teacher, mother — and a real-life neuroscientist.  Steve Levitt tries to learn more about this one-time academic and Hollywood non-conformist, who is both very similar to him and also quite his opposite. She’s best known for playing neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, but the award-winning actress has a rich life outside of her acting career, as a teacher, mother — and a real-life neuroscientist.  Steve Levitt tries to learn more about this one-time academic and Hollywood non-conformist, who is both very similar to him and also quite his opposite. false full a81cdf06-5939-4dcf-b6c8-ac290042fb10 America’s Hidden Duopoly (Ep. 356 Rebroadcast) We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it?


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]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it?


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]]> America’s Hidden Duopoly (Ep. 356 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:00 We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it? We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it? false full 8105aa9b-d20c-4784-be1a-ac240015f6ad 430. Will a Covid-19 Vaccine Change the Future of Medical Research? We explore the science, scalability, and (of course) economics surrounding the global vaccine race. Guests include the chief medical officer of the first U.S. firm to go to Phase 3 trials with a vaccine candidate; a former F.D.A. commissioner who’s been warning of a pandemic for years; and an economist who thinks Covid-19 may finally change how diseases are cured.


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]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We explore the science, scalability, and (of course) economics surrounding the global vaccine race. Guests include the chief medical officer of the first U.S. firm to go to Phase 3 trials with a vaccine candidate; a former F.D.A. commissioner who’s been warning of a pandemic for years; and an economist who thinks Covid-19 may finally change how diseases are cured.


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]]> 430. Will a Covid-19 Vaccine Change the Future of Medical Research? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:24 We explore the science, scalability, and (of course) economics surrounding the global vaccine race. Guests include the chief medical officer of the first U.S. firm to go to Phase 3 trials with a vaccine candidate; a former F.D.A. commissioner who’s been warning of a pandemic for years; and an economist who thinks Covid-19 may finally change how diseases are cured. We explore the science, scalability, and (of course) economics surrounding the global vaccine race. Guests include the chief medical officer of the first U.S. firm to go to Phase 3 trials with a vaccine candidate; a former F.D.A. commissioner who’s been warning of a pandemic for years; and an economist who thinks Covid-19 may finally change how diseases are cured. false full 430 8773b1bf-cc10-4c5c-b2a1-ac1e00dc300d Introducing “People I (Mostly) Admire" A new interview show with host Steve Levitt. Today he speaks with the Harvard psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker. By cataloging the steady march of human progress, the self-declared “polite Canadian” has managed to enrage people on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Levitt tries to understand why.


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]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A new interview show with host Steve Levitt. Today he speaks with the Harvard psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker. By cataloging the steady march of human progress, the self-declared “polite Canadian” has managed to enrage people on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Levitt tries to understand why.


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]]> Introducing “People I (Mostly) Admire" Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:52 A new interview show with host Steve Levitt. Today he speaks with the Harvard psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker. By cataloging the steady march of human progress, the self-declared “polite Canadian” has managed to enrage people on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Levitt tries to understand why.  A new interview show with host Steve Levitt. Today he speaks with the Harvard psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker. By cataloging the steady march of human progress, the self-declared “polite Canadian” has managed to enrage people on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Levitt tries to understand why.  false full 60a6480b-c4b6-4734-a779-ac170129befe The Economics of Sports Gambling (Ep. 388 Rebroadcast) What happens when tens of millions of fantasy-sports players are suddenly able to bet real money on real games? We’re about to find out. A recent Supreme Court decision has cleared the way to bring an estimated $300 billion in black-market sports betting into the light. We sort out the winners and losers.


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]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What happens when tens of millions of fantasy-sports players are suddenly able to bet real money on real games? We’re about to find out. A recent Supreme Court decision has cleared the way to bring an estimated $300 billion in black-market sports betting into the light. We sort out the winners and losers.


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]]> The Economics of Sports Gambling (Ep. 388 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:42 What happens when tens of millions of fantasy-sports players are suddenly able to bet real money on real games? We’re about to find out. A recent Supreme Court decision has cleared the way to bring an estimated $300 billion in black-market sports betting into the light. We sort out the winners and losers. What happens when tens of millions of fantasy-sports players are suddenly able to bet real money on real games? We’re about to find out. A recent Supreme Court decision has cleared the way to bring an estimated $300 billion in black-market sports betting into the light. We sort out the winners and losers. false full 3c4102d9-73b1-42af-833a-ac1501749f08 429. Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? The endless pursuit of G.D.P., argues the economist Kate Raworth, shortchanges too many people and also trashes the planet. Economic theory, she says, “needs to be rewritten” — and Raworth has tried, in a book called Doughnut Economics. It has found an audience among reformers, and now the city of Amsterdam is going whole doughnut.


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]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The endless pursuit of G.D.P., argues the economist Kate Raworth, shortchanges too many people and also trashes the planet. Economic theory, she says, “needs to be rewritten” — and Raworth has tried, in a book called Doughnut Economics. It has found an audience among reformers, and now the city of Amsterdam is going whole doughnut.


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]]> 429. Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:07 The endless pursuit of G.D.P., argues the economist Kate Raworth, shortchanges too many people and also trashes the planet. Economic theory, she says, “needs to be rewritten” — and Raworth has tried, in a book called Doughnut Economics. It has found an audience among reformers, and now the city of Amsterdam is going whole doughnut. The endless pursuit of G.D.P., argues the economist Kate Raworth, shortchanges too many people and also trashes the planet. Economic theory, she says, “needs to be rewritten” — and Raworth has tried, in a book called Doughnut Economics. It has found an audience among reformers, and now the city of Amsterdam is going whole doughnut. false full 429 671c962b-d07b-4bd0-99ee-ac0d011d2eeb How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Ep. 386 Rebroadcast) Aisle upon aisle of fresh produce, cheap meat, and sugary cereal — a delicious embodiment of free-market capitalism, right? Not quite. The supermarket was in fact the endpoint of the U.S. government’s battle for agricultural abundance against the U.S.S.R. Our farm policies were built to dominate, not necessarily to nourish — and we are still living with the consequences.


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]]> Thu, 6 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Aisle upon aisle of fresh produce, cheap meat, and sugary cereal — a delicious embodiment of free-market capitalism, right? Not quite. The supermarket was in fact the endpoint of the U.S. government’s battle for agricultural abundance against the U.S.S.R. Our farm policies were built to dominate, not necessarily to nourish — and we are still living with the consequences.


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]]> How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Ep. 386 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:48 Aisle upon aisle of fresh produce, cheap meat, and sugary cereal — a delicious embodiment of free-market capitalism, right? Not quite. The supermarket was in fact the endpoint of the U.S. government’s battle for agricultural abundance against the U.S.S.R. Our farm policies were built to dominate, not necessarily to nourish — and we are still living with the consequences. Aisle upon aisle of fresh produce, cheap meat, and sugary cereal — a delicious embodiment of free-market capitalism, right? Not quite. The supermarket was in fact the endpoint of the U.S. government’s battle for agricultural abundance against the U.S.S.R. Our farm policies were built to dominate, not necessarily to nourish — and we are still living with the consequences. false full 4eefcde5-d2db-4b9b-855d-ac0701748b58 428. The Simple Economics of Saving the Amazon Rain Forest Everyone agrees that massive deforestation is an environmental disaster. But most of the standard solutions — scolding the Brazilians, invoking universal morality — ignore the one solution that might actually work


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]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Everyone agrees that massive deforestation is an environmental disaster. But most of the standard solutions — scolding the Brazilians, invoking universal morality — ignore the one solution that might actually work


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]]> 428. The Simple Economics of Saving the Amazon Rain Forest Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:14 Everyone agrees that massive deforestation is an environmental disaster. But most of the standard solutions — scolding the Brazilians, invoking universal morality — ignore the one solution that might actually work Everyone agrees that massive deforestation is an environmental disaster. But most of the standard solutions — scolding the Brazilians, invoking universal morality — ignore the one solution that might actually work false full 428 203bbc8f-29dc-4366-8061-ac0001676b79 427. The Pros and Cons of Reparations Most Americans agree that racial discrimination has been, and remains, a big problem. But that is where the agreement ends.


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]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most Americans agree that racial discrimination has been, and remains, a big problem. But that is where the agreement ends.


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]]> 427. The Pros and Cons of Reparations Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:07 Most Americans agree that racial discrimination has been, and remains, a big problem. But that is where the agreement ends. Most Americans agree that racial discrimination has been, and remains, a big problem. But that is where the agreement ends. false full 427 2c8b78a2-5204-4c6d-837b-abf901745371 426. Should America (and FIFA) Pay Reparations? The racial wealth gap in the U.S. is massive. We explore the causes, consequences, and potential solutions. Also: another story of discrimination and economic disparity, this one perpetrated by an international sporting authority. The first of a two-part series.


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]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The racial wealth gap in the U.S. is massive. We explore the causes, consequences, and potential solutions. Also: another story of discrimination and economic disparity, this one perpetrated by an international sporting authority. The first of a two-part series.


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]]> 426. Should America (and FIFA) Pay Reparations? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:02 The racial wealth gap in the U.S. is massive. We explore the causes, consequences, and potential solutions. Also: another story of discrimination and economic disparity, this one perpetrated by an international sporting authority. The first of a two-part series. The racial wealth gap in the U.S. is massive. We explore the causes, consequences, and potential solutions. Also: another story of discrimination and economic disparity, this one perpetrated by an international sporting authority. The first of a two-part series. false full 426 757f3f23-a2a8-4b88-ad92-abf2016aaa92 425. Remembrance of Economic Crises Past Christina Romer was a top White House economist during the Great Recession. As a researcher, she specializes in the Great Depression. She tells us what those disasters can (and can’t) teach us about the Covid crash.


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]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Christina Romer was a top White House economist during the Great Recession. As a researcher, she specializes in the Great Depression. She tells us what those disasters can (and can’t) teach us about the Covid crash.


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]]> 425. Remembrance of Economic Crises Past Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:40 Christina Romer was a top White House economist during the Great Recession. As a researcher, she specializes in the Great Depression. She tells us what those disasters can (and can’t) teach us about the Covid crash. Christina Romer was a top White House economist during the Great Recession. As a researcher, she specializes in the Great Depression. She tells us what those disasters can (and can’t) teach us about the Covid crash. false full 425 32a20ed3-ee42-4974-8d6b-abeb018a64ea 424. 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.


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]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2020 03:00:00 +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.


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]]> 424. 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. 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. false full 424 5ee7b2fb-9c34-46ca-9309-abe401717361 423. The Doctor Will Zoom You Now Thanks to the pandemic, the telehealth revolution we’ve been promised for decades has finally arrived. Will it stick? Will it cut costs — and improve outcomes? We ring up two doctors and, of course, an economist to find out.


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]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Thanks to the pandemic, the telehealth revolution we’ve been promised for decades has finally arrived. Will it stick? Will it cut costs — and improve outcomes? We ring up two doctors and, of course, an economist to find out.


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]]> 423. The Doctor Will Zoom You Now Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:35 Thanks to the pandemic, the telehealth revolution we’ve been promised for decades has finally arrived. Will it stick? Will it cut costs — and improve outcomes? We ring up two doctors and, of course, an economist to find out. Thanks to the pandemic, the telehealth revolution we’ve been promised for decades has finally arrived. Will it stick? Will it cut costs — and improve outcomes? We ring up two doctors and, of course, an economist to find out. false full 423 2a1d329f-f60e-4756-861a-abdb01232c95 422. Introducing "No Stupid Questions" In this new addition to the Freakonomics Radio Network, co-hosts Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss the relationship between age and happiness. Also: does all creativity come from pain? New episodes of "No Stupid Questions" are released every Sunday evening — please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


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]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this new addition to the Freakonomics Radio Network, co-hosts Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss the relationship between age and happiness. Also: does all creativity come from pain? New episodes of "No Stupid Questions" are released every Sunday evening — please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


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]]> 422. Introducing "No Stupid Questions" Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:56 In this new addition to the Freakonomics Radio Network, co-hosts Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss the relationship between age and happiness. Also: does all creativity come from pain? New episodes of "No Stupid Questions" are released every Sunday evening — please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. In this new addition to the Freakonomics Radio Network, co-hosts Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss the relationship between age and happiness. Also: does all creativity come from pain? New episodes of "No Stupid Questions" are released every Sunday evening — please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. false full 422 43849d0c-046b-440f-9650-abd70014d723 421. How to Prevent Another Great Depression Millions and millions are out of work, with some jobs never coming back. We speak with four economists — and one former presidential candidate — about the best policy options and the lessons (good and bad) from the past.


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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Millions and millions are out of work, with some jobs never coming back. We speak with four economists — and one former presidential candidate — about the best policy options and the lessons (good and bad) from the past.


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]]> 421. How to Prevent Another Great Depression Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:39 Millions and millions are out of work, with some jobs never coming back. We speak with four economists — and one former presidential candidate — about the best policy options and the lessons (good and bad) from the past. Millions and millions are out of work, with some jobs never coming back. We speak with four economists — and one former presidential candidate — about the best policy options and the lessons (good and bad) from the past. false full 421 ab3863c8-1586-4362-b0c4-abcf0187e0fe 420. Which Jobs Will Come Back, and When? Covid-19 is the biggest job killer in a century. As the lockdown eases, what does re-employment look like? Who will be first and who last? Which sectors will surge and which will disappear? Welcome to the Great Labor Reallocation of 2020.


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]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Covid-19 is the biggest job killer in a century. As the lockdown eases, what does re-employment look like? Who will be first and who last? Which sectors will surge and which will disappear? Welcome to the Great Labor Reallocation of 2020.


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]]> 420. Which Jobs Will Come Back, and When? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:08 Covid-19 is the biggest job killer in a century. As the lockdown eases, what does re-employment look like? Who will be first and who last? Which sectors will surge and which will disappear? Welcome to the Great Labor Reallocation of 2020. Covid-19 is the biggest job killer in a century. As the lockdown eases, what does re-employment look like? Who will be first and who last? Which sectors will surge and which will disappear? Welcome to the Great Labor Reallocation of 2020. false full 420 461751b7-0335-4534-ad2f-abc80154e54c How to Make Meetings Less Terrible (Ep. 389 Rebroadcast) In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive, and tyrannize our offices. The revolution begins now — with better agendas, smaller invite lists, and an embrace of healthy conflict.


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]]> Thu, 28 May 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive, and tyrannize our offices. The revolution begins now — with better agendas, smaller invite lists, and an embrace of healthy conflict.


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]]> How to Make Meetings Less Terrible (Ep. 389 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:37 In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive, and tyrannize our offices. The revolution begins now — with better agendas, smaller invite lists, and an embrace of healthy conflict. In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive, and tyrannize our offices. The revolution begins now — with better agendas, smaller invite lists, and an embrace of healthy conflict. false full 706c0b7d-d735-4d9e-b4f0-abc20026c031 419. 68 Ways to Be Better at Life The accidental futurist Kevin Kelly on why enthusiasm beats intelligence, how to really listen, and why the solution to bad technology is more technology.


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]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The accidental futurist Kevin Kelly on why enthusiasm beats intelligence, how to really listen, and why the solution to bad technology is more technology.


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]]> 419. 68 Ways to Be Better at Life Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:29 The accidental futurist Kevin Kelly on why enthusiasm beats intelligence, how to really listen, and why the solution to bad technology is more technology. The accidental futurist Kevin Kelly on why enthusiasm beats intelligence, how to really listen, and why the solution to bad technology is more technology. false full 419 e4acbb27-0ffb-4579-bd34-abbb001adcc4 418. What Will College Look Like in the Fall (and Beyond)? Three university presidents try to answer our listeners’ questions. The result? Not much pomp and a whole lot of circumstance.


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]]> Thu, 14 May 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Three university presidents try to answer our listeners’ questions. The result? Not much pomp and a whole lot of circumstance.


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]]> 418. What Will College Look Like in the Fall (and Beyond)? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:49 Three university presidents try to answer our listeners’ questions. The result? Not much pomp and a whole lot of circumstance. Three university presidents try to answer our listeners’ questions. The result? Not much pomp and a whole lot of circumstance. false full 418 b5e9faca-2046-43c5-a88a-abb301764aa0 417. Reasons to Be Cheerful Humans have a built-in “negativity bias,” which means we give bad news much more power than good. Would the Covid-19 crisis be an opportune time to reverse this tendency?


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]]> Thu, 7 May 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Humans have a built-in “negativity bias,” which means we give bad news much more power than good. Would the Covid-19 crisis be an opportune time to reverse this tendency?


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]]> 417. Reasons to Be Cheerful Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:58 Humans have a built-in “negativity bias,” which means we give bad news much more power than good. Would the Covid-19 crisis be an opportune time to reverse this tendency? Humans have a built-in “negativity bias,” which means we give bad news much more power than good. Would the Covid-19 crisis be an opportune time to reverse this tendency? false full 417 82a1de9c-3c7d-4469-a27a-abad000f571a 416. How Do You Reopen a Country? We speak with a governor, a former C.D.C. director, a pandemic forecaster, a hard-charging pharmacist, and a pair of economists — who say it’s all about the incentives. (Pandemillions, anyone?)


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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We speak with a governor, a former C.D.C. director, a pandemic forecaster, a hard-charging pharmacist, and a pair of economists — who say it’s all about the incentives. (Pandemillions, anyone?)


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]]> 416. How Do You Reopen a Country? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:50 We speak with a governor, a former C.D.C. director, a pandemic forecaster, a hard-charging pharmacist, and a pair of economists — who say it’s all about the incentives. (Pandemillions, anyone?) We speak with a governor, a former C.D.C. director, a pandemic forecaster, a hard-charging pharmacist, and a pair of economists — who say it’s all about the incentives. (Pandemillions, anyone?) false full 416 8c926296-d567-4c64-9339-aba9014c0a33 415. How Rahm Emanuel Would Run the World As a former top adviser to presidents Clinton and Obama, he believes in the power of the federal government. But as former mayor of Chicago, he says that cities are where real problems get solved — especially in the era of Covid-19.


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]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As a former top adviser to presidents Clinton and Obama, he believes in the power of the federal government. But as former mayor of Chicago, he says that cities are where real problems get solved — especially in the era of Covid-19.


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]]> 415. How Rahm Emanuel Would Run the World Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:52 As a former top adviser to presidents Clinton and Obama, he believes in the power of the federal government. But as former mayor of Chicago, he says that cities are where real problems get solved — especially in the era of Covid-19. As a former top adviser to presidents Clinton and Obama, he believes in the power of the federal government. But as former mayor of Chicago, he says that cities are where real problems get solved — especially in the era of Covid-19. false full 415 5eb85df4-0ff5-444d-83bd-aba6000ef51c 414. Will Covid-19 Spark a Cold War (or Worse) With China? The U.S. spent the past few decades waiting for China to act like the global citizen it said it wanted to be. The waiting may be over.


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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The U.S. spent the past few decades waiting for China to act like the global citizen it said it wanted to be. The waiting may be over.


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]]> 414. Will Covid-19 Spark a Cold War (or Worse) With China? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:43 The U.S. spent the past few decades waiting for China to act like the global citizen it said it wanted to be. The waiting may be over. The U.S. spent the past few decades waiting for China to act like the global citizen it said it wanted to be. The waiting may be over. false full 414 4dc01382-3f38-4db9-8855-ab9e016247a9 413. Who Gets the Ventilator? Should a nurse or doctor who gets sick treating Covid-19 patients have priority access to a potentially life-saving healthcare device? Americans aren’t used to rationing in medicine, but it’s time to think about it. We consult a lung specialist, a bioethicist, and (of course) an economist.


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]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Should a nurse or doctor who gets sick treating Covid-19 patients have priority access to a potentially life-saving healthcare device? Americans aren’t used to rationing in medicine, but it’s time to think about it. We consult a lung specialist, a bioethicist, and (of course) an economist.


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]]> 413. Who Gets the Ventilator? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:05 Should a nurse or doctor who gets sick treating Covid-19 patients have priority access to a potentially life-saving healthcare device? Americans aren’t used to rationing in medicine, but it’s time to think about it. We consult a lung specialist, a bioethicist, and (of course) an economist. Should a nurse or doctor who gets sick treating Covid-19 patients have priority access to a potentially life-saving healthcare device? Americans aren’t used to rationing in medicine, but it’s time to think about it. We consult a lung specialist, a bioethicist, and (of course) an economist. false full 413 bc0a5578-4ec4-4869-bbc3-ab9800137b08 412. What Happens When Everyone Stays Home to Eat? Covid-19 has shocked our food-supply system like nothing in modern history. We examine the winners, the losers, the unintended consequences — and just how much toilet paper one household really needs.


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]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Covid-19 has shocked our food-supply system like nothing in modern history. We examine the winners, the losers, the unintended consequences — and just how much toilet paper one household really needs.


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]]> 412. What Happens When Everyone Stays Home to Eat? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:59 Covid-19 has shocked our food-supply system like nothing in modern history. We examine the winners, the losers, the unintended consequences — and just how much toilet paper one household really needs. Covid-19 has shocked our food-supply system like nothing in modern history. We examine the winners, the losers, the unintended consequences — and just how much toilet paper one household really needs. false full 412 7c880646-1724-4390-a903-ab90016d7d8d 411. Is $2 Trillion the Right Medicine for a Sick Economy? Congress just passed the biggest aid package in modern history. We ask six former White House economic advisors and one U.S. Senator: Will it actually work? What are its best and worst features? Where does $2 trillion come from, and what are the long-term effects of all that government spending?


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]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Congress just passed the biggest aid package in modern history. We ask six former White House economic advisors and one U.S. Senator: Will it actually work? What are its best and worst features? Where does $2 trillion come from, and what are the long-term effects of all that government spending?


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]]> 411. Is $2 Trillion the Right Medicine for a Sick Economy? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:10 Congress just passed the biggest aid package in modern history. We ask six former White House economic advisors and one U.S. Senator: Will it actually work? What are its best and worst features? Where does $2 trillion come from, and what are the long-term effects of all that government spending?  Congress just passed the biggest aid package in modern history. We ask six former White House economic advisors and one U.S. Senator: Will it actually work? What are its best and worst features? Where does $2 trillion come from, and what are the long-term effects of all that government spending?  false full 411 832c6e38-437d-439a-8c24-ab89016d99ac 410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)? There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.


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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.


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]]> 410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:01 There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor. There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor. false full 410 b60ce786-1808-4f94-95c4-ab82017fc8fd 409. The Side Effects of Social Distancing In just a few weeks, the novel coronavirus has undone a century’s worth of our economic and social habits. What consequences will this have on our future — and is there a silver lining in this very black pandemic cloud?


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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In just a few weeks, the novel coronavirus has undone a century’s worth of our economic and social habits. What consequences will this have on our future — and is there a silver lining in this very black pandemic cloud?


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]]> 409. The Side Effects of Social Distancing Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:57 In just a few weeks, the novel coronavirus has undone a century’s worth of our economic and social habits. What consequences will this have on our future — and is there a silver lining in this very black pandemic cloud? In just a few weeks, the novel coronavirus has undone a century’s worth of our economic and social habits. What consequences will this have on our future — and is there a silver lining in this very black pandemic cloud? false full 409 5219b02c-2a07-4e40-97e4-ab7b0122e10e Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Ep. 373 Rebroadcast) As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents artificially high by disincentivizing new construction. So what happens next?


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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2020 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents artificially high by disincentivizing new construction. So what happens next?


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]]> Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Ep. 373 Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:02 As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents artificially high by disincentivizing new construction. So what happens next? As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents artificially high by disincentivizing new construction. So what happens next? false full 25299a35-e94c-434a-9420-ab7401446c71 408. Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? Trump says it would destroy us. Sanders says it will save us. The majority of millennials would like it to replace capitalism. But what is “it”? We bring in the economists to sort things out and tell us what the U.S. can learn from the good (and bad) experiences of other (supposedly) socialist countries.


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]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Trump says it would destroy us. Sanders says it will save us. The majority of millennials would like it to replace capitalism. But what is “it”? We bring in the economists to sort things out and tell us what the U.S. can learn from the good (and bad) experiences of other (supposedly) socialist countries.


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]]> 408. Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:27 Trump says it would destroy us. Sanders says it will save us. The majority of millennials would like it to replace capitalism. But what is “it”? We bring in the economists to sort things out and tell us what the U.S. can learn from the good (and bad) experiences of other (supposedly) socialist countries. Trump says it would destroy us. Sanders says it will save us. The majority of millennials would like it to replace capitalism. But what is “it”? We bring in the economists to sort things out and tell us what the U.S. can learn from the good (and bad) experiences of other (supposedly) socialist countries. false full 408 207e0117-0e91-42c0-8c76-ab6d018a7ac2 407. Is There Really a “Loneliness Epidemic”? That’s what some health officials are saying, but the data aren’t so clear. We look into what’s known (and not known) about the prevalence and effects of loneliness — including the possible upsides.


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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com That’s what some health officials are saying, but the data aren’t so clear. We look into what’s known (and not known) about the prevalence and effects of loneliness — including the possible upsides.


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]]> 407. Is There Really a “Loneliness Epidemic”? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:26 That’s what some health officials are saying, but the data aren’t so clear. We look into what’s known (and not known) about the prevalence and effects of loneliness — including the possible upsides. That’s what some health officials are saying, but the data aren’t so clear. We look into what’s known (and not known) about the prevalence and effects of loneliness — including the possible upsides. false full 407 71ecb1bb-da6e-4c31-9c19-ab670000a6f3 406. Can You Hear Me Now? When he became chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai announced that he was going to take a “weed whacker” to Obama-era regulations. So far, he’s kept his promise, and earned the internet’s ire for reversing the agency’s position on net neutrality. Pai defends his actions and explains how the U.S. can “win” everything from the 5G race to the war on robocalls.


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]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When he became chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai announced that he was going to take a “weed whacker” to Obama-era regulations. So far, he’s kept his promise, and earned the internet’s ire for reversing the agency’s position on net neutrality. Pai defends his actions and explains how the U.S. can “win” everything from the 5G race to the war on robocalls.


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]]> 406. Can You Hear Me Now? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:02 When he became chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai announced that he was going to take a “weed whacker” to Obama-era regulations. So far, he’s kept his promise, and earned the internet’s ire for reversing the agency’s position on net neutrality. Pai defends his actions and explains how the U.S. can “win” everything from the 5G race to the war on robocalls. When he became chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai announced that he was going to take a “weed whacker” to Obama-era regulations. So far, he’s kept his promise, and earned the internet’s ire for reversing the agency’s position on net neutrality. Pai defends his actions and explains how the U.S. can “win” everything from the 5G race to the war on robocalls. false full 406 1f03a3ae-5b4c-42da-aab1-ab5f015419e4 405. Policymaking Is Not a Science (Yet) Why do so many promising solutions — in education, medicine, criminal justice, etc. — fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code?


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]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Why do so many promising solutions — in education, medicine, criminal justice, etc. — fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code?


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]]> 405. Policymaking Is Not a Science (Yet) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:30 Why do so many promising solutions — in education, medicine, criminal justice, etc. — fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code?  Why do so many promising solutions — in education, medicine, criminal justice, etc. — fail to scale up into great policy? And can a new breed of “implementation scientists” crack the code?  false full 405 05811b27-8e9b-4e1b-9c3a-ab58015f4630 404. Does the President Matter as Much as You Think? We asked this same question nearly a decade ago. The answer then: probably not. But a lot has changed since then, and we’re three years into one of the most anomalous presidencies in American history. So once again we try to sort out presidential signal from noise. What we hear from legal and policy experts may leave you surprised, befuddled — and maybe infuriated.


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]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We asked this same question nearly a decade ago. The answer then: probably not. But a lot has changed since then, and we’re three years into one of the most anomalous presidencies in American history. So once again we try to sort out presidential signal from noise. What we hear from legal and policy experts may leave you surprised, befuddled — and maybe infuriated.


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]]> 404. Does the President Matter as Much as You Think? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:29 We asked this same question nearly a decade ago. The answer then: probably not. But a lot has changed since then, and we’re three years into one of the most anomalous presidencies in American history. So once again we try to sort out presidential signal from noise. What we hear from legal and policy experts may leave you surprised, befuddled — and maybe infuriated. We asked this same question nearly a decade ago. The answer then: probably not. But a lot has changed since then, and we’re three years into one of the most anomalous presidencies in American history. So once again we try to sort out presidential signal from noise. What we hear from legal and policy experts may leave you surprised, befuddled — and maybe infuriated. false full 404 1bc229d2-f284-4ca6-b4ce-ab50010bbc47 How the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Ep. 350 Update) One of the most storied (and valuable) sports franchises in the world had fallen far. So they decided to do a full reboot — and it worked: this week, they are headed back to the Super Bowl. Before the 2018 season, we sat down with the team’s owner, head coach, general manager, and players as they were plotting their turnaround. Here’s an update of that episode.


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]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com One of the most storied (and valuable) sports franchises in the world had fallen far. So they decided to do a full reboot — and it worked: this week, they are headed back to the Super Bowl. Before the 2018 season, we sat down with the team’s owner, head coach, general manager, and players as they were plotting their turnaround. Here’s an update of that episode.


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]]> How the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Ep. 350 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:01:11 One of the most storied (and valuable) sports franchises in the world had fallen far. So they decided to do a full reboot — and it worked: this week, they are headed back to the Super Bowl. Before the 2018 season, we sat down with the team’s owner, head coach, general manager, and players as they were plotting their turnaround. Here’s an update of that episode.  One of the most storied (and valuable) sports franchises in the world had fallen far. So they decided to do a full reboot — and it worked: this week, they are headed back to the Super Bowl. Before the 2018 season, we sat down with the team’s owner, head coach, general manager, and players as they were plotting their turnaround. Here’s an update of that episode.  false full 24023587-edf7-4db0-a0b8-ab4a01597e0a 403. The Opioid Tragedy, Part 2: “It’s Not a Death Sentence” One prescription drug is keeping some addicts from dying. So why isn’t it more widespread? A story of regulation, stigma, and the potentially fatal faith in abstinence.


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]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com One prescription drug is keeping some addicts from dying. So why isn’t it more widespread? A story of regulation, stigma, and the potentially fatal faith in abstinence.


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]]> 403. The Opioid Tragedy, Part 2: “It’s Not a Death Sentence” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:23 One prescription drug is keeping some addicts from dying. So why isn’t it more widespread? A story of regulation, stigma, and the potentially fatal faith in abstinence. One prescription drug is keeping some addicts from dying. So why isn’t it more widespread? A story of regulation, stigma, and the potentially fatal faith in abstinence. false full 403 0dfb50c9-efe5-412b-8e22-ab4301655440 402. The Opioid Tragedy, Part 1: “We’ve Addicted an Entire Generation” How pharma greed, government subsidies, and a push to make pain the “fifth vital sign” kicked off a crisis that costs $80 billion a year and has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans.


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]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How pharma greed, government subsidies, and a push to make pain the “fifth vital sign” kicked off a crisis that costs $80 billion a year and has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans.


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]]> 402. The Opioid Tragedy, Part 1: “We’ve Addicted an Entire Generation” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:31 How pharma greed, government subsidies, and a push to make pain the “fifth vital sign” kicked off a crisis that costs $80 billion a year and has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. How pharma greed, government subsidies, and a push to make pain the “fifth vital sign” kicked off a crisis that costs $80 billion a year and has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. false full 402 c713aab6-1bd8-47b8-8db2-ab37010e29d4 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Rebroadcast) We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don’t actually mean what we think they mean. But don’t worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too.


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]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don’t actually mean what we think they mean. But don’t worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too.


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]]> 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:05 We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don’t actually mean what we think they mean. But don’t worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too. We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don’t actually mean what we think they mean. But don’t worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too. false full 84b40c6b-a611-4d6e-b5a8-ab28015c5454 The Zero-Minute Workout (Rebroadcast) There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want to take it?


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]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want to take it?


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]]> The Zero-Minute Workout (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:42 There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want to take it? There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want to take it? false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2WRBPIdMk0G4rUh6vU0E3chnPMt4q9qMh8wMkFgszZQ 401. How Many Prince Charleses Can There Be in One Room? In a special holiday episode, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth take turns asking each other questions about charisma, wealth vs. intellect, and (of course) grit.


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]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In a special holiday episode, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth take turns asking each other questions about charisma, wealth vs. intellect, and (of course) grit.


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]]> 401. How Many Prince Charleses Can There Be in One Room? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:50 In a special holiday episode, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth take turns asking each other questions about charisma, wealth vs. intellect, and (of course) grit. In a special holiday episode, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth take turns asking each other questions about charisma, wealth vs. intellect, and (of course) grit. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, angela duckworth, dubner productions, stitcher false full 401 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/J5olueWvpFazlaCCWAcQy3PqGiXg0xOW9FfsgT9YMss Why Is This Man Running for President? (Update) A year ago, nobody was taking Andrew Yang very seriously. Now he is America’s favorite entrepre-nerd, with a candidacy that keeps gaining momentum. This episode includes our Jan. 2019 conversation with the leader of the Yang Gang and a fresh interview recorded from the campaign trail in Iowa.


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]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A year ago, nobody was taking Andrew Yang very seriously. Now he is America’s favorite entrepre-nerd, with a candidacy that keeps gaining momentum. This episode includes our Jan. 2019 conversation with the leader of the Yang Gang and a fresh interview recorded from the campaign trail in Iowa.


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]]> Why Is This Man Running for President? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:59:02 A year ago, nobody was taking Andrew Yang very seriously. Now he is America’s favorite entrepre-nerd, with a candidacy that keeps gaining momentum. This episode includes our Jan. 2019 conversation with the leader of the Yang Gang and a fresh interview recorded from the campaign trail in Iowa. A year ago, nobody was taking Andrew Yang very seriously. Now he is America’s favorite entrepre-nerd, with a candidacy that keeps gaining momentum. This episode includes our Jan. 2019 conversation with the leader of the Yang Gang and a fresh interview recorded from the campaign trail in Iowa. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, 2020 election, dubner productions, stitcher, andrew yang false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VphcnjY8PkOr5MJbG-LGyI9LpbLWBdICoshrMQEm8V0 400. How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift?


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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift?


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]]> 400. How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:37 Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift? Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, taxes false full 400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4ujG_lGzOvt4jE2ZFLCWZzES2oCU4ZaV52uxReyDARo 399. Honey, I Grew the Economy Innovation experts have long overlooked where a lot of innovation actually happens. The personal computer, the mountain bike, the artificial pancreas — none of these came from some big R&D lab, but from users tinkering in their homes. Acknowledging this reality — and encouraging it — would be good for the economy (and the soul too).


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]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Innovation experts have long overlooked where a lot of innovation actually happens. The personal computer, the mountain bike, the artificial pancreas — none of these came from some big R&D lab, but from users tinkering in their homes. Acknowledging this reality — and encouraging it — would be good for the economy (and the soul too).


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]]> 399. Honey, I Grew the Economy Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:19 Innovation experts have long overlooked where a lot of innovation actually happens. The personal computer, the mountain bike, the artificial pancreas — none of these came from some big R&D lab, but from users tinkering in their homes. Acknowledging this reality — and encouraging it — would be good for the economy (and the soul too). Innovation experts have long overlooked where a lot of innovation actually happens. The personal computer, the mountain bike, the artificial pancreas — none of these came from some big R&D lab, but from users tinkering in their homes. Acknowledging this reality — and encouraging it — would be good for the economy (and the soul too). stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, innovation, stitcher false full 399 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/swkpl3wMT9qQPwDlKmns9E7qThbRGD52ctGZyMtBloE How to Change Your Mind (Rebroadcast) There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves?


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]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves?


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]]> How to Change Your Mind (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:04 There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves? There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DhN7I-zVB7txkVNBL-BP30Wpdoo74n-B_HK1lvM4MuU 398. The Truth About the Vaping Crisis A recent outbreak of illness and death has gotten everyone’s attention — including late-to-the-game regulators. But would a ban on e-cigarettes do more harm than good? We smoke out the facts.


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]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A recent outbreak of illness and death has gotten everyone’s attention — including late-to-the-game regulators. But would a ban on e-cigarettes do more harm than good? We smoke out the facts.


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]]> 398. The Truth About the Vaping Crisis Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:12 A recent outbreak of illness and death has gotten everyone’s attention — including late-to-the-game regulators. But would a ban on e-cigarettes do more harm than good? We smoke out the facts. A recent outbreak of illness and death has gotten everyone’s attention — including late-to-the-game regulators. But would a ban on e-cigarettes do more harm than good? We smoke out the facts. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, vaping, e-cigarettes false full 398 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/XnIyKE53I5a1qg2-iqQna8FZU2A9zLvw-nPha_yfKw0 397. How to Save $32 Million in One Hour For nearly a decade, governments have been using behavioral nudges to solve problems — and the strategy is catching on in healthcare, firefighting, and policing. But is that thinking too small? Could nudging be used to fight income inequality and achieve world peace? Recorded live in London, with commentary from Andy Zaltzman (The Bugle).


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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For nearly a decade, governments have been using behavioral nudges to solve problems — and the strategy is catching on in healthcare, firefighting, and policing. But is that thinking too small? Could nudging be used to fight income inequality and achieve world peace? Recorded live in London, with commentary from Andy Zaltzman (The Bugle).


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]]> 397. How to Save $32 Million in One Hour Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:09 For nearly a decade, governments have been using behavioral nudges to solve problems — and the strategy is catching on in healthcare, firefighting, and policing. But is that thinking too small? Could nudging be used to fight income inequality and achieve world peace? Recorded live in London, with commentary from Andy Zaltzman (The Bugle). For nearly a decade, governments have been using behavioral nudges to solve problems — and the strategy is catching on in healthcare, firefighting, and policing. But is that thinking too small? Could nudging be used to fight income inequality and achieve world peace? Recorded live in London, with commentary from Andy Zaltzman (The Bugle). stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, andy zaltzman, dubner productions, nudge, stitcher, david halpern false full 397 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1dHZ_HtDRt3Id3NoDFZjZbUdzhQSIBjRdZN9qsa-P6E 396. Why Does Tipping Still Exist? It’s an acutely haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. We dig into the data to find out why.


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]]> Thu, 7 Nov 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s an acutely haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. We dig into the data to find out why.


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]]> 396. Why Does Tipping Still Exist? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:00 It’s an acutely haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. We dig into the data to find out why. It’s an acutely haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. We dig into the data to find out why. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, tipping false full 396 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9fHoXjHONEScLNt9y7zI1Iv_5n4vkqIoGIUY39EEbYw 395. Speak Softly and Carry Big Data Do economic sanctions work? Are big democracies any good at spreading democracy? What is the root cause of terrorism? It turns out that data analysis can help answer all these questions — and make better foreign-policy decisions. Guests include former Department of Defense officials Chuck Hagel and Michèle Flournoy and Chicago Project on Security and Threats researchers Robert Pape and Paul Poast. Recorded live in Chicago; Steve Levitt is co-host.


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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Do economic sanctions work? Are big democracies any good at spreading democracy? What is the root cause of terrorism? It turns out that data analysis can help answer all these questions — and make better foreign-policy decisions. Guests include former Department of Defense officials Chuck Hagel and Michèle Flournoy and Chicago Project on Security and Threats researchers Robert Pape and Paul Poast. Recorded live in Chicago; Steve Levitt is co-host.


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]]> 395. Speak Softly and Carry Big Data Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:03:23 Do economic sanctions work? Are big democracies any good at spreading democracy? What is the root cause of terrorism? It turns out that data analysis can help answer all these questions — and make better foreign-policy decisions. Guests include former Department of Defense officials Chuck Hagel and Michèle Flournoy and Chicago Project on Security and Threats researchers Robert Pape and Paul Poast. Recorded live in Chicago; Steve Levitt is co-host. Do economic sanctions work? Are big democracies any good at spreading democracy? What is the root cause of terrorism? It turns out that data analysis can help answer all these questions — and make better foreign-policy decisions. Guests include former Department of Defense officials Chuck Hagel and Michèle Flournoy and Chicago Project on Security and Threats researchers Robert Pape and Paul Poast. Recorded live in Chicago; Steve Levitt is co-host. paul poast, foreign policy, stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, international relations, robert pape, dubner productions, michele flournoy, stitcher, chuck hagel, steve levitt false full 395 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Kxql_vVcv0mS4EuaLpVnDoJ8rewfWkNEEImqGHsA9U8 394. Does Hollywood Still Have a Princess Problem? For decades, there’s been a huge gender disparity both on-screen and behind the scenes. But it seems like cold, hard data — with an assist from the actor Geena Davis — may finally be moving the needle.


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]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For decades, there’s been a huge gender disparity both on-screen and behind the scenes. But it seems like cold, hard data — with an assist from the actor Geena Davis — may finally be moving the needle.


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]]> 394. Does Hollywood Still Have a Princess Problem? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:03 For decades, there’s been a huge gender disparity both on-screen and behind the scenes. But it seems like cold, hard data — with an assist from the actor Geena Davis — may finally be moving the needle. For decades, there’s been a huge gender disparity both on-screen and behind the scenes. But it seems like cold, hard data — with an assist from the actor Geena Davis — may finally be moving the needle. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 394 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DBTUv3gZLKrdtg7Ok1oYV5pxTZmZDa0rRqSpXmsgzlM 393. Can Britain Get Its “Great” Back? It used to be a global capital of innovation, invention, and exploration. Now it’s best known for its messy European divorce. We visit London to see if the British spirit of discovery is still alive. Guests include the mayor of London, undersea explorers, a time-use researcher, and a theoretical physicist who helped Liverpool win the Champions League. Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing as a Fish rides shotgun.


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]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:31:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It used to be a global capital of innovation, invention, and exploration. Now it’s best known for its messy European divorce. We visit London to see if the British spirit of discovery is still alive. Guests include the mayor of London, undersea explorers, a time-use researcher, and a theoretical physicist who helped Liverpool win the Champions League. Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing as a Fish rides shotgun.


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]]> 393. Can Britain Get Its “Great” Back? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:06 It used to be a global capital of innovation, invention, and exploration. Now it’s best known for its messy European divorce. We visit London to see if the British spirit of discovery is still alive. Guests include the mayor of London, undersea explorers, a time-use researcher, and a theoretical physicist who helped Liverpool win the Champions League. Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing as a Fish rides shotgun. It used to be a global capital of innovation, invention, and exploration. Now it’s best known for its messy European divorce. We visit London to see if the British spirit of discovery is still alive. Guests include the mayor of London, undersea explorers, a time-use researcher, and a theoretical physicist who helped Liverpool win the Champions League. Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing as a Fish rides shotgun. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 393 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/7L01RdpKujneya_u_k1pnlGGA__eta9qUsGw35Dhkkw 392. The Prime Minister Who Cried Brexit In 2016, David Cameron held a referendum on whether the U.K. should stay in the European Union. A longtime Euroskeptic, he nevertheless led the Remain campaign. So what did Cameron really want? We ask him that and much more — including why he left office as soon as his side lost and what he’d do differently if given another chance. (Hint: not much.)


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]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In 2016, David Cameron held a referendum on whether the U.K. should stay in the European Union. A longtime Euroskeptic, he nevertheless led the Remain campaign. So what did Cameron really want? We ask him that and much more — including why he left office as soon as his side lost and what he’d do differently if given another chance. (Hint: not much.)


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]]> 392. The Prime Minister Who Cried Brexit Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:10 In 2016, David Cameron held a referendum on whether the U.K. should stay in the European Union. A longtime Euroskeptic, he nevertheless led the Remain campaign. So what did Cameron really want? We ask him that and much more — including why he left office as soon as his side lost and what he’d do differently if given another chance. (Hint: not much.) In 2016, David Cameron held a referendum on whether the U.K. should stay in the European Union. A longtime Euroskeptic, he nevertheless led the Remain campaign. So what did Cameron really want? We ask him that and much more — including why he left office as soon as his side lost and what he’d do differently if given another chance. (Hint: not much.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, brexit, david cameron, syria false full 392 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hgdo9kE89r3rPm73c-3D1pA1RMloNY4fT0B4R_Psbvs 391. America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up Most high-school math classes are still preparing students for the Sputnik era. Steve Levitt wants to get rid of the “geometry sandwich” and instead have kids learn what they really need in the modern era: data fluency.


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]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most high-school math classes are still preparing students for the Sputnik era. Steve Levitt wants to get rid of the “geometry sandwich” and instead have kids learn what they really need in the modern era: data fluency.


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]]> 391. America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:48 Most high-school math classes are still preparing students for the Sputnik era. Steve Levitt wants to get rid of the “geometry sandwich” and instead have kids learn what they really need in the modern era: data fluency. Most high-school math classes are still preparing students for the Sputnik era. Steve Levitt wants to get rid of the “geometry sandwich” and instead have kids learn what they really need in the modern era: data fluency. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, math, steve levitt false full 391 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ELR6dE78A3kYLtDCWNC5vS_qZGnfbP7ycTKAKrlyhxM 390. Fed Up Mary Daly rose from high-school dropout to president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She thinks the central bank needs an upgrade too. It starts with recognizing that the economy is made up of actual humans.


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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Mary Daly rose from high-school dropout to president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She thinks the central bank needs an upgrade too. It starts with recognizing that the economy is made up of actual humans.


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]]> 390. Fed Up Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:46 Mary Daly rose from high-school dropout to president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She thinks the central bank needs an upgrade too. It starts with recognizing that the economy is made up of actual humans. Mary Daly rose from high-school dropout to president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She thinks the central bank needs an upgrade too. It starts with recognizing that the economy is made up of actual humans. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, the federal reserve, mary daly false full 390 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PmYxvbEOvbXiZrtyZuiX4f4-JWg61taXw9MyOYrjBsQ 389. How to Make Meetings Less Terrible In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive, and tyrannize our offices. The revolution begins now — with better agendas, smaller invite lists, and an embrace of healthy conflict.


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]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive, and tyrannize our offices. The revolution begins now — with better agendas, smaller invite lists, and an embrace of healthy conflict.


