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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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259. Ten Signs You Might Be a Libertarian

Sep 15, 2016
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258. Why Uber Is an Economist’s Dream

Sep 8, 2016
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257. The Future (Probably) Isn’t as Scary as You Think

Sep 1, 2016
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Are You Ready for a Glorious Sunset? (Rebroadcast)

Aug 25, 2016
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Aziz Ansari Needs Another Toothbrush (Rebroadcast)

Aug 18, 2016
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256. What Are You Waiting For?

Aug 11, 2016
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Is It Okay for Restaurants to Racially Profile Their Employees? (Rebroadcast)

Aug 4, 2016
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255. Ten Ideas to Make Politics Less Rotten

Jul 28, 2016
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254. What Are Gender Barriers Made Of?

Jul 21, 2016
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253. Is the Internet Being Ruined?

Jul 14, 2016