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Freakonomics Radio

by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Freakonomics Radio is a podcast that explores the hidden side of everything. Hosted by economist Stephen Dubner, the show uses the tools of economics to delve into the intriguing and often unexpected ways that people respond to various incentives. From analyzing the criminal justice system and healthcare policies to unraveling the mysteries of human behavior and decision-making, Freakonomics Radio delivers thought-provoking insights that challenge conventional wisdom and shed light on the complexities of the world around us. With a mix of expert interviews, storytelling, and Dubner's signature wit and humor, this award-winning podcast offers a fresh and engaging perspective on a wide range of topics that impact our lives in profound ways. To listen to Freakonomics Radio is to join a community of curious thinkers who are eager to learn and explore the hidden forces that shape our world.

Copyright: 2024 Dubner Productions and Stitcher

Episodes

189. How to Fix a Broken High Schooler, in Four Easy Steps

29m · Published 04 Dec 05:00

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.

188. Is America’s Education Problem Really Just a Teacher Problem?

34m · Published 27 Nov 05:00

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?

187. The Man Who Would Be Everything

27m · Published 20 Nov 05:00

Boris Johnson -- mayor of London, biographer of Churchill, cheese-box painter and tennis-racket collector -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions.

186. Why Do People Keep Having Children?

38m · Published 13 Nov 05:00

Even a brutal natural disaster doesn’t diminish our appetite for procreating. This surely means we’re heading toward massive overpopulation, right? Probably not.

185. Should the U.S. Merge With Mexico?

55m · Published 06 Nov 05:00

Corporations around the world are consolidating like never before. If it’s good enough for companies, why not countries? Welcome to Amexico!

184. What Can Vampires Teach Us About Economics?

24m · Published 30 Oct 04:00

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.

183. “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know”

1h 2m · Published 23 Oct 16:00

The debut of a live game show from Freakonomics Radio, with judges Malcolm Gladwell, Ana Gasteyer, and David Paterson.

182. How Can Tiny Norway Afford to Buy So Many Teslas?

36m · Published 16 Oct 04:00

The Norwegian government parleys massive oil wealth into huge subsidies for electric cars. Is that carbon laundering or just pragmatic environmentalism?

How to Raise Money Without Killing a Kitten (Rebroadcast)

33m · Published 09 Oct 04:00

The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising

181. Fixing the World, Bang-for-the-Buck Edition

41m · Published 02 Oct 04:00

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.

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.

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