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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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333. The Most Ambitious Thing Humans Have Ever Attempted

Apr 26, 2018
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332. Why the Trump Tax Cuts Are Terrible/Awesome (Part 2)

Apr 19, 2018
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331. Why the Trump Tax Cuts are Awesome/Terrible (Part 1)

Apr 12, 2018
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330. Extra: Ray Dalio Full Interview

Apr 9, 2018
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329. The Invisible Paw

Apr 5, 2018
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328. Extra: Mark Zuckerberg Full Interview

Apr 2, 2018
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask) (Rebroadcast)

Mar 29, 2018
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327. Extra: Carol Bartz Full Interview

Mar 26, 2018
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The Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money (Rebroadcast)

Mar 22, 2018
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326. Extra: Jack Welch Full Interview

Mar 19, 2018