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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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83. What's Wrong With Cash for Grades?

Jul 10, 2012
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82. Please Steal My Car

Jul 4, 2012
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81. Star-Spangled Banter?

Jun 26, 2012
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80. Riding the Herd Mentality

Jun 20, 2012
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79. A Cheap Employee Is … a Cheap Employee

Jun 13, 2012
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78. You Eat What You Are, Part 2

Jun 6, 2012
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77. Playing the Nerd Card

May 30, 2012
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76. You Eat What You Are, Part 1

May 23, 2012
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75. Retirement Kills

May 16, 2012
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74. Soul Possession

May 7, 2012