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]]> 389. How to Make Meetings Less Terrible Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:42 In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive, and tyrannize our offices. The revolution begins now — with better agendas, smaller invite lists, and an embrace of healthy conflict. In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive, and tyrannize our offices. The revolution begins now — with better agendas, smaller invite lists, and an embrace of healthy conflict. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, meetings false full 389 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/NCbfT1OW_bIrgiFs1CgC0hbnRGYsWPcY5ncurPcrkoY Yes, the Open Office Is Terrible — But It Doesn’t Have to Be It began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into a nightmare of noise and discomfort. Can the open office be saved, or should we all just be working from home?


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]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into a nightmare of noise and discomfort. Can the open office be saved, or should we all just be working from home?


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]]> Yes, the Open Office Is Terrible — But It Doesn’t Have to Be Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:40 It began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into a nightmare of noise and discomfort. Can the open office be saved, or should we all just be working from home? It began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into a nightmare of noise and discomfort. Can the open office be saved, or should we all just be working from home? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, open offices false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/c5_4fUQFkbMaYDXFvaIi5SqYvK5qyJc6DFuLfnJYOOc 388. The Economics of Sports Gambling What happens when tens of millions of fantasy-sports players are suddenly able to bet real money on real games? We’re about to find out. A recent Supreme Court decision has cleared the way to bring an estimated $300 billion in black-market sports betting into the light. We sort out the winners and losers.


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]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What happens when tens of millions of fantasy-sports players are suddenly able to bet real money on real games? We’re about to find out. A recent Supreme Court decision has cleared the way to bring an estimated $300 billion in black-market sports betting into the light. We sort out the winners and losers.


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]]> 388. The Economics of Sports Gambling Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:53 What happens when tens of millions of fantasy-sports players are suddenly able to bet real money on real games? We’re about to find out. A recent Supreme Court decision has cleared the way to bring an estimated $300 billion in black-market sports betting into the light. We sort out the winners and losers. What happens when tens of millions of fantasy-sports players are suddenly able to bet real money on real games? We’re about to find out. A recent Supreme Court decision has cleared the way to bring an estimated $300 billion in black-market sports betting into the light. We sort out the winners and losers. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, sports gambling, fantasy sports false full 388 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/MNt__-7aS3iL4NoAHjBQBse3toA7MXcAnL2EA00O3u8 The Future of Meat (Rebroadcast) Global demand for beef, chicken, and pork continues to rise. So do concerns about environmental and other costs. Will reconciling these two forces be possible — or, even better, Impossible™?


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]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Global demand for beef, chicken, and pork continues to rise. So do concerns about environmental and other costs. Will reconciling these two forces be possible — or, even better, Impossible™?


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]]> The Future of Meat (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:16 Global demand for beef, chicken, and pork continues to rise. So do concerns about environmental and other costs. Will reconciling these two forces be possible — or, even better, Impossible™? Global demand for beef, chicken, and pork continues to rise. So do concerns about environmental and other costs. Will reconciling these two forces be possible — or, even better, Impossible™? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, impossible burger, meat false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/H4P80hTkGGunfZhp34BOk-qvzGUMQz_9_CGzPFwpp2Q Should America Be Run by … Trader Joe’s? (Rebroadcast) The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit.


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]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit.


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]]> Should America Be Run by … Trader Joe’s? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:40 The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit. The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, trader joe's false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hIWDE8zul7WfN2PSyTNcHFfyLSiU7z-dOwwXnar2cPQ 387. Hello, My Name Is Marijuana Pepsi! Research shows that having a distinctively black name doesn’t affect your economic future. But what is the day-to-day reality of living with such a name? Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, a newly-minted Ph.D., is well-qualified to answer this question. Her verdict: the data don’t tell the whole story.


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]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Research shows that having a distinctively black name doesn’t affect your economic future. But what is the day-to-day reality of living with such a name? Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, a newly-minted Ph.D., is well-qualified to answer this question. Her verdict: the data don’t tell the whole story.


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]]> 387. Hello, My Name Is Marijuana Pepsi! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:47 Research shows that having a distinctively black name doesn’t affect your economic future. But what is the day-to-day reality of living with such a name? Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, a newly-minted Ph.D., is well-qualified to answer this question. Her verdict: the data don’t tell the whole story. Research shows that having a distinctively black name doesn’t affect your economic future. But what is the day-to-day reality of living with such a name? Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, a newly-minted Ph.D., is well-qualified to answer this question. Her verdict: the data don’t tell the whole story. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, marijuana pepsi vandyck, names false full 387 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/zU9NT8t2rj5bThV6qATR3VAbX87vclqprl84u1YZSVw How Much Does Your Name Matter? (Rebroadcast ) A kid’s name can tell us something about his parents — their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?


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]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A kid’s name can tell us something about his parents — their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?


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]]> How Much Does Your Name Matter? (Rebroadcast ) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:24 A kid’s name can tell us something about his parents — their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny? A kid’s name can tell us something about his parents — their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, baby names false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/zZU-VcaSA7VqcMxVXX75JsPfWZOrd_G2En5PdBJfkko 386. How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War Aisle upon aisle of fresh produce, cheap meat, and sugary cereal — a delicious embodiment of free-market capitalism, right? Not quite. The supermarket was in fact the endpoint of the U.S. government’s battle for agricultural abundance against the U.S.S.R. Our farm policies were built to dominate, not necessarily to nourish — and we are still living with the consequences.


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]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Aisle upon aisle of fresh produce, cheap meat, and sugary cereal — a delicious embodiment of free-market capitalism, right? Not quite. The supermarket was in fact the endpoint of the U.S. government’s battle for agricultural abundance against the U.S.S.R. Our farm policies were built to dominate, not necessarily to nourish — and we are still living with the consequences.


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]]> 386. How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:30 Aisle upon aisle of fresh produce, cheap meat, and sugary cereal — a delicious embodiment of free-market capitalism, right? Not quite. The supermarket was in fact the endpoint of the U.S. government’s battle for agricultural abundance against the U.S.S.R. Our farm policies were built to dominate, not necessarily to nourish — and we are still living with the consequences. Aisle upon aisle of fresh produce, cheap meat, and sugary cereal — a delicious embodiment of free-market capitalism, right? Not quite. The supermarket was in fact the endpoint of the U.S. government’s battle for agricultural abundance against the U.S.S.R. Our farm policies were built to dominate, not necessarily to nourish — and we are still living with the consequences. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, cold war, ussr, supermarkets false full 386 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LT9QPQ302P666Gwf_GkwO2ZnfTXkx-tBDHeapYVsaHM America’s Hidden Duopoly (Rebroadcast) We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it?


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]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it?


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]]> America’s Hidden Duopoly (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:55 We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it? We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ObBvQJCAEQHb0NV7uB4cw2V02vGpJ_UHRKUB-51Ese8 385. What Do Nancy Pelosi, Taylor Swift, and Serena Williams Have in Common? They — along with a great many other high-achieving women — were all once Girl Scouts. So was Sylvia Acevedo. Raised in a poor, immigrant family, she was told that “girls like her” didn’t go to college. But she did, and then became a rocket scientist and tech executive. Now she’s C.E.O. of the very organization she credits with shaping her life. Acevedo tells us how the Girl Scouts are trying to stay relevant, why they’re suing the Boy Scouts, and how they sell so many cookies.


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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com They — along with a great many other high-achieving women — were all once Girl Scouts. So was Sylvia Acevedo. Raised in a poor, immigrant family, she was told that “girls like her” didn’t go to college. But she did, and then became a rocket scientist and tech executive. Now she’s C.E.O. of the very organization she credits with shaping her life. Acevedo tells us how the Girl Scouts are trying to stay relevant, why they’re suing the Boy Scouts, and how they sell so many cookies.


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]]> 385. What Do Nancy Pelosi, Taylor Swift, and Serena Williams Have in Common? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:31 They — along with a great many other high-achieving women — were all once Girl Scouts. So was Sylvia Acevedo. Raised in a poor, immigrant family, she was told that “girls like her” didn’t go to college. But she did, and then became a rocket scientist and tech executive. Now she’s C.E.O. of the very organization she credits with shaping her life. Acevedo tells us how the Girl Scouts are trying to stay relevant, why they’re suing the Boy Scouts, and how they sell so many cookies. They — along with a great many other high-achieving women — were all once Girl Scouts. So was Sylvia Acevedo. Raised in a poor, immigrant family, she was told that “girls like her” didn’t go to college. But she did, and then became a rocket scientist and tech executive. Now she’s C.E.O. of the very organization she credits with shaping her life. Acevedo tells us how the Girl Scouts are trying to stay relevant, why they’re suing the Boy Scouts, and how they sell so many cookies. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, sylvia acevedo, girl scouts false full 385 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8yLyDGDUduOValKowkOAxnctosPWHVn-Ygd5qpOY06U 384. Abortion and Crime, Revisited The controversial theory linking Roe v. Wade to a massive crime drop is back in the spotlight as several states introduce abortion restrictions. Steve Levitt and John Donohue discuss their original research, the challenges to its legitimacy, and their updated analysis. Also: what this means for abortion policy, crime policy, and having intelligent conversations about contentious topics.


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]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The controversial theory linking Roe v. Wade to a massive crime drop is back in the spotlight as several states introduce abortion restrictions. Steve Levitt and John Donohue discuss their original research, the challenges to its legitimacy, and their updated analysis. Also: what this means for abortion policy, crime policy, and having intelligent conversations about contentious topics.


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]]> 384. Abortion and Crime, Revisited Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:19 The controversial theory linking Roe v. Wade to a massive crime drop is back in the spotlight as several states introduce abortion restrictions. Steve Levitt and John Donohue discuss their original research, the challenges to its legitimacy, and their updated analysis. Also: what this means for abortion policy, crime policy, and having intelligent conversations about contentious topics. The controversial theory linking Roe v. Wade to a massive crime drop is back in the spotlight as several states introduce abortion restrictions. Steve Levitt and John Donohue discuss their original research, the challenges to its legitimacy, and their updated analysis. Also: what this means for abortion policy, crime policy, and having intelligent conversations about contentious topics. abortion, stephen j. dubner, crime, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, steve levitt false full 384 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/eGoI_Q_GaGbL_yUd9wWoD1pVa-ZQSj3g_dPHB4_PQoA A Better Way to Eat (Rebroadcast ) Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough?


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]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough?


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]]> A Better Way to Eat (Rebroadcast ) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:56 Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough? Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, takeru kobayashi, stitcher, competitive eating false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KGfL7rwdyFUvNGqEp8gwZ-LSp2ZwRx-7aMP92hgBXXk 383. The Zero-Minute Workout There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want to take it?


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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want to take it?


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]]> 383. The Zero-Minute Workout Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:23 There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want to take it? There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want to take it? exercise, stephen j. dubner, health, freakonomics radio, science, dubner productions, stitcher false full 383 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/A9Mi1ct7TGmrEqKvesaSgjoKVP5ohWqXTl9YJxEklwo 382. How Goes the Behavior-Change Revolution? An all-star team of behavioral scientists discovers that humans are stubborn (and lazy, and sometimes dumber than dogs). We also hear about binge drinking, humblebragging, and regrets. Recorded live in Philadelphia with guests including Richard Thaler, Angela Duckworth, Katy Milkman, and Tom Gilovich.


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]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com An all-star team of behavioral scientists discovers that humans are stubborn (and lazy, and sometimes dumber than dogs). We also hear about binge drinking, humblebragging, and regrets. Recorded live in Philadelphia with guests including Richard Thaler, Angela Duckworth, Katy Milkman, and Tom Gilovich.


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]]> 382. How Goes the Behavior-Change Revolution? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:03 An all-star team of behavioral scientists discovers that humans are stubborn (and lazy, and sometimes dumber than dogs). We also hear about binge drinking, humblebragging, and regrets. Recorded live in Philadelphia with guests including Richard Thaler, Angela Duckworth, Katy Milkman, and Tom Gilovich. An all-star team of behavioral scientists discovers that humans are stubborn (and lazy, and sometimes dumber than dogs). We also hear about binge drinking, humblebragging, and regrets. Recorded live in Philadelphia with guests including Richard Thaler, Angela Duckworth, Katy Milkman, and Tom Gilovich. stephen j. dubner, psychology, freakonomics radio, economics, dubner productions, stitcher false full 382 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KNC7IB66KkxG66crw2vsPT_kesKcNhgxjac8UPEtiOk 381. Long-Term Thinking in a Start-Up Town Recorded live in San Francisco. Guests include the keeper of a 10,000-year clock, the co-founder of Lyft, a pioneer in male birth control, a specialist in water security, and a psychology professor who is also a puppy. With co-host Angela Duckworth, fact-checker Mike Maughan, and the Freakonomics Radio Orchestra.


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]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Recorded live in San Francisco. Guests include the keeper of a 10,000-year clock, the co-founder of Lyft, a pioneer in male birth control, a specialist in water security, and a psychology professor who is also a puppy. With co-host Angela Duckworth, fact-checker Mike Maughan, and the Freakonomics Radio Orchestra.


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]]> 381. Long-Term Thinking in a Start-Up Town Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:56 Recorded live in San Francisco. Guests include the keeper of a 10,000-year clock, the co-founder of Lyft, a pioneer in male birth control, a specialist in water security, and a psychology professor who is also a puppy. With co-host Angela Duckworth, fact-checker Mike Maughan, and the Freakonomics Radio Orchestra. Recorded live in San Francisco. Guests include the keeper of a 10,000-year clock, the co-founder of Lyft, a pioneer in male birth control, a specialist in water security, and a psychology professor who is also a puppy. With co-host Angela Duckworth, fact-checker Mike Maughan, and the Freakonomics Radio Orchestra. birth control, puppy play, stephen j. dubner, lyft, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, water, stitcher, san francisco false full 381 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rLcy2ZMJLn7SpLi4uR3qNulfcNtZgHoBxJGwsQVL-No 380. Notes From an Imperfect Paradise Recorded live in Los Angeles. Guests include Mayor Eric Garcetti, the “Earthquake Lady,” the head of the Port of L.A., and a scientist with NASA’s Planetary Protection team. With co-host Angela Duckworth, fact-checker Mike Maughan, and the worldwide debut of Luis Guerra and the Freakonomics Radio Orchestra.


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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Recorded live in Los Angeles. Guests include Mayor Eric Garcetti, the “Earthquake Lady,” the head of the Port of L.A., and a scientist with NASA’s Planetary Protection team. With co-host Angela Duckworth, fact-checker Mike Maughan, and the worldwide debut of Luis Guerra and the Freakonomics Radio Orchestra.


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]]> 380. Notes From an Imperfect Paradise Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:22 Recorded live in Los Angeles. Guests include Mayor Eric Garcetti, the “Earthquake Lady,” the head of the Port of L.A., and a scientist with NASA’s Planetary Protection team. With co-host Angela Duckworth, fact-checker Mike Maughan, and the worldwide debut of Luis Guerra and the Freakonomics Radio Orchestra. Recorded live in Los Angeles. Guests include Mayor Eric Garcetti, the “Earthquake Lady,” the head of the Port of L.A., and a scientist with NASA’s Planetary Protection team. With co-host Angela Duckworth, fact-checker Mike Maughan, and the worldwide debut of Luis Guerra and the Freakonomics Radio Orchestra. stephen j. dubner, earthquakes, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, eric garcetti, nasa false full 380 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/oK_e4c50E2WLt3O3pbaGpSqC2tq9PQCUgGe3yd0Q89s 379. How to Change Your Mind There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves?


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]]> Thu, 30 May 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves?


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]]> 379. How to Change Your Mind Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:51 There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves? There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 379 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/NVK6qhfEOClJrF-sGsg0Jy_w0bwk4l7CI3Pn5yCWcc0 Here’s Why All Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Rebroadcast) Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution.


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]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution.


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]]> Here’s Why All Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:46 Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution. Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, planning, dubner productions, stitcher, project management false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HhRy2qJiXaWIcMXPYMhK_9mpfXB63slsVhesxoeAeBI 378. 23andMe (and You, and Everyone Else) The revolution in home DNA testing is giving consumers important, possibly life-changing information. It’s also building a gigantic database that could lead to medical breakthroughs. But how will you deal with upsetting news? What if your privacy is compromised? And are you prepared to have your DNA monetized? We speak with Anne Wojcicki, founder and C.E.O. of 23andMe.


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]]> Thu, 16 May 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The revolution in home DNA testing is giving consumers important, possibly life-changing information. It’s also building a gigantic database that could lead to medical breakthroughs. But how will you deal with upsetting news? What if your privacy is compromised? And are you prepared to have your DNA monetized? We speak with Anne Wojcicki, founder and C.E.O. of 23andMe.


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]]> 378. 23andMe (and You, and Everyone Else) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:26 The revolution in home DNA testing is giving consumers important, possibly life-changing information. It’s also building a gigantic database that could lead to medical breakthroughs. But how will you deal with upsetting news? What if your privacy is compromised? And are you prepared to have your DNA monetized? We speak with Anne Wojcicki, founder and C.E.O. of 23andMe. The revolution in home DNA testing is giving consumers important, possibly life-changing information. It’s also building a gigantic database that could lead to medical breakthroughs. But how will you deal with upsetting news? What if your privacy is compromised? And are you prepared to have your DNA monetized? We speak with Anne Wojcicki, founder and C.E.O. of 23andMe. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, anne wojcicki, 23andme false full 378 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/RgcJOxO4k-ZagCCF1WOAjxeq9zSrxPDcbWdQriRlXec 377. The $1.5 Trillion Question-How to fix student loan debt? As the cost of college skyrocketed, it created a debt burden that’s putting a drag on the economy. One possible solution: shifting the risk of debt away from students and onto investors looking for a cut of the graduates’ earning power.


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]]> Thu, 9 May 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As the cost of college skyrocketed, it created a debt burden that’s putting a drag on the economy. One possible solution: shifting the risk of debt away from students and onto investors looking for a cut of the graduates’ earning power.


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]]> 377. The $1.5 Trillion Question-How to fix student loan debt? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:02 As the cost of college skyrocketed, it created a debt burden that’s putting a drag on the economy. One possible solution: shifting the risk of debt away from students and onto investors looking for a cut of the graduates’ earning power. As the cost of college skyrocketed, it created a debt burden that’s putting a drag on the economy. One possible solution: shifting the risk of debt away from students and onto investors looking for a cut of the graduates’ earning power. stephen j. dubner, mitch daniels, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, student loan debt false full 377 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hfaaYgQzsmiZWnGsTZHU89hZHf-E_Jt2M1Kd8IpER-M 376. The Data-Driven Guide to Sane Parenting Humans have been having kids forever, so why are modern parents so bewildered? The economist Emily Oster marshals the evidence on the most contentious topics — breastfeeding and sleep training, vaccines and screen time — and tells her fellow parents to calm the heck down.


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]]> Thu, 2 May 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Humans have been having kids forever, so why are modern parents so bewildered? The economist Emily Oster marshals the evidence on the most contentious topics — breastfeeding and sleep training, vaccines and screen time — and tells her fellow parents to calm the heck down.


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]]> 376. The Data-Driven Guide to Sane Parenting Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:59 Humans have been having kids forever, so why are modern parents so bewildered? The economist Emily Oster marshals the evidence on the most contentious topics — breastfeeding and sleep training, vaccines and screen time — and tells her fellow parents to calm the heck down. Humans have been having kids forever, so why are modern parents so bewildered? The economist Emily Oster marshals the evidence on the most contentious topics — breastfeeding and sleep training, vaccines and screen time — and tells her fellow parents to calm the heck down. stephen j. dubner, emily oster, children, freakonomics radio, parenting, dubner productions, stitcher false full 376 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_kk_uCJUMSewMLOddKLl2fCbSUj7eLEL9dDjdW3Cbr0 The Invisible Paw (Rebroadcast) Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward?


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]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward?


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]]> The Invisible Paw (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:00 Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward? Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, economics, dubner productions, stitcher, animals false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lP9aIEF72lsY3LplFSO5RJrb69Caw3Qkfqkx494dOc0 375. The Most Interesting Fruit in the World The banana used to be a luxury good. Now it’s the most popular fruit in the U.S. and elsewhere. But the production efficiencies that made it so cheap have also made it vulnerable to a deadly fungus that may wipe out the one variety most of us eat. Scientists do have a way to save it — but will Big Banana let them?


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]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The banana used to be a luxury good. Now it’s the most popular fruit in the U.S. and elsewhere. But the production efficiencies that made it so cheap have also made it vulnerable to a deadly fungus that may wipe out the one variety most of us eat. Scientists do have a way to save it — but will Big Banana let them?


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]]> 375. The Most Interesting Fruit in the World Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:40 The banana used to be a luxury good. Now it’s the most popular fruit in the U.S. and elsewhere. But the production efficiencies that made it so cheap have also made it vulnerable to a deadly fungus that may wipe out the one variety most of us eat. Scientists do have a way to save it — but will Big Banana let them? The banana used to be a luxury good. Now it’s the most popular fruit in the U.S. and elsewhere. But the production efficiencies that made it so cheap have also made it vulnerable to a deadly fungus that may wipe out the one variety most of us eat. Scientists do have a way to save it — but will Big Banana let them? stephen j. dubner, bananas, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 375 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Ih54DF4o0MQClCJ7P-cFrPjD70h4CrkbdgJ49645zkM 374. How Spotify Saved the Music Industry (But Not Necessarily Musicians) Daniel Ek, a 23-year-old Swede who grew up on pirated music, made the record labels an offer they couldn’t refuse: a legal platform to stream all the world’s music. Spotify reversed the labels’ fortunes, made Ek rich, and thrilled millions of music fans. But what has it done for all those musicians stuck in the long tail?


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]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Daniel Ek, a 23-year-old Swede who grew up on pirated music, made the record labels an offer they couldn’t refuse: a legal platform to stream all the world’s music. Spotify reversed the labels’ fortunes, made Ek rich, and thrilled millions of music fans. But what has it done for all those musicians stuck in the long tail?


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]]> 374. How Spotify Saved the Music Industry (But Not Necessarily Musicians) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:35 Daniel Ek, a 23-year-old Swede who grew up on pirated music, made the record labels an offer they couldn’t refuse: a legal platform to stream all the world’s music. Spotify reversed the labels’ fortunes, made Ek rich, and thrilled millions of music fans. But what has it done for all those musicians stuck in the long tail? Daniel Ek, a 23-year-old Swede who grew up on pirated music, made the record labels an offer they couldn’t refuse: a legal platform to stream all the world’s music. Spotify reversed the labels’ fortunes, made Ek rich, and thrilled millions of music fans. But what has it done for all those musicians stuck in the long tail? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, daniel ek, spotify false full 374 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ngzONlxYKpAuiOSnWwz86SL-rHPSakgXo5c0pVmpeCE 373. Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents artificially high by disincentivizing new construction. So what happens next?


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]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents artificially high by disincentivizing new construction. So what happens next?


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]]> 373. Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:18 As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents artificially high by disincentivizing new construction. So what happens next? As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents artificially high by disincentivizing new construction. So what happens next? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, rent control, stitcher false full 373 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dUBF1_c0yY3Kj1kp28l2Livyl9RHdzKbDLtm4Hl5hwU 372. Freakonomics Radio Live: “Would You Eat a Piece of Chocolate Shaped Like Dog Poop?” What your disgust level says about your politics, how Napoleon influenced opera, why New York City’s subways may finally run on time, and more. Five compelling guests tell Stephen Dubner, co-host Angela Duckworth, and fact-checker Jody Avirgan lots of things they didn’t know.


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]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What your disgust level says about your politics, how Napoleon influenced opera, why New York City’s subways may finally run on time, and more. Five compelling guests tell Stephen Dubner, co-host Angela Duckworth, and fact-checker Jody Avirgan lots of things they didn’t know.


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]]> 372. Freakonomics Radio Live: “Would You Eat a Piece of Chocolate Shaped Like Dog Poop?” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:53 What your disgust level says about your politics, how Napoleon influenced opera, why New York City’s subways may finally run on time, and more. Five compelling guests tell Stephen Dubner, co-host Angela Duckworth, and fact-checker Jody Avirgan lots of things they didn’t know. What your disgust level says about your politics, how Napoleon influenced opera, why New York City’s subways may finally run on time, and more. Five compelling guests tell Stephen Dubner, co-host Angela Duckworth, and fact-checker Jody Avirgan lots of things they didn’t know. stephen j. dubner, david pizarro, freakonomics radio, angela duckworth, dubner productions, polly trottenberg, stitcher, katherine hornbostel, petra moser, andy byford, jody avirgan false full 372 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IES8nY7ohwANopKymugfcP2I6vTcdjVYe0QItMsEbNQ Why You Shouldn’t Open a Restaurant (Update) Kenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start his own restaurant — and discovered problems that even science can’t solve.


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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Kenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start his own restaurant — and discovered problems that even science can’t solve.


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]]> Why You Shouldn’t Open a Restaurant (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:57 Kenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start his own restaurant — and discovered problems that even science can’t solve. Kenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start his own restaurant — and discovered problems that even science can’t solve. kenji lopez-alt, stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OFTmqy4jaWVlB_jM4OxHdr0rot5Jqt5HpXM8bx-ZyvU 371. A Free-Trade Democrat in the Trump White House For years, Gary Cohn thought he’d be the next C.E.O. of Goldman Sachs. Instead, he became the “adult in the room” in a chaotic administration. Cohn talks about the fights he won, the fights he lost, and the fights he was no longer willing to have. Also: why he and Trump are still on speaking terms even after he reportedly called the president “a professional liar.”


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]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2019 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For years, Gary Cohn thought he’d be the next C.E.O. of Goldman Sachs. Instead, he became the “adult in the room” in a chaotic administration. Cohn talks about the fights he won, the fights he lost, and the fights he was no longer willing to have. Also: why he and Trump are still on speaking terms even after he reportedly called the president “a professional liar.”


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]]> 371. A Free-Trade Democrat in the Trump White House Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:23 For years, Gary Cohn thought he’d be the next C.E.O. of Goldman Sachs. Instead, he became the “adult in the room” in a chaotic administration. Cohn talks about the fights he won, the fights he lost, and the fights he was no longer willing to have. Also: why he and Trump are still on speaking terms even after he reportedly called the president “a professional liar.” For years, Gary Cohn thought he’d be the next C.E.O. of Goldman Sachs. Instead, he became the “adult in the room” in a chaotic administration. Cohn talks about the fights he won, the fights he lost, and the fights he was no longer willing to have. Also: why he and Trump are still on speaking terms even after he reportedly called the president “a professional liar.” stephen j. dubner, gary cohn, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 371 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/c4HMKQaYsbNNMuye73uPsxWWw1SPx645t9nyfJPvgeY 370. How to Fail Like a Pro The road to success is paved with failure, so you might as well learn to do it right. (Ep. 5 of the “How to Be Creative” series.)


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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The road to success is paved with failure, so you might as well learn to do it right. (Ep. 5 of the “How to Be Creative” series.)


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]]> 370. How to Fail Like a Pro Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:39 The road to success is paved with failure, so you might as well learn to do it right. (Ep. 5 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) The road to success is paved with failure, so you might as well learn to do it right. (Ep. 5 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, creativity, dubner productions, stitcher false full 370 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/INiTyxr_xosYLGTW6yXdCQO-6330BMNLUFiKJYSLSLw 369. A Good Idea Is Not Good Enough Whether you’re building a business or a cathedral, execution is everything. We ask artists, scientists, and inventors how they turned ideas into reality. And we find out why it’s so hard for a group to get things done — and what you can do about it. (Ep. 4 of the “How to Be Creative” series.)


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]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Whether you’re building a business or a cathedral, execution is everything. We ask artists, scientists, and inventors how they turned ideas into reality. And we find out why it’s so hard for a group to get things done — and what you can do about it. (Ep. 4 of the “How to Be Creative” series.)


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]]> 369. A Good Idea Is Not Good Enough Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:28 Whether you’re building a business or a cathedral, execution is everything. We ask artists, scientists, and inventors how they turned ideas into reality. And we find out why it’s so hard for a group to get things done — and what you can do about it. (Ep. 4 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) Whether you’re building a business or a cathedral, execution is everything. We ask artists, scientists, and inventors how they turned ideas into reality. And we find out why it’s so hard for a group to get things done — and what you can do about it. (Ep. 4 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, creativity, dubner productions, stitcher false full 369 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GD-MKteykY5IovP9W4RAssYynq5q-lRs33k2doMnWrA 368. Where Do Good Ideas Come From? Whether you’re mapping the universe, hosting a late-night talk show, or running a meeting, there are a lot of ways to up your idea game. Plus: the truth about brainstorming. (Ep. 3 of the “How to Be Creative” series.)


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]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Whether you’re mapping the universe, hosting a late-night talk show, or running a meeting, there are a lot of ways to up your idea game. Plus: the truth about brainstorming. (Ep. 3 of the “How to Be Creative” series.)


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]]> 368. Where Do Good Ideas Come From? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:01:34 Whether you’re mapping the universe, hosting a late-night talk show, or running a meeting, there are a lot of ways to up your idea game. Plus: the truth about brainstorming. (Ep. 3 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) Whether you’re mapping the universe, hosting a late-night talk show, or running a meeting, there are a lot of ways to up your idea game. Plus: the truth about brainstorming. (Ep. 3 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, creativity, dubner productions, stitcher false full 368 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PG_hUK0HJXba2pKIZjPAGcMueRlIDapAc8CM1FkdpSE 367. The Future of Meat Global demand for beef, chicken, and pork continues to rise. So do concerns about environmental and other costs. Will reconciling these two forces be possible — or, even better, Impossible™?


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]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Global demand for beef, chicken, and pork continues to rise. So do concerns about environmental and other costs. Will reconciling these two forces be possible — or, even better, Impossible™?


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]]> 367. The Future of Meat Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:47 Global demand for beef, chicken, and pork continues to rise. So do concerns about environmental and other costs. Will reconciling these two forces be possible — or, even better, Impossible™? Global demand for beef, chicken, and pork continues to rise. So do concerns about environmental and other costs. Will reconciling these two forces be possible — or, even better, Impossible™? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, impossible burger, meat false full 367 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/cPSFwgNzShuvbCeQSdRxNCsVJdG5ZFD6t71f7_k-2ZY 366. This Economist Predicted the Last Crisis. What’s the Next One? In 2005, Raghuram Rajan said the financial system was at risk “of a catastrophic meltdown.” After stints at the I.M.F. and India’s central bank, he sees another potential crisis — and he offers a solution. Is it stronger governments? Freer markets? Rajan’s answer: neither.


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]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In 2005, Raghuram Rajan said the financial system was at risk “of a catastrophic meltdown.” After stints at the I.M.F. and India’s central bank, he sees another potential crisis — and he offers a solution. Is it stronger governments? Freer markets? Rajan’s answer: neither.


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]]> 366. This Economist Predicted the Last Crisis. What’s the Next One? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:08 In 2005, Raghuram Rajan said the financial system was at risk “of a catastrophic meltdown.” After stints at the I.M.F. and India’s central bank, he sees another potential crisis — and he offers a solution. Is it stronger governments? Freer markets? Rajan’s answer: neither. In 2005, Raghuram Rajan said the financial system was at risk “of a catastrophic meltdown.” After stints at the I.M.F. and India’s central bank, he sees another potential crisis — and he offers a solution. Is it stronger governments? Freer markets? Rajan’s answer: neither. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, raghuram rajan, stitcher false full 366 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DLZGR6RewlADU6esK0u47tTtRDigU8y2MxAFcTTLScI Extra: Domonique Foxworth Full Interview Stephen Dubner’s conversation with the former N.F.L. player, union official, and all-around sports thinker, recorded for our “Hidden Side of Sports” series.


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]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2019 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner’s conversation with the former N.F.L. player, union official, and all-around sports thinker, recorded for our “Hidden Side of Sports” series.


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]]> Extra: Domonique Foxworth Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:29:52 Stephen Dubner’s conversation with the former N.F.L. player, union official, and all-around sports thinker, recorded for our “Hidden Side of Sports” series. Stephen Dubner’s conversation with the former N.F.L. player, union official, and all-around sports thinker, recorded for our “Hidden Side of Sports” series. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, domonique foxworth false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yx5razEK-D9ByLPfZIwJ2ZzuD-nhboDTNg_txUnJ8SI 365. Not Just Another Labor Force If you think talent and hard work give top athletes all the leverage to succeed, think again. As employees in the Sports-Industrial Complex, they’ve got a tight earnings window, a high injury rate, little choice in where they work — and a very early forced retirement. (Ep. 6 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.)


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]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If you think talent and hard work give top athletes all the leverage to succeed, think again. As employees in the Sports-Industrial Complex, they’ve got a tight earnings window, a high injury rate, little choice in where they work — and a very early forced retirement. (Ep. 6 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.)


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]]> 365. Not Just Another Labor Force Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:07 If you think talent and hard work give top athletes all the leverage to succeed, think again. As employees in the Sports-Industrial Complex, they’ve got a tight earnings window, a high injury rate, little choice in where they work — and a very early forced retirement. (Ep. 6 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) If you think talent and hard work give top athletes all the leverage to succeed, think again. As employees in the Sports-Industrial Complex, they’ve got a tight earnings window, a high injury rate, little choice in where they work — and a very early forced retirement. (Ep. 6 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, sports false full 365 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9ijGv2nVDKDdfzYDfPK_koSh4i6jKEfJA6aUW2FQTNI Extra: Mark Cuban Full Interview A conversation with the Shark Tank star, entrepreneur, and Dallas Mavericks owner recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.”


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]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2019 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A conversation with the Shark Tank star, entrepreneur, and Dallas Mavericks owner recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.”


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]]> Extra: Mark Cuban Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:04 A conversation with the Shark Tank star, entrepreneur, and Dallas Mavericks owner recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” A conversation with the Shark Tank star, entrepreneur, and Dallas Mavericks owner recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, mark cuban false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iNzeiQ-VrRe6ew8Av-m4u_7F9kKxe3ZMpqmi6Ycg1LM 364. Inside the Sports-Industrial Complex For most of us, the athletes are what make sports interesting. But if you own the team or run the league, your players are essentially very expensive migrant workers who eat into your profits. We talk to N.F.L., N.B.A., and U.F.C. executives about labor costs, viewership numbers, legalized gambling, and the rise of e-sports. (Ep. 5 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.)


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]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For most of us, the athletes are what make sports interesting. But if you own the team or run the league, your players are essentially very expensive migrant workers who eat into your profits. We talk to N.F.L., N.B.A., and U.F.C. executives about labor costs, viewership numbers, legalized gambling, and the rise of e-sports. (Ep. 5 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.)


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]]> 364. Inside the Sports-Industrial Complex Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:50 For most of us, the athletes are what make sports interesting. But if you own the team or run the league, your players are essentially very expensive migrant workers who eat into your profits. We talk to N.F.L., N.B.A., and U.F.C. executives about labor costs, viewership numbers, legalized gambling, and the rise of e-sports. (Ep. 5 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) For most of us, the athletes are what make sports interesting. But if you own the team or run the league, your players are essentially very expensive migrant workers who eat into your profits. We talk to N.F.L., N.B.A., and U.F.C. executives about labor costs, viewership numbers, legalized gambling, and the rise of e-sports. (Ep. 5 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, sports false full 364 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AmHMRmPWCKprNijLProExfN8zrKFoUZAN92sl7D6D7o Extra: Mark Teixeira Full Interview A conversation with former Major League Baseball player and current ESPN analyst Mark Teixeira, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.”


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]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2019 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A conversation with former Major League Baseball player and current ESPN analyst Mark Teixeira, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.”


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]]> Extra: Mark Teixeira Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:39 A conversation with former Major League Baseball player and current ESPN analyst Mark Teixeira, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” A conversation with former Major League Baseball player and current ESPN analyst Mark Teixeira, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” mark teixeira, stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TyVM7sYtieFgKoqZw1XOC9aXt3nKNGaslOHCyMI0qdY 363. Think Like a Winner Great athletes aren’t just great at the physical stuff. They’ve also learned how to handle pressure, overcome fear, and stay focused. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to be an athlete to use what they know. (Ep. 4 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.)


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]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Great athletes aren’t just great at the physical stuff. They’ve also learned how to handle pressure, overcome fear, and stay focused. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to be an athlete to use what they know. (Ep. 4 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.)


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]]> 363. Think Like a Winner Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:05 Great athletes aren’t just great at the physical stuff. They’ve also learned how to handle pressure, overcome fear, and stay focused. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to be an athlete to use what they know. (Ep. 4 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) Great athletes aren’t just great at the physical stuff. They’ve also learned how to handle pressure, overcome fear, and stay focused. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to be an athlete to use what they know. (Ep. 4 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, sports false full 363 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/o5E_SJndoKWQaTZ-aUHj8zRhwIMRIOtGrliN9I4jN00 Hacking the World Bank (Update) Jim Yong Kim has an unorthodox background for a World Bank president — and his reign has been just as unorthodox. He has just announced he’s stepping down, well before his term is over; we recorded this interview with him in 2015.


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]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2019 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Jim Yong Kim has an unorthodox background for a World Bank president — and his reign has been just as unorthodox. He has just announced he’s stepping down, well before his term is over; we recorded this interview with him in 2015.


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]]> Hacking the World Bank (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:40 Jim Yong Kim has an unorthodox background for a World Bank president — and his reign has been just as unorthodox. He has just announced he’s stepping down, well before his term is over; we recorded this interview with him in 2015. Jim Yong Kim has an unorthodox background for a World Bank president — and his reign has been just as unorthodox. He has just announced he’s stepping down, well before his term is over; we recorded this interview with him in 2015. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, jim yong kim, world bank false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/M1bTK0LgvJ-g_Dyb4yAslTA_twftDSCm5RV1tmpt3AM 362. Why Is This Man Running for President? In the American Dream sweepstakes, Andrew Yang was a pretty big winner. But for every winner, he came to realize, there are thousands upon thousands of losers — a “war on normal people,” he calls it. Here’s what he plans to do about it.


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]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In the American Dream sweepstakes, Andrew Yang was a pretty big winner. But for every winner, he came to realize, there are thousands upon thousands of losers — a “war on normal people,” he calls it. Here’s what he plans to do about it.


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]]> 362. Why Is This Man Running for President? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:10 In the American Dream sweepstakes, Andrew Yang was a pretty big winner. But for every winner, he came to realize, there are thousands upon thousands of losers — a “war on normal people,” he calls it. Here’s what he plans to do about it. In the American Dream sweepstakes, Andrew Yang was a pretty big winner. But for every winner, he came to realize, there are thousands upon thousands of losers — a “war on normal people,” he calls it. Here’s what he plans to do about it. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, 2020 election, dubner productions, stitcher, andrew yang false full 362 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/x9xtMVsLp_oeuoYBuZnvdU_ENpJp_76f1X5yqeJAU_Q How to Be Happy (Rebroadcast) The U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic (and to see if we should steal them).


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]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2019 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic (and to see if we should steal them).


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]]> How to Be Happy (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:41 The U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic (and to see if we should steal them). The U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic (and to see if we should steal them). stephen j. dubner, denmark, freakonomics radio, happiness, dubner productions, hygge, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/C7zoaR5F7VqOuIFXz_32aWV5zmPno6Vk5E6yHwRKh9Q How to Win Games and Beat People (Rebroadcast) Games are as old as civilization itself, and some people think they have huge social value regardless of whether you win or lose. Tom Whipple is not one of those people. That’s why he consulted an army of preposterously overqualified experts to find the secret to winning any game.


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]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Games are as old as civilization itself, and some people think they have huge social value regardless of whether you win or lose. Tom Whipple is not one of those people. That’s why he consulted an army of preposterously overqualified experts to find the secret to winning any game.


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]]> How to Win Games and Beat People (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:29 Games are as old as civilization itself, and some people think they have huge social value regardless of whether you win or lose. Tom Whipple is not one of those people. That’s why he consulted an army of preposterously overqualified experts to find the secret to winning any game. Games are as old as civilization itself, and some people think they have huge social value regardless of whether you win or lose. Tom Whipple is not one of those people. That’s why he consulted an army of preposterously overqualified experts to find the secret to winning any game. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, tom whipple false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DpZnW7wOj2cgtq6uDZEULFVLF3Kql3H2ExbdRUtGATI People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Rebroadcast) You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. The founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time.


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]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. The founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time.


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]]> People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:57 You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. The founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. The founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, richard thaler false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/f1H6RzRc9HYXkjAsV1lIy9jwA3g4jVI1W8_6nHqoPec Freakonomics Radio Live: “We Thought of a Way to Manipulate Your Perception of Time.” We learn how to be less impatient, how to tell fake news from real, and the simple trick that nurses used to make better predictions than doctors. Journalist Manoush Zomorodi co-hosts; our real-time fact-checker is the author and humorist A.J. Jacobs.


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]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2018 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We learn how to be less impatient, how to tell fake news from real, and the simple trick that nurses used to make better predictions than doctors. Journalist Manoush Zomorodi co-hosts; our real-time fact-checker is the author and humorist A.J. Jacobs.


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]]> Freakonomics Radio Live: “We Thought of a Way to Manipulate Your Perception of Time.” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:39 We learn how to be less impatient, how to tell fake news from real, and the simple trick that nurses used to make better predictions than doctors. Journalist Manoush Zomorodi co-hosts; our real-time fact-checker is the author and humorist A.J. Jacobs. We learn how to be less impatient, how to tell fake news from real, and the simple trick that nurses used to make better predictions than doctors. Journalist Manoush Zomorodi co-hosts; our real-time fact-checker is the author and humorist A.J. Jacobs. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1VSPWZc-jM0WHA_u7R8qgS59Id0rPV10_etfFd7wwy0 Freakonomics Radio Live: “Where Does Fear Live in the Brain?” Our co-host is comedian Christian Finnegan, and we learn: the difference between danger and fear; the role of clouds in climate change; and why (and when) politicians are bad at math. Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri is our real-time fact-checker.


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]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2018 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Our co-host is comedian Christian Finnegan, and we learn: the difference between danger and fear; the role of clouds in climate change; and why (and when) politicians are bad at math. Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri is our real-time fact-checker.


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]]> Freakonomics Radio Live: “Where Does Fear Live in the Brain?” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:20 Our co-host is comedian Christian Finnegan, and we learn: the difference between danger and fear; the role of clouds in climate change; and why (and when) politicians are bad at math. Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri is our real-time fact-checker. Our co-host is comedian Christian Finnegan, and we learn: the difference between danger and fear; the role of clouds in climate change; and why (and when) politicians are bad at math. Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri is our real-time fact-checker. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DGzFWwxk0XnTnlmNxreWJeuWCsuj1vXA3y4nFAC7O88 Freakonomics Radio Live: “The World’s a Mess. But Oysters, They Hold it Down.” Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli joins us to co-host an evening of delicious fact-finding: where a trillion oysters went, whether a soda tax can work, and how beer helped build an empire. Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri is our real-time fact-checker.


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]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2018 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli joins us to co-host an evening of delicious fact-finding: where a trillion oysters went, whether a soda tax can work, and how beer helped build an empire. Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri is our real-time fact-checker.


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]]> Freakonomics Radio Live: “The World’s a Mess. But Oysters, They Hold it Down.” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:55 Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli joins us to co-host an evening of delicious fact-finding: where a trillion oysters went, whether a soda tax can work, and how beer helped build an empire. Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri is our real-time fact-checker. Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli joins us to co-host an evening of delicious fact-finding: where a trillion oysters went, whether a soda tax can work, and how beer helped build an empire. Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri is our real-time fact-checker. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GnSngZgiMaRzEDBmpUNKZx1p5fHFfkjHPiissUSTSio 361. Freakonomics Radio Live: “Jesus Could Have Been a Pigeon.” Our co-host is Grit author Angela Duckworth, and we learn fascinating, Freakonomical facts from a parade of guests. For instance: what we all get wrong about Darwin; what an iPod has in common with the “hell ant”; and how a “memory athlete” memorizes a deck of cards. Mike Maughan is our real-time fact-checker.


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]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Our co-host is Grit author Angela Duckworth, and we learn fascinating, Freakonomical facts from a parade of guests. For instance: what we all get wrong about Darwin; what an iPod has in common with the “hell ant”; and how a “memory athlete” memorizes a deck of cards. Mike Maughan is our real-time fact-checker.


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]]> 361. Freakonomics Radio Live: “Jesus Could Have Been a Pigeon.” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:27 Our co-host is Grit author Angela Duckworth, and we learn fascinating, Freakonomical facts from a parade of guests. For instance: what we all get wrong about Darwin; what an iPod has in common with the “hell ant”; and how a “memory athlete” memorizes a deck of cards. Mike Maughan is our real-time fact-checker. Our co-host is Grit author Angela Duckworth, and we learn fascinating, Freakonomical facts from a parade of guests. For instance: what we all get wrong about Darwin; what an iPod has in common with the “hell ant”; and how a “memory athlete” memorizes a deck of cards. Mike Maughan is our real-time fact-checker. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 361 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Df7nFPxXKl17u0F-FJUL3L-TSW1y8Gp-FUmFjiC09Ms 360. Is the Protestant Work Ethic Real? In the early 20th century, Max Weber argued that Protestantism created wealth. Finally, there are data to prove if he was right. All it took were some missionary experiments in the Philippines and a clever map-matching trick that goes back to 16th-century Germany.


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]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In the early 20th century, Max Weber argued that Protestantism created wealth. Finally, there are data to prove if he was right. All it took were some missionary experiments in the Philippines and a clever map-matching trick that goes back to 16th-century Germany.


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]]> 360. Is the Protestant Work Ethic Real? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:30 In the early 20th century, Max Weber argued that Protestantism created wealth. Finally, there are data to prove if he was right. All it took were some missionary experiments in the Philippines and a clever map-matching trick that goes back to 16th-century Germany. In the early 20th century, Max Weber argued that Protestantism created wealth. Finally, there are data to prove if he was right. All it took were some missionary experiments in the Philippines and a clever map-matching trick that goes back to 16th-century Germany. stephen j. dubner, poverty, freakonomics radio, economics, dubner productions, stitcher, religion false full 360 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HxTnfnT1PXDqrDbSpPiaMTu8ksXNMnlW7Eekou49Nd8 359. Should America Be Run by … Trader Joe’s? The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit.


