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:

 How Deep Is the Shadow Economy? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:22

What we know -- and don't know -- about the gazillions of dollars that never show up on anyone's books.

 There’s Cake in the Breakroom! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:10

If you think working from home offers too many distractions, just think about what happens at the office.

 Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:32

College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how?

 The Season of Death | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:16

We know that summertime brings far too many fatal accidents. But you may be surprised if you dig into the numbers.

 Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:01

What's a college degree really worth these days?

 Olympian Economics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:42

Do host cities really get the benefits their boosters promise, or are they just engaging in some fiscal gymnastics?

 Legacy of a Jerk | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:10

What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it?

 What's Wrong With Cash for Grades? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:14

If we want our kids to thrive in school, maybe we should just pay them.

 Please Steal My Car | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:46

Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about junk food, insurance, and how to make an economist happy.

 Star-Spangled Banter? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:13

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?

 Riding the Herd Mentality | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:47

How using peer pressure -- and good, old-fashioned shame -- can push people to do the right thing.

 A Cheap Employee Is … a Cheap Employee | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:03

Paying workers as little as possible seems smart -- unless you can make more money by paying them more.

 You Eat What You Are, Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:50

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.

 Playing the Nerd Card | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:29

The NBA’s superstars are suddenly sporting Urkel glasses -- but is it more than a fashion statement?

 You Eat What You Are, Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:43

How American food so got bad -- and why it's getting so much better.

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