Extra: How Much Do You Know About Immigration?

Extra: How Much Do You Know About Immigration?

The political debates over immigration can generate a lot of fuzzy facts. We wanted to test Americans’ knowledge — so, to wrap up our special series on immigration, we called some Freakonomics Radio listeners and quizzed them.

  • SOURCES:
    • Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.


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122. How Much Does Your Name Matter?

122. How Much Does Your Name Matter?

A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Apr 201349min

121. The Tax Man Nudgeth

121. The Tax Man Nudgeth

Real tax reform may or may not ever happen. In the meantime, how about making the current system work a bit better? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3 Apr 201310min

120. 100 Ways to Fight Obesity

120. 100 Ways to Fight Obesity

Freakonomics asks a dozen smart people for their best ideas. Get ready for a fat tax, a sugar ban, and a calorie-chomping tapeworm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Mar 201335min

119. How Money Is March Madness?

119. How Money Is March Madness?

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 Mar 20136min

118. Parking Is Hell

118. Parking Is Hell

There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13 Mar 201335min

117. When Is a Negative a Positive?

117. When Is a Negative a Positive?

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Mar 20137min

116. Women Are Not Men

116. Women Are Not Men

In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Feb 201336min

115. The Downside of More Miles Per Gallon

115. The Downside of More Miles Per Gallon

The gas tax doesn't work well, and it's only going to get worse. What's next? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 Feb 20136min

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