Freakonomics Radio show

Freakonomics Radio

Summary: Have fun discovering the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the best-selling "Freakonomics” books. Each week, hear surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature—from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs — and his “Freakonomics” co-author Steve Levitt. After just a few episodes, this podcast will have you too thinking like a Freak. Produced by WNYC Studios, home of other great podcasts such as “Radiolab," "Death, Sex & Money," and "On the Media."

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Podcasts:

 100 Ways to Fight Obesity | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Freakonomics asks a dozen smart people for their best ideas. Get ready for a fat tax, a sugar ban, and a calorie-chomping tapeworm.

 How Money Is March Madness? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The NCAA basketball tournament grabs a lot of eyeballs, but turning them into dollars hasn't always been easy -- even when the "talent" is playing for free.

 Parking Is Hell | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody.

 When Is a Negative a Positive? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:33

Sure, we all like to hear compliments. But if you're truly looking to get better at something, it's the negative feedback that will get you there.

 Women Are Not Men | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:31

In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing.

 The Downside of More Miles Per Gallon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:05

The gas tax doesn't work well, and it's only going to get worse. What's next?

 How to Think About Guns | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:16

No one wants mass shootings. Unfortunately, no one has a workable plan to stop them either.

 Sure, I Remember That | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:24

It is startlingly easy to create false memories, especially in politics.

 Would You Let a Coin Toss Decide Your Future? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:47

Levitt and Dubner go deep on "Freakonomics Experiments," a new research project that lets you take a chance on life.

 Introducing “Freakonomics Experiments” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:01

Steve Levitt has a novel idea for helping people make tough decisions

 Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:59

The very long reach of Winston Churchill -- and how the British government is remaking copyright law.

 How to Live Longer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:07

Why do Hall of Fame inductees, Oscar winners, and Nobel laureates outlive their peers?

 How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:49

Levitt and Dubner answer your questions about driving, sneezing, and ladies’ nights. Plus a remembrance of Levitt’s sister Linda.

 How Much Does a Good Boss Really Matter? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:10

It's harder than you'd think to measure the value of a boss. But some enterprising economists have done just that -- and the news is good.

 The House of Dreams | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:35

Dubner's childhood home goes from sacred to profane -- and then back again.

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