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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460. The True Story of the Minimum-Wage Fight
459. Let’s Be Blunt: Marijuana Is a Boon for Older Workers
458. How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy
457. Is Dialysis a Test Case of Medicare for All?
456. How to Fix the Hot Mess of U.S. Healthcare
Policymaking Is Not a Science (Yet) (Ep. 405 Rebroadcast)
How Does New York City Keep Reinventing Itself? (Bonus)
455. Are You Ready for a Fresh Start?
454. Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished?