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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 the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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530. What's Wrong with Being a One-Hit Wonder?

Jan 12, 2023
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529. Can Our Surroundings Make Us Smarter?

Jan 5, 2023
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528. Yuval Noah Harari Thinks Life is Meaningless and Amazing

Dec 29, 2022
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527. Can Adam Smith Fix Our Economy?

Dec 22, 2022
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526. Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger?

Dec 15, 2022
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Freakonomics Radio Needs Your Help

Dec 12, 2022
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525. In Search of the Real Adam Smith

Dec 8, 2022
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524. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really?

Dec 1, 2022
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523. Did Michael Lewis Just Get Lucky with “Moneyball”?

Nov 24, 2022
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522. Is Google Getting Worse?

Nov 17, 2022