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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Trust Me (Ep. 266 Rebroadcast)
445. Why Do We Seek Comfort in the Familiar?
444. How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis?
443. A Sneak Peek at Biden’s Top Economist
PLAYBACK (2015): Could the Next Brooklyn Be ... Las Vegas?!
442. Is it Too Late for General Motors to Go Electric?
441. Does Advertising Actually Work? (Part 2: Digital)
440. Does Advertising Actually Work? (Part 1: TV)
439. Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears