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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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468. Nap Time for Everyone!

Jul 8, 2021
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How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Ep. 289 Rebroadcast)

Jul 1, 2021
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467. Is the Future of Farming in the Ocean?

Jun 24, 2021
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466. She’s From the Government, and She’s Here to Help

Jun 17, 2021
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465. Introducing a New “Freakonomics of Medicine” Podcast

Jun 10, 2021
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464. Will Work-from-Home Work Forever?

Jun 3, 2021
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463. How to Get Anyone to Do Anything

May 27, 2021
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These Shoes Are Killing Me! (Ep. 296 Rebroadcast)

May 20, 2021
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462. The Future of New York City Is in Question. Could Andrew Yang Be the Answer?

May 13, 2021
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461. How to Stop Worrying and Love the Robot Apocalypse

May 6, 2021