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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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The Zero-Minute Workout (Rebroadcast)

Jan 2, 2020
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401. How Many Prince Charleses Can There Be in One Room?

Dec 26, 2019
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Why Is This Man Running for President? (Update)

Dec 19, 2019
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400. How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less

Dec 12, 2019
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399. Honey, I Grew the Economy

Dec 5, 2019
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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