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]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit.


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]]> 359. Should America Be Run by … Trader Joe’s? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:01 The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit. The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, trader joe's false full 359 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IOwMhZCVTzHrqjfSSIgmmgCAs00vvkV_QYHiQ0lU8NE There’s a War on Sugar. Is It Justified? (Rebroadcast) Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it’s addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former F.D.A. commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest.


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]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it’s addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former F.D.A. commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest.


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]]> There’s a War on Sugar. Is It Justified? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:06 Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it’s addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former F.D.A. commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest. Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it’s addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former F.D.A. commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest. sugar, stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/eLJicHusY7n2Oh17TnQOtvdu-D1KFhYbTTodNVdedSQ 358. Yes, the Open Office Is Terrible — But It Doesn’t Have to Be It began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into a nightmare of noise and discomfort. Can the open office be saved, or should we all just be working from home?


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]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into a nightmare of noise and discomfort. Can the open office be saved, or should we all just be working from home?


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]]> 358. Yes, the Open Office Is Terrible — But It Doesn’t Have to Be Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:32 It began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into a nightmare of noise and discomfort. Can the open office be saved, or should we all just be working from home? It began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into a nightmare of noise and discomfort. Can the open office be saved, or should we all just be working from home? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, open office, stitcher false full 358 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1O1xiz_IYYCKStoHyoLpiroWFZ0qYV8oGDaDeKrkr7M 357. Can an Industrial Giant Become a Tech Darling? The Ford Motor Company is ditching its legacy sedans, doubling down on trucks, and trying to steer its stock price out of a long skid. But C.E.O. Jim Hackett has even bigger plans: to turn a century-old automaker into the nucleus of a “transportation operating system.” Is Hackett just whistling past the graveyard, or does he see what others can’t?


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]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The Ford Motor Company is ditching its legacy sedans, doubling down on trucks, and trying to steer its stock price out of a long skid. But C.E.O. Jim Hackett has even bigger plans: to turn a century-old automaker into the nucleus of a “transportation operating system.” Is Hackett just whistling past the graveyard, or does he see what others can’t?


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]]> 357. Can an Industrial Giant Become a Tech Darling? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:04 The Ford Motor Company is ditching its legacy sedans, doubling down on trucks, and trying to steer its stock price out of a long skid. But C.E.O. Jim Hackett has even bigger plans: to turn a century-old automaker into the nucleus of a “transportation operating system.” Is Hackett just whistling past the graveyard, or does he see what others can’t? The Ford Motor Company is ditching its legacy sedans, doubling down on trucks, and trying to steer its stock price out of a long skid. But C.E.O. Jim Hackett has even bigger plans: to turn a century-old automaker into the nucleus of a “transportation operating system.” Is Hackett just whistling past the graveyard, or does he see what others can’t? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, jim hackett, ford false full 357 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/3n_BOVUau2uuyZAJOBhxhR-grbSAUWu9hFZb8IJxy2s 356. America’s Hidden Duopoly We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it?


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]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it?


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]]> 356. America’s Hidden Duopoly Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:15 We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it? We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, politics false full 356 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bw_XxqocyI1KodLy0ZPBBUdosbDz2m2hX9fLGEhSTGM Extra: Elvis Costello Full Interview A conversation with the iconic singer-songwriter, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “How to Be Creative.”


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]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A conversation with the iconic singer-songwriter, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “How to Be Creative.”


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]]> Extra: Elvis Costello Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:19:31 A conversation with the iconic singer-songwriter, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “How to Be Creative.” A conversation with the iconic singer-songwriter, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “How to Be Creative.” stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, elvis costello, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/U74yZe1nTL4yDu6jTEwk3SHQya4nzKCxOW8r8kGB18Y 355. Where Does Creativity Come From (and Why Do Schools Kill It Off)? Family environments and “diversifying experiences” (including the early death of a parent); intrinsic versus extrinsic motivations; schools that value assessments, but don't assess the things we value. All these elements factor into the long, mysterious march towards a creative life. To learn more, we examine the early years of Ai Weiwei, Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello, Maira Kalman, Wynton Marsalis, Jennifer Egan, and others. (Ep. 2 of the “How to Be Creative” series.)


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]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Family environments and “diversifying experiences” (including the early death of a parent); intrinsic versus extrinsic motivations; schools that value assessments, but don't assess the things we value. All these elements factor into the long, mysterious march towards a creative life. To learn more, we examine the early years of Ai Weiwei, Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello, Maira Kalman, Wynton Marsalis, Jennifer Egan, and others. (Ep. 2 of the “How to Be Creative” series.)


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]]> 355. Where Does Creativity Come From (and Why Do Schools Kill It Off)? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:13:43 Family environments and “diversifying experiences” (including the early death of a parent); intrinsic versus extrinsic motivations; schools that value assessments, but don't assess the things we value. All these elements factor into the long, mysterious march towards a creative life. To learn more, we examine the early years of Ai Weiwei, Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello, Maira Kalman, Wynton Marsalis, Jennifer Egan, and others. (Ep. 2 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) Family environments and “diversifying experiences” (including the early death of a parent); intrinsic versus extrinsic motivations; schools that value assessments, but don't assess the things we value. All these elements factor into the long, mysterious march towards a creative life. To learn more, we examine the early years of Ai Weiwei, Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello, Maira Kalman, Wynton Marsalis, Jennifer Egan, and others. (Ep. 2 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, creativity, dubner productions, stitcher false full 355 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OXDanAzlWVPkr4COAf8cyPPulbDoPdLB4QcePnCcPiI Extra: Jeremy Lin Full Interview A conversation with veteran NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.”


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]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A conversation with veteran NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.”


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]]> Extra: Jeremy Lin Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:17 A conversation with veteran NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” A conversation with veteran NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, jeremy lin false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uSbqd00dl0c6lbXQLNj1nof8bFPmtOBk5UoM1eoBT0o 354. How to Be Creative There are thousands of books on the subject, but what do we actually know about creativity? In this new series, we talk to the researchers who study it as well as artists, inventors, and pathbreakers who live it every day: Ai Weiwei, James Dyson, Elvis Costello, Jennifer Egan, Rosanne Cash, Wynton Marsalis, Maira Kalman, and more. (Ep. 1 of the “How to Be Creative” series.)


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]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are thousands of books on the subject, but what do we actually know about creativity? In this new series, we talk to the researchers who study it as well as artists, inventors, and pathbreakers who live it every day: Ai Weiwei, James Dyson, Elvis Costello, Jennifer Egan, Rosanne Cash, Wynton Marsalis, Maira Kalman, and more. (Ep. 1 of the “How to Be Creative” series.)


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]]> 354. How to Be Creative Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:32 There are thousands of books on the subject, but what do we actually know about creativity? In this new series, we talk to the researchers who study it as well as artists, inventors, and pathbreakers who live it every day: Ai Weiwei, James Dyson, Elvis Costello, Jennifer Egan, Rosanne Cash, Wynton Marsalis, Maira Kalman, and more. (Ep. 1 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) There are thousands of books on the subject, but what do we actually know about creativity? In this new series, we talk to the researchers who study it as well as artists, inventors, and pathbreakers who live it every day: Ai Weiwei, James Dyson, Elvis Costello, Jennifer Egan, Rosanne Cash, Wynton Marsalis, Maira Kalman, and more. (Ep. 1 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, creativity, dubner productions, stitcher false full 354 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hg8-iQVG-AxOi4u9PCQJaeSpFjhaLZCHyWqEfVXJtv8 353. How to Optimize Your Apology You said, “I’m sorry,” but somehow you haven’t been forgiven. Why? Because you’re doing it wrong! A report from the front lines of apology science.


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]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com You said, “I’m sorry,” but somehow you haven’t been forgiven. Why? Because you’re doing it wrong! A report from the front lines of apology science.


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]]> 353. How to Optimize Your Apology Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:16 You said, “I’m sorry,” but somehow you haven’t been forgiven. Why? Because you’re doing it wrong! A report from the front lines of apology science. You said, “I’m sorry,” but somehow you haven’t been forgiven. Why? Because you’re doing it wrong! A report from the front lines of apology science. apologies, stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, uber false full 353 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ntVR3yxjqIZqoGXanBRfALj6iJEALoxUvdTXHXFI7DU 352. Can This Man Stop a Trade War? The World Trade Organization is the referee for 164 trading partners, each with their own political and economic agendas. Lately, those agendas have gotten more complicated — especially with President Trump’s tariff blitz. Roberto Azevêdo, head of the W.T.O., tells us why it’s so hard to balance protectionism and globalism; what’s really behind the loss of jobs; and what he’d say to Trump (if he ever gets the chance).


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]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The World Trade Organization is the referee for 164 trading partners, each with their own political and economic agendas. Lately, those agendas have gotten more complicated — especially with President Trump’s tariff blitz. Roberto Azevêdo, head of the W.T.O., tells us why it’s so hard to balance protectionism and globalism; what’s really behind the loss of jobs; and what he’d say to Trump (if he ever gets the chance).


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]]> 352. Can This Man Stop a Trade War? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:43 The World Trade Organization is the referee for 164 trading partners, each with their own political and economic agendas. Lately, those agendas have gotten more complicated — especially with President Trump’s tariff blitz. Roberto Azevêdo, head of the W.T.O., tells us why it’s so hard to balance protectionism and globalism; what’s really behind the loss of jobs; and what he’d say to Trump (if he ever gets the chance). The World Trade Organization is the referee for 164 trading partners, each with their own political and economic agendas. Lately, those agendas have gotten more complicated — especially with President Trump’s tariff blitz. Roberto Azevêdo, head of the W.T.O., tells us why it’s so hard to balance protectionism and globalism; what’s really behind the loss of jobs; and what he’d say to Trump (if he ever gets the chance). stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, trade false full 352 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1FUoGMhiPXIN8tEXEy20sbyTmY7rnso2Hx8uIqsim-U Extra: Shawn Johnson Full Interview A conversation with 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.”


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]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A conversation with 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.”


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]]> Extra: Shawn Johnson Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:07:16 A conversation with 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” A conversation with 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” stephen j. dubner, harry huggins, freakonomics radio, shawn johnson, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Xi8pgXlcLtkHg2c0j2LdvNfFYv-43edk36KrdhRz7dI 351. Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. A variety of Olympic and professional athletes tell us how they made it and what they sacrificed to get there. And if you can identify the sport most likely to get a kid into a top college — well then, touché! (Ep. 3 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.)


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]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. A variety of Olympic and professional athletes tell us how they made it and what they sacrificed to get there. And if you can identify the sport most likely to get a kid into a top college — well then, touché! (Ep. 3 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.)


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]]> 351. Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:07:43 There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. A variety of Olympic and professional athletes tell us how they made it and what they sacrificed to get there. And if you can identify the sport most likely to get a kid into a top college — well then, touché! (Ep. 3 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. A variety of Olympic and professional athletes tell us how they made it and what they sacrificed to get there. And if you can identify the sport most likely to get a kid into a top college — well then, touché! (Ep. 3 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, sports false full 351 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/cf-Vb9WdLjuigatZ6nV1UTv1fGPjhDqAO3aq3OpPHmw Extra: Full Interviews With Jimmy Garoppolo, Joe Staley, Mike McGlinchey, and Kyle Juszczyk Stephen Dubner’s conversations with members of the San Francisco 49ers offense, recorded for Freakonomics Radio episode No. 350, part of the “Hidden Side of Sports” series.


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]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner’s conversations with members of the San Francisco 49ers offense, recorded for Freakonomics Radio episode No. 350, part of the “Hidden Side of Sports” series.


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]]> Extra: Full Interviews With Jimmy Garoppolo, Joe Staley, Mike McGlinchey, and Kyle Juszczyk Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:20:11 Stephen Dubner’s conversations with members of the San Francisco 49ers offense, recorded for Freakonomics Radio episode No. 350, part of the “Hidden Side of Sports” series. Stephen Dubner’s conversations with members of the San Francisco 49ers offense, recorded for Freakonomics Radio episode No. 350, part of the “Hidden Side of Sports” series. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/xwKR3gldyMX2EwPUbKJKlDNwZqOqhWqYOIhh8xNd8ts 350. How to Stop Being a Loser The San Francisco 49ers, one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, also used to be one of the best. But they’ve been losing lately — a lot — and one of their players launched a controversy by taking a knee during the national anthem. So why is everyone there so optimistic? To find out, we speak with the team’s owner, head coach, general manager, and star players, including their new $137.5 million quarterback. (Ep. 2 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.)


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]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The San Francisco 49ers, one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, also used to be one of the best. But they’ve been losing lately — a lot — and one of their players launched a controversy by taking a knee during the national anthem. So why is everyone there so optimistic? To find out, we speak with the team’s owner, head coach, general manager, and star players, including their new $137.5 million quarterback. (Ep. 2 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.)


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]]> 350. How to Stop Being a Loser Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:48 The San Francisco 49ers, one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, also used to be one of the best. But they’ve been losing lately — a lot — and one of their players launched a controversy by taking a knee during the national anthem. So why is everyone there so optimistic? To find out, we speak with the team’s owner, head coach, general manager, and star players, including their new $137.5 million quarterback. (Ep. 2 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) The San Francisco 49ers, one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, also used to be one of the best. But they’ve been losing lately — a lot — and one of their players launched a controversy by taking a knee during the national anthem. So why is everyone there so optimistic? To find out, we speak with the team’s owner, head coach, general manager, and star players, including their new $137.5 million quarterback. (Ep. 2 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 350 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KPklWPGkDhu0qe2Otzowcco3lQqlcsMNVzcKS07AIpE 349. How Sports Became Us Dollar-wise, the sports industry is surprisingly small, about the same size as the cardboard-box industry. So why does it make so much noise? Because it reflects — and often amplifies — just about every political, economic, and social issue of the day. Introducing a new series, “The Hidden Side of Sports.”


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]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2018 03:30:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Dollar-wise, the sports industry is surprisingly small, about the same size as the cardboard-box industry. So why does it make so much noise? Because it reflects — and often amplifies — just about every political, economic, and social issue of the day. Introducing a new series, “The Hidden Side of Sports.”


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]]> 349. How Sports Became Us Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:06 Dollar-wise, the sports industry is surprisingly small, about the same size as the cardboard-box industry. So why does it make so much noise? Because it reflects — and often amplifies — just about every political, economic, and social issue of the day. Introducing a new series, “The Hidden Side of Sports.” Dollar-wise, the sports industry is surprisingly small, about the same size as the cardboard-box industry. So why does it make so much noise? Because it reflects — and often amplifies — just about every political, economic, and social issue of the day. Introducing a new series, “The Hidden Side of Sports.” stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, sports false full 349 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dkU65pPkyPCfxW0UM8BcIQBPwPxyPuiEFcQGHqxFvO0 348. Is the Government More Entrepreneurial Than You Think? We all know the standard story: our economy would be more dynamic if only the government would get out of the way. The economist Mariana Mazzucato says we’ve got that story backward. She argues that the government, by funding so much early-stage research, is hugely responsible for big successes in tech, pharma, energy, and more. But the government also does a terrible job in claiming credit — and, more important, getting a return on its investment.


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]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We all know the standard story: our economy would be more dynamic if only the government would get out of the way. The economist Mariana Mazzucato says we’ve got that story backward. She argues that the government, by funding so much early-stage research, is hugely responsible for big successes in tech, pharma, energy, and more. But the government also does a terrible job in claiming credit — and, more important, getting a return on its investment.


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]]> 348. Is the Government More Entrepreneurial Than You Think? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:34:43 We all know the standard story: our economy would be more dynamic if only the government would get out of the way. The economist Mariana Mazzucato says we’ve got that story backward. She argues that the government, by funding so much early-stage research, is hugely responsible for big successes in tech, pharma, energy, and more. But the government also does a terrible job in claiming credit — and, more important, getting a return on its investment. We all know the standard story: our economy would be more dynamic if only the government would get out of the way. The economist Mariana Mazzucato says we’ve got that story backward. She argues that the government, by funding so much early-stage research, is hugely responsible for big successes in tech, pharma, energy, and more. But the government also does a terrible job in claiming credit — and, more important, getting a return on its investment. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, mariana mazzucato false full 348 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bfWAJLDmYxxjHZGdtyPhgOtECObR4MO1skOoT57ErmU 347. Why You Shouldn’t Open a Restaurant Kenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start his own restaurant — and discovered problems that even science can’t solve.


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]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Kenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start his own restaurant — and discovered problems that even science can’t solve.


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]]> 347. Why You Shouldn’t Open a Restaurant Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:17 Kenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start his own restaurant — and discovered problems that even science can’t solve. Kenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start his own restaurant — and discovered problems that even science can’t solve. kenji lopez-alt, stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 347 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Vny60LrY_D7P3ghnCSTC-jmLhXEd_CcVgthTvfKfyzQ 346. Two (Totally Opposite) Ways to Save the Planet The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say that human ingenuity can solve just about any problem. A debate that’s been around for decades has become a shouting match. Is anyone right?


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]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say that human ingenuity can solve just about any problem. A debate that’s been around for decades has become a shouting match. Is anyone right?


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]]> 346. Two (Totally Opposite) Ways to Save the Planet Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:22 The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say that human ingenuity can solve just about any problem. A debate that’s been around for decades has become a shouting match. Is anyone right? The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say that human ingenuity can solve just about any problem. A debate that’s been around for decades has become a shouting match. Is anyone right? stephen j. dubner, mary robinson, freakonomics radio, nathan myhrvold, environmentalism, dubner productions, stitcher, charles mann false full 346 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/J9eD3H63tcQTw7krmX1MaeobY_P18_PjekJozTQ9dJI 345. How to Be Happy The U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic (and to see if we should steal them).


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]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic (and to see if we should steal them).


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]]> 345. How to Be Happy Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:30 The U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic (and to see if we should steal them). The U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic (and to see if we should steal them). stephen j. dubner, denmark, freakonomics radio, happiness, dubner productions, stitcher false full 345 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/3Y6OPfrp54zPANjerCCX-bD3hpjrJXZ3L3UimIs9jOM 344. Who Decides How Much a Life Is Worth? After every mass shooting or terrorist attack, victims and survivors receive a huge outpouring of support — including a massive pool of compensation money. How should that money be allocated? We speak with the man who’s done that job after many tragedies, including 9/11. The hard part, it turns out, isn’t attaching a dollar figure to each victim; the hard part is acknowledging that dollars can’t heal the pain.


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]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com After every mass shooting or terrorist attack, victims and survivors receive a huge outpouring of support — including a massive pool of compensation money. How should that money be allocated? We speak with the man who’s done that job after many tragedies, including 9/11. The hard part, it turns out, isn’t attaching a dollar figure to each victim; the hard part is acknowledging that dollars can’t heal the pain.


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]]> 344. Who Decides How Much a Life Is Worth? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:10 After every mass shooting or terrorist attack, victims and survivors receive a huge outpouring of support — including a massive pool of compensation money. How should that money be allocated? We speak with the man who’s done that job after many tragedies, including 9/11. The hard part, it turns out, isn’t attaching a dollar figure to each victim; the hard part is acknowledging that dollars can’t heal the pain. After every mass shooting or terrorist attack, victims and survivors receive a huge outpouring of support — including a massive pool of compensation money. How should that money be allocated? We speak with the man who’s done that job after many tragedies, including 9/11. The hard part, it turns out, isn’t attaching a dollar figure to each victim; the hard part is acknowledging that dollars can’t heal the pain. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 344 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bJ7q1wcGbl_wrMBZ79PE0YqkZ4HI6Jx-BJxD12T8J4s A Conversation With PepsiCo C.E.O. Indra Nooyi (Ep. 316 Update) One of the world’s biggest and best-known companies just announced that its C.E.O. would be stepping down in the fall. We interviewed her as part of our series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.," and we thought you might like to hear that episode again, or for the first time if you missed it back then.


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]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com One of the world’s biggest and best-known companies just announced that its C.E.O. would be stepping down in the fall. We interviewed her as part of our series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.," and we thought you might like to hear that episode again, or for the first time if you missed it back then.


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]]> A Conversation With PepsiCo C.E.O. Indra Nooyi (Ep. 316 Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:45 One of the world’s biggest and best-known companies just announced that its C.E.O. would be stepping down in the fall. We interviewed her as part of our series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.," and we thought you might like to hear that episode again, or for the first time if you missed it back then. One of the world’s biggest and best-known companies just announced that its C.E.O. would be stepping down in the fall. We interviewed her as part of our series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.," and we thought you might like to hear that episode again, or for the first time if you missed it back then. indra nooyi, stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, pepsico false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/n0dhburrBRUkZk-fFsxSyN54xClKY52ct5WwpzP_0fE 343. An Astronaut, a Catalan, and Two Linguists Walk Into a Bar… In this live episode of “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know,” we learn why New York has skinny skyscrapers, how to weaponize water, and what astronauts talk about in space. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is the linguist John McWhorter; Bari Weiss (The New York Times) is the real-time fact-checker.


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]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this live episode of “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know,” we learn why New York has skinny skyscrapers, how to weaponize water, and what astronauts talk about in space. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is the linguist John McWhorter; Bari Weiss (The New York Times) is the real-time fact-checker.


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]]> 343. An Astronaut, a Catalan, and Two Linguists Walk Into a Bar… Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:36 In this live episode of “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know,” we learn why New York has skinny skyscrapers, how to weaponize water, and what astronauts talk about in space. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is the linguist John McWhorter; Bari Weiss (The New York Times) is the real-time fact-checker. In this live episode of “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know,” we learn why New York has skinny skyscrapers, how to weaponize water, and what astronauts talk about in space. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is the linguist John McWhorter; Bari Weiss (The New York Times) is the real-time fact-checker. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 343 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/gPNvsNoUGFpwPZR9pmTBCK5O63sGUnoA6Y-mFF0Jtro 342. Has Lance Armstrong Finally Come Clean? He was once the most lionized athlete on the planet, with seven straight Tour de France wins and a victory over cancer too. Then the doping charges caught up with him. When he finally confessed to Oprah, he admits, “it didn’t go well at all.” That’s because he wasn’t actually contrite yet. Now, five years later, he says he is. Do you believe him?


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]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com He was once the most lionized athlete on the planet, with seven straight Tour de France wins and a victory over cancer too. Then the doping charges caught up with him. When he finally confessed to Oprah, he admits, “it didn’t go well at all.” That’s because he wasn’t actually contrite yet. Now, five years later, he says he is. Do you believe him?


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]]> 342. Has Lance Armstrong Finally Come Clean? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:37 He was once the most lionized athlete on the planet, with seven straight Tour de France wins and a victory over cancer too. Then the doping charges caught up with him. When he finally confessed to Oprah, he admits, “it didn’t go well at all.” That’s because he wasn’t actually contrite yet. Now, five years later, he says he is. Do you believe him? He was once the most lionized athlete on the planet, with seven straight Tour de France wins and a victory over cancer too. Then the doping charges caught up with him. When he finally confessed to Oprah, he admits, “it didn’t go well at all.” That’s because he wasn’t actually contrite yet. Now, five years later, he says he is. Do you believe him? stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, lance armstrong false full 342 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1tDxkt2ttvspDb0HK8FD4efEBNNSSoQacCsrjABt6Dg 341. Why We Choke Under Pressure (and How Not To) It happens to just about everyone, whether you’re going for Olympic gold or giving a wedding toast. We hear from psychologists, economists, and the golfer who some say committed the greatest choke of all time.


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]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It happens to just about everyone, whether you’re going for Olympic gold or giving a wedding toast. We hear from psychologists, economists, and the golfer who some say committed the greatest choke of all time.


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]]> 341. Why We Choke Under Pressure (and How Not To) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:38 It happens to just about everyone, whether you’re going for Olympic gold or giving a wedding toast. We hear from psychologists, economists, and the golfer who some say committed the greatest choke of all time. It happens to just about everyone, whether you’re going for Olympic gold or giving a wedding toast. We hear from psychologists, economists, and the golfer who some say committed the greatest choke of all time. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 341 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uhrvmq2RfVfaWaPVIXWg9uhMQBUg6MVu9GXuFOdifU8 340. People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. The founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time.


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]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. The founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time.


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]]> 340. People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:00 You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. The founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. The founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher, richard thaler false full 340 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2IguExZzJrQ24Y2nT4U-7hEcxo1DZc67TGps256SOsM 339. The Future of Freakonomics Radio After 8 years and more than 300 episodes, it was time to either 1) quit, or 2) make the show bigger and better. We voted for number 2. Here’s a peek behind the curtain and a preview of what you’ll be hearing next.


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]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2018 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com After 8 years and more than 300 episodes, it was time to either 1) quit, or 2) make the show bigger and better. We voted for number 2. Here’s a peek behind the curtain and a preview of what you’ll be hearing next.


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]]> 339. The Future of Freakonomics Radio Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:59 After 8 years and more than 300 episodes, it was time to either 1) quit, or 2) make the show bigger and better. We voted for number 2. Here’s a peek behind the curtain and a preview of what you’ll be hearing next. After 8 years and more than 300 episodes, it was time to either 1) quit, or 2) make the show bigger and better. We voted for number 2. Here’s a peek behind the curtain and a preview of what you’ll be hearing next. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full 339 77b705c7-8b10-4bb5-8e6c-4a405413a5d5 In Praise of Incrementalism (Rebroadcast) What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a world where everyone is looking for the next moonshot, we shouldn’t ignore the power of incrementalism.


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]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a world where everyone is looking for the next moonshot, we shouldn’t ignore the power of incrementalism.


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]]> In Praise of Incrementalism (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:21 What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a world where everyone is looking for the next moonshot, we shouldn’t ignore the power of incrementalism. What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a world where everyone is looking for the next moonshot, we shouldn’t ignore the power of incrementalism. stephen j. dubner, freakonomics radio, dubner productions, stitcher false full e13f9c55-a095-4b68-8e88-522046c400ca In Praise of Maintenance (Rebroadcast) Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of?


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]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of?


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]]> In Praise of Maintenance (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:16 Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? york, stephen j. dubner, steven, apm, freakonomics radio, new, studios, stephen, dubner productions, freakonomics, stitcher, american, wnyc, dubner, public, media, radio, levitt false full 4fea1a72-ff32-4d24-b70f-e5b0d2ccd776 338. How to Catch World Cup Fever For soccer fans, it's easy. For the rest of us? Not so much, especially since the U.S. team didn't qualify. So here's what to watch for even if you have no team to root for. Because the World Cup isn't just a gargantuan sporting evént; it's a microcosm of human foibles and (yep) economic theory brought to life.


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]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For soccer fans, it's easy. For the rest of us? Not so much, especially since the U.S. team didn't qualify. So here's what to watch for even if you have no team to root for. Because the World Cup isn't just a gargantuan sporting evént; it's a microcosm of human foibles and (yep) economic theory brought to life.


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]]> 338. How to Catch World Cup Fever Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:44 For soccer fans, it's easy. For the rest of us? Not so much, especially since the U.S. team didn't qualify. So here's what to watch for even if you have no team to root for. Because the World Cup isn't just a gargantuan sporting evént; it's a microcosm of human foibles and (yep) economic theory brought to life. For soccer fans, it's easy. For the rest of us? Not so much, especially since the U.S. team didn't qualify. So here's what to watch for even if you have no team to root for. Because the World Cup isn't just a gargantuan sporting evént; it's a microcosm of human foibles and (yep) economic theory brought to life. york, steven, apm, new, studios, stephen, freakonomics, american, wnyc, dubner, public, media, radio, levitt false full 338 bf712fa6-d146-40b0-9553-280bd176821e 337. How to Build a Smart City We are in the midst of a historic (and wholly unpredicted) rise in urbanization. But it's hard to retrofit old cities for the 21st century. Enter Dan Doctoroff. The man who helped modernize New York City — and tried to bring the Olympics there — is now C.E.O. of a Google-funded startup that is building, from scratch, the city of the future.


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]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We are in the midst of a historic (and wholly unpredicted) rise in urbanization. But it's hard to retrofit old cities for the 21st century. Enter Dan Doctoroff. The man who helped modernize New York City — and tried to bring the Olympics there — is now C.E.O. of a Google-funded startup that is building, from scratch, the city of the future.


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]]> 337. How to Build a Smart City Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:06 We are in the midst of a historic (and wholly unpredicted) rise in urbanization. But it's hard to retrofit old cities for the 21st century. Enter Dan Doctoroff. The man who helped modernize New York City — and tried to bring the Olympics there — is now C.E.O. of a Google-funded startup that is building, from scratch, the city of the future. We are in the midst of a historic (and wholly unpredicted) rise in urbanization. But it's hard to retrofit old cities for the 21st century. Enter Dan Doctoroff. The man who helped modernize New York City — and tried to bring the Olympics there — is now C.E.O. of a Google-funded startup that is building, from scratch, the city of the future. false full 337 60503268-bff4-43f3-ab01-c932a0a7d238 How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Rebroadcast) Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits?


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]]> Thu, 31 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits?


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]]> How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:26 Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits? Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits? false full 2dae5842-7501-4b82-a9e5-610f2cc690a6 336. The Most Vilified Industry in America Is Also the Most Charitable Pharmaceutical firms donate an enormous amount of their products (and some cash too). But it doesn't seem to be helping their reputation. We ask Pfizer's generosity chief why the company gives so much, who it really helps, and whether all this philanthropy is just corporate whitewashing.


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]]> Thu, 24 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Pharmaceutical firms donate an enormous amount of their products (and some cash too). But it doesn't seem to be helping their reputation. We ask Pfizer's generosity chief why the company gives so much, who it really helps, and whether all this philanthropy is just corporate whitewashing.


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]]> 336. The Most Vilified Industry in America Is Also the Most Charitable Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:24 Pharmaceutical firms donate an enormous amount of their products (and some cash too). But it doesn't seem to be helping their reputation. We ask Pfizer's generosity chief why the company gives so much, who it really helps, and whether all this philanthropy is just corporate whitewashing. Pharmaceutical firms donate an enormous amount of their products (and some cash too). But it doesn't seem to be helping their reputation. We ask Pfizer's generosity chief why the company gives so much, who it really helps, and whether all this philanthropy is just corporate whitewashing. false full 336 def2b19f-87bf-4ded-b8bb-663b4ece5589 335. Does Doing Good Give You License to Be Bad? Corporate Social Responsibility programs can attract better job applicants who'll work for less money. But they also encourage employees to misbehave. Don't laugh — you too probably engage in “moral licensing,” even if you don't know it.


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]]> Thu, 17 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Corporate Social Responsibility programs can attract better job applicants who'll work for less money. But they also encourage employees to misbehave. Don't laugh — you too probably engage in “moral licensing,” even if you don't know it.


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]]> 335. Does Doing Good Give You License to Be Bad? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:53 Corporate Social Responsibility programs can attract better job applicants who'll work for less money. But they also encourage employees to misbehave. Don't laugh — you too probably engage in “moral licensing,” even if you don't know it. Corporate Social Responsibility programs can attract better job applicants who'll work for less money. But they also encourage employees to misbehave. Don't laugh — you too probably engage in “moral licensing,” even if you don't know it. false full 335 d3d37bab-7b64-4a5a-96ae-1917918bb4f4 334. 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don't actually mean what we think they mean. But don't worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too.


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]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don't actually mean what we think they mean. But don't worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too.


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]]> 334. 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:36 We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don't actually mean what we think they mean. But don't worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too. We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don't actually mean what we think they mean. But don't worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too. false full 334 57ac360f-6759-4d01-9db0-6a4fc3cbe708 Evolution, Accelerated (Rebroadcast) A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next?


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]]> Thu, 3 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next?


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]]> Evolution, Accelerated (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:32 A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next? A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next? false full 7b9beba9-9b69-4f7f-8fa1-dc5b993539f8 333. The Most Ambitious Thing Humans Have Ever Attempted Sure, medical progress has been astounding. But today the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, with so-so outcomes. Atul Gawande — cancer surgeon, public-health researcher, and best-selling author — has some simple ideas for treating a painfully complex system.


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]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, medical progress has been astounding. But today the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, with so-so outcomes. Atul Gawande — cancer surgeon, public-health researcher, and best-selling author — has some simple ideas for treating a painfully complex system.


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]]> 333. The Most Ambitious Thing Humans Have Ever Attempted Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:00 Sure, medical progress has been astounding. But today the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, with so-so outcomes. Atul Gawande — cancer surgeon, public-health researcher, and best-selling author — has some simple ideas for treating a painfully complex system. Sure, medical progress has been astounding. But today the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, with so-so outcomes. Atul Gawande — cancer surgeon, public-health researcher, and best-selling author — has some simple ideas for treating a painfully complex system. false full 333 c41dbf39-1545-4017-8b0c-0e8693d7c136 332. Why the Trump Tax Cuts Are Terrible/Awesome (Part 2) Three former White House economists weigh in on the new tax bill. A sample: "The overwhelming evidence is that the trickle-down, magic-beanstalk beans argument — that's just nonsense."


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]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Three former White House economists weigh in on the new tax bill. A sample: "The overwhelming evidence is that the trickle-down, magic-beanstalk beans argument — that's just nonsense."


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]]> 332. Why the Trump Tax Cuts Are Terrible/Awesome (Part 2) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:59 Three former White House economists weigh in on the new tax bill. A sample: "The overwhelming evidence is that the trickle-down, magic-beanstalk beans argument — that's just nonsense." Three former White House economists weigh in on the new tax bill. A sample: "The overwhelming evidence is that the trickle-down, magic-beanstalk beans argument — that's just nonsense." false full 332 e838829e-6006-4b5d-92a8-99ce8bc729c8 331. Why the Trump Tax Cuts are Awesome/Terrible (Part 1) Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the thinking behind the controversial new Republican tax package — and why its critics are wrong. (Next week, we'll hear from the critics.)


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]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the thinking behind the controversial new Republican tax package — and why its critics are wrong. (Next week, we'll hear from the critics.)


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]]> 331. Why the Trump Tax Cuts are Awesome/Terrible (Part 1) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:27 Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the thinking behind the controversial new Republican tax package — and why its critics are wrong. (Next week, we'll hear from the critics.) Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the thinking behind the controversial new Republican tax package — and why its critics are wrong. (Next week, we'll hear from the critics.) false full 331 30401ec7-5ff1-4c5e-b897-b6b102c1be80 330. Extra: Ray Dalio Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the founder and longtime C.E.O. of Bridgewater Associates, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner's conversation with the founder and longtime C.E.O. of Bridgewater Associates, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> 330. Extra: Ray Dalio Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:17:11 Stephen Dubner's conversation with the founder and longtime C.E.O. of Bridgewater Associates, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” Stephen Dubner's conversation with the founder and longtime C.E.O. of Bridgewater Associates, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” false full 330 4c2c692b-43cf-40e5-836c-9537aea6e55f 329. The Invisible Paw Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward?


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]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward?


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]]> 329. The Invisible Paw Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:20 Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward? Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward? false full 329 c600b632-9abf-4b23-af31-e6145fcbbf25 328. Extra: Mark Zuckerberg Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Facebook founder and C.E.O., recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Facebook founder and C.E.O., recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> 328. Extra: Mark Zuckerberg Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:34 Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Facebook founder and C.E.O., recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Facebook founder and C.E.O., recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” false full 328 ab986832-261f-4339-9de2-fc790fedd284 Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask) (Rebroadcast) The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero.


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]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero.


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]]> Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask) (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:47 The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero. The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero. false full 4935ca9f-7b24-45d5-9cc3-1ceb728f0114 327. Extra: Carol Bartz Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former C.E.O. of Yahoo, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former C.E.O. of Yahoo, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> 327. Extra: Carol Bartz Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:38 Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former C.E.O. of Yahoo, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former C.E.O. of Yahoo, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” false full 327 a2468689-2d05-45ac-b0a4-5478343b5807 The Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money (Rebroadcast) It's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized.


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]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized.


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]]> The Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:38 It's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized. It's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized. false full ae4ff20e-5080-47b9-becb-88d4fc625c51 326. Extra: Jack Welch Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former longtime C.E.O. of General Electric, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former longtime C.E.O. of General Electric, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> 326. Extra: Jack Welch Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:47 Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former longtime C.E.O. of General Electric, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former longtime C.E.O. of General Electric, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” false full 326 7630039e-8de4-46a3-a7bc-620078ac1457 325. How to Train Your Dragon Child Every 12 years, there's a spike in births among certain communities across the globe, including the U.S. Why? Because the Year of the Dragon, according to Chinese folk belief, confers power, fortune, and more. We look at what happens to Dragon babies when they grow up, and why timing your kid's birth based on the zodiac isn't as ridiculous it sounds.


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]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Every 12 years, there's a spike in births among certain communities across the globe, including the U.S. Why? Because the Year of the Dragon, according to Chinese folk belief, confers power, fortune, and more. We look at what happens to Dragon babies when they grow up, and why timing your kid's birth based on the zodiac isn't as ridiculous it sounds.


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]]> 325. How to Train Your Dragon Child Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:30 Every 12 years, there's a spike in births among certain communities across the globe, including the U.S. Why? Because the Year of the Dragon, according to Chinese folk belief, confers power, fortune, and more. We look at what happens to Dragon babies when they grow up, and why timing your kid's birth based on the zodiac isn't as ridiculous it sounds. Every 12 years, there's a spike in births among certain communities across the globe, including the U.S. Why? Because the Year of the Dragon, according to Chinese folk belief, confers power, fortune, and more. We look at what happens to Dragon babies when they grow up, and why timing your kid's birth based on the zodiac isn't as ridiculous it sounds. false full 325 7a2df4ab-d762-43a3-9bc5-69ea08e673d1 324. Extra: Satya Nadella Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the C.E.O. of Microsoft, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner's conversation with the C.E.O. of Microsoft, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> 324. Extra: Satya Nadella Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:39 Stephen Dubner's conversation with the C.E.O. of Microsoft, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” Stephen Dubner's conversation with the C.E.O. of Microsoft, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” false full 324 9e400029-d043-4e0b-9a13-b98fd9b36e65 323. Here’s Why All Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It Whether it's a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it'll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That's because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don't worry: we've got the solution.


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]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Whether it's a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it'll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That's because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don't worry: we've got the solution.


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]]> 323. Here’s Why All Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:13 Whether it's a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it'll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That's because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don't worry: we've got the solution. Whether it's a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it'll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That's because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don't worry: we've got the solution. false full 323 9828840f-5452-4cf6-a4de-f06ba3c7934f 322. Extra: David Rubenstein Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the co-founder and longtime co-C.E.O. of the Carlyle Group, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner's conversation with the co-founder and longtime co-C.E.O. of the Carlyle Group, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> 322. Extra: David Rubenstein Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:28:59 Stephen Dubner's conversation with the co-founder and longtime co-C.E.O. of the Carlyle Group, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” Stephen Dubner's conversation with the co-founder and longtime co-C.E.O. of the Carlyle Group, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” false full 322 7622c881-dcd2-4dcc-a804-65d1fe3f0cbc Does “Early Education” Come Way Too Late? (Rebroadcast) In our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens — at home.


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]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens — at home.


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]]> Does “Early Education” Come Way Too Late? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:33 In our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens — at home. In our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens — at home. false full 6e5cb9ee-1c69-4952-92a0-f99d661a6350 321. Extra: Richard Branson Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Virgin Group founder, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Virgin Group founder, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”


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]]> 321. Extra: Richard Branson Full Interview Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:34 Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Virgin Group founder, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Virgin Group founder, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” false full 321 ef895ebf-941b-42e2-9818-2fb67c91cdf2 320. Letting Go If you're a C.E.O., there are a lot of ways to leave your job, from abrupt firing to carefully planned succession (which may still go spectacularly wrong). In this final episode of our "Secret Life of a C.E.O." series, we hear those stories and many more. Also: what happens when you no longer have a corner office to go to — and how will you spend all that money?​


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]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If you're a C.E.O., there are a lot of ways to leave your job, from abrupt firing to carefully planned succession (which may still go spectacularly wrong). In this final episode of our "Secret Life of a C.E.O." series, we hear those stories and many more. Also: what happens when you no longer have a corner office to go to — and how will you spend all that money?​


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]]> 320. Letting Go Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:06 If you're a C.E.O., there are a lot of ways to leave your job, from abrupt firing to carefully planned succession (which may still go spectacularly wrong). In this final episode of our "Secret Life of a C.E.O." series, we hear those stories and many more. Also: what happens when you no longer have a corner office to go to — and how will you spend all that money?​ If you're a C.E.O., there are a lot of ways to leave your job, from abrupt firing to carefully planned succession (which may still go spectacularly wrong). In this final episode of our "Secret Life of a C.E.O." series, we hear those stories and many more. Also: what happens when you no longer have a corner office to go to — and how will you spend all that money?​ false full 320 f61b9964-ba60-4f6b-a423-03074797a4ea 319. After the Glass Ceiling, a Glass Cliff Only 5 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by women. Why? Research shows that female executives are more likely to be put in charge of firms that are already in crisis. Are they being set up to fail? (Part 5 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")


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]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Only 5 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by women. Why? Research shows that female executives are more likely to be put in charge of firms that are already in crisis. Are they being set up to fail? (Part 5 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")


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]]> 319. After the Glass Ceiling, a Glass Cliff Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:26 Only 5 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by women. Why? Research shows that female executives are more likely to be put in charge of firms that are already in crisis. Are they being set up to fail? (Part 5 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") Only 5 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by women. Why? Research shows that female executives are more likely to be put in charge of firms that are already in crisis. Are they being set up to fail? (Part 5 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") false full 319 7dad315f-3c87-47d0-ae72-7f1ccf25aeb2 318. It’s Your Problem Now No, it's not your fault the economy crashed. Or that consumer preferences changed. Or that new technologies have blown apart your business model. But if you're the C.E.O., it is your problem. So what are you going to do about it? First-hand stories of disaster (and triumph) from Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Ballmer, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ellen Pao, Richard Branson, and more. (Part 4 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")


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]]> Thu, 8 Feb 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com No, it's not your fault the economy crashed. Or that consumer preferences changed. Or that new technologies have blown apart your business model. But if you're the C.E.O., it is your problem. So what are you going to do about it? First-hand stories of disaster (and triumph) from Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Ballmer, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ellen Pao, Richard Branson, and more. (Part 4 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")


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]]> 318. It’s Your Problem Now Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:06 No, it's not your fault the economy crashed. Or that consumer preferences changed. Or that new technologies have blown apart your business model. But if you're the C.E.O., it is your problem. So what are you going to do about it? First-hand stories of disaster (and triumph) from Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Ballmer, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ellen Pao, Richard Branson, and more. (Part 4 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") No, it's not your fault the economy crashed. Or that consumer preferences changed. Or that new technologies have blown apart your business model. But if you're the C.E.O., it is your problem. So what are you going to do about it? First-hand stories of disaster (and triumph) from Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Ballmer, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ellen Pao, Richard Branson, and more. (Part 4 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") false full 318 0787c0c4-f59d-41e4-84da-6706763724b2 317. What Can Uber Teach Us About the Gender Pay Gap? The gig economy offers the ultimate flexibility to set your own hours. That's why economists thought it would help eliminate the gender pay gap. A new study, using data from over a million Uber drivers, finds the story isn't so simple.


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]]> Tue, 6 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The gig economy offers the ultimate flexibility to set your own hours. That's why economists thought it would help eliminate the gender pay gap. A new study, using data from over a million Uber drivers, finds the story isn't so simple.


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]]> 317. What Can Uber Teach Us About the Gender Pay Gap? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:32 The gig economy offers the ultimate flexibility to set your own hours. That's why economists thought it would help eliminate the gender pay gap. A new study, using data from over a million Uber drivers, finds the story isn't so simple. The gig economy offers the ultimate flexibility to set your own hours. That's why economists thought it would help eliminate the gender pay gap. A new study, using data from over a million Uber drivers, finds the story isn't so simple. false full 317 10a16bda-62aa-4270-b9e3-4f69cd0bab24 An Egghead’s Guide to the Super Bowl (Rebroadcast) We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of N.F.L. linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie.


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]]> Sat, 3 Feb 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of N.F.L. linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie.


