Freakonomics Radio
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Episodes
517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation?
47m · PublishedNew 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?
Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update)
51m · PublishedThe 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?
516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough?
54m · PublishedLiberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach to climate change?
Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) Admire
46m · PublishedThe 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.
515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening?
44m · PublishedThe 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 …
This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update)
48m · PublishedAs 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.
514. Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America
59m · PublishedThe 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.”
513. Should Public Transit Be Free?
45m · PublishedIt 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.
Why Is U.S. Media So Negative? (Ep. 477 Replay)
47m · PublishedBreaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates.
The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism (Ep. 470 Replay)
48m · PublishedAccording 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.
Freakonomics Radio has 758 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 509:27:26. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on June 16th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 9th, 2024 05:10.