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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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The Most Interesting Fruit in the World (Ep. 375 Update)

Nov 10, 2022
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521. I’m Your Biggest Fan!

Nov 3, 2022
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520. The Unintended Consequences of Working from Home

Oct 27, 2022
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519. Has Globalization Failed?

Oct 20, 2022
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518. Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice?

Oct 13, 2022
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517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation?

Oct 6, 2022
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Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update)

Sep 29, 2022
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516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough?

Sep 22, 2022
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Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) Admire

Sep 19, 2022
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515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening?

Sep 15, 2022