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]]> An Egghead’s Guide to the Super Bowl (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:27:37 We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of N.F.L. linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie. We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of N.F.L. linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie. false full 3f7a0ff7-7782-48e4-8c58-f4c965bf037e 316. “I Wasn’t Stupid Enough to Say This Could Be Done Overnight” Indra Nooyi became C.E.O. of PepsiCo just in time for a global financial meltdown. She also had a portfolio full of junk food just as the world decided that junk food is borderline toxic. Here's the story of how she overhauled that portfolio, stared down activist investors, and learned to "leave the crown in the garage." (Part 3 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s")


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]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Indra Nooyi became C.E.O. of PepsiCo just in time for a global financial meltdown. She also had a portfolio full of junk food just as the world decided that junk food is borderline toxic. Here's the story of how she overhauled that portfolio, stared down activist investors, and learned to "leave the crown in the garage." (Part 3 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s")


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]]> 316. “I Wasn’t Stupid Enough to Say This Could Be Done Overnight” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:03 Indra Nooyi became C.E.O. of PepsiCo just in time for a global financial meltdown. She also had a portfolio full of junk food just as the world decided that junk food is borderline toxic. Here's the story of how she overhauled that portfolio, stared down activist investors, and learned to "leave the crown in the garage." (Part 3 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s") Indra Nooyi became C.E.O. of PepsiCo just in time for a global financial meltdown. She also had a portfolio full of junk food just as the world decided that junk food is borderline toxic. Here's the story of how she overhauled that portfolio, stared down activist investors, and learned to "leave the crown in the garage." (Part 3 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s") false full 316 403480f5-5063-4b93-a6cf-8fe00d8b153e 315. How to Become a C.E.O. Mark Zuckerberg's dentist dad was an early adopter of digital x-rays. Jack Welch blew the roof off a factory. Carol Bartz was a Wisconsin farm girl who got into computers. No two C.E.O.'s have the same origin story — so we tell them all! How the leaders of Facebook, G.E., Yahoo!, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Virgin, the Carlyle Group, Reddit, and Bridgewater Associates made it to the top. (Part 2 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")


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]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Mark Zuckerberg's dentist dad was an early adopter of digital x-rays. Jack Welch blew the roof off a factory. Carol Bartz was a Wisconsin farm girl who got into computers. No two C.E.O.'s have the same origin story — so we tell them all! How the leaders of Facebook, G.E., Yahoo!, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Virgin, the Carlyle Group, Reddit, and Bridgewater Associates made it to the top. (Part 2 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")


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]]> 315. How to Become a C.E.O. Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:23 Mark Zuckerberg's dentist dad was an early adopter of digital x-rays. Jack Welch blew the roof off a factory. Carol Bartz was a Wisconsin farm girl who got into computers. No two C.E.O.'s have the same origin story — so we tell them all! How the leaders of Facebook, G.E., Yahoo!, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Virgin, the Carlyle Group, Reddit, and Bridgewater Associates made it to the top. (Part 2 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") Mark Zuckerberg's dentist dad was an early adopter of digital x-rays. Jack Welch blew the roof off a factory. Carol Bartz was a Wisconsin farm girl who got into computers. No two C.E.O.'s have the same origin story — so we tell them all! How the leaders of Facebook, G.E., Yahoo!, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Virgin, the Carlyle Group, Reddit, and Bridgewater Associates made it to the top. (Part 2 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") false full 315 cac4fba3-eeac-44d6-9373-e5e574c21152 What Does a C.E.O. Actually Do? They're paid a fortune — but for what, exactly? What makes a good C.E.O. — and how can you even tell? Is "leadership science" a real thing — or just airport-bookstore mumbo jumbo? We put these questions to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Indra Nooyi, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ray Dalio, Carol Bartz, David Rubenstein, and Ellen Pao. (Part 1 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")


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]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com They're paid a fortune — but for what, exactly? What makes a good C.E.O. — and how can you even tell? Is "leadership science" a real thing — or just airport-bookstore mumbo jumbo? We put these questions to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Indra Nooyi, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ray Dalio, Carol Bartz, David Rubenstein, and Ellen Pao. (Part 1 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")


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]]> What Does a C.E.O. Actually Do? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:37 They're paid a fortune — but for what, exactly? What makes a good C.E.O. — and how can you even tell? Is "leadership science" a real thing — or just airport-bookstore mumbo jumbo? We put these questions to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Indra Nooyi, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ray Dalio, Carol Bartz, David Rubenstein, and Ellen Pao. (Part 1 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") They're paid a fortune — but for what, exactly? What makes a good C.E.O. — and how can you even tell? Is "leadership science" a real thing — or just airport-bookstore mumbo jumbo? We put these questions to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Indra Nooyi, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ray Dalio, Carol Bartz, David Rubenstein, and Ellen Pao. (Part 1 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") false full 314 ec17af77-b814-4b70-9365-85054947ff98 313. How to Be a Modern Democrat — and Win Gina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Democratic governors in the country. Would there be more of them if there were more like her?


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]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Gina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Democratic governors in the country. Would there be more of them if there were more like her?


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]]> 313. How to Be a Modern Democrat — and Win Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:07 Gina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Democratic governors in the country. Would there be more of them if there were more like her? Gina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Democratic governors in the country. Would there be more of them if there were more like her? false full 313 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-my-life-so-hard-rebroadcast/ Why Is My Life So Hard? (Rebroadcast) Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap?


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]]> Thu, 4 Jan 2018 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap?


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]]> Why Is My Life So Hard? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:10 Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap? Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/trust-me-rebroadcast/ Trust Me (Rebroadcast) Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it?


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]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it?


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]]> Trust Me (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:00 Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it? Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/make-me-match-rebroadcast/ Make Me a Match (Rebroadcast) Sure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can't solve the problem. That's when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth.


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]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can't solve the problem. That's when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth.


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]]> Make Me a Match (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:47 Sure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can't solve the problem. That's when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth. Sure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can't solve the problem. That's when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/not-your-grandmothers-imf/ 312. Not Your Grandmother’s I.M.F. The International Monetary Fund has long been the "lender of last resort" for economies in crisis. Christine Lagarde, who runs the institution, would like to prevent those crises from ever happening. She tells us her plans.


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]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The International Monetary Fund has long been the "lender of last resort" for economies in crisis. Christine Lagarde, who runs the institution, would like to prevent those crises from ever happening. She tells us her plans.


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]]> 312. Not Your Grandmother’s I.M.F. Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:22 The International Monetary Fund has long been the "lender of last resort" for economies in crisis. Christine Lagarde, who runs the institution, would like to prevent those crises from ever happening. She tells us her plans. The International Monetary Fund has long been the "lender of last resort" for economies in crisis. Christine Lagarde, who runs the institution, would like to prevent those crises from ever happening. She tells us her plans. false full 312 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-live-event-ticket-market-so-screwed/ 311. Why Is the Live-Event Ticket Market So Screwed Up? The public has almost no chance to buy good tickets to the best events. Ticket brokers, meanwhile, make huge profits on the secondary markets. Here's the story of how this market got so dysfunctional, how it can be fixed – and why it probably won't be.


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]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The public has almost no chance to buy good tickets to the best events. Ticket brokers, meanwhile, make huge profits on the secondary markets. Here's the story of how this market got so dysfunctional, how it can be fixed – and why it probably won't be.


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]]> 311. Why Is the Live-Event Ticket Market So Screwed Up? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:41 The public has almost no chance to buy good tickets to the best events. Ticket brokers, meanwhile, make huge profits on the secondary markets. Here's the story of how this market got so dysfunctional, how it can be fixed – and why it probably won't be. The public has almost no chance to buy good tickets to the best events. Ticket brokers, meanwhile, make huge profits on the secondary markets. Here's the story of how this market got so dysfunctional, how it can be fixed – and why it probably won't be. false full 311 http://www.wnyc.org/story/are-we-running-out-ideas/ 310. Are We Running Out of Ideas? Economists have a hard time explaining why productivity growth has been shrinking. One theory: true innovation has gotten much harder – and much more expensive. So what should we do next?


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]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Economists have a hard time explaining why productivity growth has been shrinking. One theory: true innovation has gotten much harder – and much more expensive. So what should we do next?


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]]> 310. Are We Running Out of Ideas? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:00 Economists have a hard time explaining why productivity growth has been shrinking. One theory: true innovation has gotten much harder – and much more expensive. So what should we do next? Economists have a hard time explaining why productivity growth has been shrinking. One theory: true innovation has gotten much harder – and much more expensive. So what should we do next? false full 310 http://www.wnyc.org/story/america-ready-no-lose-lottery-update/ Is America Ready for a “No-Lose Lottery”? (Update) Most people don't enjoy the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. But we do love to play the lottery. So what if you combine the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout?


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]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most people don't enjoy the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. But we do love to play the lottery. So what if you combine the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout?


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]]> Is America Ready for a “No-Lose Lottery”? (Update) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:16 Most people don't enjoy the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. But we do love to play the lottery. So what if you combine the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout? Most people don't enjoy the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. But we do love to play the lottery. So what if you combine the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/nurses-rescue/ 309. Nurses to the Rescue! They are the most-trusted profession in America (and with good reason). They are critical to patient outcomes (especially in primary care). Could the growing army of nurse practitioners be an answer to the doctor shortage? The data say yes but —  big surprise — doctors' associations say no.


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]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com They are the most-trusted profession in America (and with good reason). They are critical to patient outcomes (especially in primary care). Could the growing army of nurse practitioners be an answer to the doctor shortage? The data say yes but —  big surprise — doctors' associations say no.


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]]> 309. Nurses to the Rescue! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:47 They are the most-trusted profession in America (and with good reason). They are critical to patient outcomes (especially in primary care). Could the growing army of nurse practitioners be an answer to the doctor shortage? The data say yes but —  big surprise — doctors' associations say no. They are the most-trusted profession in America (and with good reason). They are critical to patient outcomes (especially in primary care). Could the growing army of nurse practitioners be an answer to the doctor shortage? The data say yes but —  big surprise — doctors' associations say no. false full 309 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-can-i-do-most-social-good-100-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questions/ 308. How Can I Do the Most Social Good With $100? And Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions Dubner and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt answer your questions about crime, traffic, real-estate agents, the Ph.D. glut, and how to not get eaten by a bear.


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]]> Thu, 9 Nov 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Dubner and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt answer your questions about crime, traffic, real-estate agents, the Ph.D. glut, and how to not get eaten by a bear.


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]]> 308. How Can I Do the Most Social Good With $100? And Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:28 Dubner and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt answer your questions about crime, traffic, real-estate agents, the Ph.D. glut, and how to not get eaten by a bear. Dubner and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt answer your questions about crime, traffic, real-estate agents, the Ph.D. glut, and how to not get eaten by a bear. false full 308 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-there-so-much-ground-beef-world-special-feature/ Why Is There So Much Ground Beef in the World? (Special Feature) In this live episode of "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," you'll learn about carcass balancing, teen sleeping, and brand naming. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning Saturday); author A.J. Jacobs (It's All Relative) is the live fact-checker.


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]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this live episode of "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," you'll learn about carcass balancing, teen sleeping, and brand naming. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning Saturday); author A.J. Jacobs (It's All Relative) is the live fact-checker.


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]]> Why Is There So Much Ground Beef in the World? (Special Feature) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:26 In this live episode of "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," you'll learn about carcass balancing, teen sleeping, and brand naming. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning Saturday); author A.J. Jacobs (It's All Relative) is the live fact-checker. In this live episode of "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," you'll learn about carcass balancing, teen sleeping, and brand naming. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning Saturday); author A.J. Jacobs (It's All Relative) is the live fact-checker. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/thinking-expensive-whos-supposed-pay-it/ 307. Thinking Is Expensive. Who’s Supposed to Pay for It? Corporations and rich people donate billions to their favorite think tanks and foundations. Should we be grateful for their generosity — or suspicious of their motives?


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]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Corporations and rich people donate billions to their favorite think tanks and foundations. Should we be grateful for their generosity — or suspicious of their motives?


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]]> 307. Thinking Is Expensive. Who’s Supposed to Pay for It? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:50 Corporations and rich people donate billions to their favorite think tanks and foundations. Should we be grateful for their generosity — or suspicious of their motives? Corporations and rich people donate billions to their favorite think tanks and foundations. Should we be grateful for their generosity — or suspicious of their motives? false full 307 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-launch-behavior-change-revolution/ 306. How to Launch a Behavior-Change Revolution Academic studies are nice, and so are Nobel Prizes. But to truly prove the value of a new idea, you have to unleash it to the masses. That's what a dream team of social scientists is doing — and we sat in as they drew up their game plan.


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]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Academic studies are nice, and so are Nobel Prizes. But to truly prove the value of a new idea, you have to unleash it to the masses. That's what a dream team of social scientists is doing — and we sat in as they drew up their game plan.


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]]> 306. How to Launch a Behavior-Change Revolution Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:44 Academic studies are nice, and so are Nobel Prizes. But to truly prove the value of a new idea, you have to unleash it to the masses. That's what a dream team of social scientists is doing — and we sat in as they drew up their game plan. Academic studies are nice, and so are Nobel Prizes. But to truly prove the value of a new idea, you have to unleash it to the masses. That's what a dream team of social scientists is doing — and we sat in as they drew up their game plan. false full 306 http://www.wnyc.org/story/demonization-gluten/ 305. The Demonization of Gluten Celiac disease is thought to affect roughly one percent of the population. The good news: it can be treated by quitting gluten. The bad news: many celiac patients haven't been diagnosed. The weird news: millions of people without celiac disease have quit gluten – which may be a big mistake.


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]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Celiac disease is thought to affect roughly one percent of the population. The good news: it can be treated by quitting gluten. The bad news: many celiac patients haven't been diagnosed. The weird news: millions of people without celiac disease have quit gluten – which may be a big mistake.


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]]> 305. The Demonization of Gluten Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:58 Celiac disease is thought to affect roughly one percent of the population. The good news: it can be treated by quitting gluten. The bad news: many celiac patients haven't been diagnosed. The weird news: millions of people without celiac disease have quit gluten – which may be a big mistake. Celiac disease is thought to affect roughly one percent of the population. The good news: it can be treated by quitting gluten. The bad news: many celiac patients haven't been diagnosed. The weird news: millions of people without celiac disease have quit gluten – which may be a big mistake. false full 305 http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-are-secrets-german-economy-and-should-we-steal-them/ 304. What Are the Secrets of the German Economy — and Should We Steal Them? Smart government policies, good industrial relations, and high-end products have helped German manufacturing beat back the threats of globalization.


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]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Smart government policies, good industrial relations, and high-end products have helped German manufacturing beat back the threats of globalization.


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]]> 304. What Are the Secrets of the German Economy — and Should We Steal Them? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:08 Smart government policies, good industrial relations, and high-end products have helped German manufacturing beat back the threats of globalization. Smart government policies, good industrial relations, and high-end products have helped German manufacturing beat back the threats of globalization. false full 304 http://www.wnyc.org/story/tell-me-something-i-dont-know-topic-behavior-change-special-feature/ “Tell Me Something I Don't Know” on the topic of Behavior Change (Special Feature) Stephen J. Dubner hosts an episode full of the world's most renowned behavior change experts, including Colin Camerer, Ayelet Fishbach, David Laibson, Max Bazerman, Katy Milkman, and Kevin Volpp. Angela Duckworth (psychologist and author of Grit) is our special guest co-host, with Mike Maughan (head of global insights at Qualtrics) as real-time fact-checker.


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]]> Sun, 1 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen J. Dubner hosts an episode full of the world's most renowned behavior change experts, including Colin Camerer, Ayelet Fishbach, David Laibson, Max Bazerman, Katy Milkman, and Kevin Volpp. Angela Duckworth (psychologist and author of Grit) is our special guest co-host, with Mike Maughan (head of global insights at Qualtrics) as real-time fact-checker.


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]]> “Tell Me Something I Don't Know” on the topic of Behavior Change (Special Feature) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:11 Stephen J. Dubner hosts an episode full of the world's most renowned behavior change experts, including Colin Camerer, Ayelet Fishbach, David Laibson, Max Bazerman, Katy Milkman, and Kevin Volpp. Angela Duckworth (psychologist and author of Grit) is our special guest co-host, with Mike Maughan (head of global insights at Qualtrics) as real-time fact-checker. Stephen J. Dubner hosts an episode full of the world's most renowned behavior change experts, including Colin Camerer, Ayelet Fishbach, David Laibson, Max Bazerman, Katy Milkman, and Kevin Volpp. Angela Duckworth (psychologist and author of Grit) is our special guest co-host, with Mike Maughan (head of global insights at Qualtrics) as real-time fact-checker. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-larry-summers-economist-everyone-hates-love/ 303. Why Larry Summers Is the Economist Everyone Hates to Love He's been U.S. Treasury Secretary, a chief economist for the Obama White House and the World Bank, and president of Harvard. He's one of the most brilliant economists of his generation (and perhaps the most irascible). And he thinks the Trump Administration is wrong on just about everything.


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]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com He's been U.S. Treasury Secretary, a chief economist for the Obama White House and the World Bank, and president of Harvard. He's one of the most brilliant economists of his generation (and perhaps the most irascible). And he thinks the Trump Administration is wrong on just about everything.


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]]> 303. Why Larry Summers Is the Economist Everyone Hates to Love Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:25 He's been U.S. Treasury Secretary, a chief economist for the Obama White House and the World Bank, and president of Harvard. He's one of the most brilliant economists of his generation (and perhaps the most irascible). And he thinks the Trump Administration is wrong on just about everything. He's been U.S. Treasury Secretary, a chief economist for the Obama White House and the World Bank, and president of Harvard. He's one of the most brilliant economists of his generation (and perhaps the most irascible). And he thinks the Trump Administration is wrong on just about everything. false full 303 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-learn-esperanto-special-feature/ 302. Why Learn Esperanto? A language invented in the 19th century, and meant to be universal, it never really caught on. So why does a group of Esperantists from around the world gather once a year to celebrate their bond?


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]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A language invented in the 19th century, and meant to be universal, it never really caught on. So why does a group of Esperantists from around the world gather once a year to celebrate their bond?


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]]> 302. Why Learn Esperanto? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:59 A language invented in the 19th century, and meant to be universal, it never really caught on. So why does a group of Esperantists from around the world gather once a year to celebrate their bond? A language invented in the 19th century, and meant to be universal, it never really caught on. So why does a group of Esperantists from around the world gather once a year to celebrate their bond? false full 302 http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-would-be-best-universal-language-earth-20-series/ 301. What Would Be the Best Universal Language? (Earth 2.0 Series) We explore votes for English, Indonesian, and … Esperanto! The search for a common language goes back millennia, but so much still gets lost in translation. Will technology finally solve that?


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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We explore votes for English, Indonesian, and … Esperanto! The search for a common language goes back millennia, but so much still gets lost in translation. Will technology finally solve that?


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]]> 301. What Would Be the Best Universal Language? (Earth 2.0 Series) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:07 We explore votes for English, Indonesian, and … Esperanto! The search for a common language goes back millennia, but so much still gets lost in translation. Will technology finally solve that? We explore votes for English, Indonesian, and … Esperanto! The search for a common language goes back millennia, but so much still gets lost in translation. Will technology finally solve that? false full 301 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-dont-we-all-speak-same-language-earth-20-series/ 300. Why Don’t We All Speak the Same Language? (Earth 2.0 Series) There are 7,000 languages spoken on Earth. What are the costs — and benefits — of our modern-day Tower of Babel?


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]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are 7,000 languages spoken on Earth. What are the costs — and benefits — of our modern-day Tower of Babel?


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]]> 300. Why Don’t We All Speak the Same Language? (Earth 2.0 Series) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:06 There are 7,000 languages spoken on Earth. What are the costs — and benefits — of our modern-day Tower of Babel? There are 7,000 languages spoken on Earth. What are the costs — and benefits — of our modern-day Tower of Babel? false full 300 http://www.wnyc.org/story/brain-damage/ 299. "How Much Brain Damage Do I Have?" John Urschel was the only player in the N.F.L. simultaneously getting a math Ph.D. at M.I.T. But after a new study came out linking football to brain damage, he abruptly retired. Here's the inside story — and a look at how we make decisions in the face of risk versus uncertainty.


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]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com John Urschel was the only player in the N.F.L. simultaneously getting a math Ph.D. at M.I.T. But after a new study came out linking football to brain damage, he abruptly retired. Here's the inside story — and a look at how we make decisions in the face of risk versus uncertainty.


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]]> 299. "How Much Brain Damage Do I Have?" Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:08 John Urschel was the only player in the N.F.L. simultaneously getting a math Ph.D. at M.I.T. But after a new study came out linking football to brain damage, he abruptly retired. Here's the inside story — and a look at how we make decisions in the face of risk versus uncertainty. John Urschel was the only player in the N.F.L. simultaneously getting a math Ph.D. at M.I.T. But after a new study came out linking football to brain damage, he abruptly retired. Here's the inside story — and a look at how we make decisions in the face of risk versus uncertainty. false full 299 http://www.wnyc.org/story/bad-medicine-part-3-death-diagnosis-rebroadcast/ Bad Medicine, Part 3: Death by Diagnosis (Rebroadcast) By some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? Our third and final episode in this series offers some encouraging answers.


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]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com By some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? Our third and final episode in this series offers some encouraging answers.


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]]> Bad Medicine, Part 3: Death by Diagnosis (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:40 By some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? Our third and final episode in this series offers some encouraging answers. By some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? Our third and final episode in this series offers some encouraging answers. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations-rebroadcast/ Bad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations (Rebroadcast) How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. On the other hand, sometimes the only thing worse than being excluded from a drug trial is being included.


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]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. On the other hand, sometimes the only thing worse than being excluded from a drug trial is being included.


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]]> Bad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:39 How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. On the other hand, sometimes the only thing worse than being excluded from a drug trial is being included. How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. On the other hand, sometimes the only thing worse than being excluded from a drug trial is being included. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/bad-medicine-part-1-story-986-rebroadcast/ Bad Medicine, Part 1: The Story of 98.6 (Rebroadcast) We tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we look at the grotesque mistakes produced by centuries of trial-and-error, and ask whether the new era of evidence-based medicine is the solution.


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]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we look at the grotesque mistakes produced by centuries of trial-and-error, and ask whether the new era of evidence-based medicine is the solution.


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]]> Bad Medicine, Part 1: The Story of 98.6 (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:05 We tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we look at the grotesque mistakes produced by centuries of trial-and-error, and ask whether the new era of evidence-based medicine is the solution. We tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we look at the grotesque mistakes produced by centuries of trial-and-error, and ask whether the new era of evidence-based medicine is the solution. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-are-you-waiting-rebroadcast/ What Are You Waiting For? (Rebroadcast) Standing in line represents a particularly sloppy — and frustrating — way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want? Is it possible that we secretly enjoy waiting in line? And might it even be (gulp) good for us?


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]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Standing in line represents a particularly sloppy — and frustrating — way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want? Is it possible that we secretly enjoy waiting in line? And might it even be (gulp) good for us?


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]]> What Are You Waiting For? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:22 Standing in line represents a particularly sloppy — and frustrating — way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want? Is it possible that we secretly enjoy waiting in line? And might it even be (gulp) good for us? Standing in line represents a particularly sloppy — and frustrating — way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want? Is it possible that we secretly enjoy waiting in line? And might it even be (gulp) good for us? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/everything-you-always-wanted-know-about-money-were-afraid-ask/ 298. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask) The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero.


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]]> Thu, 3 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero.


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]]> 298. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:04 The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero. The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero. false full 298 http://www.wnyc.org/story/stupidest-money/ 297. The Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money It's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized.


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]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized.


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]]> 297. The Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:04 It's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized. It's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized. false full 297 http://www.wnyc.org/story/these-shoes-are-killing-me/ 296. These Shoes Are Killing Me! The human foot is an evolutionary masterpiece, far more functional than we give it credit for. So why do we encase it in "a coffin" (as one foot scholar calls it) that stymies so much of its ability — and may create more problems than it solves?


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]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The human foot is an evolutionary masterpiece, far more functional than we give it credit for. So why do we encase it in "a coffin" (as one foot scholar calls it) that stymies so much of its ability — and may create more problems than it solves?


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]]> 296. These Shoes Are Killing Me! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:16 The human foot is an evolutionary masterpiece, far more functional than we give it credit for. So why do we encase it in "a coffin" (as one foot scholar calls it) that stymies so much of its ability — and may create more problems than it solves? The human foot is an evolutionary masterpiece, far more functional than we give it credit for. So why do we encase it in "a coffin" (as one foot scholar calls it) that stymies so much of its ability — and may create more problems than it solves? false full 296 http://www.wnyc.org/story/when-helping-hurts-freakonomics/ 295. When Helping Hurts Good intentions are nice, but with so many resources poured into social programs, wouldn't it be even nicer to know what actually works?


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]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Good intentions are nice, but with so many resources poured into social programs, wouldn't it be even nicer to know what actually works?


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]]> 295. When Helping Hurts Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:29 Good intentions are nice, but with so many resources poured into social programs, wouldn't it be even nicer to know what actually works? Good intentions are nice, but with so many resources poured into social programs, wouldn't it be even nicer to know what actually works? false full 295 http://www.wnyc.org/story/fracking-baby-boom-retreat-marriage/ 294. The Fracking Boom, a Baby Boom, and the Retreat From Marriage Over 40 percent of U.S. births are to unmarried mothers, and the numbers are especially high among the less-educated. Why? One argument is that the decline in good manufacturing jobs led to a decline in "marriageable" men. Surely the fracking boom reversed that trend, right?


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]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Over 40 percent of U.S. births are to unmarried mothers, and the numbers are especially high among the less-educated. Why? One argument is that the decline in good manufacturing jobs led to a decline in "marriageable" men. Surely the fracking boom reversed that trend, right?


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]]> 294. The Fracking Boom, a Baby Boom, and the Retreat From Marriage Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:58 Over 40 percent of U.S. births are to unmarried mothers, and the numbers are especially high among the less-educated. Why? One argument is that the decline in good manufacturing jobs led to a decline in "marriageable" men. Surely the fracking boom reversed that trend, right? Over 40 percent of U.S. births are to unmarried mothers, and the numbers are especially high among the less-educated. Why? One argument is that the decline in good manufacturing jobs led to a decline in "marriageable" men. Surely the fracking boom reversed that trend, right? false full 294 http://www.wnyc.org/story/harvard-president-will-see-you-now-rebroadcast/ The Harvard President Will See You Now (Rebroadcast) How a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world.


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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world.


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]]> The Harvard President Will See You Now (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:21 How a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world. How a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-hate-koch-brothers-part-2/ 293. Why Hate the Koch Brothers? (Part 2) Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much? In a rare series of interviews, he explains his political awakening, his management philosophy, and why he supports legislation that goes against his self-interest.


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]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much? In a rare series of interviews, he explains his political awakening, his management philosophy, and why he supports legislation that goes against his self-interest.


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]]> 293. Why Hate the Koch Brothers? (Part 2) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:15 Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much? In a rare series of interviews, he explains his political awakening, his management philosophy, and why he supports legislation that goes against his self-interest. Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much? In a rare series of interviews, he explains his political awakening, his management philosophy, and why he supports legislation that goes against his self-interest. false full 293 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-hate-koch-brothers-part-1/ 292. Why Hate the Koch Brothers? (Part 1) Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much? In a rare series of interviews, he explains his political awakening, his management philosophy and why he supports legislation that goes against his self-interest.


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]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much? In a rare series of interviews, he explains his political awakening, his management philosophy and why he supports legislation that goes against his self-interest.


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]]> 292. Why Hate the Koch Brothers? (Part 1) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:31 Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much? In a rare series of interviews, he explains his political awakening, his management philosophy and why he supports legislation that goes against his self-interest. Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much? In a rare series of interviews, he explains his political awakening, his management philosophy and why he supports legislation that goes against his self-interest. false full 292 http://www.wnyc.org/story/bonus-tell-me-something-i-dont-know-topic-rivalry/ "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" on the topic of Rivalry Steve Levitt, Scott Turow and Bridget Gainer are panelists. For the "Freakonomics" co-author, the attorney and novelist, and the Cook County commissioner it's "game on!" as they tackle competition of all kinds: athletic, sexual, geopolitical, and the little-known battle between butter and margarine that landed in the Supreme Court. WBEZ's Tricia Bobeda, co-host of the "Nerdette" podcast, is fact-checker.


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]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Steve Levitt, Scott Turow and Bridget Gainer are panelists. For the "Freakonomics" co-author, the attorney and novelist, and the Cook County commissioner it's "game on!" as they tackle competition of all kinds: athletic, sexual, geopolitical, and the little-known battle between butter and margarine that landed in the Supreme Court. WBEZ's Tricia Bobeda, co-host of the "Nerdette" podcast, is fact-checker.


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]]> "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" on the topic of Rivalry Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:16 Steve Levitt, Scott Turow and Bridget Gainer are panelists. For the "Freakonomics" co-author, the attorney and novelist, and the Cook County commissioner it's "game on!" as they tackle competition of all kinds: athletic, sexual, geopolitical, and the little-known battle between butter and margarine that landed in the Supreme Court. WBEZ's Tricia Bobeda, co-host of the "Nerdette" podcast, is fact-checker. Steve Levitt, Scott Turow and Bridget Gainer are panelists. For the "Freakonomics" co-author, the attorney and novelist, and the Cook County commissioner it's "game on!" as they tackle competition of all kinds: athletic, sexual, geopolitical, and the little-known battle between butter and margarine that landed in the Supreme Court. WBEZ's Tricia Bobeda, co-host of the "Nerdette" podcast, is fact-checker. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/evolution-accelerated/ 291. Evolution, Accelerated A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next?
Help us meet the Freakonomics Radio listener challenge. If 500 of you become sustaining members at just $7/month before June 30th we'll unlock an additional $25,000 from the Tow Foundation. Become a member now!


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]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next?
Help us meet the Freakonomics Radio listener challenge. If 500 of you become sustaining members at just $7/month before June 30th we'll unlock an additional $25,000 from the Tow Foundation. Become a member now!


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]]> 291. Evolution, Accelerated Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:43 A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next? Help us meet the Freakonomics Radio listener challenge. If 500 of you become sustaining members at just $7/month before June 30th we'll unlock an additional $25,000 from the Tow Foundation. Become a member now! A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next? Help us meet the Freakonomics Radio listener challenge. If 500 of you become sustaining members at just $7/month before June 30th we'll unlock an additional $25,000 from the Tow Foundation. Become a member now! false full 291 http://www.wnyc.org/story/most-famous-political-operatives-america-doesnt-know-yet/ 290. He’s One of the Most Famous Political Operatives in America. America Just Doesn’t Know It Yet. Steve Hilton was the man behind David Cameron's push to remake British politics. Things didn't work out so well there. Now he's trying to launch a new political revolution – from sunny California.


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]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Steve Hilton was the man behind David Cameron's push to remake British politics. Things didn't work out so well there. Now he's trying to launch a new political revolution – from sunny California.


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]]> 290. He’s One of the Most Famous Political Operatives in America. America Just Doesn’t Know It Yet. Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:16 Steve Hilton was the man behind David Cameron's push to remake British politics. Things didn't work out so well there. Now he's trying to launch a new political revolution – from sunny California. Steve Hilton was the man behind David Cameron's push to remake British politics. Things didn't work out so well there. Now he's trying to launch a new political revolution – from sunny California. false full 290 http://www.wnyc.org/story/stupid-obsession-lawns/ 289. How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits?


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]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits?


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]]> 289. How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:01 Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits? Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits? false full 289 http://www.wnyc.org/story/are-rich-really-less-generous-poor/ 288. Are the Rich Really Less Generous Than the Poor? A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It's an easy narrative to swallow — but is it true? A trio of economists set out to test the theory. All it took was a Dutch postal worker's uniform, some envelopes stuffed with cash, and a slight sense of the absurd.


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]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It's an easy narrative to swallow — but is it true? A trio of economists set out to test the theory. All it took was a Dutch postal worker's uniform, some envelopes stuffed with cash, and a slight sense of the absurd.


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]]> 288. Are the Rich Really Less Generous Than the Poor? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:24 A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It's an easy narrative to swallow — but is it true? A trio of economists set out to test the theory. All it took was a Dutch postal worker's uniform, some envelopes stuffed with cash, and a slight sense of the absurd. A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It's an easy narrative to swallow — but is it true? A trio of economists set out to test the theory. All it took was a Dutch postal worker's uniform, some envelopes stuffed with cash, and a slight sense of the absurd. false full 288 http://www.wnyc.org/story/hoopers/ 287. Hoopers! Hoopers! Hoopers! As CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer was famous for over-the-top enthusiasm. Now he's brought that same passion to the N.B.A. -- and to a pet project called USAFacts, which performs a sort of fiscal colonoscopy on the American government.


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]]> Thu, 18 May 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer was famous for over-the-top enthusiasm. Now he's brought that same passion to the N.B.A. -- and to a pet project called USAFacts, which performs a sort of fiscal colonoscopy on the American government.


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]]> 287. Hoopers! Hoopers! Hoopers! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:23 As CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer was famous for over-the-top enthusiasm. Now he's brought that same passion to the N.B.A. -- and to a pet project called USAFacts, which performs a sort of fiscal colonoscopy on the American government. As CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer was famous for over-the-top enthusiasm. Now he's brought that same passion to the N.B.A. -- and to a pet project called USAFacts, which performs a sort of fiscal colonoscopy on the American government. false full 287 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-big-my-penis-things-we-ask-google/ 286. How Big is My Penis? (And Other Things We Ask Google) On the Internet, people say all kinds of things they'd never say aloud -- about sex and race, about their true wants and fears. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz has spent years parsing the data. His conclusion: our online searches are the reflection of our true selves. In the real world, everybody lies.


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]]> Thu, 11 May 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com On the Internet, people say all kinds of things they'd never say aloud -- about sex and race, about their true wants and fears. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz has spent years parsing the data. His conclusion: our online searches are the reflection of our true selves. In the real world, everybody lies.


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]]> 286. How Big is My Penis? (And Other Things We Ask Google) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:34:02 On the Internet, people say all kinds of things they'd never say aloud -- about sex and race, about their true wants and fears. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz has spent years parsing the data. His conclusion: our online searches are the reflection of our true selves. In the real world, everybody lies. On the Internet, people say all kinds of things they'd never say aloud -- about sex and race, about their true wants and fears. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz has spent years parsing the data. His conclusion: our online searches are the reflection of our true selves. In the real world, everybody lies. false full 286 http://www.wnyc.org/story/food-science-victory-rebroadcast/ Food + Science = Victory! (Rebroadcast) A kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everything.


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]]> Thu, 4 May 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everything.


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]]> Food + Science = Victory! (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:46 A kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everything. A kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everything. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/theres-war-sugar-justified/ 285. There’s a War on Sugar. Is It Justified? Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it's addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former FDA commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest.


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]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it's addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former FDA commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest.


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]]> 285. There’s a War on Sugar. Is It Justified? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:40 Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it's addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former FDA commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest. Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it's addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former FDA commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest. false full 285 http://www.wnyc.org/story/earth-20-income-inequality-inevitable/ 284. Is Income Inequality Inevitable? (Earth 2.0 Series) In pursuit of a more perfect economy, we discuss the future of work; the toxic remnants of colonization; and whether giving everyone a basic income would be genius -- or maybe the worst idea ever.


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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In pursuit of a more perfect economy, we discuss the future of work; the toxic remnants of colonization; and whether giving everyone a basic income would be genius -- or maybe the worst idea ever.


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]]> 284. Is Income Inequality Inevitable? (Earth 2.0 Series) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:57 In pursuit of a more perfect economy, we discuss the future of work; the toxic remnants of colonization; and whether giving everyone a basic income would be genius -- or maybe the worst idea ever. In pursuit of a more perfect economy, we discuss the future of work; the toxic remnants of colonization; and whether giving everyone a basic income would be genius -- or maybe the worst idea ever. false full 284 http://www.wnyc.org/story/earth-20-what-would-our-economy-look/ 283. What Would Our Economy Look Like? (Earth 2.0 Series) If we could reboot the planet and create new systems and institutions from scratch, would they be any better than what we've blundered our way into through trial and error? This is the first of a series of episodes that we'll release over several months. Today we start with — what else? — economics. You'll hear from Nobel laureate Angus Deaton, the poverty-fighting superhero Jeff Sachs; and many others.


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]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If we could reboot the planet and create new systems and institutions from scratch, would they be any better than what we've blundered our way into through trial and error? This is the first of a series of episodes that we'll release over several months. Today we start with — what else? — economics. You'll hear from Nobel laureate Angus Deaton, the poverty-fighting superhero Jeff Sachs; and many others.


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]]> 283. What Would Our Economy Look Like? (Earth 2.0 Series) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:53 If we could reboot the planet and create new systems and institutions from scratch, would they be any better than what we've blundered our way into through trial and error? This is the first of a series of episodes that we'll release over several months. Today we start with — what else? — economics. You'll hear from Nobel laureate Angus Deaton, the poverty-fighting superhero Jeff Sachs; and many others. If we could reboot the planet and create new systems and institutions from scratch, would they be any better than what we've blundered our way into through trial and error? This is the first of a series of episodes that we'll release over several months. Today we start with — what else? — economics. You'll hear from Nobel laureate Angus Deaton, the poverty-fighting superhero Jeff Sachs; and many others. false full 283 http://www.wnyc.org/story/could-solving-one-problem-solve-all-others/ 282. Could Solving This One Problem Solve All the Others? The biggest problem with humanity is humans themselves. Too often, we make choices — what we eat, how we spend our money and time — that undermine our well-being. An all-star team of academic researchers thinks it has the solution: perfecting the science of behavior change. Will it work?


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]]> Thu, 6 Apr 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The biggest problem with humanity is humans themselves. Too often, we make choices — what we eat, how we spend our money and time — that undermine our well-being. An all-star team of academic researchers thinks it has the solution: perfecting the science of behavior change. Will it work?


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]]> 282. Could Solving This One Problem Solve All the Others? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:23 The biggest problem with humanity is humans themselves. Too often, we make choices — what we eat, how we spend our money and time — that undermine our well-being. An all-star team of academic researchers thinks it has the solution: perfecting the science of behavior change. Will it work? The biggest problem with humanity is humans themselves. Too often, we make choices — what we eat, how we spend our money and time — that undermine our well-being. An all-star team of academic researchers thinks it has the solution: perfecting the science of behavior change. Will it work? false full 282 http://www.wnyc.org/story/big-returns-thinking-small/ 281. Big Returns from Thinking Small By day, two leaders of Britain's famous Nudge Unit use behavioral tricks to make better government policy. By night, they repurpose those tricks to improve their personal lives. They want to help you do the same.


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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com By day, two leaders of Britain's famous Nudge Unit use behavioral tricks to make better government policy. By night, they repurpose those tricks to improve their personal lives. They want to help you do the same.


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]]> 281. Big Returns from Thinking Small Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:46 By day, two leaders of Britain's famous Nudge Unit use behavioral tricks to make better government policy. By night, they repurpose those tricks to improve their personal lives. They want to help you do the same. By day, two leaders of Britain's famous Nudge Unit use behavioral tricks to make better government policy. By night, they repurpose those tricks to improve their personal lives. They want to help you do the same. false full 281 http://www.wnyc.org/story/bonus-tell-me-something-i-dont-know-topic-collections/ 280. “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” on the topic of Collections. Hear live journalism wrapped in a game show package and hosted by Stephen J. Dubner. In this episode, Tim Ferriss, Eugene Mirman and Anne Pasternak are panelists. The self-help guru, the comedian and the Brooklyn Museum director talk about brainwaves, sugar, stars and — thanks to fact-checker AJ Jacobs — barf bags.


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]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Hear live journalism wrapped in a game show package and hosted by Stephen J. Dubner. In this episode, Tim Ferriss, Eugene Mirman and Anne Pasternak are panelists. The self-help guru, the comedian and the Brooklyn Museum director talk about brainwaves, sugar, stars and — thanks to fact-checker AJ Jacobs — barf bags.


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]]> 280. “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” on the topic of Collections. Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:22 Hear live journalism wrapped in a game show package and hosted by Stephen J. Dubner. In this episode, Tim Ferriss, Eugene Mirman and Anne Pasternak are panelists. The self-help guru, the comedian and the Brooklyn Museum director talk about brainwaves, sugar, stars and — thanks to fact-checker AJ Jacobs — barf bags. Hear live journalism wrapped in a game show package and hosted by Stephen J. Dubner. In this episode, Tim Ferriss, Eugene Mirman and Anne Pasternak are panelists. The self-help guru, the comedian and the Brooklyn Museum director talk about brainwaves, sugar, stars and — thanks to fact-checker AJ Jacobs — barf bags. false full 280 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-safe-your-job-rebroadcast/ How Safe Is Your Job? (Rebroadcast) Economists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too destructive?


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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Economists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too destructive?


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]]> How Safe Is Your Job? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:20 Economists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too destructive? Economists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too destructive? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-my-life-so-hard/ 279. Why Is My Life So Hard? Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap?


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]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap?


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]]> 279. Why Is My Life So Hard? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:32 Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap? Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap? false full 279 http://www.wnyc.org/story/chuck-e-cheeses-where-kid-can-learn-price-theory/ 278. Chuck E. Cheese’s: Where a Kid Can Learn Price Theory The pizza-and-gaming emporium prides itself on affordability, which means its arcade games are really cheap to play. Does that lead to kids hogging the best games — and parents starting those infamous YouTube brawls?


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]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The pizza-and-gaming emporium prides itself on affordability, which means its arcade games are really cheap to play. Does that lead to kids hogging the best games — and parents starting those infamous YouTube brawls?


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]]> 278. Chuck E. Cheese’s: Where a Kid Can Learn Price Theory Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:22 The pizza-and-gaming emporium prides itself on affordability, which means its arcade games are really cheap to play. Does that lead to kids hogging the best games — and parents starting those infamous YouTube brawls? The pizza-and-gaming emporium prides itself on affordability, which means its arcade games are really cheap to play. Does that lead to kids hogging the best games — and parents starting those infamous YouTube brawls? false full 278 http://www.wnyc.org/story/taboo-trifecta/ 277. The Taboo Trifecta The serial entrepreneur Miki Agrawal loves to talk about the bodily functions that make most people flinch. That's why she's building a business around the three P's: periods, pee, and poop.


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]]> Thu, 2 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The serial entrepreneur Miki Agrawal loves to talk about the bodily functions that make most people flinch. That's why she's building a business around the three P's: periods, pee, and poop.


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]]> 277. The Taboo Trifecta Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:09 The serial entrepreneur Miki Agrawal loves to talk about the bodily functions that make most people flinch. That's why she's building a business around the three P's: periods, pee, and poop. The serial entrepreneur Miki Agrawal loves to talk about the bodily functions that make most people flinch. That's why she's building a business around the three P's: periods, pee, and poop. false full 277 http://www.wnyc.org/story/no-hollywood-ending-visual-effects-industry/ 276. No Hollywood Ending for the Visual-Effects Industry In their chase for a global audience, American movie studios spend billions to make their films look amazing. But almost none of those dollars stay in America. What would it take to bring those jobs back -- and would it be worth it?


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]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In their chase for a global audience, American movie studios spend billions to make their films look amazing. But almost none of those dollars stay in America. What would it take to bring those jobs back -- and would it be worth it?


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]]> 276. No Hollywood Ending for the Visual-Effects Industry Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:46 In their chase for a global audience, American movie studios spend billions to make their films look amazing. But almost none of those dollars stay in America. What would it take to bring those jobs back -- and would it be worth it? In their chase for a global audience, American movie studios spend billions to make their films look amazing. But almost none of those dollars stay in America. What would it take to bring those jobs back -- and would it be worth it? false full 276 http://www.wnyc.org/story/professor-hendryx-vs-big-coal/ 275. Professor Hendryx vs. Big Coal What happens when a public-health researcher deep in coal country argues that mountaintop mining endangers the entire community? Hint: it doesn't go very well.


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]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What happens when a public-health researcher deep in coal country argues that mountaintop mining endangers the entire community? Hint: it doesn't go very well.


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]]> 275. Professor Hendryx vs. Big Coal Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:04 What happens when a public-health researcher deep in coal country argues that mountaintop mining endangers the entire community? Hint: it doesn't go very well. What happens when a public-health researcher deep in coal country argues that mountaintop mining endangers the entire community? Hint: it doesn't go very well. false full 275 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-get-more-grit-your-life-rebroadcast/ How to Get More Grit in Your Life The psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But grit, she says, isn't something you're born with — it can be learned. Here's how.


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]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But grit, she says, isn't something you're born with — it can be learned. Here's how.


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]]> How to Get More Grit in Your Life Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:10 The psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But grit, she says, isn't something you're born with — it can be learned. Here's how. The psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But grit, she says, isn't something you're born with — it can be learned. Here's how. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/eggheads-guide-super-bowl/ 274. An Egghead’s Guide to the Super Bowl We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of NFL linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie.


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]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of NFL linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie.


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]]> 274. An Egghead’s Guide to the Super Bowl Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:27 We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of NFL linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie. We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of NFL linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie. false full 274 http://www.wnyc.org/story/did-china-eat-americas-jobs/ 273. Did China Eat America’s Jobs? For years, economists promised that global free trade would be mostly win-win. Now they admit the pace of change has been "traumatic." This has already led to a political insurrection -- so what's next?


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]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For years, economists promised that global free trade would be mostly win-win. Now they admit the pace of change has been "traumatic." This has already led to a political insurrection -- so what's next?


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]]> 273. Did China Eat America’s Jobs? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:24 For years, economists promised that global free trade would be mostly win-win. Now they admit the pace of change has been "traumatic." This has already led to a political insurrection -- so what's next? For years, economists promised that global free trade would be mostly win-win. Now they admit the pace of change has been "traumatic." This has already led to a political insurrection -- so what's next? false full 273 http://www.wnyc.org/story/american-dream-really-dead/ Is the American Dream Really Dead? Just a few decades ago, more than 90 percent of 30-year-olds earned more than their parents had earned at the same age. Now it's only about 50 percent. What happened -- and what can be done about it?


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]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Just a few decades ago, more than 90 percent of 30-year-olds earned more than their parents had earned at the same age. Now it's only about 50 percent. What happened -- and what can be done about it?


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]]> Is the American Dream Really Dead? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:29 Just a few decades ago, more than 90 percent of 30-year-olds earned more than their parents had earned at the same age. Now it's only about 50 percent. What happened -- and what can be done about it? Just a few decades ago, more than 90 percent of 30-year-olds earned more than their parents had earned at the same age. Now it's only about 50 percent. What happened -- and what can be done about it? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/trevor-noah-has-lot-say/ 272. Trevor Noah Has a Lot to Say The Daily Show host grew up as a poor, mixed-race South African kid going to three churches every Sunday. So he has a sui generis view of America — especially on race, politics, and religion — and he's not afraid to speak his mind.


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]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The Daily Show host grew up as a poor, mixed-race South African kid going to three churches every Sunday. So he has a sui generis view of America — especially on race, politics, and religion — and he's not afraid to speak his mind.


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]]> 272. Trevor Noah Has a Lot to Say Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:22 The Daily Show host grew up as a poor, mixed-race South African kid going to three churches every Sunday. So he has a sui generis view of America — especially on race, politics, and religion — and he's not afraid to speak his mind. The Daily Show host grew up as a poor, mixed-race South African kid going to three churches every Sunday. So he has a sui generis view of America — especially on race, politics, and religion — and he's not afraid to speak his mind. false full 272 http://www.wnyc.org/story/men-who-started-thinking-revolution/ 271. The Men Who Started a Thinking Revolution Starting in the late 1960s, the Israeli psychologists Amos Tversky and Danny Kahneman began to redefine how the human mind actually works. Michael Lewis's new book The Undoing Project explains how the movement they started -- now known as behavioral economics -- has had such a profound effect on academia, governments, and society at large.


