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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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How to Change Your Mind (Rebroadcast)

Nov 28, 2019
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398. The Truth About the Vaping Crisis

Nov 21, 2019
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397. How to Save $32 Million in One Hour

Nov 14, 2019
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396. Why Does Tipping Still Exist?

Nov 7, 2019
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395. Speak Softly and Carry Big Data

Oct 31, 2019
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394. Does Hollywood Still Have a Princess Problem?

Oct 24, 2019
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393. Can Britain Get Its “Great” Back?

Oct 17, 2019
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392. The Prime Minister Who Cried Brexit

Oct 10, 2019
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391. America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up

Oct 3, 2019
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390. Fed Up

Sep 26, 2019