Freakonomics Radio
by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Copyright: 2024 Dubner Productions and Stitcher
Episodes
504. Introducing “Off Leash”
38m · PublishedIn 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.
503. What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men?
48m · PublishedEducators 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.”)
Abortion and Crime, Revisited (Ep. 384 Update)
58m · PublishedAs 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.
502. “I Don’t Think the Country Is Turning Away From College.”
44m · PublishedEnrollment 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.”)
501. The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into
59m · PublishedAmerica’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)
500. What Exactly Is College For?
45m · PublishedWe 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.”)
Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China — and How About Russia? (Ep. 481 Update)
1h 7m · PublishedThe 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.
499. Don't Worry, Be Tacky
37m · PublishedThe 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?
498. In the 1890s, the Best-Selling Car Was … Electric
43m · PublishedAfter 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.
497. Can the Big Bad Wolf Save Your Life?
46m · PublishedEvery 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 …
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.