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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554. Can A.I. Take a Joke?
553. The Suddenly Diplomatic Rahm Emanuel
Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished? (Ep. 454 Replay)
Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up
552. Freakonomics Radio Presents: The Economics of Everyday Things
551. What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life?
550. Why Do People Still Hunt Whales?
549. The First Great American Industry
548. Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians?