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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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Should Tipping be Banned? (Rebroadcast)

Aug 7, 2014
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How Much Does Your Name Matter? (Rebroadcast)

Jul 31, 2014
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176. Does Religion Make You Happy?

Jul 24, 2014
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175. Why You Should Bribe Your Kids

Jul 17, 2014
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174. What Do King Solomon and David Lee Roth Have in Common?

Jul 10, 2014
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173. A Better Way to Eat

Jul 3, 2014
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172. How to Screen Job Applicants, Act Your Age, and Get Your Brain Off Autopilot

Jun 26, 2014
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171. There’s No Such Thing as a Free Appetizer

Jun 19, 2014
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170. Why America Doesn’t Love Soccer (Yet)

Jun 12, 2014
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169. Failure Is Your Friend

Jun 5, 2014