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]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Starting in the late 1960s, the Israeli psychologists Amos Tversky and Danny Kahneman began to redefine how the human mind actually works. Michael Lewis's new book The Undoing Project explains how the movement they started -- now known as behavioral economics -- has had such a profound effect on academia, governments, and society at large.


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]]> 271. The Men Who Started a Thinking Revolution Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:09 Starting in the late 1960s, the Israeli psychologists Amos Tversky and Danny Kahneman began to redefine how the human mind actually works. Michael Lewis's new book The Undoing Project explains how the movement they started -- now known as behavioral economics -- has had such a profound effect on academia, governments, and society at large. Starting in the late 1960s, the Israeli psychologists Amos Tversky and Danny Kahneman began to redefine how the human mind actually works. Michael Lewis's new book The Undoing Project explains how the movement they started -- now known as behavioral economics -- has had such a profound effect on academia, governments, and society at large. false full 271 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-become-great-just-about-anything-rebroadcast/ How to Become Great at Just About Anything (Rebroadcast) What if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research psychologist Anders Ericsson, who has been studying the science of expertise for decades. He tells us everything he's learned.


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]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research psychologist Anders Ericsson, who has been studying the science of expertise for decades. He tells us everything he's learned.


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]]> How to Become Great at Just About Anything (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:11 What if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research psychologist Anders Ericsson, who has been studying the science of expertise for decades. He tells us everything he's learned. What if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research psychologist Anders Ericsson, who has been studying the science of expertise for decades. He tells us everything he's learned. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-be-more-productive-rebroadcast/ How to Be More Productive (Rebroadcast) In this busy time of year, we could all use some tips on how to get more done in less time. First, however, a warning: there's a big difference between being busy and being productive.


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]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this busy time of year, we could all use some tips on how to get more done in less time. First, however, a warning: there's a big difference between being busy and being productive.


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]]> How to Be More Productive (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:23 In this busy time of year, we could all use some tips on how to get more done in less time. First, however, a warning: there's a big difference between being busy and being productive. In this busy time of year, we could all use some tips on how to get more done in less time. First, however, a warning: there's a big difference between being busy and being productive. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/bad-medicine-part-3-death-diagnosis/ 270. Bad Medicine, Part 3: Death by Diagnosis By some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? Our third and final episode in this series offers some encouraging answers.


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]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com By some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? Our third and final episode in this series offers some encouraging answers.


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]]> 270. Bad Medicine, Part 3: Death by Diagnosis Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:34 By some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? Our third and final episode in this series offers some encouraging answers. By some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? Our third and final episode in this series offers some encouraging answers. false full 270 http://www.wnyc.org/story/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations/ 269. Bad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. On the other hand, sometimes the only thing worse than being excluded from a drug trial is being included.


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]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. On the other hand, sometimes the only thing worse than being excluded from a drug trial is being included.


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]]> 269. Bad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:21 How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. On the other hand, sometimes the only thing worse than being excluded from a drug trial is being included. How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. On the other hand, sometimes the only thing worse than being excluded from a drug trial is being included. false full 269 http://www.wnyc.org/story/bad-medicine-part-1-story-986/ 268. Bad Medicine, Part 1: The Story of 98.6 We tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we look at the grotesque mistakes produced by centuries of trial-and-error, and ask whether the new era of evidence-based medicine is the solution.


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]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we look at the grotesque mistakes produced by centuries of trial-and-error, and ask whether the new era of evidence-based medicine is the solution.


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]]> 268. Bad Medicine, Part 1: The Story of 98.6 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:54 We tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we look at the grotesque mistakes produced by centuries of trial-and-error, and ask whether the new era of evidence-based medicine is the solution. We tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we look at the grotesque mistakes produced by centuries of trial-and-error, and ask whether the new era of evidence-based medicine is the solution. false full 268 http://www.wnyc.org/story/no-tipping-point-rebroadcast/ The No-Tipping Point (Rebroadcast) The restaurant business model is warped: kitchen wages are too low to hire cooks, while diners are put in charge of paying the waitstaff. So what happens if you eliminate tipping, raise menu prices, and redistribute the wealth? New York restaurant maverick Danny Meyer is about to find out.


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]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The restaurant business model is warped: kitchen wages are too low to hire cooks, while diners are put in charge of paying the waitstaff. So what happens if you eliminate tipping, raise menu prices, and redistribute the wealth? New York restaurant maverick Danny Meyer is about to find out.


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]]> The No-Tipping Point (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:25 The restaurant business model is warped: kitchen wages are too low to hire cooks, while diners are put in charge of paying the waitstaff. So what happens if you eliminate tipping, raise menu prices, and redistribute the wealth? New York restaurant maverick Danny Meyer is about to find out. The restaurant business model is warped: kitchen wages are too low to hire cooks, while diners are put in charge of paying the waitstaff. So what happens if you eliminate tipping, raise menu prices, and redistribute the wealth? New York restaurant maverick Danny Meyer is about to find out. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-make-bad-decision/ 267. How to Make a Bad Decision Some of our most important decisions are shaped by something as random as the order in which we make them. The gambler's fallacy, as it's known, affects loan officers, federal judges -- and probably you too. How to avoid it? The first step is to admit just how fallible we all are.


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]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Some of our most important decisions are shaped by something as random as the order in which we make them. The gambler's fallacy, as it's known, affects loan officers, federal judges -- and probably you too. How to avoid it? The first step is to admit just how fallible we all are.


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]]> 267. How to Make a Bad Decision Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:44 Some of our most important decisions are shaped by something as random as the order in which we make them. The gambler's fallacy, as it's known, affects loan officers, federal judges -- and probably you too. How to avoid it? The first step is to admit just how fallible we all are. Some of our most important decisions are shaped by something as random as the order in which we make them. The gambler's fallacy, as it's known, affects loan officers, federal judges -- and probably you too. How to avoid it? The first step is to admit just how fallible we all are. false full 267 http://www.wnyc.org/story/bonus-episode-introducing-stephen-j-dubners-new-podcast-tell-me-something-i-dont-know/ Introducing Stephen J. Dubner's new podcast, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" is a live game show hosted by Stephen J. Dubner of "Freakonomics Radio." He has always had a mission: to tell you the things you thought you knew but didn't, and things you never thought you wanted to know, but do. Now, with "TMSIDK," he has a new way of doing just that. This new show is still journalism, still factual -- but disguised in the most entertaining, unexpected, and occasionally ridiculous conversation you're likely to hear.
Audience contestants come on stage and try to wow a panel of experts with a fascinating fact, a historical wrinkle, a new line of research -- anything, really, as long as it's interesting, useful and true (or at least true-ish). The panel -- an ever-changing mix of comedians, brainiacs, and other high achievers -- poke and prod the contestants, and ultimately choose a winner. And there's a real-time, human fact-checker on hand to filter out the bull.
This debut episode features Barnard College president Debora Spar, New York Public Library president Tony Marx, and comedian Andy Zaltzman; Jody Avirgan from FiveThirtyEight handles the fact-checking. You can subscribe now on iTunes. And don't worry, Freakonomics Radio isn't going anywhere -- this is just a special bonus episode of Dubner's new side gig.


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]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" is a live game show hosted by Stephen J. Dubner of "Freakonomics Radio." He has always had a mission: to tell you the things you thought you knew but didn't, and things you never thought you wanted to know, but do. Now, with "TMSIDK," he has a new way of doing just that. This new show is still journalism, still factual -- but disguised in the most entertaining, unexpected, and occasionally ridiculous conversation you're likely to hear.
Audience contestants come on stage and try to wow a panel of experts with a fascinating fact, a historical wrinkle, a new line of research -- anything, really, as long as it's interesting, useful and true (or at least true-ish). The panel -- an ever-changing mix of comedians, brainiacs, and other high achievers -- poke and prod the contestants, and ultimately choose a winner. And there's a real-time, human fact-checker on hand to filter out the bull.
This debut episode features Barnard College president Debora Spar, New York Public Library president Tony Marx, and comedian Andy Zaltzman; Jody Avirgan from FiveThirtyEight handles the fact-checking. You can subscribe now on iTunes. And don't worry, Freakonomics Radio isn't going anywhere -- this is just a special bonus episode of Dubner's new side gig.


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]]> Introducing Stephen J. Dubner's new podcast, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:22 "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" is a live game show hosted by Stephen J. Dubner of "Freakonomics Radio." He has always had a mission: to tell you the things you thought you knew but didn't, and things you never thought you wanted to know, but do. Now, with "TMSIDK," he has a new way of doing just that. This new show is still journalism, still factual -- but disguised in the most entertaining, unexpected, and occasionally ridiculous conversation you're likely to hear. Audience contestants come on stage and try to wow a panel of experts with a fascinating fact, a historical wrinkle, a new line of research -- anything, really, as long as it's interesting, useful and true (or at least true-ish). The panel -- an ever-changing mix of comedians, brainiacs, and other high achievers -- poke and prod the contestants, and ultimately choose a winner. And there's a real-time, human fact-checker on hand to filter out the bull. This debut episode features Barnard College president Debora Spar, New York Public Library president Tony Marx, and comedian Andy Zaltzman; Jody Avirgan from FiveThirtyEight handles the fact-checking. You can subscribe now on iTunes. And don't worry, Freakonomics Radio isn't going anywhere -- this is just a special bonus episode of Dubner's new side gig. "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" is a live game show hosted by Stephen J. Dubner of "Freakonomics Radio." He has always had a mission: to tell you the things you thought you knew but didn't, and things you never thought you wanted to know, but do. Now, with "TMSIDK," he has a new way of doing just that. This new show is still journalism, still factual -- but disguised in the most entertaining, unexpected, and occasionally ridiculous conversation you're likely to hear. Audience contestants come on stage and try to wow a panel of experts with a fascinating fact, a historical wrinkle, a new line of research -- anything, really, as long as it's interesting, useful and true (or at least true-ish). The panel -- an ever-changing mix of comedians, brainiacs, and other high achievers -- poke and prod the contestants, and ultimately choose a winner. And there's a real-time, human fact-checker on hand to filter out the bull. This debut episode features Barnard College president Debora Spar, New York Public Library president Tony Marx, and comedian Andy Zaltzman; Jody Avirgan from FiveThirtyEight handles the fact-checking. You can subscribe now on iTunes. And don't worry, Freakonomics Radio isn't going anywhere -- this is just a special bonus episode of Dubner's new side gig. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/trust-me/ 266. Trust Me Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades -- in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it?


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]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades -- in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it?


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]]> 266. Trust Me Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:27:42 Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades -- in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it? Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades -- in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it? false full 266 http://www.wnyc.org/story/bonus-episode-how-much-does-president-really-matter-rebroadcast/ How Much Does the President Really Matter? (Rebroadcast ) The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country.


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]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2016 19:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country.


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]]> How Much Does the President Really Matter? (Rebroadcast ) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:26 The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country. The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/white-house-gets-nudge-business/ 265. The White House Gets Into the Nudge Business A tiny behavioral-sciences startup is trying to improve the way federal agencies do their work. Considering the size (and habits) of most federal agencies, this isn't so simple. But after a series of early victories -- and a helpful executive order from President Obama -- they are well on their way.


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]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A tiny behavioral-sciences startup is trying to improve the way federal agencies do their work. Considering the size (and habits) of most federal agencies, this isn't so simple. But after a series of early victories -- and a helpful executive order from President Obama -- they are well on their way.


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]]> 265. The White House Gets Into the Nudge Business Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:18 A tiny behavioral-sciences startup is trying to improve the way federal agencies do their work. Considering the size (and habits) of most federal agencies, this isn't so simple. But after a series of early victories -- and a helpful executive order from President Obama -- they are well on their way. A tiny behavioral-sciences startup is trying to improve the way federal agencies do their work. Considering the size (and habits) of most federal agencies, this isn't so simple. But after a series of early victories -- and a helpful executive order from President Obama -- they are well on their way. false full 265 http://www.wnyc.org/story/praise-incrementalism/ 264. In Praise of Incrementalism What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a world where everyone is looking for the next moonshot, we shouldn't ignore the power of incrementalism.


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]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a world where everyone is looking for the next moonshot, we shouldn't ignore the power of incrementalism.


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]]> 264. In Praise of Incrementalism Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:33 What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a world where everyone is looking for the next moonshot, we shouldn't ignore the power of incrementalism. What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a world where everyone is looking for the next moonshot, we shouldn't ignore the power of incrementalism. false full 264 http://www.wnyc.org/story/praise-maintenance/ 263. In Praise of Maintenance Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of?


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]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of?


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]]> 263. In Praise of Maintenance Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:44 Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? false full 263 http://www.wnyc.org/story/your-brain-podcasts/ 262. This Is Your Brain on Podcasts Neuroscientists still have a great deal to learn about the human brain. One recent MRI study sheds some light, finding that a certain kind of storytelling stimulates enormous activity across broad swaths of the brain. The takeaway is obvious: you should be listening to even more podcasts.


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]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Neuroscientists still have a great deal to learn about the human brain. One recent MRI study sheds some light, finding that a certain kind of storytelling stimulates enormous activity across broad swaths of the brain. The takeaway is obvious: you should be listening to even more podcasts.


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]]> 262. This Is Your Brain on Podcasts Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:23 Neuroscientists still have a great deal to learn about the human brain. One recent MRI study sheds some light, finding that a certain kind of storytelling stimulates enormous activity across broad swaths of the brain. The takeaway is obvious: you should be listening to even more podcasts. Neuroscientists still have a great deal to learn about the human brain. One recent MRI study sheds some light, finding that a certain kind of storytelling stimulates enormous activity across broad swaths of the brain. The takeaway is obvious: you should be listening to even more podcasts. false full 262 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-win-nobel-prize-rebroadcast/ How To Win A Nobel Prize (Rebroadcast) The process is famously secretive (and conducted in Swedish!) but we pry the lid off at least a little bit.


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]]> Thu, 6 Oct 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The process is famously secretive (and conducted in Swedish!) but we pry the lid off at least a little bit.


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]]> How To Win A Nobel Prize (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:31 The process is famously secretive (and conducted in Swedish!) but we pry the lid off at least a little bit. The process is famously secretive (and conducted in Swedish!) but we pry the lid off at least a little bit. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-are-we-still-using-cash/ 261. Why Are We Still Using Cash? It facilitates crime, bribery, and tax evasion -- and yet some governments (including ours) are printing more cash than ever. Other countries, meanwhile, are ditching cash entirely. And if Star Trek is right, we won't have money of any sort in the 24th century.


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]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It facilitates crime, bribery, and tax evasion -- and yet some governments (including ours) are printing more cash than ever. Other countries, meanwhile, are ditching cash entirely. And if Star Trek is right, we won't have money of any sort in the 24th century.


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]]> 261. Why Are We Still Using Cash? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:58 It facilitates crime, bribery, and tax evasion -- and yet some governments (including ours) are printing more cash than ever. Other countries, meanwhile, are ditching cash entirely. And if Star Trek is right, we won't have money of any sort in the 24th century. It facilitates crime, bribery, and tax evasion -- and yet some governments (including ours) are printing more cash than ever. Other countries, meanwhile, are ditching cash entirely. And if Star Trek is right, we won't have money of any sort in the 24th century. false full 261 http://www.wnyc.org/story/has-us-presidency-become-dictatorship/ 260. Has the U.S. Presidency Become a Dictatorship? Sure, we all pay lip service to the Madisonian system of checks and balances. But as one legal scholar argues, presidents have been running roughshod over the system for decades. The result? An accumulation of power that's turned the presidency into a position the founders wouldn't have recognized.


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]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, we all pay lip service to the Madisonian system of checks and balances. But as one legal scholar argues, presidents have been running roughshod over the system for decades. The result? An accumulation of power that's turned the presidency into a position the founders wouldn't have recognized.


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]]> 260. Has the U.S. Presidency Become a Dictatorship? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:47 Sure, we all pay lip service to the Madisonian system of checks and balances. But as one legal scholar argues, presidents have been running roughshod over the system for decades. The result? An accumulation of power that's turned the presidency into a position the founders wouldn't have recognized. Sure, we all pay lip service to the Madisonian system of checks and balances. But as one legal scholar argues, presidents have been running roughshod over the system for decades. The result? An accumulation of power that's turned the presidency into a position the founders wouldn't have recognized. false full 260 http://www.wnyc.org/story/ten-signs-you-might-be-libertarian/ 259. Ten Signs You Might Be a Libertarian Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate, likes to say that most Americans are libertarians but don't know it yet. So why can't Libertarians (and other third parties) gain more political traction?


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]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate, likes to say that most Americans are libertarians but don't know it yet. So why can't Libertarians (and other third parties) gain more political traction?


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]]> 259. Ten Signs You Might Be a Libertarian Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:42 Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate, likes to say that most Americans are libertarians but don't know it yet. So why can't Libertarians (and other third parties) gain more political traction? Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate, likes to say that most Americans are libertarians but don't know it yet. So why can't Libertarians (and other third parties) gain more political traction? false full 259 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-uber-economists-dream/ 258. Why Uber Is an Economist’s Dream To you, it's just a ride-sharing app that gets you where you're going. But to an economist, Uber is a massive repository of moment-by-moment data that is helping answer some of the field's most elusive questions.


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]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com To you, it's just a ride-sharing app that gets you where you're going. But to an economist, Uber is a massive repository of moment-by-moment data that is helping answer some of the field's most elusive questions.


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]]> 258. Why Uber Is an Economist’s Dream Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:28 To you, it's just a ride-sharing app that gets you where you're going. But to an economist, Uber is a massive repository of moment-by-moment data that is helping answer some of the field's most elusive questions. To you, it's just a ride-sharing app that gets you where you're going. But to an economist, Uber is a massive repository of moment-by-moment data that is helping answer some of the field's most elusive questions. false full 258 http://www.wnyc.org/story/future-probably-isnt-scary-you-think/ 257. The Future (Probably) Isn’t as Scary as You Think Internet pioneer Kevin Kelly tries to predict the future by identifying what's truly inevitable. How worried should we be? Yes, robots will probably take your job -- but the future will still be pretty great.


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]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Internet pioneer Kevin Kelly tries to predict the future by identifying what's truly inevitable. How worried should we be? Yes, robots will probably take your job -- but the future will still be pretty great.


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]]> 257. The Future (Probably) Isn’t as Scary as You Think Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:01 Internet pioneer Kevin Kelly tries to predict the future by identifying what's truly inevitable. How worried should we be? Yes, robots will probably take your job -- but the future will still be pretty great. Internet pioneer Kevin Kelly tries to predict the future by identifying what's truly inevitable. How worried should we be? Yes, robots will probably take your job -- but the future will still be pretty great. false full 257 http://www.wnyc.org/story/are-you-ready-glorious-sunset-rebroadcast/ Are You Ready for a Glorious Sunset? (Rebroadcast) The gist: we spend billions on end-of-life healthcare that doesn’t do much good. So what if a patient could forego the standard treatment and get a cash rebate instead?


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]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The gist: we spend billions on end-of-life healthcare that doesn’t do much good. So what if a patient could forego the standard treatment and get a cash rebate instead?


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]]> Are You Ready for a Glorious Sunset? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:49 The gist: we spend billions on end-of-life healthcare that doesn’t do much good. So what if a patient could forego the standard treatment and get a cash rebate instead? The gist: we spend billions on end-of-life healthcare that doesn’t do much good. So what if a patient could forego the standard treatment and get a cash rebate instead? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/aziz-ansari-needs-another-toothbrush-rebroadcast/ Aziz Ansari Needs Another Toothbrush (Rebroadcast) The comedian, actor -- and now, author -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions.


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]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The comedian, actor -- and now, author -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions.


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]]> Aziz Ansari Needs Another Toothbrush (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:28 The comedian, actor -- and now, author -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions. The comedian, actor -- and now, author -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-are-you-waiting/ 256. What Are You Waiting For? Standing in line represents a particularly sloppy - and frustrating - way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want? Is it possible that we secretly enjoy waiting in line? And might it even be (gulp) good for us?


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]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Standing in line represents a particularly sloppy - and frustrating - way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want? Is it possible that we secretly enjoy waiting in line? And might it even be (gulp) good for us?


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]]> 256. What Are You Waiting For? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:34:56 Standing in line represents a particularly sloppy - and frustrating - way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want? Is it possible that we secretly enjoy waiting in line? And might it even be (gulp) good for us? Standing in line represents a particularly sloppy - and frustrating - way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want? Is it possible that we secretly enjoy waiting in line? And might it even be (gulp) good for us? false full 256 http://www.wnyc.org/story/it-okay-restaurants-racially-profile-their-employees-rebroadcast/ Is It Okay for Restaurants to Racially Profile Their Employees? (Rebroadcast) We seem to have decided that ethnic food tastes better when it's served by people of that ethnicity (or at least something close). Does this make sense -- and is it legal?


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]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We seem to have decided that ethnic food tastes better when it's served by people of that ethnicity (or at least something close). Does this make sense -- and is it legal?


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]]> Is It Okay for Restaurants to Racially Profile Their Employees? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:51:59 We seem to have decided that ethnic food tastes better when it's served by people of that ethnicity (or at least something close). Does this make sense -- and is it legal? We seem to have decided that ethnic food tastes better when it's served by people of that ethnicity (or at least something close). Does this make sense -- and is it legal? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/ten-ideas-make-politics-less-rotten/ 255. Ten Ideas to Make Politics Less Rotten We Americans may love our democracy -- at least in theory -- but at the moment our feelings toward the federal government lie somewhere between disdain and hatred. Which electoral and political ideas should be killed off to make way for a saner system?


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]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We Americans may love our democracy -- at least in theory -- but at the moment our feelings toward the federal government lie somewhere between disdain and hatred. Which electoral and political ideas should be killed off to make way for a saner system?


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]]> 255. Ten Ideas to Make Politics Less Rotten Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:03 We Americans may love our democracy -- at least in theory -- but at the moment our feelings toward the federal government lie somewhere between disdain and hatred. Which electoral and political ideas should be killed off to make way for a saner system? We Americans may love our democracy -- at least in theory -- but at the moment our feelings toward the federal government lie somewhere between disdain and hatred. Which electoral and political ideas should be killed off to make way for a saner system? false full 255 http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-are-gender-barriers-made/ 254. What Are Gender Barriers Made Of? Overt discrimination in the labor markets may be on the wane, but women are still subtly penalized by all sorts of societal conventions. How can those penalties be removed without burning down the house?


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]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Overt discrimination in the labor markets may be on the wane, but women are still subtly penalized by all sorts of societal conventions. How can those penalties be removed without burning down the house?


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]]> 254. What Are Gender Barriers Made Of? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:32 Overt discrimination in the labor markets may be on the wane, but women are still subtly penalized by all sorts of societal conventions. How can those penalties be removed without burning down the house? Overt discrimination in the labor markets may be on the wane, but women are still subtly penalized by all sorts of societal conventions. How can those penalties be removed without burning down the house? false full 254 http://www.wnyc.org/story/internet-being-ruined/ 253. Is the Internet Being Ruined? It's a remarkable ecosystem that allows each of us to exercise control over our lives. But how much control do we truly have? How many of our decisions are really being made by Google and Facebook and Apple? And, perhaps most importantly: is the Internet's true potential being squandered?


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]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's a remarkable ecosystem that allows each of us to exercise control over our lives. But how much control do we truly have? How many of our decisions are really being made by Google and Facebook and Apple? And, perhaps most importantly: is the Internet's true potential being squandered?


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]]> 253. Is the Internet Being Ruined? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:58 It's a remarkable ecosystem that allows each of us to exercise control over our lives. But how much control do we truly have? How many of our decisions are really being made by Google and Facebook and Apple? And, perhaps most importantly: is the Internet's true potential being squandered? It's a remarkable ecosystem that allows each of us to exercise control over our lives. But how much control do we truly have? How many of our decisions are really being made by Google and Facebook and Apple? And, perhaps most importantly: is the Internet's true potential being squandered? false full 253 http://www.wnyc.org/story/confessions-pothole-politician/ 252. Confessions of a Pothole Politician Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles, has big ambitions but knows he must first master the small stuff. He's also a polymath who relies heavily on data and new technologies. Could this be what modern politics is supposed to look like?


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]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles, has big ambitions but knows he must first master the small stuff. He's also a polymath who relies heavily on data and new technologies. Could this be what modern politics is supposed to look like?


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]]> 252. Confessions of a Pothole Politician Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:48 Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles, has big ambitions but knows he must first master the small stuff. He's also a polymath who relies heavily on data and new technologies. Could this be what modern politics is supposed to look like? Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles, has big ambitions but knows he must first master the small stuff. He's also a polymath who relies heavily on data and new technologies. Could this be what modern politics is supposed to look like? false full 252 http://www.wnyc.org/story/suicide-paradox-rebroadcast/ The Suicide Paradox (Rebroadcast ) There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises.


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]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises.


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]]> The Suicide Paradox (Rebroadcast ) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:26 There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises. There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-much-does-president-really-matter-rebroadcast/ How Much Does the President Really Matter? (Rebroadcast) The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country.


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]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country.


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]]> How Much Does the President Really Matter? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:28 The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country. The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-do-we-really-follow-news-rebroadcast/ Why Do We Really Follow the News? (Rebroadcast) There are all kinds of civics-class answers to that question. But how true are they? Could it be that we like to read about war, politics, and miscellaneous heartbreak simply because it's (gasp) entertaining?


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]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are all kinds of civics-class answers to that question. But how true are they? Could it be that we like to read about war, politics, and miscellaneous heartbreak simply because it's (gasp) entertaining?


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]]> Why Do We Really Follow the News? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:49 There are all kinds of civics-class answers to that question. But how true are they? Could it be that we like to read about war, politics, and miscellaneous heartbreak simply because it's (gasp) entertaining? There are all kinds of civics-class answers to that question. But how true are they? Could it be that we like to read about war, politics, and miscellaneous heartbreak simply because it's (gasp) entertaining? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/are-we-mattress-store-bubble/ 251. Are We in a Mattress-Store Bubble? You've seen them — everywhere! — and often clustered together, as if central planners across America decided that what every city really needs is a Mattress District. There are now dozens of online rivals too. Why are there so many stores selling something we buy so rarely?


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]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com You've seen them — everywhere! — and often clustered together, as if central planners across America decided that what every city really needs is a Mattress District. There are now dozens of online rivals too. Why are there so many stores selling something we buy so rarely?


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]]> 251. Are We in a Mattress-Store Bubble? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:45 You've seen them — everywhere! — and often clustered together, as if central planners across America decided that what every city really needs is a Mattress District. There are now dozens of online rivals too. Why are there so many stores selling something we buy so rarely? You've seen them — everywhere! — and often clustered together, as if central planners across America decided that what every city really needs is a Mattress District. There are now dozens of online rivals too. Why are there so many stores selling something we buy so rarely? false full 251 http://www.wnyc.org/story/time-take-back-toilet-rebroadcast/ Time to Take Back the Toilet Public bathrooms are noisy, poorly designed, and often nonexistent. What to do?


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]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Public bathrooms are noisy, poorly designed, and often nonexistent. What to do?


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]]> Time to Take Back the Toilet Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:48 Public bathrooms are noisy, poorly designed, and often nonexistent. What to do? Public bathrooms are noisy, poorly designed, and often nonexistent. What to do? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-does-everyone-hate-flying-and-other-questions-only-pilot-can-answer/ 250. Why Does Everyone Hate Flying? And Other Questions Only a Pilot Can Answer Patrick Smith, the author of Cockpit Confidential, answers every question we can throw at him about what really happens up in the air. Just don't get him started on pilotless planes -- or whether the autopilot is actually doing the flying.


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]]> Thu, 2 Jun 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Patrick Smith, the author of Cockpit Confidential, answers every question we can throw at him about what really happens up in the air. Just don't get him started on pilotless planes -- or whether the autopilot is actually doing the flying.


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]]> 250. Why Does Everyone Hate Flying? And Other Questions Only a Pilot Can Answer Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:45 Patrick Smith, the author of Cockpit Confidential, answers every question we can throw at him about what really happens up in the air. Just don't get him started on pilotless planes -- or whether the autopilot is actually doing the flying. Patrick Smith, the author of Cockpit Confidential, answers every question we can throw at him about what really happens up in the air. Just don't get him started on pilotless planes -- or whether the autopilot is actually doing the flying. false full 250 http://www.wnyc.org/story/longest-long-shot/ 249. The Longest Long Shot When the uncelebrated Leicester City Football Club won the English Premier League, it wasn't just the biggest underdog story in recent history. It was a sign of changing economics — and that other impossible, wonderful events might be lurking just around the corner.


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]]> Thu, 26 May 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When the uncelebrated Leicester City Football Club won the English Premier League, it wasn't just the biggest underdog story in recent history. It was a sign of changing economics — and that other impossible, wonderful events might be lurking just around the corner.


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]]> 249. The Longest Long Shot Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:03 When the uncelebrated Leicester City Football Club won the English Premier League, it wasn't just the biggest underdog story in recent history. It was a sign of changing economics — and that other impossible, wonderful events might be lurking just around the corner. When the uncelebrated Leicester City Football Club won the English Premier League, it wasn't just the biggest underdog story in recent history. It was a sign of changing economics — and that other impossible, wonderful events might be lurking just around the corner. false full 249 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-be-tim-ferriss/ 248. How to Be Tim Ferriss Our Self-Improvement Month concludes with a man whose entire life and career are one big pile of self-improvement. Nutrition? Check. Bizarre physical activities? Check. Working less and earning more? Check. Tim Ferriss, creator of the Four-Hour universe, may at first glance look like a charlatan, but it seems more likely that he's a wizard -- and the kind of self-improvement ally we all want on our side.


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]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Our Self-Improvement Month concludes with a man whose entire life and career are one big pile of self-improvement. Nutrition? Check. Bizarre physical activities? Check. Working less and earning more? Check. Tim Ferriss, creator of the Four-Hour universe, may at first glance look like a charlatan, but it seems more likely that he's a wizard -- and the kind of self-improvement ally we all want on our side.


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]]> 248. How to Be Tim Ferriss Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:31 Our Self-Improvement Month concludes with a man whose entire life and career are one big pile of self-improvement. Nutrition? Check. Bizarre physical activities? Check. Working less and earning more? Check. Tim Ferriss, creator of the Four-Hour universe, may at first glance look like a charlatan, but it seems more likely that he's a wizard -- and the kind of self-improvement ally we all want on our side. Our Self-Improvement Month concludes with a man whose entire life and career are one big pile of self-improvement. Nutrition? Check. Bizarre physical activities? Check. Working less and earning more? Check. Tim Ferriss, creator of the Four-Hour universe, may at first glance look like a charlatan, but it seems more likely that he's a wizard -- and the kind of self-improvement ally we all want on our side. false full 248 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-win-games-and-beat-people/ 247. How to Win Games and Beat People Games are as old as civilization itself, and some people think they have huge social value regardless of whether you win or lose. Tom Whipple is not one of those people. That's why he consulted an army of preposterously overqualified experts to find the secret to winning any game.


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]]> Thu, 12 May 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Games are as old as civilization itself, and some people think they have huge social value regardless of whether you win or lose. Tom Whipple is not one of those people. That's why he consulted an army of preposterously overqualified experts to find the secret to winning any game.


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]]> 247. How to Win Games and Beat People Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:31 Games are as old as civilization itself, and some people think they have huge social value regardless of whether you win or lose. Tom Whipple is not one of those people. That's why he consulted an army of preposterously overqualified experts to find the secret to winning any game. Games are as old as civilization itself, and some people think they have huge social value regardless of whether you win or lose. Tom Whipple is not one of those people. That's why he consulted an army of preposterously overqualified experts to find the secret to winning any game. false full 247 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-get-more-grit-your-life/ 246. How to Get More Grit in Your Life The psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But grit, she says, isn't something you're born with -- it can be learned. Here's how.


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]]> Thu, 5 May 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But grit, she says, isn't something you're born with -- it can be learned. Here's how.


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]]> 246. How to Get More Grit in Your Life Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:29 The psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But grit, she says, isn't something you're born with -- it can be learned. Here's how. The psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But grit, she says, isn't something you're born with -- it can be learned. Here's how. false full 246 http://www.wnyc.org/story/bonus-episode-being-malcolm-gladwell/ 245. Being Malcolm Gladwell "Books are a pain in the ass," says Gladwell, who has written some of the most popular, influential, and beloved non-fiction books in recent history. In this wide-ranging and candid conversation, he describes other pains in the ass -- as well as his passions, his limits, and why he'll never take up golf.


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]]> Mon, 2 May 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com "Books are a pain in the ass," says Gladwell, who has written some of the most popular, influential, and beloved non-fiction books in recent history. In this wide-ranging and candid conversation, he describes other pains in the ass -- as well as his passions, his limits, and why he'll never take up golf.


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]]> 245. Being Malcolm Gladwell Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:20 "Books are a pain in the ass," says Gladwell, who has written some of the most popular, influential, and beloved non-fiction books in recent history. In this wide-ranging and candid conversation, he describes other pains in the ass -- as well as his passions, his limits, and why he'll never take up golf. "Books are a pain in the ass," says Gladwell, who has written some of the most popular, influential, and beloved non-fiction books in recent history. In this wide-ranging and candid conversation, he describes other pains in the ass -- as well as his passions, his limits, and why he'll never take up golf. false full 245 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-become-great-just-about-anything/ 244. How to Become Great at Just About Anything What if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research psychologist Anders Ericsson, who has been studying the science of expertise for decades. He tells us everything he's learned.


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]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research psychologist Anders Ericsson, who has been studying the science of expertise for decades. He tells us everything he's learned.


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]]> 244. How to Become Great at Just About Anything Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:48:04 What if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research psychologist Anders Ericsson, who has been studying the science of expertise for decades. He tells us everything he's learned. What if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research psychologist Anders Ericsson, who has been studying the science of expertise for decades. He tells us everything he's learned. false full 244 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-be-more-productive/ 243. How to Be More Productive It's Self-Improvement Month at Freakonomics Radio. We begin with a topic that seems to be on everyone's mind: how to get more done in less time. First, however, a warning: there's a big difference between being busy and being productive.


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]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's Self-Improvement Month at Freakonomics Radio. We begin with a topic that seems to be on everyone's mind: how to get more done in less time. First, however, a warning: there's a big difference between being busy and being productive.


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]]> 243. How to Be More Productive Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:37 It's Self-Improvement Month at Freakonomics Radio. We begin with a topic that seems to be on everyone's mind: how to get more done in less time. First, however, a warning: there's a big difference between being busy and being productive. It's Self-Improvement Month at Freakonomics Radio. We begin with a topic that seems to be on everyone's mind: how to get more done in less time. First, however, a warning: there's a big difference between being busy and being productive. false full 243 http://www.wnyc.org/story/world-ready-guaranteed-basic-income/ 242. Is the World Ready for a Guaranteed Basic Income? A lot of full-time jobs in the modern economy simply don't pay a living wage. And even those jobs may be obliterated by new technologies. What's to be done so that financially vulnerable people aren't just crushed? It may finally be time for an idea that economists have promoted for decades.


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]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A lot of full-time jobs in the modern economy simply don't pay a living wage. And even those jobs may be obliterated by new technologies. What's to be done so that financially vulnerable people aren't just crushed? It may finally be time for an idea that economists have promoted for decades.


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]]> 242. Is the World Ready for a Guaranteed Basic Income? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:42 A lot of full-time jobs in the modern economy simply don't pay a living wage. And even those jobs may be obliterated by new technologies. What's to be done so that financially vulnerable people aren't just crushed? It may finally be time for an idea that economists have promoted for decades. A lot of full-time jobs in the modern economy simply don't pay a living wage. And even those jobs may be obliterated by new technologies. What's to be done so that financially vulnerable people aren't just crushed? It may finally be time for an idea that economists have promoted for decades. false full 242 http://www.wnyc.org/story/are-payday-loans-really-evil-people-say/ 241. Are Payday Loans Really as Evil as People Say? Critics -- including President Obama -- say short-term, high-interest loans are predatory, trapping borrowers in a cycle of debt. But some economists see them as a useful financial instrument for people who need them. As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau promotes new regulation, we ask: who's right?


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]]> Thu, 7 Apr 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Critics -- including President Obama -- say short-term, high-interest loans are predatory, trapping borrowers in a cycle of debt. But some economists see them as a useful financial instrument for people who need them. As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau promotes new regulation, we ask: who's right?


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]]> 241. Are Payday Loans Really as Evil as People Say? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:40 Critics -- including President Obama -- say short-term, high-interest loans are predatory, trapping borrowers in a cycle of debt. But some economists see them as a useful financial instrument for people who need them. As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau promotes new regulation, we ask: who's right? Critics -- including President Obama -- say short-term, high-interest loans are predatory, trapping borrowers in a cycle of debt. But some economists see them as a useful financial instrument for people who need them. As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau promotes new regulation, we ask: who's right? false full 241 http://www.wnyc.org/story/economics-sleep-part-2-rebroadcast/ The Economics of Sleep, Part 2 (Rebroadcast) People who sleep better earn more money. Now all we have to do is teach everyone to sleep better.


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]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com People who sleep better earn more money. Now all we have to do is teach everyone to sleep better.


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]]> The Economics of Sleep, Part 2 (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:50 People who sleep better earn more money. Now all we have to do is teach everyone to sleep better. People who sleep better earn more money. Now all we have to do is teach everyone to sleep better. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/economics-sleep-part-1-rebroadcast/ The Economics of Sleep, Part 1 (Rebroadcast) Could a lack of sleep help explain why some people get much sicker than others?


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]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Could a lack of sleep help explain why some people get much sicker than others?


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]]> The Economics of Sleep, Part 1 (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:41 Could a lack of sleep help explain why some people get much sicker than others? Could a lack of sleep help explain why some people get much sicker than others? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/yes-american-economy-funk-not-reasons-you-think/ 240. Yes, the American Economy Is in a Funk -- But Not for the Reasons You Think As sexy as the digital revolution may be, it can't compare to the Second Industrial Revolution (electricity! the gas engine! antibiotics!), which created the biggest standard-of-living boost in U.S. history. The only problem, argues the economist Robert Gordon, is that the Second Industrial Revolution was a one-time event. So what happens next?


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]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As sexy as the digital revolution may be, it can't compare to the Second Industrial Revolution (electricity! the gas engine! antibiotics!), which created the biggest standard-of-living boost in U.S. history. The only problem, argues the economist Robert Gordon, is that the Second Industrial Revolution was a one-time event. So what happens next?


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]]> 240. Yes, the American Economy Is in a Funk -- But Not for the Reasons You Think Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:32 As sexy as the digital revolution may be, it can't compare to the Second Industrial Revolution (electricity! the gas engine! antibiotics!), which created the biggest standard-of-living boost in U.S. history. The only problem, argues the economist Robert Gordon, is that the Second Industrial Revolution was a one-time event. So what happens next? As sexy as the digital revolution may be, it can't compare to the Second Industrial Revolution (electricity! the gas engine! antibiotics!), which created the biggest standard-of-living boost in U.S. history. The only problem, argues the economist Robert Gordon, is that the Second Industrial Revolution was a one-time event. So what happens next? false full 240 http://www.wnyc.org/story/no-tipping-point/ 239. The No-Tipping Point The restaurant business model is warped: kitchen wages are too low to hire cooks, while diners are put in charge of paying the waitstaff. So what happens if you eliminate tipping, raise menu prices, and redistribute the wealth? New York restaurant maverick Danny Meyer is about to find out.


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]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The restaurant business model is warped: kitchen wages are too low to hire cooks, while diners are put in charge of paying the waitstaff. So what happens if you eliminate tipping, raise menu prices, and redistribute the wealth? New York restaurant maverick Danny Meyer is about to find out.


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]]> 239. The No-Tipping Point Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:18 The restaurant business model is warped: kitchen wages are too low to hire cooks, while diners are put in charge of paying the waitstaff. So what happens if you eliminate tipping, raise menu prices, and redistribute the wealth? New York restaurant maverick Danny Meyer is about to find out. The restaurant business model is warped: kitchen wages are too low to hire cooks, while diners are put in charge of paying the waitstaff. So what happens if you eliminate tipping, raise menu prices, and redistribute the wealth? New York restaurant maverick Danny Meyer is about to find out. false full 239 http://www.wnyc.org/story/united-states-cory-booker/ 238. The United States of Cory Booker The junior U.S. Senator from New Jersey thinks bipartisanship is right around the corner. Is he just an idealistic newbie or does he see a way forward that everyone else has missed?


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]]> Thu, 3 Mar 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The junior U.S. Senator from New Jersey thinks bipartisanship is right around the corner. Is he just an idealistic newbie or does he see a way forward that everyone else has missed?


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]]> 238. The United States of Cory Booker Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:21 The junior U.S. Senator from New Jersey thinks bipartisanship is right around the corner. Is he just an idealistic newbie or does he see a way forward that everyone else has missed? The junior U.S. Senator from New Jersey thinks bipartisanship is right around the corner. Is he just an idealistic newbie or does he see a way forward that everyone else has missed? false full 238 http://www.wnyc.org/story/ask-not-what-your-podcast-can-do-you/ 237. Ask Not What Your Podcast Can Do for You Now and again, Freakonomics Radio puts hat in hand and asks listeners to donate to the public-radio station that produces the show. Why on earth should anyone pay good money for something that can be had for free? Here are a few reasons.


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]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Now and again, Freakonomics Radio puts hat in hand and asks listeners to donate to the public-radio station that produces the show. Why on earth should anyone pay good money for something that can be had for free? Here are a few reasons.


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]]> 237. Ask Not What Your Podcast Can Do for You Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:43 Now and again, Freakonomics Radio puts hat in hand and asks listeners to donate to the public-radio station that produces the show. Why on earth should anyone pay good money for something that can be had for free? Here are a few reasons. Now and again, Freakonomics Radio puts hat in hand and asks listeners to donate to the public-radio station that produces the show. Why on earth should anyone pay good money for something that can be had for free? Here are a few reasons. false full 237 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-can-possibly-be-true/ 236. How Can This Possibly Be True? A famous economics essay features a pencil (yes, a pencil) arguing that “not a single person on the face of this earth knows how to make me.” Is the pencil just bragging? In any case, what can the pencil teach us about our global interdependence — and the proper role of government in the economy?


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]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A famous economics essay features a pencil (yes, a pencil) arguing that “not a single person on the face of this earth knows how to make me.” Is the pencil just bragging? In any case, what can the pencil teach us about our global interdependence — and the proper role of government in the economy?


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]]> 236. How Can This Possibly Be True? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:52 A famous economics essay features a pencil (yes, a pencil) arguing that “not a single person on the face of this earth knows how to make me.” Is the pencil just bragging? In any case, what can the pencil teach us about our global interdependence — and the proper role of government in the economy? A famous economics essay features a pencil (yes, a pencil) arguing that “not a single person on the face of this earth knows how to make me.” Is the pencil just bragging? In any case, what can the pencil teach us about our global interdependence — and the proper role of government in the economy? false full 236 http://www.wnyc.org/story/who-needs-handwriting/ 235. Who Needs Handwriting? The digital age is making pen and paper seem obsolete. But what are we giving up if we give up on handwriting?


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]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The digital age is making pen and paper seem obsolete. But what are we giving up if we give up on handwriting?


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]]> 235. Who Needs Handwriting? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:36 The digital age is making pen and paper seem obsolete. But what are we giving up if we give up on handwriting? The digital age is making pen and paper seem obsolete. But what are we giving up if we give up on handwriting? false full 235 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-fix-broken-high-schooler-four-easy-steps-rebroadcast/ How to Fix a Broken High Schooler, in Four Easy Steps (Rebroadcast) Okay, maybe the steps aren't so easy. But a program run out of a Toronto housing project has had great success in turning around kids who were headed for trouble.


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]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Okay, maybe the steps aren't so easy. But a program run out of a Toronto housing project has had great success in turning around kids who were headed for trouble.


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]]> How to Fix a Broken High Schooler, in Four Easy Steps (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:15 Okay, maybe the steps aren't so easy. But a program run out of a Toronto housing project has had great success in turning around kids who were headed for trouble. Okay, maybe the steps aren't so easy. But a program run out of a Toronto housing project has had great success in turning around kids who were headed for trouble. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/americas-education-problem-really-just-teacher-problem-rebroadcast/ Is America’s Education Problem Really Just a Teacher Problem? (Rebroadcast) If U.S. schoolteachers are indeed "just a little bit below average," it's not really their fault. So what should be done about it?


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]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If U.S. schoolteachers are indeed "just a little bit below average," it's not really their fault. So what should be done about it?


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]]> Is America’s Education Problem Really Just a Teacher Problem? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:39 If U.S. schoolteachers are indeed "just a little bit below average," it's not really their fault. So what should be done about it? If U.S. schoolteachers are indeed "just a little bit below average," it's not really their fault. So what should be done about it? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/do-boycotts-work/ 234. Do Boycotts Work? The Montgomery Bus Boycott, the South African divestment campaign, Chick-fil-A! Almost anyone can launch a boycott, and the media loves to cover them. But do boycotts actually produce the change they're fighting for?


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]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The Montgomery Bus Boycott, the South African divestment campaign, Chick-fil-A! Almost anyone can launch a boycott, and the media loves to cover them. But do boycotts actually produce the change they're fighting for?


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]]> 234. Do Boycotts Work? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:26 The Montgomery Bus Boycott, the South African divestment campaign, Chick-fil-A! Almost anyone can launch a boycott, and the media loves to cover them. But do boycotts actually produce the change they're fighting for? The Montgomery Bus Boycott, the South African divestment campaign, Chick-fil-A! Almost anyone can launch a boycott, and the media loves to cover them. But do boycotts actually produce the change they're fighting for? false full 234 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-be-less-terrible-predicting-future/ 233. How to Be Less Terrible at Predicting the Future Experts and pundits are notoriously bad at forecasting, in part because they aren't punished for bad predictions. Also, they tend to be deeply unscientific. The psychologist Philip Tetlock is finally turning prediction into a science -- and now even you could become a superforecaster.


