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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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427. The Pros and Cons of Reparations

Jul 23, 2020
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426. Should America (and FIFA) Pay Reparations?

Jul 16, 2020
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425. Remembrance of Economic Crises Past

Jul 9, 2020
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424. How to Make Your Own Luck

Jul 2, 2020
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423. The Doctor Will Zoom You Now

Jun 25, 2020
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422. Introducing "No Stupid Questions"

Jun 18, 2020
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421. How to Prevent Another Great Depression

Jun 11, 2020
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420. Which Jobs Will Come Back, and When?

Jun 4, 2020
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How to Make Meetings Less Terrible (Ep. 389 Rebroadcast)

May 28, 2020
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419. 68 Ways to Be Better at Life

May 21, 2020