Freakonomics Radio
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Episodes
122. How Much Does Your Name Matter?
49m · PublishedA kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?
121. The Tax Man Nudgeth
10m · PublishedReal tax reform may or may not ever happen. In the meantime, how about making the current system work a bit better?
120. 100 Ways to Fight Obesity
35m · PublishedFreakonomics asks a dozen smart people for their best ideas. Get ready for a fat tax, a sugar ban, and a calorie-chomping tapeworm.
119. How Money Is March Madness?
6m · PublishedThe 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.
118. Parking Is Hell
35m · PublishedThere ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody.
117. When Is a Negative a Positive?
7m · PublishedSure, 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.
116. Women Are Not Men
36m · PublishedIn many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing.
115. The Downside of More Miles Per Gallon
6m · PublishedThe gas tax doesn't work well, and it's only going to get worse. What's next?
114. How to Think About Guns
29m · PublishedNo one wants mass shootings. Unfortunately, no one has a workable plan to stop them either.
113. Sure, I Remember That
6m · PublishedIt is startlingly easy to create false memories, especially in politics.
Freakonomics Radio has 752 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 504:30:31. 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 April 12th, 2024 19:43.