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]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Experts and pundits are notoriously bad at forecasting, in part because they aren't punished for bad predictions. Also, they tend to be deeply unscientific. The psychologist Philip Tetlock is finally turning prediction into a science -- and now even you could become a superforecaster.


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]]> 233. How to Be Less Terrible at Predicting the Future Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:56 Experts and pundits are notoriously bad at forecasting, in part because they aren't punished for bad predictions. Also, they tend to be deeply unscientific. The psychologist Philip Tetlock is finally turning prediction into a science -- and now even you could become a superforecaster. Experts and pundits are notoriously bad at forecasting, in part because they aren't punished for bad predictions. Also, they tend to be deeply unscientific. The psychologist Philip Tetlock is finally turning prediction into a science -- and now even you could become a superforecaster. false full 233 http://www.wnyc.org/story/true-story-gender-pay-gap/ 232. The True Story of the Gender Pay Gap Discrimination can't explain why women earn so much less than men. If only it were that easy.


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]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2016 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Discrimination can't explain why women earn so much less than men. If only it were that easy.


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]]> 232. The True Story of the Gender Pay Gap Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:27 Discrimination can't explain why women earn so much less than men. If only it were that easy. Discrimination can't explain why women earn so much less than men. If only it were that easy. false full 232 http://www.wnyc.org/story/when-willpower-isnt-enough-rebroadcast/ When Willpower Isn’t Enough (Rebroadcast) Sure, we all want to make good personal decisions, but it doesn't always work out. That's where "temptation bundling" comes in.


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]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, we all want to make good personal decisions, but it doesn't always work out. That's where "temptation bundling" comes in.


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]]> When Willpower Isn’t Enough (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:02 Sure, we all want to make good personal decisions, but it doesn't always work out. That's where "temptation bundling" comes in. Sure, we all want to make good personal decisions, but it doesn't always work out. That's where "temptation bundling" comes in. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/fixing-world-bang-buck-edition-rebroadcast/ Fixing the World, Bang-for-the-Buck Edition (Rebroadcast) A team of economists has been running the numbers on the U.N.'s development goals. They have a different view of how those billions of dollars should be spent.


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]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A team of economists has been running the numbers on the U.N.'s development goals. They have a different view of how those billions of dollars should be spent.


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]]> Fixing the World, Bang-for-the-Buck Edition (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:59 A team of economists has been running the numbers on the U.N.'s development goals. They have a different view of how those billions of dollars should be spent. A team of economists has been running the numbers on the U.N.'s development goals. They have a different view of how those billions of dollars should be spent. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/migration-basic-human-right/ 231. Is Migration a Basic Human Right? The argument for open borders is compelling -- and deeply problematic.


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]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The argument for open borders is compelling -- and deeply problematic.


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]]> 231. Is Migration a Basic Human Right? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:00:58 The argument for open borders is compelling -- and deeply problematic. The argument for open borders is compelling -- and deeply problematic. false full 231 http://www.wnyc.org/story/cheeseburger-diet/ 230. The Cheeseburger Diet One woman's quest to find the best burger in town can teach all of us to eat smarter.


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]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com One woman's quest to find the best burger in town can teach all of us to eat smarter.


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]]> 230. The Cheeseburger Diet Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:07 One woman's quest to find the best burger in town can teach all of us to eat smarter. One woman's quest to find the best burger in town can teach all of us to eat smarter. false full 230 http://www.wnyc.org/story/ben-bernanke-gives-himself-grade/ 229. Ben Bernanke Gives Himself a Grade He was handed the keys to the global economy just as it started heading off a cliff. Fortunately, he'd seen this movie before.


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]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com He was handed the keys to the global economy just as it started heading off a cliff. Fortunately, he'd seen this movie before.


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]]> 229. Ben Bernanke Gives Himself a Grade Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:05 He was handed the keys to the global economy just as it started heading off a cliff. Fortunately, he'd seen this movie before. He was handed the keys to the global economy just as it started heading off a cliff. Fortunately, he'd seen this movie before. false full 229 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-do-people-keep-having-children-rebroadcast/ Why Do People Keep Having Children? (Rebroadcast) Even a brutal natural disaster doesn't diminish our appetite for procreating. This surely means we're heading toward massive overpopulation, right? Probably not.


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]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Even a brutal natural disaster doesn't diminish our appetite for procreating. This surely means we're heading toward massive overpopulation, right? Probably not.


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]]> Why Do People Keep Having Children? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:03 Even a brutal natural disaster doesn't diminish our appetite for procreating. This surely means we're heading toward massive overpopulation, right? Probably not. Even a brutal natural disaster doesn't diminish our appetite for procreating. This surely means we're heading toward massive overpopulation, right? Probably not. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/does-early-education-come-way-too-late/ 228. Does “Early Education” Come Way Too Late? In our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens -- at home.


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]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens -- at home.


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]]> 228. Does “Early Education” Come Way Too Late? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:56 In our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens -- at home. In our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens -- at home. false full 228 http://www.wnyc.org/story/should-everyone-be-rock-band/ 227. Should Everyone Be in a Rock Band? Lessons from Tom Petty's rise and another rocker's fall.


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]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Lessons from Tom Petty's rise and another rocker's fall.


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]]> 227. Should Everyone Be in a Rock Band? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:31 Lessons from Tom Petty's rise and another rocker's fall. Lessons from Tom Petty's rise and another rocker's fall. false full 227 http://www.wnyc.org/story/food-science-victory/ 226. Food + Science = Victory! A kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everything.


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]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everything.


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]]> 226. Food + Science = Victory! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:23 A kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everything. A kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everything. false full 226 http://www.wnyc.org/story/am-i-boring-you/ 225. Am I Boring You? Researchers are trying to figure out who gets bored - and why - and what it means for ourselves and the economy. But maybe there's an upside to boredom?


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]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Researchers are trying to figure out who gets bored - and why - and what it means for ourselves and the economy. But maybe there's an upside to boredom?


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]]> 225. Am I Boring You? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:32 Researchers are trying to figure out who gets bored - and why - and what it means for ourselves and the economy. But maybe there's an upside to boredom? Researchers are trying to figure out who gets bored - and why - and what it means for ourselves and the economy. But maybe there's an upside to boredom? false full 225 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-save-1-billion-without-even-trying-rebroadcast/ How to Save $1 Billion Without Even Trying (Rebroadcast) Doctors, chefs, and other experts are much more likely than the rest of us to buy store-brand products. What do they know that we don't?


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]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Doctors, chefs, and other experts are much more likely than the rest of us to buy store-brand products. What do they know that we don't?


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]]> How to Save $1 Billion Without Even Trying (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:27 Doctors, chefs, and other experts are much more likely than the rest of us to buy store-brand products. What do they know that we don't? Doctors, chefs, and other experts are much more likely than the rest of us to buy store-brand products. What do they know that we don't? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-win-nobel-prize/ 224. How To Win A Nobel Prize The process is famously secretive (and conducted in Swedish!) but we pry the lid off at least a little bit.


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]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The process is famously secretive (and conducted in Swedish!) but we pry the lid off at least a little bit.


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]]> 224. How To Win A Nobel Prize Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:27 The process is famously secretive (and conducted in Swedish!) but we pry the lid off at least a little bit. The process is famously secretive (and conducted in Swedish!) but we pry the lid off at least a little bit. false full 224 http://www.wnyc.org/story/should-kids-pay-back-their-parents-raising-them/ 223. Should Kids Pay Back Their Parents for Raising Them? When one athlete turned pro, his mom asked him for $1 million. Our modern sensibilities tell us she doesn't have a case. But should she?


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]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When one athlete turned pro, his mom asked him for $1 million. Our modern sensibilities tell us she doesn't have a case. But should she?


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]]> 223. Should Kids Pay Back Their Parents for Raising Them? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:47:22 When one athlete turned pro, his mom asked him for $1 million. Our modern sensibilities tell us she doesn't have a case. But should she? When one athlete turned pro, his mom asked him for $1 million. Our modern sensibilities tell us she doesn't have a case. But should she? false full 223 http://www.wnyc.org/story/meet-woman-who-said-women-cant-have-it-all/ 222. Meet the Woman Who Said Women Can’t Have It All Anne-Marie Slaughter was best known for her adamant views on Syria when she accidentally became a poster girl for modern feminism. As it turns out, she can be pretty adamant in that realm as well.


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]]> Thu, 1 Oct 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Anne-Marie Slaughter was best known for her adamant views on Syria when she accidentally became a poster girl for modern feminism. As it turns out, she can be pretty adamant in that realm as well.


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]]> 222. Meet the Woman Who Said Women Can’t Have It All Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:10 Anne-Marie Slaughter was best known for her adamant views on Syria when she accidentally became a poster girl for modern feminism. As it turns out, she can be pretty adamant in that realm as well. Anne-Marie Slaughter was best known for her adamant views on Syria when she accidentally became a poster girl for modern feminism. As it turns out, she can be pretty adamant in that realm as well. false full 222 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-did-belt-win/ 221. How Did the Belt Win? Suspenders may work better, but the dork factor is too high. How did an organ-squeezing belly tourniquet become part of our everyday wardrobe -- and what other suboptimal solutions do we routinely put up with?


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]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Suspenders may work better, but the dork factor is too high. How did an organ-squeezing belly tourniquet become part of our everyday wardrobe -- and what other suboptimal solutions do we routinely put up with?


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]]> 221. How Did the Belt Win? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:56 Suspenders may work better, but the dork factor is too high. How did an organ-squeezing belly tourniquet become part of our everyday wardrobe -- and what other suboptimal solutions do we routinely put up with? Suspenders may work better, but the dork factor is too high. How did an organ-squeezing belly tourniquet become part of our everyday wardrobe -- and what other suboptimal solutions do we routinely put up with? false full 221 http://www.wnyc.org/story/i-dont-know-what-youve-done-my-husband-hes-changed-man/ 220. “I Don't Know What You've Done With My Husband, But He's a Changed Man.” From domestic abusers to former child soldiers, there is increasing evidence that behavioral therapy can turn them around.


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]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com From domestic abusers to former child soldiers, there is increasing evidence that behavioral therapy can turn them around.


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]]> 220. “I Don't Know What You've Done With My Husband, But He's a Changed Man.” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:53 From domestic abusers to former child soldiers, there is increasing evidence that behavioral therapy can turn them around. From domestic abusers to former child soldiers, there is increasing evidence that behavioral therapy can turn them around. false full 220 http://www.wnyc.org/story/preventing-crime-pennies-dollar/ 219. Preventing Crime for Pennies on the Dollar Conventional programs tend to be expensive, onerous, and ineffective. Could something as simple (and cheap) as cognitive behavioral therapy do the trick?


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]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Conventional programs tend to be expensive, onerous, and ineffective. Could something as simple (and cheap) as cognitive behavioral therapy do the trick?


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]]> 219. Preventing Crime for Pennies on the Dollar Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:33 Conventional programs tend to be expensive, onerous, and ineffective. Could something as simple (and cheap) as cognitive behavioral therapy do the trick? Conventional programs tend to be expensive, onerous, and ineffective. Could something as simple (and cheap) as cognitive behavioral therapy do the trick? false full 219 http://www.wnyc.org/story/harvard-president-will-see-you-now/ 218. The Harvard President Will See You Now How a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world.


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]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world.


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]]> 218. The Harvard President Will See You Now Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:52 How a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world. How a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world. false full 218 http://www.wnyc.org/story/are-you-ready-glorious-sunset/ 217. Are You Ready for a Glorious Sunset? We spend billions on end-of-life healthcare that doesn't do much good. So what if a patient could forego the standard treatment and get a cash rebate instead?


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]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We spend billions on end-of-life healthcare that doesn't do much good. So what if a patient could forego the standard treatment and get a cash rebate instead?


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]]> 217. Are You Ready for a Glorious Sunset? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:55 We spend billions on end-of-life healthcare that doesn't do much good. So what if a patient could forego the standard treatment and get a cash rebate instead? We spend billions on end-of-life healthcare that doesn't do much good. So what if a patient could forego the standard treatment and get a cash rebate instead? false full 217 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-make-smart-tv-ad/ 216. How to Make a Smart TV Ad Step 1: Hire a Harvard psych professor as the pitchman. Step 2: Have him help write the script ...


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]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Step 1: Hire a Harvard psych professor as the pitchman. Step 2: Have him help write the script ...


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]]> 216. How to Make a Smart TV Ad Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:34 Step 1: Hire a Harvard psych professor as the pitchman. Step 2: Have him help write the script ... Step 1: Hire a Harvard psych professor as the pitchman. Step 2: Have him help write the script ... false full 216 http://www.wnyc.org/story/dangers-safety-rebroadcast/ The Dangers of Safety (Rebroadcast) What do NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck and the hit men of the NFL have in common?


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]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What do NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck and the hit men of the NFL have in common?


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]]> The Dangers of Safety (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:57 What do NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck and the hit men of the NFL have in common? What do NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck and the hit men of the NFL have in common? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-do-we-really-follow-news/ 215. Why Do We Really Follow the News? There are all kinds of civics-class answers to that question. But how true are they? Could it be that we like to read about war, politics, and miscellaneous heartbreak simply because it's (gasp) entertaining?


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]]> Thu, 6 Aug 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are all kinds of civics-class answers to that question. But how true are they? Could it be that we like to read about war, politics, and miscellaneous heartbreak simply because it's (gasp) entertaining?


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]]> 215. Why Do We Really Follow the News? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:51 There are all kinds of civics-class answers to that question. But how true are they? Could it be that we like to read about war, politics, and miscellaneous heartbreak simply because it's (gasp) entertaining? There are all kinds of civics-class answers to that question. But how true are they? Could it be that we like to read about war, politics, and miscellaneous heartbreak simply because it's (gasp) entertaining? false full 215 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-create-suspense/ 214. How to Create Suspense Why is soccer the best sport? How has Harlan Coben sold 70 million books? And why does "Apollo 13" keep you enthralled even when you know the ending?


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]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Why is soccer the best sport? How has Harlan Coben sold 70 million books? And why does "Apollo 13" keep you enthralled even when you know the ending?


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]]> 214. How to Create Suspense Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:21 Why is soccer the best sport? How has Harlan Coben sold 70 million books? And why does "Apollo 13" keep you enthralled even when you know the ending? Why is soccer the best sport? How has Harlan Coben sold 70 million books? And why does "Apollo 13" keep you enthralled even when you know the ending? false full 214 http://www.wnyc.org/story/aziz-ansari-needs-another-toothbrush/ 213. Aziz Ansari Needs Another Toothbrush The comedian, actor -- and now, author -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions


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]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The comedian, actor -- and now, author -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions


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]]> 213. Aziz Ansari Needs Another Toothbrush Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:02 The comedian, actor -- and now, author -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions The comedian, actor -- and now, author -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions false full 213 http://www.wnyc.org/story/economics-sleep-part-2/ 212. The Economics of Sleep, Part 2 People who sleep better earn more money. Now all we have to do is teach everyone to sleep better.


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]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com People who sleep better earn more money. Now all we have to do is teach everyone to sleep better.


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]]> 212. The Economics of Sleep, Part 2 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:28 People who sleep better earn more money. Now all we have to do is teach everyone to sleep better. People who sleep better earn more money. Now all we have to do is teach everyone to sleep better. false full 212 http://www.wnyc.org/story/economics-sleep-part-1/ 211. The Economics of Sleep, Part 1 Could a lack of sleep help explain why some people get much sicker than others?


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]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Could a lack of sleep help explain why some people get much sicker than others?


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]]> 211. The Economics of Sleep, Part 1 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:45:00 Could a lack of sleep help explain why some people get much sicker than others? Could a lack of sleep help explain why some people get much sicker than others? false full 211 http://www.wnyc.org/story/better-way-eat-rebroadcast/ A Better Way to Eat (Rebroadcast) Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough?


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]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough?


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]]> A Better Way to Eat (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:06 Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough? Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/it-okay-restaurants-racially-profile-their-employees/ 210. Is It Okay for Restaurants to Racially Profile Their Employees? We seem to have decided that ethnic food tastes better when it's served by people of that ethnicity (or at least something close). Does this make sense -- and is it legal?


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]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We seem to have decided that ethnic food tastes better when it's served by people of that ethnicity (or at least something close). Does this make sense -- and is it legal?


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]]> 210. Is It Okay for Restaurants to Racially Profile Their Employees? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:56 We seem to have decided that ethnic food tastes better when it's served by people of that ethnicity (or at least something close). Does this make sense -- and is it legal? We seem to have decided that ethnic food tastes better when it's served by people of that ethnicity (or at least something close). Does this make sense -- and is it legal? false full 210 http://www.wnyc.org/story/make-me-match/ 209. Make Me a Match Sure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions -- like school admissions and organ transplants -- money alone can't solve the problem. That's when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth.


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]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions -- like school admissions and organ transplants -- money alone can't solve the problem. That's when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth.


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]]> 209. Make Me a Match Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:50:22 Sure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions -- like school admissions and organ transplants -- money alone can't solve the problem. That's when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth. Sure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions -- like school admissions and organ transplants -- money alone can't solve the problem. That's when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth. false full 209 http://www.wnyc.org/story/making-sex-offenders-pay-and-pay-and-pay-and-pay/ 208. Making Sex Offenders Pay -- and Pay and Pay and Pay Sure, sex crimes are horrific, and the perpetrators deserve to be punished harshly. But society keeps exacting costs -- out-of-pocket and otherwise -- long after the prison sentence has been served.


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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, sex crimes are horrific, and the perpetrators deserve to be punished harshly. But society keeps exacting costs -- out-of-pocket and otherwise -- long after the prison sentence has been served.


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]]> 208. Making Sex Offenders Pay -- and Pay and Pay and Pay Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:29 Sure, sex crimes are horrific, and the perpetrators deserve to be punished harshly. But society keeps exacting costs -- out-of-pocket and otherwise -- long after the prison sentence has been served. Sure, sex crimes are horrific, and the perpetrators deserve to be punished harshly. But society keeps exacting costs -- out-of-pocket and otherwise -- long after the prison sentence has been served. false full 208 http://www.wnyc.org/story/should-we-really-behave-economists-say-we-do/ 207. Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do? One man's attempt to remake his life in the mold of homo economicus.


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]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com One man's attempt to remake his life in the mold of homo economicus.


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]]> 207. Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:47 One man's attempt to remake his life in the mold of homo economicus. One man's attempt to remake his life in the mold of homo economicus. false full 207 http://www.wnyc.org/story/tell-me-something-i-dont-know-rebroadcast/ Tell Me Something I Don’t Know (Rebroadcast) The debut of a live game show from Freakonomics Radio, with judges Malcolm Gladwell, Ana Gasteyer, and David Paterson.


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]]> Thu, 28 May 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The debut of a live game show from Freakonomics Radio, with judges Malcolm Gladwell, Ana Gasteyer, and David Paterson.


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]]> Tell Me Something I Don’t Know (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:02:56 The debut of a live game show from Freakonomics Radio, with judges Malcolm Gladwell, Ana Gasteyer, and David Paterson. The debut of a live game show from Freakonomics Radio, with judges Malcolm Gladwell, Ana Gasteyer, and David Paterson. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/failure-your-friend-rebroadcast/ Failure Is Your Friend (Rebroadcast) In which we argue that failure should not only be tolerated but celebrated.


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]]> Thu, 21 May 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In which we argue that failure should not only be tolerated but celebrated.


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]]> Failure Is Your Friend (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:48 In which we argue that failure should not only be tolerated but celebrated. In which we argue that failure should not only be tolerated but celebrated. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/ten-years-freakonomics/ 206. Ten Years of Freakonomics Dubner and Levitt are live onstage at the 92nd Street Y in New York to celebrate their new book "When to Rob a Bank" -- and a decade of working together.


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]]> Thu, 14 May 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Dubner and Levitt are live onstage at the 92nd Street Y in New York to celebrate their new book "When to Rob a Bank" -- and a decade of working together.


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]]> 206. Ten Years of Freakonomics Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:02 Dubner and Levitt are live onstage at the 92nd Street Y in New York to celebrate their new book "When to Rob a Bank" -- and a decade of working together. Dubner and Levitt are live onstage at the 92nd Street Y in New York to celebrate their new book "When to Rob a Bank" -- and a decade of working together. false full 206 http://www.wnyc.org/story/could-next-brooklyn-be-las-vegas/ 205. Could the Next Brooklyn Be ... Las Vegas?! Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has a wild vision and the dollars to try to make it real. But it still might be the biggest gamble in town.


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]]> Thu, 7 May 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has a wild vision and the dollars to try to make it real. But it still might be the biggest gamble in town.


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]]> 205. Could the Next Brooklyn Be ... Las Vegas?! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:16 Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has a wild vision and the dollars to try to make it real. But it still might be the biggest gamble in town. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has a wild vision and the dollars to try to make it real. But it still might be the biggest gamble in town. false full 205 http://www.wnyc.org/story/think-child-rebroadcast/ Think Like a Child (Rebroadcast) When it comes to generating ideas and asking questions it can be really fruitful to have the mentality of an eight year old.


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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When it comes to generating ideas and asking questions it can be really fruitful to have the mentality of an eight year old.


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]]> Think Like a Child (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:43 When it comes to generating ideas and asking questions it can be really fruitful to have the mentality of an eight year old. When it comes to generating ideas and asking questions it can be really fruitful to have the mentality of an eight year old. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/nate-silver-says-everyone-kind-weird/ 204. Nate Silver Says: “Everyone Is Kind of Weird” America's favorite statistical guru answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions, and more.


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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2015 03:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com America's favorite statistical guru answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions, and more.


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]]> 204. Nate Silver Says: “Everyone Is Kind of Weird” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:08 America's favorite statistical guru answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions, and more. America's favorite statistical guru answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions, and more. false full 204 http://www.wnyc.org/story/diamonds-are-marriage-counselors-best-friend/ 203. Diamonds Are a Marriage Counselor’s Best Friend It may seem like winning a valuable diamond is an unalloyed victory. It's not. It's not even clear that a diamond is so valuable.


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]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It may seem like winning a valuable diamond is an unalloyed victory. It's not. It's not even clear that a diamond is so valuable.


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]]> 203. Diamonds Are a Marriage Counselor’s Best Friend Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:29 It may seem like winning a valuable diamond is an unalloyed victory. It's not. It's not even clear that a diamond is so valuable. It may seem like winning a valuable diamond is an unalloyed victory. It's not. It's not even clear that a diamond is so valuable. false full 203 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-many-doctors-does-it-take-start-healthcare-revolution/ 202. How Many Doctors Does It Take to Start a Healthcare Revolution? The practice of medicine has been subsumed by the business of medicine. This is great news for healthcare shareholders -- and bad news for pretty much everyone else.


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]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The practice of medicine has been subsumed by the business of medicine. This is great news for healthcare shareholders -- and bad news for pretty much everyone else.


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]]> 202. How Many Doctors Does It Take to Start a Healthcare Revolution? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:53:55 The practice of medicine has been subsumed by the business of medicine. This is great news for healthcare shareholders -- and bad news for pretty much everyone else. The practice of medicine has been subsumed by the business of medicine. This is great news for healthcare shareholders -- and bad news for pretty much everyone else. false full 202 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-do-we-know-what-really-works-healthcare/ 201. How Do We Know What Really Works in Healthcare? A lot of the conventional wisdom in medicine is nothing more than hunch or wishful thinking. A new breed of data detectives is hoping to change that.


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]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A lot of the conventional wisdom in medicine is nothing more than hunch or wishful thinking. A new breed of data detectives is hoping to change that.


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]]> 201. How Do We Know What Really Works in Healthcare? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:52 A lot of the conventional wisdom in medicine is nothing more than hunch or wishful thinking. A new breed of data detectives is hoping to change that. A lot of the conventional wisdom in medicine is nothing more than hunch or wishful thinking. A new breed of data detectives is hoping to change that. false full 201 http://www.wnyc.org/story/perfect-crime-rebroadcast/ The Perfect Crime (Rebroadcast) If you are driving and kill a pedestrian, there's a good chance you'll barely be punished. Why?


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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If you are driving and kill a pedestrian, there's a good chance you'll barely be punished. Why?


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]]> The Perfect Crime (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:35 If you are driving and kill a pedestrian, there's a good chance you'll barely be punished. Why? If you are driving and kill a pedestrian, there's a good chance you'll barely be punished. Why? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-you-dont-know-about-online-dating-rebroadcast/ What You Don’t Know About Online Dating (Rebroadcast) Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility.


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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility.


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]]> What You Don’t Know About Online Dating (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:11 Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility. Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/when-willpower-isnt-enough/ 200. When Willpower Isn’t Enough Sure, we all want to make good personal decisions, but it doesn't always work out. That's where "temptation bundling" comes in.


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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2015 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, we all want to make good personal decisions, but it doesn't always work out. That's where "temptation bundling" comes in.


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]]> 200. When Willpower Isn’t Enough Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:03 Sure, we all want to make good personal decisions, but it doesn't always work out. That's where "temptation bundling" comes in. Sure, we all want to make good personal decisions, but it doesn't always work out. That's where "temptation bundling" comes in. false full 200 http://www.wnyc.org/story/idea-must-die/ 199. This Idea Must Die Every year, Edge.org asks its salon of big thinkers to answer one big question. This year's question borders on heresy: what scientific idea is ready for retirement?


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]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2015 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Every year, Edge.org asks its salon of big thinkers to answer one big question. This year's question borders on heresy: what scientific idea is ready for retirement?


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]]> 199. This Idea Must Die Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:54:33 Every year, Edge.org asks its salon of big thinkers to answer one big question. This year's question borders on heresy: what scientific idea is ready for retirement? Every year, Edge.org asks its salon of big thinkers to answer one big question. This year's question borders on heresy: what scientific idea is ready for retirement? false full 199 http://www.wnyc.org/story/maddest-men-all/ 198. The Maddest Men of All Advertisers have always been adept at manipulating our emotions. Now they're using behavioral economics to get even better.


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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Advertisers have always been adept at manipulating our emotions. Now they're using behavioral economics to get even better.


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]]> 198. The Maddest Men of All Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:56 Advertisers have always been adept at manipulating our emotions. Now they're using behavioral economics to get even better. Advertisers have always been adept at manipulating our emotions. Now they're using behavioral economics to get even better. false full 198 http://www.wnyc.org/story/hacking-world-bank/ 197. Hacking the World Bank Jim Yong Kim has an unorthodox background for a World Bank president — and his reign thus far is just as unorthodox.


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]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Jim Yong Kim has an unorthodox background for a World Bank president — and his reign thus far is just as unorthodox.


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]]> 197. Hacking the World Bank Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:00 Jim Yong Kim has an unorthodox background for a World Bank president — and his reign thus far is just as unorthodox. Jim Yong Kim has an unorthodox background for a World Bank president — and his reign thus far is just as unorthodox. false full 197 http://www.wnyc.org/story/there-better-way-fight-terrorism/ 196. Is There a Better Way to Fight Terrorism? The White House is hosting an anti-terror summit next week. Summits being what they are, we try to offer some useful advice.


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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The White House is hosting an anti-terror summit next week. Summits being what they are, we try to offer some useful advice.


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]]> 196. Is There a Better Way to Fight Terrorism? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:42:48 The White House is hosting an anti-terror summit next week. Summits being what they are, we try to offer some useful advice. The White House is hosting an anti-terror summit next week. Summits being what they are, we try to offer some useful advice. false full 196 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-efficient-energy-efficiency/ 195. How Efficient Is Energy Efficiency? It's a centerpiece of U.S. climate policy and a sacred cow among environmentalists. Does it work?


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]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's a centerpiece of U.S. climate policy and a sacred cow among environmentalists. Does it work?


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]]> 195. How Efficient Is Energy Efficiency? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:35 It's a centerpiece of U.S. climate policy and a sacred cow among environmentalists. Does it work? It's a centerpiece of U.S. climate policy and a sacred cow among environmentalists. Does it work? false full 195 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-safe-your-job/ 194. How Safe Is Your Job? Economists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too destructive?


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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Economists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too destructive?


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]]> 194. How Safe Is Your Job? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:38 Economists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too destructive? Economists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too destructive? false full 194 http://www.wnyc.org/story/someone-elses-acid-trip/ 193. Someone Else’s Acid Trip As Kevin Kelly tells it, the hippie revolution and the computer revolution are nearly one and the same.


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]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com As Kevin Kelly tells it, the hippie revolution and the computer revolution are nearly one and the same.


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]]> 193. Someone Else’s Acid Trip Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:15 As Kevin Kelly tells it, the hippie revolution and the computer revolution are nearly one and the same. As Kevin Kelly tells it, the hippie revolution and the computer revolution are nearly one and the same. false full 193 http://www.wnyc.org/story/thats-great-question/ 192. That’s a Great Question! Verbal tic or strategic rejoinder? Whatever the case: it’s rare to come across an interview these days where at least one question isn’t a “great” one.


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]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Verbal tic or strategic rejoinder? Whatever the case: it’s rare to come across an interview these days where at least one question isn’t a “great” one.


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]]> 192. That’s a Great Question! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:25:23 Verbal tic or strategic rejoinder? Whatever the case: it’s rare to come across an interview these days where at least one question isn’t a “great” one. Verbal tic or strategic rejoinder? Whatever the case: it’s rare to come across an interview these days where at least one question isn’t a “great” one. false full 192 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-doesnt-everyone-get-flu-vaccine/ 191. Why Doesn’t Everyone Get the Flu Vaccine? Influenza kills, but you’d never know it by how few of us get the vaccine.


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]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Influenza kills, but you’d never know it by how few of us get the vaccine.


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]]> 191. Why Doesn’t Everyone Get the Flu Vaccine? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:16 Influenza kills, but you’d never know it by how few of us get the vaccine. Influenza kills, but you’d never know it by how few of us get the vaccine. false full 191 http://www.wnyc.org/story/whats-best-exercise-rebroadcast/ What’s the “Best” Exercise? (Rebroadcast) Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently.


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]]> Thu, 1 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently.


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]]> What’s the “Best” Exercise? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:15:20 Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently. Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/whats-more-dangerous-marijuana-or-alcohol-rebroadcast/ What’s More Dangerous: Marijuana or Alcohol? (Rebroadcast) Imagine that both substances were undiscovered until today. How would we think about their relative risks?


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]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Imagine that both substances were undiscovered until today. How would we think about their relative risks?


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]]> What’s More Dangerous: Marijuana or Alcohol? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:25:22 Imagine that both substances were undiscovered until today. How would we think about their relative risks? Imagine that both substances were undiscovered until today. How would we think about their relative risks? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/time-take-back-toilet/ 190. Time to Take Back the Toilet Public bathrooms are noisy, poorly designed, and often nonexistent. What to do?


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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Public bathrooms are noisy, poorly designed, and often nonexistent. What to do?


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]]> 190. Time to Take Back the Toilet Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:34:45 Public bathrooms are noisy, poorly designed, and often nonexistent. What to do? Public bathrooms are noisy, poorly designed, and often nonexistent. What to do? false full 190 http://www.wnyc.org/story/troubled-cremation-stevie-cat-rebroadcast/ The Troubled Cremation of Stevie the Cat (Rebroadcast) We spend billions on our pets, and one of the fastest-growing costs is pet "aftercare." But are those cremated remains you got back really from your pet?


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]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We spend billions on our pets, and one of the fastest-growing costs is pet "aftercare." But are those cremated remains you got back really from your pet?


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]]> The Troubled Cremation of Stevie the Cat (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:44:38 We spend billions on our pets, and one of the fastest-growing costs is pet "aftercare." But are those cremated remains you got back really from your pet? We spend billions on our pets, and one of the fastest-growing costs is pet "aftercare." But are those cremated remains you got back really from your pet? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-fix-broken-high-schooler-four-easy-steps/ 189. How to Fix a Broken High Schooler, in Four Easy Steps Okay, maybe the steps aren’t so easy. But a program run out of a Toronto housing project has had great success in turning around kids who were headed for trouble.


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]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Okay, maybe the steps aren’t so easy. But a program run out of a Toronto housing project has had great success in turning around kids who were headed for trouble.


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]]> 189. How to Fix a Broken High Schooler, in Four Easy Steps Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:18 Okay, maybe the steps aren’t so easy. But a program run out of a Toronto housing project has had great success in turning around kids who were headed for trouble. Okay, maybe the steps aren’t so easy. But a program run out of a Toronto housing project has had great success in turning around kids who were headed for trouble. false full 189 http://www.wnyc.org/story/americas-education-problem-really-just-teacher-problem/ 188. Is America’s Education Problem Really Just a Teacher Problem? If U.S. schoolteachers are indeed “just a little bit below average,” it’s not really their fault. So what should be done about it?


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]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If U.S. schoolteachers are indeed “just a little bit below average,” it’s not really their fault. So what should be done about it?


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]]> 188. Is America’s Education Problem Really Just a Teacher Problem? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:34:24 If U.S. schoolteachers are indeed “just a little bit below average,” it’s not really their fault. So what should be done about it? If U.S. schoolteachers are indeed “just a little bit below average,” it’s not really their fault. So what should be done about it? false full 188 http://www.wnyc.org/story/man-who-would-be-everything/ 187. The Man Who Would Be Everything Boris Johnson -- mayor of London, biographer of Churchill, cheese-box painter and tennis-racket collector -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions.


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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Boris Johnson -- mayor of London, biographer of Churchill, cheese-box painter and tennis-racket collector -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions.


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]]> 187. The Man Who Would Be Everything Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:27:44 Boris Johnson -- mayor of London, biographer of Churchill, cheese-box painter and tennis-racket collector -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions. Boris Johnson -- mayor of London, biographer of Churchill, cheese-box painter and tennis-racket collector -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions. false full 187 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-do-people-keep-having-children/ 186. Why Do People Keep Having Children? Even a brutal natural disaster doesn’t diminish our appetite for procreating. This surely means we’re heading toward massive overpopulation, right? Probably not.


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]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Even a brutal natural disaster doesn’t diminish our appetite for procreating. This surely means we’re heading toward massive overpopulation, right? Probably not.


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]]> 186. Why Do People Keep Having Children? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:38:33 Even a brutal natural disaster doesn’t diminish our appetite for procreating. This surely means we’re heading toward massive overpopulation, right? Probably not. Even a brutal natural disaster doesn’t diminish our appetite for procreating. This surely means we’re heading toward massive overpopulation, right? Probably not. false full 186 http://www.wnyc.org/story/should-us-merge-mexico/ 185. Should the U.S. Merge With Mexico? Corporations around the world are consolidating like never before. If it’s good enough for companies, why not countries? Welcome to Amexico!


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]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Corporations around the world are consolidating like never before. If it’s good enough for companies, why not countries? Welcome to Amexico!


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]]> 185. Should the U.S. Merge With Mexico? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:55:59 Corporations around the world are consolidating like never before. If it’s good enough for companies, why not countries? Welcome to Amexico! Corporations around the world are consolidating like never before. If it’s good enough for companies, why not countries? Welcome to Amexico! false full 185 http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-can-vampires-teach-us-about-economics/ 184. What Can Vampires Teach Us About Economics? A lot! “The Economics of the Undead” is a book about dating strategy, job creation, and whether there should be a legal market for blood.


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]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A lot! “The Economics of the Undead” is a book about dating strategy, job creation, and whether there should be a legal market for blood.


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]]> 184. What Can Vampires Teach Us About Economics? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:24:51 A lot! “The Economics of the Undead” is a book about dating strategy, job creation, and whether there should be a legal market for blood. A lot! “The Economics of the Undead” is a book about dating strategy, job creation, and whether there should be a legal market for blood. false full 184 http://www.wnyc.org/story/tell-me-something-i-dont-know/ 183. “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” The debut of a live game show from Freakonomics Radio, with judges Malcolm Gladwell, Ana Gasteyer, and David Paterson.


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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The debut of a live game show from Freakonomics Radio, with judges Malcolm Gladwell, Ana Gasteyer, and David Paterson.


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]]> 183. “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 01:02:28 The debut of a live game show from Freakonomics Radio, with judges Malcolm Gladwell, Ana Gasteyer, and David Paterson. The debut of a live game show from Freakonomics Radio, with judges Malcolm Gladwell, Ana Gasteyer, and David Paterson. false full 183 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-can-tiny-norway-afford-buy-so-many-teslas/ 182. How Can Tiny Norway Afford to Buy So Many Teslas? The Norwegian government parleys massive oil wealth into huge subsidies for electric cars. Is that carbon laundering or just pragmatic environmentalism?


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]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The Norwegian government parleys massive oil wealth into huge subsidies for electric cars. Is that carbon laundering or just pragmatic environmentalism?


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]]> 182. How Can Tiny Norway Afford to Buy So Many Teslas? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:11 The Norwegian government parleys massive oil wealth into huge subsidies for electric cars. Is that carbon laundering or just pragmatic environmentalism? The Norwegian government parleys massive oil wealth into huge subsidies for electric cars. Is that carbon laundering or just pragmatic environmentalism? false full 182 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-raise-money-without-killing-kitten-rebroadcast/ How to Raise Money Without Killing a Kitten (Rebroadcast) The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising


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]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising


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]]> How to Raise Money Without Killing a Kitten (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:15 The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/fixing-world-bang-buck-edition/ 181. Fixing the World, Bang-for-the-Buck Edition A team of economists has been running the numbers on the U.N.'s development goals. They have a different view of how those billions of dollars should be spent.


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]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A team of economists has been running the numbers on the U.N.'s development goals. They have a different view of how those billions of dollars should be spent.


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]]> 181. Fixing the World, Bang-for-the-Buck Edition Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:41:59 A team of economists has been running the numbers on the U.N.'s development goals. They have a different view of how those billions of dollars should be spent. A team of economists has been running the numbers on the U.N.'s development goals. They have a different view of how those billions of dollars should be spent. false full 181 http://www.wnyc.org/story/fitness-apartheid/ 180. Fitness Apartheid Markets are hardly perfect, but the results can be ugly when you try to subvert them.


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]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Markets are hardly perfect, but the results can be ugly when you try to subvert them.


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]]> 180. Fitness Apartheid Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:42 Markets are hardly perfect, but the results can be ugly when you try to subvert them. Markets are hardly perfect, but the results can be ugly when you try to subvert them. false full 180 http://www.wnyc.org/story/outsiders-design/ 179. Outsiders by Design What does it mean to pursue something that everyone else thinks is nuts? And what does it take to succeed?


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]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What does it mean to pursue something that everyone else thinks is nuts? And what does it take to succeed?


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]]> 179. Outsiders by Design Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:25 What does it mean to pursue something that everyone else thinks is nuts? And what does it take to succeed? What does it mean to pursue something that everyone else thinks is nuts? And what does it take to succeed? false full 179 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-save-1-billion-without-even-trying/ 178. How to Save $1 Billion Without Even Trying Doctors, chefs, and other experts are much more likely than the rest of us to buy store-brand products. What do they know that we don’t?


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]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Doctors, chefs, and other experts are much more likely than the rest of us to buy store-brand products. What do they know that we don’t?


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]]> 178. How to Save $1 Billion Without Even Trying Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:41 Doctors, chefs, and other experts are much more likely than the rest of us to buy store-brand products. What do they know that we don’t? Doctors, chefs, and other experts are much more likely than the rest of us to buy store-brand products. What do they know that we don’t? false full 178 http://www.wnyc.org/story/regulate/ 177. Regulate This! Airbnb, Uber, Lyft, EatWith, and other companies in the “sharing economy” are practically daring government regulators to shut them down. The regulators are happy to comply.


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]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Airbnb, Uber, Lyft, EatWith, and other companies in the “sharing economy” are practically daring government regulators to shut them down. The regulators are happy to comply.


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]]> 177. Regulate This! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:13 Airbnb, Uber, Lyft, EatWith, and other companies in the “sharing economy” are practically daring government regulators to shut them down. The regulators are happy to comply. Airbnb, Uber, Lyft, EatWith, and other companies in the “sharing economy” are practically daring government regulators to shut them down. The regulators are happy to comply. false full 177 http://www.wnyc.org/story/who-runs-internet-rebroadcast/ Who Runs the Internet? (Rebroadcast) The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss.


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]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss.


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]]> Who Runs the Internet? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:15 The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss. The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/parking-hell-rebroadcast/ Parking Is Hell (Rebroadcast) There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody.


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]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody.


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]]> Parking Is Hell (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:08 There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody. There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-do-medieval-nuns-and-bo-jackson-have-common-rebroadcast/ What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common? (Rebroadcast) A look at whether spite pays -- and if it even exists.


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]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A look at whether spite pays -- and if it even exists.


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]]> What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:39:06 A look at whether spite pays -- and if it even exists. A look at whether spite pays -- and if it even exists. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/should-tipping-be-banned-rebroadcast/ Should Tipping be Banned? (Rebroadcast) It's awkward, random, confusing -- and probably discriminatory too.


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]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's awkward, random, confusing -- and probably discriminatory too.


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]]> Should Tipping be Banned? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:40:31 It's awkward, random, confusing -- and probably discriminatory too. It's awkward, random, confusing -- and probably discriminatory too. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-much-does-your-name-matter-rebroadcast/ How Much Does Your Name Matter? (Rebroadcast) A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?


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]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?


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]]> How Much Does Your Name Matter? (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:52:00 A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny? A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/does-religion-make-you-happy/ 176. Does Religion Make You Happy? It’s a hard question to answer, but we do our best.


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]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s a hard question to answer, but we do our best.


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]]> 176. Does Religion Make You Happy? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:36 It’s a hard question to answer, but we do our best. It’s a hard question to answer, but we do our best. false full 176 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-bribe-your-kids/ 175. Why You Should Bribe Your Kids Educational messaging looks good on paper but kids don’t respond to it -- and adults aren’t much better.


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]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Educational messaging looks good on paper but kids don’t respond to it -- and adults aren’t much better.


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]]> 175. Why You Should Bribe Your Kids Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:27:33 Educational messaging looks good on paper but kids don’t respond to it -- and adults aren’t much better. Educational messaging looks good on paper but kids don’t respond to it -- and adults aren’t much better. false full 175 http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-do-king-solomon-and-david-lee-roth-have-common/ 174. What Do King Solomon and David Lee Roth Have in Common? It isn’t easy to separate the guilty from the innocent, but a clever bit of game theory can help.


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]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It isn’t easy to separate the guilty from the innocent, but a clever bit of game theory can help.


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]]> 174. What Do King Solomon and David Lee Roth Have in Common? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:04 It isn’t easy to separate the guilty from the innocent, but a clever bit of game theory can help. It isn’t easy to separate the guilty from the innocent, but a clever bit of game theory can help. false full 174 http://www.wnyc.org/story/better-way-eat/ 173. A Better Way to Eat Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough?


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]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough?


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]]> 173. A Better Way to Eat Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:04 Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough? Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough? false full 173 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-screen-job-applicants-act-your-age-and-get-your-brain-autopilot/ 172. How to Screen Job Applicants, Act Your Age, and Get Your Brain Off Autopilot Dubner and Levitt answer reader questions in this first installment of the “Think Like a Freak” Book Club.


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]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Dubner and Levitt answer reader questions in this first installment of the “Think Like a Freak” Book Club.


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]]> 172. How to Screen Job Applicants, Act Your Age, and Get Your Brain Off Autopilot Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:25:51 Dubner and Levitt answer reader questions in this first installment of the “Think Like a Freak” Book Club. Dubner and Levitt answer reader questions in this first installment of the “Think Like a Freak” Book Club. false full 172 http://www.wnyc.org/story/theres-no-such-thing-free-appetizer/ 171. There’s No Such Thing as a Free Appetizer Is it really in a restaurant’s best interest to give customers free bread or chips before they even order?


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]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Is it really in a restaurant’s best interest to give customers free bread or chips before they even order?


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]]> 171. There’s No Such Thing as a Free Appetizer Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:23 Is it really in a restaurant’s best interest to give customers free bread or chips before they even order? Is it really in a restaurant’s best interest to give customers free bread or chips before they even order? false full 171 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-america-doesnt-love-soccer-yet/ 170. Why America Doesn’t Love Soccer (Yet) Every four years, the U.S. takes a look at the World Cup and develops a slight crush. What would it take to really fall in love?


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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Every four years, the U.S. takes a look at the World Cup and develops a slight crush. What would it take to really fall in love?


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]]> 170. Why America Doesn’t Love Soccer (Yet) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:13 Every four years, the U.S. takes a look at the World Cup and develops a slight crush. What would it take to really fall in love? Every four years, the U.S. takes a look at the World Cup and develops a slight crush. What would it take to really fall in love? false full 170 http://www.wnyc.org/story/failure-your-friend/ 169. Failure Is Your Friend In which we argue that failure should not only be tolerated but celebrated.


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]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In which we argue that failure should not only be tolerated but celebrated.


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]]> 169. Failure Is Your Friend Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:03 In which we argue that failure should not only be tolerated but celebrated. In which we argue that failure should not only be tolerated but celebrated. false full 169 http://www.wnyc.org/story/upside-quitting-rebroadcast/ The Upside of Quitting (Rebroadcast ) You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says ... Are you sure?


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]]> Thu, 29 May 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says ... Are you sure?


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]]> The Upside of Quitting (Rebroadcast ) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:00 You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says ... Are you sure? You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says ... Are you sure? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/think-child/ 168. Think Like a Child When it comes to generating ideas and asking questions it can be really fruitful to have the mentality of an eight year old.


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]]> Thu, 22 May 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When it comes to generating ideas and asking questions it can be really fruitful to have the mentality of an eight year old.


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]]> 168. Think Like a Child Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:14 When it comes to generating ideas and asking questions it can be really fruitful to have the mentality of an eight year old. When it comes to generating ideas and asking questions it can be really fruitful to have the mentality of an eight year old. false full 168 http://www.wnyc.org/story/three-hardest-words-english-language/ 167. The Three Hardest Words in the English Language Why learning to say “I don’t know” is one of the best things you can do.


