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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://apple.co/SiriusXM.

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539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?

Apr 13, 2023
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538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a Neighborhood

Apr 6, 2023
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How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)

Mar 30, 2023
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537. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss.

Mar 23, 2023
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Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay)

Mar 16, 2023
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536. Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap?

Mar 9, 2023
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535. Why Is Flying Safer Than Driving?

Mar 2, 2023
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534. Air Travel Is a Miracle. Why Do We Hate It?

Feb 23, 2023
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Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? (Ep. 493 Update)

Feb 16, 2023
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The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel Soaps

Feb 13, 2023