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.

Episodes

72. Lottery Loopholes and Deadly Doctors

56m · Published 25 Apr 20:00

What do you do when smart people keep making stupid mistakes? And: are we a nation of financial illiterates?

71. Is Good Corporate Citizenship Also Good for the Bottom Line?

6m · Published 18 Apr 22:00

A new study says that yes, it is -- but try telling that to the United Nations officials who are preaching sustainability practices.

70. Eating and Tweeting

57m · Published 11 Apr 20:30

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?

69. The Hidden Cost of False Alarms

5m · Published 03 Apr 22:00

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?

68. The Power of the President -- and the Thumb

57m · Published 28 Mar 14:00

How much does the President of the United States really matter? And: where did all the hitchhikers go? A pair of "attribution errors."

67. The Patent Gap

4m · Published 22 Mar 21:13

Women hold fewer than one in 10 patents. Why? And what are we missing out on?

66. Show and Yell

57m · Published 14 Mar 14:00

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”?

65. It’s Not the President, Stupid

5m · Published 07 Mar 21:31

Isn’t it time to admit that the U.S. economy doesn’t have a commander in chief?

64. The Days of Wine and Mouses

56m · Published 27 Feb 05:00

Do more expensive wines taste better? And: what does one little rodent in a salad say about a restaurant’s future?

63. The Dilbert Index?

5m · Published 22 Feb 22:21

Measuring workplace morale -- and how to game the sick-day system.

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.