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]]> Thu, 15 May 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Why learning to say “I don’t know” is one of the best things you can do.


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]]> 167. The Three Hardest Words in the English Language Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:55 Why learning to say “I don’t know” is one of the best things you can do. Why learning to say “I don’t know” is one of the best things you can do. false full 167 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-think-freak-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questions/ 166. How to Think Like a Freak -- and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions Stephen Dubner and Steve Levitt talk about their new book and field questions about prestige, university life, and (yum yum) bacon.


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]]> Thu, 8 May 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Stephen Dubner and Steve Levitt talk about their new book and field questions about prestige, university life, and (yum yum) bacon.


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]]> 166. How to Think Like a Freak -- and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:27:28 Stephen Dubner and Steve Levitt talk about their new book and field questions about prestige, university life, and (yum yum) bacon. Stephen Dubner and Steve Levitt talk about their new book and field questions about prestige, university life, and (yum yum) bacon. false full 166 http://www.wnyc.org/story/perfect-crime/ 165. The Perfect Crime If you are driving and kill a pedestrian, there's a good chance you'll barely be punished. Why?


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]]> Thu, 1 May 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If you are driving and kill a pedestrian, there's a good chance you'll barely be punished. Why?


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]]> 165. The Perfect Crime Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:28 If you are driving and kill a pedestrian, there's a good chance you'll barely be punished. Why? If you are driving and kill a pedestrian, there's a good chance you'll barely be punished. Why? false full 165 http://www.wnyc.org/story/which-came-first-chicken-or-avocado/ 164. Which Came First, the Chicken or the Avocado? When it comes to exercising outrage, people tend to be very selective. Could it be that humans are our least favorite animal?


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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When it comes to exercising outrage, people tend to be very selective. Could it be that humans are our least favorite animal?


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]]> 164. Which Came First, the Chicken or the Avocado? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:29 When it comes to exercising outrage, people tend to be very selective. Could it be that humans are our least favorite animal? When it comes to exercising outrage, people tend to be very selective. Could it be that humans are our least favorite animal? false full 164 http://www.wnyc.org/story/whats-more-dangerous-marijuana-or-alcohol/ 163. What’s More Dangerous: Marijuana or Alcohol? Imagine that both substances were undiscovered until today. How would we think about their relative risks?


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]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Imagine that both substances were undiscovered until today. How would we think about their relative risks?


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]]> 163. What’s More Dangerous: Marijuana or Alcohol? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:24:53 Imagine that both substances were undiscovered until today. How would we think about their relative risks? Imagine that both substances were undiscovered until today. How would we think about their relative risks? false full 163 http://www.wnyc.org/story/if-mayors-ruled-world/ 162. “If Mayors Ruled the World” Unlike certain elected officials in Washington, mayors all over the country actually get stuff done. So maybe we should ask them to do more?


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]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Unlike certain elected officials in Washington, mayors all over the country actually get stuff done. So maybe we should ask them to do more?


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]]> 162. “If Mayors Ruled the World” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:05 Unlike certain elected officials in Washington, mayors all over the country actually get stuff done. So maybe we should ask them to do more? Unlike certain elected officials in Washington, mayors all over the country actually get stuff done. So maybe we should ask them to do more? false full 162 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-make-people-quit-smoking/ 161. How to Make People Quit Smoking The war on cigarettes has been fairly successful in some places. But 1 billion humans still smoke -- so what comes next?


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]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The war on cigarettes has been fairly successful in some places. But 1 billion humans still smoke -- so what comes next?


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]]> 161. How to Make People Quit Smoking Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:37 The war on cigarettes has been fairly successful in some places. But 1 billion humans still smoke -- so what comes next? The war on cigarettes has been fairly successful in some places. But 1 billion humans still smoke -- so what comes next? false full 161 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-everybody-who-doesnt-hate-bitcoin-loves-it/ 160. Why Everybody Who Doesn’t Hate Bitcoin Loves It Thinking of Bitcoin as just a digital currency is like thinking about the Internet as just e-mail. Its potential is much more exciting than that.


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]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Thinking of Bitcoin as just a digital currency is like thinking about the Internet as just e-mail. Its potential is much more exciting than that.


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]]> 160. Why Everybody Who Doesn’t Hate Bitcoin Loves It Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:17 Thinking of Bitcoin as just a digital currency is like thinking about the Internet as just e-mail. Its potential is much more exciting than that. Thinking of Bitcoin as just a digital currency is like thinking about the Internet as just e-mail. Its potential is much more exciting than that. false full 160 http://www.wnyc.org/story/women-are-not-men-rebroadcast/ Women Are Not Men (Rebroadcast) In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing.


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]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing.


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]]> Women Are Not Men (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:28 In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing. In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/its-fun-smoke-marijuana/ 159. “It’s Fun to Smoke Marijuana” A psychology professor argues that the brain's greatest attribute is knowing what other people are thinking. And that a Queen song, played backwards, can improve your mind-reading skills.


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]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A psychology professor argues that the brain's greatest attribute is knowing what other people are thinking. And that a Queen song, played backwards, can improve your mind-reading skills.


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]]> 159. “It’s Fun to Smoke Marijuana” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:22:50 A psychology professor argues that the brain's greatest attribute is knowing what other people are thinking. And that a Queen song, played backwards, can improve your mind-reading skills. A psychology professor argues that the brain's greatest attribute is knowing what other people are thinking. And that a Queen song, played backwards, can improve your mind-reading skills. false full 159 http://www.wnyc.org/story/learning-foreign-language-really-worth-it/ 158. Is Learning a Foreign Language Really Worth It? Yes, it expands the mind but we usually don't retain much -- and then there's the opportunity cost.


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]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Yes, it expands the mind but we usually don't retain much -- and then there's the opportunity cost.


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]]> 158. Is Learning a Foreign Language Really Worth It? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:21:12 Yes, it expands the mind but we usually don't retain much -- and then there's the opportunity cost. Yes, it expands the mind but we usually don't retain much -- and then there's the opportunity cost. false full 158 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-are-japanese-homes-disposable/ 157. Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable? In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. We'll tell you why.


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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. We'll tell you why.


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]]> 157. Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:23:16 In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. We'll tell you why. In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. We'll tell you why. false full 157 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-marry-part-2/ 156. Why Marry? (Part 2) The consequences of our low marriage rate -- and if the old model is less attractive, how about a new one?


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]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The consequences of our low marriage rate -- and if the old model is less attractive, how about a new one?


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]]> 156. Why Marry? (Part 2) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:23:26 The consequences of our low marriage rate -- and if the old model is less attractive, how about a new one? The consequences of our low marriage rate -- and if the old model is less attractive, how about a new one? false full 156 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-marry-part-1/ 155. Why Marry? (Part 1) The myths of modern marriage.


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]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The myths of modern marriage.


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]]> 155. Why Marry? (Part 1) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:19:31 The myths of modern marriage. The myths of modern marriage. false full 155 http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-you-dont-know-about-online-dating/ 154. What You Don’t Know About Online Dating Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility.
This episode is included in the Freakonomics #smartbinge podcast playlist at wnyc.org/smartbinge


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]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2014 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility.
This episode is included in the Freakonomics #smartbinge podcast playlist at wnyc.org/smartbinge


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]]> 154. What You Don’t Know About Online Dating Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:49 Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility. This episode is included in the Freakonomics #smartbinge podcast playlist at wnyc.org/smartbinge Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility. This episode is included in the Freakonomics #smartbinge podcast playlist at wnyc.org/smartbinge false full 154 http://www.wnyc.org/story/reasons-not-be-ugly/ 153. Reasons to Not Be Ugly The "beauty premium" is real, for everyone from babies to NFL quarterbacks.


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]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The "beauty premium" is real, for everyone from babies to NFL quarterbacks.


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]]> 153. Reasons to Not Be Ugly Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:25:18 The "beauty premium" is real, for everyone from babies to NFL quarterbacks. The "beauty premium" is real, for everyone from babies to NFL quarterbacks. false full 153 http://www.wnyc.org/story/everybody-gossips-thats-good-thing/ 152. Everybody Gossips (and That’s a Good Thing) The benefits of rumor-mongering


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]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The benefits of rumor-mongering


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]]> 152. Everybody Gossips (and That’s a Good Thing) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:23 The benefits of rumor-mongering The benefits of rumor-mongering false full 152 http://www.wnyc.org/story/fear-thy-nature-rebroadcast/ Fear Thy Nature (Rebroadcast) What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are.


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]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are.


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]]> Fear Thy Nature (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:13 What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are. What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are. false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/are-we-ready-legalize-drugs-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questions/ 151. Are We Ready to Legalize Drugs? And Other FREAK-Quently Asked Questions Dubner and Levitt talk about fixing the post office, putting cameras in the classroom, and wearing hats.


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]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Dubner and Levitt talk about fixing the post office, putting cameras in the classroom, and wearing hats.


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]]> 151. Are We Ready to Legalize Drugs? And Other FREAK-Quently Asked Questions Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:14 Dubner and Levitt talk about fixing the post office, putting cameras in the classroom, and wearing hats. Dubner and Levitt talk about fixing the post office, putting cameras in the classroom, and wearing hats. false full 151 http://www.wnyc.org/story/whats-best-exercise/ 150. What’s the “Best” Exercise? Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently.


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]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently.


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]]> 150. What’s the “Best” Exercise? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:15:01 Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently. Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently. false full 150 http://www.wnyc.org/story/save-me-myself-rebroadcast/ Save Me From Myself (Rebroadcast) A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong?


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]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong?


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]]> Save Me From Myself (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:58 A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong? A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/pontiff-icating-free-market-system/ 149. Pontiff-icating on the Free-Market System The Pope just gave it to the global economy with both barrels. Was he right to do so?


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]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The Pope just gave it to the global economy with both barrels. Was he right to do so?


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]]> 149. Pontiff-icating on the Free-Market System Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:26 The Pope just gave it to the global economy with both barrels. Was he right to do so? The Pope just gave it to the global economy with both barrels. Was he right to do so? false full 149 http://www.wnyc.org/story/are-gay-men-really-rich/ 148. Are Gay Men Really Rich? It’s easy to get that idea. But is the stereotype true?


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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s easy to get that idea. But is the stereotype true?


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]]> 148. Are Gay Men Really Rich? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:19:44 It’s easy to get that idea. But is the stereotype true? It’s easy to get that idea. But is the stereotype true? false full 148 http://www.wnyc.org/story/most-dangerous-machine/ 147. The Most Dangerous Machine More than 1 million people die worldwide each year from traffic accidents. But there's never been a safer time to drive.


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]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2013 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com More than 1 million people die worldwide each year from traffic accidents. But there's never been a safer time to drive.


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]]> 147. The Most Dangerous Machine Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:37 More than 1 million people die worldwide each year from traffic accidents. But there's never been a safer time to drive. More than 1 million people die worldwide each year from traffic accidents. But there's never been a safer time to drive. false full 147 http://www.wnyc.org/story/fighting-poverty-actual-evidence/ 146. Fighting Poverty With Actual Evidence It's time to do away with feel-good stories, gut hunches, and magical thinking.


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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's time to do away with feel-good stories, gut hunches, and magical thinking.


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]]> 146. Fighting Poverty With Actual Evidence Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:50 It's time to do away with feel-good stories, gut hunches, and magical thinking. It's time to do away with feel-good stories, gut hunches, and magical thinking. false full 146 http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-do-skating-rinks-ultimate-frisbee-and-world-have-common/ 145. What Do Skating Rinks, Ultimate Frisbee, and the World Have in Common? Spontaneous order is everywhere if you know where to look for it.


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]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Spontaneous order is everywhere if you know where to look for it.


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]]> 145. What Do Skating Rinks, Ultimate Frisbee, and the World Have in Common? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:10 Spontaneous order is everywhere if you know where to look for it. Spontaneous order is everywhere if you know where to look for it. false full 145 http://www.wnyc.org/story/who-runs-internet/ 144. Who Runs the Internet? The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss.


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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss.


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]]> 144. Who Runs the Internet? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:18 The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss. The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss. false full 144 http://www.wnyc.org/story/freakonomics-goes-college-part-2-rebroadcast/ Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2 (Rebroadcast) College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how?


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]]> Thu, 7 Nov 2013 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how?


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]]> Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2 (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:08 College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how? College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/freakonomics-goes-college-part-1-rebroadcast/ Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1 (Rebroadcast) What's a college degree really worth these days?


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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What's a college degree really worth these days?


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]]> Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1 (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:08 What's a college degree really worth these days? What's a college degree really worth these days? false full http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-bad-environmentalism-such-easy-sell/ 143. Why Bad Environmentalism Is Such an Easy Sell Being green is rarely a black-and-white issue -- but that doesn't stop marketers and politicians from pretending it is.


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]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Being green is rarely a black-and-white issue -- but that doesn't stop marketers and politicians from pretending it is.


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]]> 143. Why Bad Environmentalism Is Such an Easy Sell Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:24:27 Being green is rarely a black-and-white issue -- but that doesn't stop marketers and politicians from pretending it is. Being green is rarely a black-and-white issue -- but that doesn't stop marketers and politicians from pretending it is. false full 143 http://www.wnyc.org/story/troubled-cremation-stevie-cat/ 142. The Troubled Cremation of Stevie the Cat We spend billions on our pets, and one of the fastest-growing costs is pet "aftercare." But are those cremated remains you got back really from your pet?


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]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We spend billions on our pets, and one of the fastest-growing costs is pet "aftercare." But are those cremated remains you got back really from your pet?


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]]> 142. The Troubled Cremation of Stevie the Cat Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:46:00 We spend billions on our pets, and one of the fastest-growing costs is pet "aftercare." But are those cremated remains you got back really from your pet? We spend billions on our pets, and one of the fastest-growing costs is pet "aftercare." But are those cremated remains you got back really from your pet? false full 142 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-raise-money-without-killing-kitten/ 141. How to Raise Money Without Killing a Kitten The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising


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]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising


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]]> 141. How to Raise Money Without Killing a Kitten Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:53 The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising false full 141 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-think-about-money-choose-your-hometown-and-buy-electric-toothbrush/ 140. How to Think About Money, Choose Your Hometown, and Buy an Electric Toothbrush Dubner and Levitt field your queries in this latest installment of our FREAK-quently Asked Questions.


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]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Dubner and Levitt field your queries in this latest installment of our FREAK-quently Asked Questions.


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]]> 140. How to Think About Money, Choose Your Hometown, and Buy an Electric Toothbrush Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:25:24 Dubner and Levitt field your queries in this latest installment of our FREAK-quently Asked Questions. Dubner and Levitt field your queries in this latest installment of our FREAK-quently Asked Questions. false full 140 http://www.wnyc.org/story/would-big-bucket-cash-really-change-your-life/ 139. Would a Big Bucket of Cash Really Change Your Life? A 19th-century Georgia land lottery may have something to teach us about today's income inequality.


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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A 19th-century Georgia land lottery may have something to teach us about today's income inequality.


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]]> 139. Would a Big Bucket of Cash Really Change Your Life? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:27:51 A 19th-century Georgia land lottery may have something to teach us about today's income inequality. A 19th-century Georgia land lottery may have something to teach us about today's income inequality. false full 139 http://www.wnyc.org/story/317643-economists-guide-parenting-rebroadcast/ The Economist’s Guide to Parenting (Rebroadcast) Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing.


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]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing.


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]]> The Economist’s Guide to Parenting (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:33 Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing. Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing. false full http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/sep/12/whatever-happened-carpal-tunnel-epidemic/ 138. Whatever Happened to the Carpal Tunnel Epidemic? Once upon a time, office workers across America lived in fear of a dreaded infirmity. Was the computer keyboard really the villain -- and did carpal tunnel syndrome really go away?


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]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Once upon a time, office workers across America lived in fear of a dreaded infirmity. Was the computer keyboard really the villain -- and did carpal tunnel syndrome really go away?


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]]> 138. Whatever Happened to the Carpal Tunnel Epidemic? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:16:46 Once upon a time, office workers across America lived in fear of a dreaded infirmity. Was the computer keyboard really the villain -- and did carpal tunnel syndrome really go away? Once upon a time, office workers across America lived in fear of a dreaded infirmity. Was the computer keyboard really the villain -- and did carpal tunnel syndrome really go away? false full 138 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/sep/05/suicide-paradox-rebroadcast/ The Suicide Paradox (Rebroadcast) There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises.


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]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises.


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]]> The Suicide Paradox (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:57 There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises. There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises. false full http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/aug/29/who-are-most-successful-immigrants/ 137. Who Are the Most Successful Immigrants in the World? It's impossible to say for sure, but the Lebanese do remarkably well. Why?


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]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's impossible to say for sure, but the Lebanese do remarkably well. Why?


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]]> 137. Who Are the Most Successful Immigrants in the World? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:25:39 It's impossible to say for sure, but the Lebanese do remarkably well. Why? It's impossible to say for sure, but the Lebanese do remarkably well. Why? false full 137 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/aug/22/folly-prediction-rebroadcast/ The Folly of Prediction (Rebroadcast) Human beings love to predict the future, but we're quite terrible at it. So how about punishing all those bad predictions?


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]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Human beings love to predict the future, but we're quite terrible at it. So how about punishing all those bad predictions?


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]]> The Folly of Prediction (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:16 Human beings love to predict the future, but we're quite terrible at it. So how about punishing all those bad predictions? Human beings love to predict the future, but we're quite terrible at it. So how about punishing all those bad predictions? false full http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/aug/15/middle-everywhere/ 136. The Middle of Everywhere Chicago has given the world more than sausage, crooked politics, and Da Bears.


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]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Chicago has given the world more than sausage, crooked politics, and Da Bears.


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]]> 136. The Middle of Everywhere Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:46 Chicago has given the world more than sausage, crooked politics, and Da Bears. Chicago has given the world more than sausage, crooked politics, and Da Bears. false full 136 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/aug/08/church-scionology-rebroadcast/ The Church of "Scionology" (Rebroadcast) We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea?


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]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea?


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]]> The Church of "Scionology" (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:35 We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea? We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea? false full http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/aug/01/do-baby-girls-cause-divorce/ 135. Do Baby Girls Cause Divorce? Even American parents have a strong "son preference" -- which means that a newborn daughter can be bad news for a marriage.


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]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Even American parents have a strong "son preference" -- which means that a newborn daughter can be bad news for a marriage.


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]]> 135. Do Baby Girls Cause Divorce? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:18:42 Even American parents have a strong "son preference" -- which means that a newborn daughter can be bad news for a marriage. Even American parents have a strong "son preference" -- which means that a newborn daughter can be bad news for a marriage. false full 135 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jul/22/rebroadcast-upside-quitting/ The Upside of Quitting (Rebroadcast) You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says ... Are you sure?


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]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says ... Are you sure?


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]]> The Upside of Quitting (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:58:04 You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says ... Are you sure? You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says ... Are you sure? false full http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jul/18/government-employees-gone-wild/ 134. Government Employees Gone Wild The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failures catalogs the fiscal, sexual, and mental lapses of federal workers -- all with an eye toward preventing the next big mistake.


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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failures catalogs the fiscal, sexual, and mental lapses of federal workers -- all with an eye toward preventing the next big mistake.


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]]> 134. Government Employees Gone Wild Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:18:40 The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failures catalogs the fiscal, sexual, and mental lapses of federal workers -- all with an eye toward preventing the next big mistake. The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failures catalogs the fiscal, sexual, and mental lapses of federal workers -- all with an eye toward preventing the next big mistake. false full 134 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jul/11/burger-day/ 133. A Burger a Day Is junk food an abomination or a modern miracle?


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]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Is junk food an abomination or a modern miracle?


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]]> 133. A Burger a Day Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:30 Is junk food an abomination or a modern miracle? Is junk food an abomination or a modern miracle? false full 133 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jul/03/jane-austen-game-theorist/ 132. Jane Austen, Game Theorist What does "Pride and Prejudice" have to do with nuclear deterrence?


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]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What does "Pride and Prejudice" have to do with nuclear deterrence?


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]]> 132. Jane Austen, Game Theorist Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:27:12 What does "Pride and Prejudice" have to do with nuclear deterrence? What does "Pride and Prejudice" have to do with nuclear deterrence? false full 132 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jun/27/rebroadcast-legacy-jerk/ Legacy of a Jerk (Rebroadcast) What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it?


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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it?


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]]> Legacy of a Jerk (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:13 What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it? What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it? false full http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jun/20/do-you-really-want-know-your-future/ 131. Do You Really Want to Know Your Future? You might think that someone with a 50-50 chance of getting a fatal disease would want to know for sure -- but you would be wrong. What does this say about our supposed thirst for certainty?


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]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com You might think that someone with a 50-50 chance of getting a fatal disease would want to know for sure -- but you would be wrong. What does this say about our supposed thirst for certainty?


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]]> 131. Do You Really Want to Know Your Future? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:31:01 You might think that someone with a 50-50 chance of getting a fatal disease would want to know for sure -- but you would be wrong. What does this say about our supposed thirst for certainty? You might think that someone with a 50-50 chance of getting a fatal disease would want to know for sure -- but you would be wrong. What does this say about our supposed thirst for certainty? false full 131 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jun/12/why-family-and-business-dont-mix/ 130. Why Family and Business Don’t Mix Yet another reason to blame your parents for pretty much everything.


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]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Yet another reason to blame your parents for pretty much everything.


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]]> 130. Why Family and Business Don’t Mix Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:15 Yet another reason to blame your parents for pretty much everything. Yet another reason to blame your parents for pretty much everything. false full 130 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jun/03/should-tipping-be-banned/ 129. Should Tipping be Banned? It's awkward, random, confusing -- and probably discriminatory too.


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]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's awkward, random, confusing -- and probably discriminatory too.


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]]> 129. Should Tipping be Banned? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:04 It's awkward, random, confusing -- and probably discriminatory too. It's awkward, random, confusing -- and probably discriminatory too. false full 129 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/may/29/baby-you-can-program-my-car/ 128. Baby, You Can Program My Car A glimpse into our driverless future.


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]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A glimpse into our driverless future.


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]]> 128. Baby, You Can Program My Car Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:36 A glimpse into our driverless future. A glimpse into our driverless future. false full 128 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/may/23/can-you-be-too-smart-your-own-good-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questions/ 127. Can You Be Too Smart for Your Own Good? And Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions Dubner and Levitt talk about circadian rhythms, gay marriage, autism, and whether "pay what you want" is everything it's cracked up to be.


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]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Dubner and Levitt talk about circadian rhythms, gay marriage, autism, and whether "pay what you want" is everything it's cracked up to be.


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]]> 127. Can You Be Too Smart for Your Own Good? And Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:20 Dubner and Levitt talk about circadian rhythms, gay marriage, autism, and whether "pay what you want" is everything it's cracked up to be. Dubner and Levitt talk about circadian rhythms, gay marriage, autism, and whether "pay what you want" is everything it's cracked up to be. false full 127 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/may/15/rebroadcast-hidden-cost-false-alarms/ The Hidden Cost of False Alarms (Rebroadcast) If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you'd probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms?


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you'd probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms?


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]]> The Hidden Cost of False Alarms (Rebroadcast) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:11 If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you'd probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms? If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you'd probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms? false full http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/may/09/what-do-medieval-nuns-and-bo-jackson-have-common/ 126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common? A look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists.


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]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists.


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]]> 126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:55 A look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists. A look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists. false full 126 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/may/01/its-crowded-top/ 125. It’s Crowded at the Top Why is unemployment still so high? It may be because of something that happened well before the Great Recession.


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]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Why is unemployment still so high? It may be because of something that happened well before the Great Recession.


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]]> 125. It’s Crowded at the Top Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:13 Why is unemployment still so high? It may be because of something that happened well before the Great Recession. Why is unemployment still so high? It may be because of something that happened well before the Great Recession. false full 125 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/apr/25/running-to-do-evil/ 124. Running to Do Evil An interview with Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, whose younger brother turned him in -- and what it says about the Boston bombers.


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]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com An interview with Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, whose younger brother turned him in -- and what it says about the Boston bombers.


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]]> 124. Running to Do Evil Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:25:02 An interview with Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, whose younger brother turned him in -- and what it says about the Boston bombers. An interview with Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, whose younger brother turned him in -- and what it says about the Boston bombers. false full 124 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/apr/17/help-wanted-no-smokers-need-apply/ 123. Help Wanted. No Smokers Need Apply In many states, it is perfectly legal to not hire someone who smokes. Should employers also be able to weed out junk-food lovers or motorcyclists -- or anyone who wants to have a baby?


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]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In many states, it is perfectly legal to not hire someone who smokes. Should employers also be able to weed out junk-food lovers or motorcyclists -- or anyone who wants to have a baby?


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]]> 123. Help Wanted. No Smokers Need Apply Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:58 In many states, it is perfectly legal to not hire someone who smokes. Should employers also be able to weed out junk-food lovers or motorcyclists -- or anyone who wants to have a baby? In many states, it is perfectly legal to not hire someone who smokes. Should employers also be able to weed out junk-food lovers or motorcyclists -- or anyone who wants to have a baby? false full 123 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/apr/08/how-much-does-your-name-matter/ 122. How Much Does Your Name Matter? A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?


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]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?


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]]> 122. How Much Does Your Name Matter? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:49:52 A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny? A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny? false full 122 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/apr/03/tax-man-nudgeth/ 121. The Tax Man Nudgeth Real tax reform may or may not ever happen. In the meantime, how about making the current system work a bit better?


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]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Real tax reform may or may not ever happen. In the meantime, how about making the current system work a bit better?


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]]> 121. The Tax Man Nudgeth Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:10:10 Real tax reform may or may not ever happen. In the meantime, how about making the current system work a bit better? Real tax reform may or may not ever happen. In the meantime, how about making the current system work a bit better? false full 121 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/mar/27/100-ways-fight-obesity/ 120. 100 Ways to Fight Obesity Freakonomics asks a dozen smart people for their best ideas. Get ready for a fat tax, a sugar ban, and a calorie-chomping tapeworm.


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]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Freakonomics asks a dozen smart people for their best ideas. Get ready for a fat tax, a sugar ban, and a calorie-chomping tapeworm.


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]]> 120. 100 Ways to Fight Obesity Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:44 Freakonomics asks a dozen smart people for their best ideas. Get ready for a fat tax, a sugar ban, and a calorie-chomping tapeworm. Freakonomics asks a dozen smart people for their best ideas. Get ready for a fat tax, a sugar ban, and a calorie-chomping tapeworm. false full 120 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/mar/21/how-money-march-madness/ 119. How Money Is March Madness? The NCAA basketball tournament grabs a lot of eyeballs, but turning them into dollars hasn't always been easy -- even when the "talent" is playing for free.


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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The NCAA basketball tournament grabs a lot of eyeballs, but turning them into dollars hasn't always been easy -- even when the "talent" is playing for free.


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]]> 119. How Money Is March Madness? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:12 The NCAA basketball tournament grabs a lot of eyeballs, but turning them into dollars hasn't always been easy -- even when the "talent" is playing for free. The NCAA basketball tournament grabs a lot of eyeballs, but turning them into dollars hasn't always been easy -- even when the "talent" is playing for free. false full 119 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/mar/13/parking-hell/ 118. Parking Is Hell There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody.


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]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody.


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]]> 118. Parking Is Hell Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:12 There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody. There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody. false full 118 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/mar/06/when-negative-positive/ 117. When Is a Negative a Positive? Sure, we all like to hear compliments. But if you're truly looking to get better at something, it's the negative feedback that will get you there.


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]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, we all like to hear compliments. But if you're truly looking to get better at something, it's the negative feedback that will get you there.


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]]> 117. When Is a Negative a Positive? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:07:32 Sure, we all like to hear compliments. But if you're truly looking to get better at something, it's the negative feedback that will get you there. Sure, we all like to hear compliments. But if you're truly looking to get better at something, it's the negative feedback that will get you there. false full 117 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/feb/24/women-are-not-men/ 116. Women Are Not Men In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing.


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]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing.


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]]> 116. Women Are Not Men Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:36:30 In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing. In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing. false full 116 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/feb/20/who-should-pay-our-roads/ 115. The Downside of More Miles Per Gallon The gas tax doesn't work well, and it's only going to get worse. What's next?


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]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The gas tax doesn't work well, and it's only going to get worse. What's next?


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]]> 115. The Downside of More Miles Per Gallon Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:05 The gas tax doesn't work well, and it's only going to get worse. What's next? The gas tax doesn't work well, and it's only going to get worse. What's next? false full 115 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/feb/13/how-think-about-guns/ 114. How to Think About Guns No one wants mass shootings. Unfortunately, no one has a workable plan to stop them either.


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]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com No one wants mass shootings. Unfortunately, no one has a workable plan to stop them either.


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]]> 114. How to Think About Guns Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:16 No one wants mass shootings. Unfortunately, no one has a workable plan to stop them either. No one wants mass shootings. Unfortunately, no one has a workable plan to stop them either. false full 114 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/feb/06/sure-i-remember/ 113. Sure, I Remember That It is startlingly easy to create false memories, especially in politics.


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]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It is startlingly easy to create false memories, especially in politics.


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]]> 113. Sure, I Remember That Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:24 It is startlingly easy to create false memories, especially in politics. It is startlingly easy to create false memories, especially in politics. false full 113 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jan/30/would-you-let-coin-toss-decide-your-future/ 112. Would You Let a Coin Toss Decide Your Future? Levitt and Dubner go deep on "Freakonomics Experiments," a new research project that lets you take a chance on life.


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]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Levitt and Dubner go deep on "Freakonomics Experiments," a new research project that lets you take a chance on life.


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]]> 112. Would You Let a Coin Toss Decide Your Future? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:25:46 Levitt and Dubner go deep on "Freakonomics Experiments," a new research project that lets you take a chance on life. Levitt and Dubner go deep on "Freakonomics Experiments," a new research project that lets you take a chance on life. false full 112 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jan/23/introducing-freakonomics-experiments/ 111. Introducing “Freakonomics Experiments” Steve Levitt has a novel idea for helping people make tough decisions


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]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Steve Levitt has a novel idea for helping people make tough decisions


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]]> 111. Introducing “Freakonomics Experiments” Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:01 Steve Levitt has a novel idea for helping people make tough decisions Steve Levitt has a novel idea for helping people make tough decisions false full 111 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jan/16/who-owns-words-come-out-your-mouth/ 110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth? The very long reach of Winston Churchill -- and how the British government is remaking copyright law.


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]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The very long reach of Winston Churchill -- and how the British government is remaking copyright law.


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]]> 110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:59 The very long reach of Winston Churchill -- and how the British government is remaking copyright law. The very long reach of Winston Churchill -- and how the British government is remaking copyright law. false full 110 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jan/09/how-live-longer/ 109. How to Live Longer Why do Hall of Fame inductees, Oscar winners, and Nobel laureates outlive their peers?


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]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Why do Hall of Fame inductees, Oscar winners, and Nobel laureates outlive their peers?


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]]> 109. How to Live Longer Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:07 Why do Hall of Fame inductees, Oscar winners, and Nobel laureates outlive their peers? Why do Hall of Fame inductees, Oscar winners, and Nobel laureates outlive their peers? false full 109 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2013/jan/02/how-did-freakonomics-get-its-name-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questions/ 108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions Levitt and Dubner answer your questions about driving, sneezing, and ladies’ nights. Plus a remembrance of Levitt’s sister Linda.


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]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Levitt and Dubner answer your questions about driving, sneezing, and ladies’ nights. Plus a remembrance of Levitt’s sister Linda.


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]]> 108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:49 Levitt and Dubner answer your questions about driving, sneezing, and ladies’ nights. Plus a remembrance of Levitt’s sister Linda. Levitt and Dubner answer your questions about driving, sneezing, and ladies’ nights. Plus a remembrance of Levitt’s sister Linda. false full 108 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/dec/26/how-much-does-good-boss-really-matter/ 107. How Much Does a Good Boss Really Matter? It's harder than you'd think to measure the value of a boss. But some enterprising economists have done just that -- and the news is good.


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]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's harder than you'd think to measure the value of a boss. But some enterprising economists have done just that -- and the news is good.


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]]> 107. How Much Does a Good Boss Really Matter? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:14:10 It's harder than you'd think to measure the value of a boss. But some enterprising economists have done just that -- and the news is good. It's harder than you'd think to measure the value of a boss. But some enterprising economists have done just that -- and the news is good. false full 107 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/dec/19/house-dreams/ 106. The House of Dreams Dubner's childhood home goes from sacred to profane -- and then back again.


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]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Dubner's childhood home goes from sacred to profane -- and then back again.


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]]> 106. The House of Dreams Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:21:34 Dubner's childhood home goes from sacred to profane -- and then back again. Dubner's childhood home goes from sacred to profane -- and then back again. false full 106 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/dec/12/have-very-homo-economicus-christmas/ 105. Have a Very Homo Economicus Christmas Who better than an economist to help with your shopping list?


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]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Who better than an economist to help with your shopping list?


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]]> 105. Have a Very Homo Economicus Christmas Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:15:10 Who better than an economist to help with your shopping list? Who better than an economist to help with your shopping list? false full 105 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/dec/05/things-they-taught-me/ 104. The Things They Taught Me College, at its best, is about learning to think. Stephen Dubner chats up three of his former professors who made the magic happen.


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]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com College, at its best, is about learning to think. Stephen Dubner chats up three of his former professors who made the magic happen.


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]]> 104. The Things They Taught Me Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:23:21 College, at its best, is about learning to think. Stephen Dubner chats up three of his former professors who made the magic happen. College, at its best, is about learning to think. Stephen Dubner chats up three of his former professors who made the magic happen. false full 104 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/nov/28/free-conomics/ 103. Free-conomics Economists are a notoriously self-interested bunch. But a British outfit called Pro Bono Economics is giving away its services to selected charities.


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]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Economists are a notoriously self-interested bunch. But a British outfit called Pro Bono Economics is giving away its services to selected charities.


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]]> 103. Free-conomics Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:18 Economists are a notoriously self-interested bunch. But a British outfit called Pro Bono Economics is giving away its services to selected charities. Economists are a notoriously self-interested bunch. But a British outfit called Pro Bono Economics is giving away its services to selected charities. false full 103 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/nov/21/i-consult-therefore-i-am/ 102. I Consult, Therefore I Am There are enough management consultants these days to form a small nation. But what do they actually do? And does it work?


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]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are enough management consultants these days to form a small nation. But what do they actually do? And does it work?


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]]> 102. I Consult, Therefore I Am Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:40 There are enough management consultants these days to form a small nation. But what do they actually do? And does it work? There are enough management consultants these days to form a small nation. But what do they actually do? And does it work? false full 102 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/nov/14/mass-transit-hysteria/ 101. Mass Transit Hysteria Adding more train and bus lines looks like an environmental slam dunk. Until you start to do the math.


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]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Adding more train and bus lines looks like an environmental slam dunk. Until you start to do the math.


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]]> 101. Mass Transit Hysteria Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:33 Adding more train and bus lines looks like an environmental slam dunk. Until you start to do the math. Adding more train and bus lines looks like an environmental slam dunk. Until you start to do the math. false full 101 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/nov/05/our-100th-episode/ 100. Our 100th Episode! Turkey sex and chicken wings, selling souls and swapping organs, the power of the president and the price of wine: these are a few of our favorite things.


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]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 15:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Turkey sex and chicken wings, selling souls and swapping organs, the power of the president and the price of wine: these are a few of our favorite things.


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]]> 100. Our 100th Episode! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:14:32 Turkey sex and chicken wings, selling souls and swapping organs, the power of the president and the price of wine: these are a few of our favorite things. Turkey sex and chicken wings, selling souls and swapping organs, the power of the president and the price of wine: these are a few of our favorite things. false full 100 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/oct/31/how-maximize-your-halloween-candy-haul/ 99. How to Maximize Your Halloween Candy Haul Is it as simple as going to the richest neighborhood you can find? Of course not ...


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]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Is it as simple as going to the richest neighborhood you can find? Of course not ...


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]]> 99. How to Maximize Your Halloween Candy Haul Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:58 Is it as simple as going to the richest neighborhood you can find? Of course not ... Is it as simple as going to the richest neighborhood you can find? Of course not ... false full 99 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/oct/24/we-sheeple/ 98. We the Sheeple Politicians tell voters exactly what they want to hear, even when it makes no sense. Which is pretty much all the time.


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]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Politicians tell voters exactly what they want to hear, even when it makes no sense. Which is pretty much all the time.


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]]> 98. We the Sheeple Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:23:24 Politicians tell voters exactly what they want to hear, even when it makes no sense. Which is pretty much all the time. Politicians tell voters exactly what they want to hear, even when it makes no sense. Which is pretty much all the time. false full 98 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/oct/17/lying-ourselves/ 97. Lying to Ourselves We rely on polls and surveys to tell us how people will behave in the future. Too bad they're completely unreliable.


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]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We rely on polls and surveys to tell us how people will behave in the future. Too bad they're completely unreliable.


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]]> 97. Lying to Ourselves Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:45 We rely on polls and surveys to tell us how people will behave in the future. Too bad they're completely unreliable. We rely on polls and surveys to tell us how people will behave in the future. Too bad they're completely unreliable. false full 97 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/oct/10/cobra-effect/ 96. The Cobra Effect When you want to get rid of a nasty pest, one obvious solution comes to mind: just offer a cash reward. But be careful -- because nothing backfires quite like a bounty.


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]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com When you want to get rid of a nasty pest, one obvious solution comes to mind: just offer a cash reward. But be careful -- because nothing backfires quite like a bounty.


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]]> 96. The Cobra Effect Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:34:10 When you want to get rid of a nasty pest, one obvious solution comes to mind: just offer a cash reward. But be careful -- because nothing backfires quite like a bounty. When you want to get rid of a nasty pest, one obvious solution comes to mind: just offer a cash reward. But be careful -- because nothing backfires quite like a bounty. false full 96 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/oct/03/why-americas-economic-growth-may-be-over/ 95. Why America’s Economic Growth May Be (Shh!) Over Sure, we love our computers and all the rest of our digital toys. But when it comes to real economic gains, can we ever match old-school innovations like the automobile and electricity?


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]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, we love our computers and all the rest of our digital toys. But when it comes to real economic gains, can we ever match old-school innovations like the automobile and electricity?


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]]> 95. Why America’s Economic Growth May Be (Shh!) Over Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:45 Sure, we love our computers and all the rest of our digital toys. But when it comes to real economic gains, can we ever match old-school innovations like the automobile and electricity? Sure, we love our computers and all the rest of our digital toys. But when it comes to real economic gains, can we ever match old-school innovations like the automobile and electricity? false full 95 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/sep/23/tale-15-tomato/ 94. The Tale of the $15 Tomato Trying to go rustic by baking, brewing, and knitting at home can be terribly inefficient. And that's a wonderful thing.


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]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Trying to go rustic by baking, brewing, and knitting at home can be terribly inefficient. And that's a wonderful thing.


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]]> 94. The Tale of the $15 Tomato Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:09:24 Trying to go rustic by baking, brewing, and knitting at home can be terribly inefficient. And that's a wonderful thing. Trying to go rustic by baking, brewing, and knitting at home can be terribly inefficient. And that's a wonderful thing. false full 94 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/sep/19/why-online-poker-should-be-legal/ 93. Why Online Poker Should Be Legal The data show that poker is indeed a game of skill, not chance, and a Federal judge agrees. So why are players still being treated like criminals?


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]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The data show that poker is indeed a game of skill, not chance, and a Federal judge agrees. So why are players still being treated like criminals?


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]]> 93. Why Online Poker Should Be Legal Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:25 The data show that poker is indeed a game of skill, not chance, and a Federal judge agrees. So why are players still being treated like criminals? The data show that poker is indeed a game of skill, not chance, and a Federal judge agrees. So why are players still being treated like criminals? false full 93 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/sep/12/fear-thy-nature/ 92. Fear Thy Nature What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are.


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]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are.


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]]> 92. Fear Thy Nature Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:37:15 What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are. What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are. false full 92 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/sep/05/can-selling-beer-cut-down-public-drunkenness/ 91. Can Selling Beer Cut Down on Public Drunkenness? Binge drinking is a big problem at college football games. Oliver Luck -- father of No. 1 NFL pick Andrew, and the athletic director at West Virginia University -- had an unusual idea to help solve it.


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]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Binge drinking is a big problem at college football games. Oliver Luck -- father of No. 1 NFL pick Andrew, and the athletic director at West Virginia University -- had an unusual idea to help solve it.


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]]> 91. Can Selling Beer Cut Down on Public Drunkenness? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:45 Binge drinking is a big problem at college football games. Oliver Luck -- father of No. 1 NFL pick Andrew, and the athletic director at West Virginia University -- had an unusual idea to help solve it. Binge drinking is a big problem at college football games. Oliver Luck -- father of No. 1 NFL pick Andrew, and the athletic director at West Virginia University -- had an unusual idea to help solve it. false full 91 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/aug/29/how-deep-shadow-economy/ 90. How Deep Is the Shadow Economy? What we know -- and don't know -- about the gazillions of dollars that never show up on anyone's books.


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]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What we know -- and don't know -- about the gazillions of dollars that never show up on anyone's books.


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]]> 90. How Deep Is the Shadow Economy? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:19:22 What we know -- and don't know -- about the gazillions of dollars that never show up on anyone's books. What we know -- and don't know -- about the gazillions of dollars that never show up on anyone's books. false full 90 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/aug/22/theres-cake-breakroom/ 89. There’s Cake in the Breakroom! If you think working from home offers too many distractions, just think about what happens at the office.


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]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If you think working from home offers too many distractions, just think about what happens at the office.


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]]> 89. There’s Cake in the Breakroom! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:10 If you think working from home offers too many distractions, just think about what happens at the office. If you think working from home offers too many distractions, just think about what happens at the office. false full 89 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/aug/15/freakonomics-goes-college-part-2/ 88. Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2 College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how?


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]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how?


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]]> 88. Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:31 College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how? College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how? false full 88 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/aug/08/season-death/ 87. The Season of Death We know that summertime brings far too many fatal accidents. But you may be surprised if you dig into the numbers.


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]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We know that summertime brings far too many fatal accidents. But you may be surprised if you dig into the numbers.


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]]> 87. The Season of Death Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:16 We know that summertime brings far too many fatal accidents. But you may be surprised if you dig into the numbers. We know that summertime brings far too many fatal accidents. But you may be surprised if you dig into the numbers. false full 87 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jul/29/freakonomics-goes-college-part-1/ 86. Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1 What's a college degree really worth these days?


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]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What's a college degree really worth these days?


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]]> 86. Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:01 What's a college degree really worth these days? What's a college degree really worth these days? false full 86 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jul/25/olympian-economics/ 85. Olympian Economics Do host cities really get the benefits their boosters promise, or are they just engaging in some fiscal gymnastics?


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]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Do host cities really get the benefits their boosters promise, or are they just engaging in some fiscal gymnastics?


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]]> 85. Olympian Economics Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:41 Do host cities really get the benefits their boosters promise, or are they just engaging in some fiscal gymnastics? Do host cities really get the benefits their boosters promise, or are they just engaging in some fiscal gymnastics? false full 85 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jul/18/legacy-of-a-jerk/ 84. Legacy of a Jerk What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it?


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]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it?


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]]> 84. Legacy of a Jerk Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:43:10 What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it? What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it? false full 84 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jul/10/whats-wrong-cash-grades/ 83. What's Wrong With Cash for Grades? If we want our kids to thrive in school, maybe we should just pay them.


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]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If we want our kids to thrive in school, maybe we should just pay them.


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]]> 83. What's Wrong With Cash for Grades? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:14 If we want our kids to thrive in school, maybe we should just pay them. If we want our kids to thrive in school, maybe we should just pay them. false full 83 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jul/04/please-steal-my-car/ 82. Please Steal My Car Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about junk food, insurance, and how to make an economist happy.


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]]> Wed, 4 Jul 2012 16:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about junk food, insurance, and how to make an economist happy.


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]]> 82. Please Steal My Car Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:22:46 Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about junk food, insurance, and how to make an economist happy. Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about junk food, insurance, and how to make an economist happy. false full 82 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jun/26/star-spangled-banter/ 81. Star-Spangled Banter? Once a week, the British Prime Minister goes before the House of Commons for a lightning round of hard questions. Should the U.S. give it a try?


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]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Once a week, the British Prime Minister goes before the House of Commons for a lightning round of hard questions. Should the U.S. give it a try?


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]]> 81. Star-Spangled Banter? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:07:12 Once a week, the British Prime Minister goes before the House of Commons for a lightning round of hard questions. Should the U.S. give it a try? Once a week, the British Prime Minister goes before the House of Commons for a lightning round of hard questions. Should the U.S. give it a try? false full 81 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jun/20/riding-herd-mentality/ 80. Riding the Herd Mentality How using peer pressure -- and good, old-fashioned shame -- can push people to do the right thing.


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]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How using peer pressure -- and good, old-fashioned shame -- can push people to do the right thing.


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]]> 80. Riding the Herd Mentality Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:47 How using peer pressure -- and good, old-fashioned shame -- can push people to do the right thing. How using peer pressure -- and good, old-fashioned shame -- can push people to do the right thing. false full 80 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jun/13/cheap-employee-cheap-employee/ 79. A Cheap Employee Is … a Cheap Employee Paying workers as little as possible seems smart -- unless you can make more money by paying them more.


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]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Paying workers as little as possible seems smart -- unless you can make more money by paying them more.


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]]> 79. A Cheap Employee Is … a Cheap Employee Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:03 Paying workers as little as possible seems smart -- unless you can make more money by paying them more. Paying workers as little as possible seems smart -- unless you can make more money by paying them more. false full 79 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jun/06/you-eat-what-you-are-part-2/ 78. You Eat What You Are, Part 2 To feed 7 billion people while protecting the environment, it would seem that going local is a no-brainer -- until you start looking at the numbers.


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]]> Wed, 6 Jun 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com To feed 7 billion people while protecting the environment, it would seem that going local is a no-brainer -- until you start looking at the numbers.


