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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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545. Enough with the Slippery Slopes!

Jun 8, 2023
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544. Ari Emanuel Is Never Indifferent

Jun 1, 2023
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Make Me a Match (Ep. 209 Update)

May 25, 2023
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543. How to Return Stolen Art

May 18, 2023
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542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?

May 11, 2023
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541. The Case of the $4 Million Gold Coffin

May 4, 2023
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Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Ep. 323 Replay)

Apr 27, 2023
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540. Swearing Is More Important Than You Think

Apr 20, 2023
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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