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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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Extra: Mr. Feynman Takes a Trip — But Doesn’t Fall

Feb 19, 2024
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The Vanishing Mr. Feynman

Feb 15, 2024
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The Brilliant Mr. Feynman

Feb 8, 2024
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How the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Update)

Feb 5, 2024
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The Curious Mr. Feynman

Feb 1, 2024
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574. “A Low Moment in Higher Education”

Jan 25, 2024
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5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Replay)

Jan 22, 2024
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573. Can Academic Fraud Be Stopped?

Jan 18, 2024
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572. Why Is There So Much Fraud in Academia?

Jan 11, 2024
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571. Greeting Cards, Pizza Boxes, and Personal Injury Lawyers

Jan 4, 2024