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]]> 78. You Eat What You Are, Part 2 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:49 To feed 7 billion people while protecting the environment, it would seem that going local is a no-brainer -- until you start looking at the numbers. To feed 7 billion people while protecting the environment, it would seem that going local is a no-brainer -- until you start looking at the numbers. false full 78 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/may/30/playing-nerd-card/ 77. Playing the Nerd Card The NBA’s superstars are suddenly sporting Urkel glasses -- but is it more than a fashion statement?


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]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The NBA’s superstars are suddenly sporting Urkel glasses -- but is it more than a fashion statement?


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]]> 77. Playing the Nerd Card Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:29 The NBA’s superstars are suddenly sporting Urkel glasses -- but is it more than a fashion statement? The NBA’s superstars are suddenly sporting Urkel glasses -- but is it more than a fashion statement? false full 77 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/may/23/you-eat-what-you-are-part-1/ 76. You Eat What You Are, Part 1 How American food so got bad -- and why it's getting so much better.


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]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How American food so got bad -- and why it's getting so much better.


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]]> 76. You Eat What You Are, Part 1 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:43 How American food so got bad -- and why it's getting so much better. How American food so got bad -- and why it's getting so much better. false full 76 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/may/16/retirement-kills/ 75. Retirement Kills Sure, we all dream of leaving the office forever. But what if it's bad for your health?


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]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Sure, we all dream of leaving the office forever. But what if it's bad for your health?


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]]> 75. Retirement Kills Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:36 Sure, we all dream of leaving the office forever. But what if it's bad for your health? Sure, we all dream of leaving the office forever. But what if it's bad for your health? false full 75 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/may/07/soul-possession/ 74. Soul Possession In a world where nearly everything is for sale, is it always okay to buy what isn’t yours?


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]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In a world where nearly everything is for sale, is it always okay to buy what isn’t yours?


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]]> 74. Soul Possession Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:07 In a world where nearly everything is for sale, is it always okay to buy what isn’t yours? In a world where nearly everything is for sale, is it always okay to buy what isn’t yours? false full 74 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/may/02/rose-any-other-distance/ 73. A Rose By Any Other Distance At a time when people worry about every mile their food must travel, why is it okay to import most of our cut flowers from thousands of miles away?


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]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com At a time when people worry about every mile their food must travel, why is it okay to import most of our cut flowers from thousands of miles away?


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]]> 73. A Rose By Any Other Distance Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:39 At a time when people worry about every mile their food must travel, why is it okay to import most of our cut flowers from thousands of miles away? At a time when people worry about every mile their food must travel, why is it okay to import most of our cut flowers from thousands of miles away? false full 73 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/apr/25/lottery-loopholes-and-deadly-doctors/ 72. Lottery Loopholes and Deadly Doctors What do you do when smart people keep making stupid mistakes? And: are we a nation of financial illiterates?


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]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What do you do when smart people keep making stupid mistakes? And: are we a nation of financial illiterates?


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]]> 72. Lottery Loopholes and Deadly Doctors Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:47 What do you do when smart people keep making stupid mistakes? And: are we a nation of financial illiterates? What do you do when smart people keep making stupid mistakes? And: are we a nation of financial illiterates? false full 72 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/apr/18/good-corporate-citizenship-also-good-bottom-line/ 71. Is Good Corporate Citizenship Also Good for the Bottom Line? A new study says that yes, it is -- but try telling that to the United Nations officials who are preaching sustainability practices.


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]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A new study says that yes, it is -- but try telling that to the United Nations officials who are preaching sustainability practices.


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]]> 71. Is Good Corporate Citizenship Also Good for the Bottom Line? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:06:20 A new study says that yes, it is -- but try telling that to the United Nations officials who are preaching sustainability practices. A new study says that yes, it is -- but try telling that to the United Nations officials who are preaching sustainability practices. false full 71 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/apr/11/eating-tweeting/ 70. Eating and Tweeting Does the future of food lie in its past – or inside a tank of liquid nitrogen? Also: how anti-social can you be on a social network?


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]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:30:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Does the future of food lie in its past – or inside a tank of liquid nitrogen? Also: how anti-social can you be on a social network?


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]]> 70. Eating and Tweeting Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:00 Does the future of food lie in its past – or inside a tank of liquid nitrogen? Also: how anti-social can you be on a social network? Does the future of food lie in its past – or inside a tank of liquid nitrogen? Also: how anti-social can you be on a social network? false full 70 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/apr/03/hidden-cost-false-alarms/ 69. The Hidden Cost of False Alarms If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you’d probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms?


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]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you’d probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms?


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]]> 69. The Hidden Cost of False Alarms Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:41 If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you’d probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms? If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you’d probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms? false full 69 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/mar/28/power-president-and-thumb/ 68. The Power of the President -- and the Thumb How much does the President of the United States really matter? And: where did all the hitchhikers go? A pair of "attribution errors."


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]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How much does the President of the United States really matter? And: where did all the hitchhikers go? A pair of "attribution errors."


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]]> 68. The Power of the President -- and the Thumb Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:02 How much does the President of the United States really matter? And: where did all the hitchhikers go? A pair of "attribution errors." How much does the President of the United States really matter? And: where did all the hitchhikers go? A pair of "attribution errors." false full 68 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/mar/22/patent-gap/ 67. The Patent Gap Women hold fewer than one in 10 patents. Why? And what are we missing out on?


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]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:13:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Women hold fewer than one in 10 patents. Why? And what are we missing out on?


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]]> 67. The Patent Gap Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:04:46 Women hold fewer than one in 10 patents. Why? And what are we missing out on? Women hold fewer than one in 10 patents. Why? And what are we missing out on? false full 67 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/mar/14/show-and-yell/ 66. Show and Yell Is booing an act of verbal vandalism or the last true expression of democracy? And: when you drive a Prius, are you guilty of “conspicuous conservation”?


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]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Is booing an act of verbal vandalism or the last true expression of democracy? And: when you drive a Prius, are you guilty of “conspicuous conservation”?


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]]> 66. Show and Yell Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:57:31 Is booing an act of verbal vandalism or the last true expression of democracy? And: when you drive a Prius, are you guilty of “conspicuous conservation”? Is booing an act of verbal vandalism or the last true expression of democracy? And: when you drive a Prius, are you guilty of “conspicuous conservation”? false full 66 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/mar/07/its-not-president-stupid/ 65. It’s Not the President, Stupid Isn’t it time to admit that the U.S. economy doesn’t have a commander in chief?


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]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 21:31:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Isn’t it time to admit that the U.S. economy doesn’t have a commander in chief?


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]]> 65. It’s Not the President, Stupid Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:24 Isn’t it time to admit that the U.S. economy doesn’t have a commander in chief? Isn’t it time to admit that the U.S. economy doesn’t have a commander in chief? false full 65 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/feb/27/days-wine-and-mouses/ 64. The Days of Wine and Mouses Do more expensive wines taste better? And: what does one little rodent in a salad say about a restaurant’s future?


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]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Do more expensive wines taste better? And: what does one little rodent in a salad say about a restaurant’s future?


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]]> 64. The Days of Wine and Mouses Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:21 Do more expensive wines taste better? And: what does one little rodent in a salad say about a restaurant’s future? Do more expensive wines taste better? And: what does one little rodent in a salad say about a restaurant’s future? false full 64 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/feb/22/dilbert-index/ 63. The Dilbert Index? Measuring workplace morale -- and how to game the sick-day system.


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]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:21:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Measuring workplace morale -- and how to game the sick-day system.


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]]> 63. The Dilbert Index? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:13 Measuring workplace morale -- and how to game the sick-day system. Measuring workplace morale -- and how to game the sick-day system. false full 63 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/feb/15/how-biased-your-media/ 62. How Biased Is Your Media? The left and the right blame each other for pretty much everything, including slanted media coverage. Can they both be right?


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]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The left and the right blame each other for pretty much everything, including slanted media coverage. Can they both be right?


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]]> 62. How Biased Is Your Media? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:35:36 The left and the right blame each other for pretty much everything, including slanted media coverage. Can they both be right? The left and the right blame each other for pretty much everything, including slanted media coverage. Can they both be right? false full 62 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/feb/08/does-recession-make-me-look-fat/ 61. Does This Recession Make Me Look Fat? A look at some non-obvious ways to lose weight.


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]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 23:30:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A look at some non-obvious ways to lose weight.


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]]> 61. Does This Recession Make Me Look Fat? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:02 A look at some non-obvious ways to lose weight. A look at some non-obvious ways to lose weight. false full 61 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/feb/01/save-me-myself/ 60. Save Me From Myself A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong?


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]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong?


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]]> 60. Save Me From Myself Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:33:58 A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong? A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong? false full 60 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jan/25/hidden-side-super-bowl-new-marketplace-podcast/ 59. The Hidden Side of the Super Bowl A football cheat sheet to help you sound like the smartest person at the party.


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]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:37:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com A football cheat sheet to help you sound like the smartest person at the party.


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]]> 59. The Hidden Side of the Super Bowl Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:02 A football cheat sheet to help you sound like the smartest person at the party. A football cheat sheet to help you sound like the smartest person at the party. false full 59 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jan/19/what-do-hand-washing-and-financial-illiteracy-have-common/ 58. What Do Hand-Washing and Financial Illiteracy Have in Common? Education is the surest solution to a lot of problems. Except when it’s not.


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]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Education is the surest solution to a lot of problems. Except when it’s not.


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]]> 58. What Do Hand-Washing and Financial Illiteracy Have in Common? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:34:22 Education is the surest solution to a lot of problems. Except when it’s not. Education is the surest solution to a lot of problems. Except when it’s not. false full 58 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jan/11/does-money-really-buy-elections/ 57. Does Money Really Buy Elections? We all know the answer is yes. But the data -- and Rudy Giuliani -- say no.


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]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:27:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We all know the answer is yes. But the data -- and Rudy Giuliani -- say no.


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]]> 57. Does Money Really Buy Elections? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:31 We all know the answer is yes. But the data -- and Rudy Giuliani -- say no. We all know the answer is yes. But the data -- and Rudy Giuliani -- say no. false full 57 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2012/jan/04/why-i-dont-know-so-hard-say/ 56. Why Is “I Don’t Know” So Hard to Say? Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about certifying politicians, irrational fears, and the toughest three words in the English language.


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]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about certifying politicians, irrational fears, and the toughest three words in the English language.


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]]> 56. Why Is “I Don’t Know” So Hard to Say? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:15:38 Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about certifying politicians, irrational fears, and the toughest three words in the English language. Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about certifying politicians, irrational fears, and the toughest three words in the English language. false full 56 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/dec/27/perils-drunk-walking/ 55. The Perils of Drunk Walking We know it's terribly dangerous to drive drunk. But heading home on foot isn't the solution.


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]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We know it's terribly dangerous to drive drunk. But heading home on foot isn't the solution.


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]]> 55. The Perils of Drunk Walking Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:21 We know it's terribly dangerous to drive drunk. But heading home on foot isn't the solution. We know it's terribly dangerous to drive drunk. But heading home on foot isn't the solution. false full 55 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/dec/21/how-bad-radio-station-our-public-school-system-encore/ 54. How Is a Bad Radio Station Like Our Public-School System? (Encore) The thrill of customization, via Pandora and a radical new teaching method


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]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The thrill of customization, via Pandora and a radical new teaching method


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]]> 54. How Is a Bad Radio Station Like Our Public-School System? (Encore) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:31 The thrill of customization, via Pandora and a radical new teaching method The thrill of customization, via Pandora and a radical new teaching method false full 54 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/dec/13/how-american-food-got-so-bad/ 53. How American Food Got So Bad Tyler Cowen points fingers. There's plenty of blame to go around.


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]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:47:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Tyler Cowen points fingers. There's plenty of blame to go around.


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]]> 53. How American Food Got So Bad Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:04:37 Tyler Cowen points fingers. There's plenty of blame to go around. Tyler Cowen points fingers. There's plenty of blame to go around. false full 53 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/dec/02/weird-recycling/ 52. Weird Recycling Clever ways to not waste our waste.


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]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 14:44:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Clever ways to not waste our waste.


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]]> 52. Weird Recycling Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:24:05 Clever ways to not waste our waste. Clever ways to not waste our waste. false full 52 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/nov/29/what-makes-donor-donate/ 51. What Makes a Donor Donate? The science of charity, with economist John List.


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]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:05:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The science of charity, with economist John List.


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]]> 51. What Makes a Donor Donate? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:01 The science of charity, with economist John List. The science of charity, with economist John List. false full 51 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/nov/22/truth-out-thereisnt-it/ 50. The Truth Is Out There…Isn’t It? There’s a nasty secret about hot-button topics like global warming: knowledge is not always power.


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]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:47:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There’s a nasty secret about hot-button topics like global warming: knowledge is not always power.


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]]> 50. The Truth Is Out There…Isn’t It? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:30:05 There’s a nasty secret about hot-button topics like global warming: knowledge is not always power. There’s a nasty secret about hot-button topics like global warming: knowledge is not always power. false full 50 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/nov/16/unnatural-turkeys/ 49. Unnatural Turkeys Our appetite for breast meat renders our holiday birds unable to reproduce.


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]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:12:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Our appetite for breast meat renders our holiday birds unable to reproduce.


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]]> 49. Unnatural Turkeys Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:04:38 Our appetite for breast meat renders our holiday birds unable to reproduce. Our appetite for breast meat renders our holiday birds unable to reproduce. false full 49 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/nov/08/boowho/ 48. Boo…Who? Is booing an act of verbal vandalism—or the last true expression of democracy?


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]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 20:16:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Is booing an act of verbal vandalism—or the last true expression of democracy?


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]]> 48. Boo…Who? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:29:42 Is booing an act of verbal vandalism—or the last true expression of democracy? Is booing an act of verbal vandalism—or the last true expression of democracy? false full 48 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/nov/01/wildfires-cops-and-keggers/ 47. Wildfires, Cops, and Keggers On Election Day, most people focus on the obvious winners and losers -- that is, the candidates. But we went looking for some of the strange side effects that elections produce.


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]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 01:36:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com On Election Day, most people focus on the obvious winners and losers -- that is, the candidates. But we went looking for some of the strange side effects that elections produce.


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]]> 47. Wildfires, Cops, and Keggers Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:04:37 On Election Day, most people focus on the obvious winners and losers -- that is, the candidates. But we went looking for some of the strange side effects that elections produce. On Election Day, most people focus on the obvious winners and losers -- that is, the candidates. But we went looking for some of the strange side effects that elections produce. false full 47 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/oct/25/misadventures-baby-making/ 46. Misadventures in Baby-Making We are constantly wowed by new technologies and policies meant to make childbirth better. But beware the unintended consequences.


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]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:17:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We are constantly wowed by new technologies and policies meant to make childbirth better. But beware the unintended consequences.


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]]> 46. Misadventures in Baby-Making Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:59 We are constantly wowed by new technologies and policies meant to make childbirth better. But beware the unintended consequences. We are constantly wowed by new technologies and policies meant to make childbirth better. But beware the unintended consequences. false full 46 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/oct/18/those-cheating-teachers/ 45. Those Cheating Teachers! High-stakes testing has produced some rotten apples. But they can be caught.


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]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:05:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com High-stakes testing has produced some rotten apples. But they can be caught.


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]]> 45. Those Cheating Teachers! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:04:43 High-stakes testing has produced some rotten apples. But they can be caught. High-stakes testing has produced some rotten apples. But they can be caught. false full 45 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/oct/10/where-have-all-the-hitchhikers-gone/ 44. Where Have All the Hitchhikers Gone? Did we needlessly scare ourselves into ditching a good thing? And, with millions of cars driving around with no passengers, should we be rooting for a renaissance?


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]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:05:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Did we needlessly scare ourselves into ditching a good thing? And, with millions of cars driving around with no passengers, should we be rooting for a renaissance?


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]]> 44. Where Have All the Hitchhikers Gone? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:15 Did we needlessly scare ourselves into ditching a good thing? And, with millions of cars driving around with no passengers, should we be rooting for a renaissance? Did we needlessly scare ourselves into ditching a good thing? And, with millions of cars driving around with no passengers, should we be rooting for a renaissance? false full 44 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/oct/04/the-decline-and-fall-of-violence/ 43. The Decline and Fall of Violence The world is a more peaceful place today that at any time in history -- by a long, long shot.


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]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:39:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The world is a more peaceful place today that at any time in history -- by a long, long shot.


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]]> 43. The Decline and Fall of Violence Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:05:54 The world is a more peaceful place today that at any time in history -- by a long, long shot. The world is a more peaceful place today that at any time in history -- by a long, long shot. false full 43 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/sep/28/the-upside-of-quitting/ 42. The Upside of Quitting You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says … Are you sure?


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]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:08:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says … Are you sure?


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]]> 42. The Upside of Quitting Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:57 You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says … Are you sure? You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says … Are you sure? false full 42 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/sep/14/the-folly-of-prediction/ 41. The Folly of Prediction Human beings love to predict the future, but we're quite terrible at it. So how about punishing all those bad predictions?


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]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Human beings love to predict the future, but we're quite terrible at it. So how about punishing all those bad predictions?


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]]> 41. The Folly of Prediction Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:37 Human beings love to predict the future, but we're quite terrible at it. So how about punishing all those bad predictions? Human beings love to predict the future, but we're quite terrible at it. So how about punishing all those bad predictions? false full 41 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/aug/31/the-suicide-paradox/ 40. The Suicide Paradox There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises.


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]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises.


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]]> 40. The Suicide Paradox Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:57 There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises. There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises. false full 40 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/aug/16/the-economists-guide-to-parenting/ 39. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing.


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]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing.


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]]> 39. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:34 Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing. Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing. false full 39 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/aug/03/the-church-of-scionology/ 38. The Church of "Scionology" We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea?


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]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea?


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]]> 38. The Church of "Scionology" Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:56:36 We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea? We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea? false full 38 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/jul/20/mouse-in-the-salad/ 37. Mouse in the Salad In restaurants and in life, bad things happen. But what happens next is just as important.


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]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:37:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In restaurants and in life, bad things happen. But what happens next is just as important.


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]]> 37. Mouse in the Salad Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:27:08 In restaurants and in life, bad things happen. But what happens next is just as important. In restaurants and in life, bad things happen. But what happens next is just as important. false full 37 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/jul/06/hey-baby-is-that-a-prius-youre-driving/ 36. Hey Baby, Is That a Prius You're Driving? "Conspicuous conservation" is about showing off your environmental bona fides. In other words, if you lean green, there's extra value in being seen leaning green.


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]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 21:04:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com "Conspicuous conservation" is about showing off your environmental bona fides. In other words, if you lean green, there's extra value in being seen leaning green.


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]]> 36. Hey Baby, Is That a Prius You're Driving? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:31 "Conspicuous conservation" is about showing off your environmental bona fides. In other words, if you lean green, there's extra value in being seen leaning green. "Conspicuous conservation" is about showing off your environmental bona fides. In other words, if you lean green, there's extra value in being seen leaning green. false full 36 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/jun/22/live-from-st-paul/ 35. Live From St. Paul! Freakonomics Radio hits the road, and plays some Quiz Bowl


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]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Freakonomics Radio hits the road, and plays some Quiz Bowl


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]]> 35. Live From St. Paul! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:11 Freakonomics Radio hits the road, and plays some Quiz Bowl Freakonomics Radio hits the road, and plays some Quiz Bowl false full 35 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/jun/08/things-our-fathers-gave-us/ 34. Things Our Fathers Gave Us What did Levitt and Dubner learn as kids from their dads?


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]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2011 16:39:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What did Levitt and Dubner learn as kids from their dads?


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]]> 34. Things Our Fathers Gave Us Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:14:01 What did Levitt and Dubner learn as kids from their dads? What did Levitt and Dubner learn as kids from their dads? false full 34 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/may/25/to-catch-a-fugitive/ 33. To Catch a Fugitive Who is likelier to get to the fugitive first? When a fugitive is on the run, it’s not only the police he has to worry about. A bounty hunter could be coming after him, too.


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]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 19:10:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Who is likelier to get to the fugitive first? When a fugitive is on the run, it’s not only the police he has to worry about. A bounty hunter could be coming after him, too.


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]]> 33. To Catch a Fugitive Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:18:46 Who is likelier to get to the fugitive first? When a fugitive is on the run, it’s not only the police he has to worry about. A bounty hunter could be coming after him, too. Who is likelier to get to the fugitive first? When a fugitive is on the run, it’s not only the police he has to worry about. A bounty hunter could be coming after him, too. false full 33 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/may/11/growing-up-buffett/ 32. Growing Up Buffett What’s it like to wake up one day and realize Dad is a multi-billionaire? That's what happened to Warren Buffett’s son Peter -- who then started to think about whether or not to join the family business.


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]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 21:41:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What’s it like to wake up one day and realize Dad is a multi-billionaire? That's what happened to Warren Buffett’s son Peter -- who then started to think about whether or not to join the family business.


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]]> 32. Growing Up Buffett Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:14:38 What’s it like to wake up one day and realize Dad is a multi-billionaire? That's what happened to Warren Buffett’s son Peter -- who then started to think about whether or not to join the family business. What’s it like to wake up one day and realize Dad is a multi-billionaire? That's what happened to Warren Buffett’s son Peter -- who then started to think about whether or not to join the family business. false full 32 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/apr/27/gambling-with-your-life/ 31. Gambling With Your Life Does Las Vegas increase your risk of suicide? A researcher embeds himself in the city where Americans are most likely to kill themselves.


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]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:08:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Does Las Vegas increase your risk of suicide? A researcher embeds himself in the city where Americans are most likely to kill themselves.


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]]> 31. Gambling With Your Life Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:18:44 Does Las Vegas increase your risk of suicide? A researcher embeds himself in the city where Americans are most likely to kill themselves. Does Las Vegas increase your risk of suicide? A researcher embeds himself in the city where Americans are most likely to kill themselves. false full 31 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/apr/13/does-college-still-matter-and-other-freaky-questions-answered/ 30. Does College Still Matter? And Other Freaky Questions Answered ... In our second round of FREAK-quently Asked Questions, Steve Levitt answers some queries from listeners and readers.


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]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:19:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In our second round of FREAK-quently Asked Questions, Steve Levitt answers some queries from listeners and readers.


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]]> 30. Does College Still Matter? And Other Freaky Questions Answered ... Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:16:29 In our second round of FREAK-quently Asked Questions, Steve Levitt answers some queries from listeners and readers. In our second round of FREAK-quently Asked Questions, Steve Levitt answers some queries from listeners and readers. false full 30 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/apr/06/smarter-kids-at-10-bucks-a-pop/ 29. Smarter Kids at 10 Bucks a Pop It won’t work for everyone, but there’s a cheap, quick, and simple way to lift some students’ grades.


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]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 22:38:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It won’t work for everyone, but there’s a cheap, quick, and simple way to lift some students’ grades.


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]]> 29. Smarter Kids at 10 Bucks a Pop Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:20:06 It won’t work for everyone, but there’s a cheap, quick, and simple way to lift some students’ grades. It won’t work for everyone, but there’s a cheap, quick, and simple way to lift some students’ grades. false full 29 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/mar/30/why-cant-we-predict-earthquakes/ 28. Why Can’t We Predict Earthquakes? We talk to a U.S. Geological Survey physicist about the science -- and folly -- of predicting earthquakes. There are lots of known knowns; and, fortunately, not too many unknown unknowns. But it's the known unknowns -- the timing of the next Big One -- that are the most dangerous.


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]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com We talk to a U.S. Geological Survey physicist about the science -- and folly -- of predicting earthquakes. There are lots of known knowns; and, fortunately, not too many unknown unknowns. But it's the known unknowns -- the timing of the next Big One -- that are the most dangerous.


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]]> 28. Why Can’t We Predict Earthquakes? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:21:02 We talk to a U.S. Geological Survey physicist about the science -- and folly -- of predicting earthquakes. There are lots of known knowns; and, fortunately, not too many unknown unknowns. But it's the known unknowns -- the timing of the next Big One -- that are the most dangerous. We talk to a U.S. Geological Survey physicist about the science -- and folly -- of predicting earthquakes. There are lots of known knowns; and, fortunately, not too many unknown unknowns. But it's the known unknowns -- the timing of the next Big One -- that are the most dangerous. false full 28 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/mar/23/death-by-fire-probably-not/ 27. Death by Fire? Probably Not Fire deaths in the U.S. have fallen 90 percent over the past 100 years, a great and greatly underappreciated gain. How did it happen -- and could we ever get to zero?


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]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:27:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Fire deaths in the U.S. have fallen 90 percent over the past 100 years, a great and greatly underappreciated gain. How did it happen -- and could we ever get to zero?


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]]> 27. Death by Fire? Probably Not Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:19:46 Fire deaths in the U.S. have fallen 90 percent over the past 100 years, a great and greatly underappreciated gain. How did it happen -- and could we ever get to zero? Fire deaths in the U.S. have fallen 90 percent over the past 100 years, a great and greatly underappreciated gain. How did it happen -- and could we ever get to zero? false full 27 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/mar/16/the-health-of-nations/ 26. The Health of Nations For decades, GDP has been the yardstick for measuring living standards around the world. Martha Nussbaum would rather use something that actually works.


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]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:30:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For decades, GDP has been the yardstick for measuring living standards around the world. Martha Nussbaum would rather use something that actually works.


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]]> 26. The Health of Nations Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:22:38 For decades, GDP has been the yardstick for measuring living standards around the world. Martha Nussbaum would rather use something that actually works. For decades, GDP has been the yardstick for measuring living standards around the world. Martha Nussbaum would rather use something that actually works. false full 26 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/mar/09/is-twitter-a-two-way-street/ 25. Is Twitter a Two-Way Street? To get a lot of followers on Twitter, do you need to follow a lot of other Tweeps? And if not, why not?


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]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:24:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com To get a lot of followers on Twitter, do you need to follow a lot of other Tweeps? And if not, why not?


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]]> 25. Is Twitter a Two-Way Street? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:06 To get a lot of followers on Twitter, do you need to follow a lot of other Tweeps? And if not, why not? To get a lot of followers on Twitter, do you need to follow a lot of other Tweeps? And if not, why not? false full 25 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/mar/02/the-power-of-poop/ 24. The Power of Poop Since the beginning of civilization, we’ve thought that human waste was worthless and dangerous. What if we were wrong?


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]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2011 17:51:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Since the beginning of civilization, we’ve thought that human waste was worthless and dangerous. What if we were wrong?


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]]> 24. The Power of Poop Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:19:26 Since the beginning of civilization, we’ve thought that human waste was worthless and dangerous. What if we were wrong? Since the beginning of civilization, we’ve thought that human waste was worthless and dangerous. What if we were wrong? false full 24 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/feb/23/millionaires-vs-billionaires/ 23. Millionaires vs. Billionaires Five things you don’t know about the NFL labor standoff


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]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:59:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Five things you don’t know about the NFL labor standoff


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]]> 23. Millionaires vs. Billionaires Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:16 Five things you don’t know about the NFL labor standoff Five things you don’t know about the NFL labor standoff false full 23 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/feb/16/why-cities-rock/ 22. Why Cities Rock Could it be that cities are "our greatest invention" -- that, despite a reputation as black-soot-spewing engines of doom, they in fact make us richer, smarter, happier and (believe it!) greener?


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]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:42:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Could it be that cities are "our greatest invention" -- that, despite a reputation as black-soot-spewing engines of doom, they in fact make us richer, smarter, happier and (believe it!) greener?


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]]> 22. Why Cities Rock Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:16:42 Could it be that cities are "our greatest invention" -- that, despite a reputation as black-soot-spewing engines of doom, they in fact make us richer, smarter, happier and (believe it!) greener? Could it be that cities are "our greatest invention" -- that, despite a reputation as black-soot-spewing engines of doom, they in fact make us richer, smarter, happier and (believe it!) greener? false full 22 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/feb/09/bring-on-the-pain/ 21. Bring on the Pain! It's not about how much something hurts -- it's how you remember the pain. This week, lessons on pain from the New York City subway, the professional hockey rink, and a landmark study of colonoscopy patients. So have a listen; we promise, it won't hurt a bit.


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]]> Wed, 9 Feb 2011 21:55:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It's not about how much something hurts -- it's how you remember the pain. This week, lessons on pain from the New York City subway, the professional hockey rink, and a landmark study of colonoscopy patients. So have a listen; we promise, it won't hurt a bit.


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]]> 21. Bring on the Pain! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:25:15 It's not about how much something hurts -- it's how you remember the pain. This week, lessons on pain from the New York City subway, the professional hockey rink, and a landmark study of colonoscopy patients. So have a listen; we promise, it won't hurt a bit. It's not about how much something hurts -- it's how you remember the pain. This week, lessons on pain from the New York City subway, the professional hockey rink, and a landmark study of colonoscopy patients. So have a listen; we promise, it won't hurt a bit. false full 21 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/feb/02/waiter-theres-a-physicist-in-my-soup-part-2/ 20. Waiter, There’s a Physicist in My Soup! (Part 2) What do a computer hacker, an Indiana farm boy, and Napoleon Bonaparte have in common? The past, present, and future of food science.


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]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:09:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What do a computer hacker, an Indiana farm boy, and Napoleon Bonaparte have in common? The past, present, and future of food science.


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]]> 20. Waiter, There’s a Physicist in My Soup! (Part 2) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:55 What do a computer hacker, an Indiana farm boy, and Napoleon Bonaparte have in common? The past, present, and future of food science. What do a computer hacker, an Indiana farm boy, and Napoleon Bonaparte have in common? The past, present, and future of food science. false full 20 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/jan/26/waiter-theres-a-physicist-in-my-soup-part-1/ 19. Waiter, There’s a Physicist in My Soup! (Part 1) The "molecular gastronomy" movement -- which gets a bump in visibility next month with the publication of the mammoth cookbook "Modernist Cuisine" -- is all about bringing more science into the kitchen. In many ways, it's the opposite of the "slow food" movement. In this episode, you'll hear chieftains from the two camps square off: Alice Waters for the slow foodies and Nathan Myhrvold for the mad scientists. Bon appetit!


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]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:52:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The "molecular gastronomy" movement -- which gets a bump in visibility next month with the publication of the mammoth cookbook "Modernist Cuisine" -- is all about bringing more science into the kitchen. In many ways, it's the opposite of the "slow food" movement. In this episode, you'll hear chieftains from the two camps square off: Alice Waters for the slow foodies and Nathan Myhrvold for the mad scientists. Bon appetit!


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]]> 19. Waiter, There’s a Physicist in My Soup! (Part 1) Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:24:47 The "molecular gastronomy" movement -- which gets a bump in visibility next month with the publication of the mammoth cookbook "Modernist Cuisine" -- is all about bringing more science into the kitchen. In many ways, it's the opposite of the "slow food" movement. In this episode, you'll hear chieftains from the two camps square off: Alice Waters for the slow foodies and Nathan Myhrvold for the mad scientists. Bon appetit! The "molecular gastronomy" movement -- which gets a bump in visibility next month with the publication of the mammoth cookbook "Modernist Cuisine" -- is all about bringing more science into the kitchen. In many ways, it's the opposite of the "slow food" movement. In this episode, you'll hear chieftains from the two camps square off: Alice Waters for the slow foodies and Nathan Myhrvold for the mad scientists. Bon appetit! false full 19 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/jan/19/freakonomics-faq-no-1/ 18. Freakonomics FAQ, No. 1 Levitt and Dubner field questions from the public and hold forth on everything from dating strategies and rock-and-roll accordion music to whether different nations have different economic identities. Oh, and also: is it worthwhile to vote?


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]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:19:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Levitt and Dubner field questions from the public and hold forth on everything from dating strategies and rock-and-roll accordion music to whether different nations have different economic identities. Oh, and also: is it worthwhile to vote?


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]]> 18. Freakonomics FAQ, No. 1 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:16:19 Levitt and Dubner field questions from the public and hold forth on everything from dating strategies and rock-and-roll accordion music to whether different nations have different economic identities. Oh, and also: is it worthwhile to vote? Levitt and Dubner field questions from the public and hold forth on everything from dating strategies and rock-and-roll accordion music to whether different nations have different economic identities. Oh, and also: is it worthwhile to vote? false full 18 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/jan/12/trashed/ 17. Trashed How economics -- and emotion -- have turned our garbage into such a mess


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]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:04:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com How economics -- and emotion -- have turned our garbage into such a mess


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]]> 17. Trashed Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:21:27 How economics -- and emotion -- have turned our garbage into such a mess How economics -- and emotion -- have turned our garbage into such a mess false full 17 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2011/jan/05/exit-interview-schools-chancellor-nyc/ 16. Exit Interview: Schools Chancellor, NYC Having already amassed an eventful resume -- the Clinton White House, the Department of Justice, and Bertelsmann -- Joel I. Klein spent the past eight years at chancellor of the biggest school system in the country. So what'd he learn?


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]]> Wed, 5 Jan 2011 19:58:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Having already amassed an eventful resume -- the Clinton White House, the Department of Justice, and Bertelsmann -- Joel I. Klein spent the past eight years at chancellor of the biggest school system in the country. So what'd he learn?


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]]> 16. Exit Interview: Schools Chancellor, NYC Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:14:53 Having already amassed an eventful resume -- the Clinton White House, the Department of Justice, and Bertelsmann -- Joel I. Klein spent the past eight years at chancellor of the biggest school system in the country. So what'd he learn? Having already amassed an eventful resume -- the Clinton White House, the Department of Justice, and Bertelsmann -- Joel I. Klein spent the past eight years at chancellor of the biggest school system in the country. So what'd he learn? false full 16 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/dec/29/you-say-repugnant-i-say-lets-do-it/ 15. You Say Repugnant, I Say … Let's Do It! What happens when the most disturbing ideas are also the best?


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]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:29:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What happens when the most disturbing ideas are also the best?


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]]> 15. You Say Repugnant, I Say … Let's Do It! Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:07 What happens when the most disturbing ideas are also the best? What happens when the most disturbing ideas are also the best? false full 15 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/dec/15/do-more-expensive-wines-taste-better/ 14. Do More Expensive Wines Taste Better? They should! It's a cardinal rule: more expensive items are supposed to be qualitatively better than their cheaper versions. But is that true for wine?


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]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:09:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com They should! It's a cardinal rule: more expensive items are supposed to be qualitatively better than their cheaper versions. But is that true for wine?


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]]> 14. Do More Expensive Wines Taste Better? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:24:57 They should! It's a cardinal rule: more expensive items are supposed to be qualitatively better than their cheaper versions. But is that true for wine? They should! It's a cardinal rule: more expensive items are supposed to be qualitatively better than their cheaper versions. But is that true for wine? false full 14 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/dec/01/the-no-lose-lottery-part-2/ 13. The "No-Lose Lottery," Part 2 It’s the banking tool that got millions of people around the world to stop wasting money on the lottery. So why won't state and federal officials in the U.S. give it a chance?


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]]> Wed, 1 Dec 2010 22:14:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It’s the banking tool that got millions of people around the world to stop wasting money on the lottery. So why won't state and federal officials in the U.S. give it a chance?


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]]> 13. The "No-Lose Lottery," Part 2 Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:21:17 It’s the banking tool that got millions of people around the world to stop wasting money on the lottery. So why won't state and federal officials in the U.S. give it a chance? It’s the banking tool that got millions of people around the world to stop wasting money on the lottery. So why won't state and federal officials in the U.S. give it a chance? false full 13 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/nov/17/is-america-ready-for-a-no-lose-lottery/ 12. Is America Ready for a "No-Lose Lottery"? For the most part, Americans don't like the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. We do, however, love to play the lottery. So what if you combined the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout?


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]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:57:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com For the most part, Americans don't like the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. We do, however, love to play the lottery. So what if you combined the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout?


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]]> 12. Is America Ready for a "No-Lose Lottery"? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:25:16 For the most part, Americans don't like the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. We do, however, love to play the lottery. So what if you combined the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout? For the most part, Americans don't like the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. We do, however, love to play the lottery. So what if you combined the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout? false full 12 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/nov/03/how-much-does-the-president-of-the-us-really-matter/ 11. How Much Does the President of the U.S. Really Matter? The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country.


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]]> Wed, 3 Nov 2010 20:48:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country.


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]]> 11. How Much Does the President of the U.S. Really Matter? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:32:28 The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country. The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. We look at what the data have to say about measuring leadership, and its impact on the economy and the country. false full 11 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/oct/28/the-nfls-best-real-estate-isnt-for-sale-yet/ 10. The NFL's Best Real Estate Isn't For Sale. Yet. The NFL is very good at making money. So why on earth doesn't it sell ad space on the one piece of real estate that football fans can’t help but see: the players themselves? The explanation is trickier than you might think. It has to do with Peyton Manning, with Eli Manning, and with ... wait for it ... Tevye.


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]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:50:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The NFL is very good at making money. So why on earth doesn't it sell ad space on the one piece of real estate that football fans can’t help but see: the players themselves? The explanation is trickier than you might think. It has to do with Peyton Manning, with Eli Manning, and with ... wait for it ... Tevye.


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]]> 10. The NFL's Best Real Estate Isn't For Sale. Yet. Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:21:38 The NFL is very good at making money. So why on earth doesn't it sell ad space on the one piece of real estate that football fans can’t help but see: the players themselves? The explanation is trickier than you might think. It has to do with Peyton Manning, with Eli Manning, and with ... wait for it ... Tevye. The NFL is very good at making money. So why on earth doesn't it sell ad space on the one piece of real estate that football fans can’t help but see: the players themselves? The explanation is trickier than you might think. It has to do with Peyton Manning, with Eli Manning, and with ... wait for it ... Tevye. false full 10 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/oct/20/reading-rockets-and-rithmetic/ 9. Reading, Rockets, and 'Rithmetic Government and the private sector often feel far apart. One is filled with compliance-driven bureaucracy. The other, with market-fueled innovation. But something is changing in a multi-billion dollar corner of the Department of Education. It's an experiment, which takes cues from the likes of Google and millionaires who hope to go to the moon.


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]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2010 02:53:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Government and the private sector often feel far apart. One is filled with compliance-driven bureaucracy. The other, with market-fueled innovation. But something is changing in a multi-billion dollar corner of the Department of Education. It's an experiment, which takes cues from the likes of Google and millionaires who hope to go to the moon.


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]]> 9. Reading, Rockets, and 'Rithmetic Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:19:45 Government and the private sector often feel far apart. One is filled with compliance-driven bureaucracy. The other, with market-fueled innovation. But something is changing in a multi-billion dollar corner of the Department of Education. It's an experiment, which takes cues from the likes of Google and millionaires who hope to go to the moon. Government and the private sector often feel far apart. One is filled with compliance-driven bureaucracy. The other, with market-fueled innovation. But something is changing in a multi-billion dollar corner of the Department of Education. It's an experiment, which takes cues from the likes of Google and millionaires who hope to go to the moon. false full 9 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/oct/07/who-stole-all-the-runs-in-major-league-baseball/ 8. Who Stole All the Runs in Major League Baseball? It was a pretty good baseball season -- especially if you're a fan of the Yankees, Rays, Twins, Rangers, Reds, Braves, Phillies, or Giants, all of whom made the playoffs. But the post-season just opened with a telling event, a no-hitter pitched by the Phillies' Roy Halladay, which shows what's been missing all season: runs.


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]]> Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:57:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com It was a pretty good baseball season -- especially if you're a fan of the Yankees, Rays, Twins, Rangers, Reds, Braves, Phillies, or Giants, all of whom made the playoffs. But the post-season just opened with a telling event, a no-hitter pitched by the Phillies' Roy Halladay, which shows what's been missing all season: runs.


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]]> 8. Who Stole All the Runs in Major League Baseball? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:14:14 It was a pretty good baseball season -- especially if you're a fan of the Yankees, Rays, Twins, Rangers, Reds, Braves, Phillies, or Giants, all of whom made the playoffs. But the post-season just opened with a telling event, a no-hitter pitched by the Phillies' Roy Halladay, which shows what's been missing all season: runs. It was a pretty good baseball season -- especially if you're a fan of the Yankees, Rays, Twins, Rangers, Reds, Braves, Phillies, or Giants, all of whom made the playoffs. But the post-season just opened with a telling event, a no-hitter pitched by the Phillies' Roy Halladay, which shows what's been missing all season: runs. false full 8 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/sep/30/two-book-authors-and-a-microphone/ 7. Two Book Authors and a Microphone The next chapter in the adventures of Dubner and Levitt has begun. Listen to a preview of what's to come for the fall season of Freakonomics Radio.


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]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:06:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com The next chapter in the adventures of Dubner and Levitt has begun. Listen to a preview of what's to come for the fall season of Freakonomics Radio.


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]]> 7. Two Book Authors and a Microphone Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:11:31 The next chapter in the adventures of Dubner and Levitt has begun. Listen to a preview of what's to come for the fall season of Freakonomics Radio. The next chapter in the adventures of Dubner and Levitt has begun. Listen to a preview of what's to come for the fall season of Freakonomics Radio. false full 7 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/jun/10/why-the-world-cup-is-an-economists-dream/ 6. Why the World Cup Is an Economist's Dream Steve Levitt talks about why the center cannot hold in penalty kicks, why a running track hurts home-field advantage, and why the World Cup is an economist's dream.


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]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:25:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Steve Levitt talks about why the center cannot hold in penalty kicks, why a running track hurts home-field advantage, and why the World Cup is an economist's dream.


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]]> 6. Why the World Cup Is an Economist's Dream Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:08:30 Steve Levitt talks about why the center cannot hold in penalty kicks, why a running track hurts home-field advantage, and why the World Cup is an economist's dream. Steve Levitt talks about why the center cannot hold in penalty kicks, why a running track hurts home-field advantage, and why the World Cup is an economist's dream. false full 6 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/may/12/how-is-a-bad-radio-station-like-our-public-school-system/ 5. How Is a Bad Radio Station Like Our Public-School System? In this episode of Freakonomics Radio, we explore a way to make 1.1 million schoolkids feel like they have 1.1 million teachers.


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]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 00:53:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this episode of Freakonomics Radio, we explore a way to make 1.1 million schoolkids feel like they have 1.1 million teachers.


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]]> 5. How Is a Bad Radio Station Like Our Public-School System? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:28:40 In this episode of Freakonomics Radio, we explore a way to make 1.1 million schoolkids feel like they have 1.1 million teachers. In this episode of Freakonomics Radio, we explore a way to make 1.1 million schoolkids feel like they have 1.1 million teachers. false full 5 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/apr/12/faking-it/ 4. Faking It Do you "fake it"? If so, you're hardly alone. In this episode, you'll hear how everyone from the President of the United States to a kosher-keeping bacon lover lives in a state of fallen grace. All the time. And gets by.


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]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:52:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Do you "fake it"? If so, you're hardly alone. In this episode, you'll hear how everyone from the President of the United States to a kosher-keeping bacon lover lives in a state of fallen grace. All the time. And gets by.


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]]> 4. Faking It Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:19:20 Do you "fake it"? If so, you're hardly alone. In this episode, you'll hear how everyone from the President of the United States to a kosher-keeping bacon lover lives in a state of fallen grace. All the time. And gets by. Do you "fake it"? If so, you're hardly alone. In this episode, you'll hear how everyone from the President of the United States to a kosher-keeping bacon lover lives in a state of fallen grace. All the time. And gets by. false full 4 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/mar/23/what-would-the-world-look-like-if-economists-were-in-charge/ 3. What Would the World Look Like if Economists Were in Charge? In this episode we speculate what would happen if economists got to run the world. Hear from a high-end call girl; an Estonian who ran his country according to the gospel of Milton Friedman; and a guy who wants to start building new nations in the middle of the ocean.


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]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:52:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com In this episode we speculate what would happen if economists got to run the world. Hear from a high-end call girl; an Estonian who ran his country according to the gospel of Milton Friedman; and a guy who wants to start building new nations in the middle of the ocean.


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]]> 3. What Would the World Look Like if Economists Were in Charge? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:19:39 In this episode we speculate what would happen if economists got to run the world. Hear from a high-end call girl; an Estonian who ran his country according to the gospel of Milton Friedman; and a guy who wants to start building new nations in the middle of the ocean. In this episode we speculate what would happen if economists got to run the world. Hear from a high-end call girl; an Estonian who ran his country according to the gospel of Milton Friedman; and a guy who wants to start building new nations in the middle of the ocean. false full 3 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/feb/25/is-americas-obesity-epidemic-for-real/ 2. Is America's Obesity Epidemic For Real? Americans keep putting on pounds. So is it time for a cheeseburger tax? Or would a chill pill be the best medicine? In this episode, we explore the underbelly of fat through the eyes of a 280-pound woman, a top White House doctor, and a couple of overweight academics.


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]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:53:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com Americans keep putting on pounds. So is it time for a cheeseburger tax? Or would a chill pill be the best medicine? In this episode, we explore the underbelly of fat through the eyes of a 280-pound woman, a top White House doctor, and a couple of overweight academics.


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]]> 2. Is America's Obesity Epidemic For Real? Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:21:04 Americans keep putting on pounds. So is it time for a cheeseburger tax? Or would a chill pill be the best medicine? In this episode, we explore the underbelly of fat through the eyes of a 280-pound woman, a top White House doctor, and a couple of overweight academics. Americans keep putting on pounds. So is it time for a cheeseburger tax? Or would a chill pill be the best medicine? In this episode, we explore the underbelly of fat through the eyes of a 280-pound woman, a top White House doctor, and a couple of overweight academics. false full 2 http://www.wnyc.org/articles/freakonomics-podcast/2010/feb/05/the-dangers-of-safety/ 1. The Dangers of Safety What do NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck and the hit men of the NFL have in common?


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]]> Sat, 6 Feb 2010 03:15:00 +0000 editor@freakonomics.com (Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher) https://freakonomics.com What do NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck and the hit men of the NFL have in common?


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]]> 1. The Dangers of Safety Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher 00:26:27 What do NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck and the hit men of the NFL have in common? What do NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck and the hit men of the NFL have in common? false full 1