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:
What we know -- and don't know -- about the gazillions of dollars that never show up on anyone's books.
If you think working from home offers too many distractions, just think about what happens at the office.
College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how?
We know that summertime brings far too many fatal accidents. But you may be surprised if you dig into the numbers.
What's a college degree really worth these days?
Do host cities really get the benefits their boosters promise, or are they just engaging in some fiscal gymnastics?
What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it?
If we want our kids to thrive in school, maybe we should just pay them.
Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about junk food, insurance, and how to make an economist happy.
Once a week, the British Prime Minister goes before the House of Commons for a lightning round of hard questions. Should the U.S. give it a try?
How using peer pressure -- and good, old-fashioned shame -- can push people to do the right thing.
Paying workers as little as possible seems smart -- unless you can make more money by paying them more.
To feed 7 billion people while protecting the environment, it would seem that going local is a no-brainer -- until you start looking at the numbers.
The NBA’s superstars are suddenly sporting Urkel glasses -- but is it more than a fashion statement?
How American food so got bad -- and why it's getting so much better.