Freakonomics Radio

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 the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions

108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions

Levitt and Dubner answer your questions about driving, sneezing, and ladies’ nights. Plus a remembrance of Levitt’s sister Linda. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 Jan 201326min

107. How Much Does a Good Boss Really Matter?

107. How Much Does a Good Boss Really Matter?

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

26 Des 201214min

106. The House of Dreams

106. The House of Dreams

Dubner's childhood home goes from sacred to profane -- and then back again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Des 201221min

105. Have a Very Homo Economicus Christmas

105. Have a Very Homo Economicus Christmas

Who better than an economist to help with your shopping list? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 Des 201215min

104. The Things They Taught Me

104. The Things They Taught Me

College, at its best, is about learning to think. Stephen Dubner chats up three of his former professors who made the magic happen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Des 201223min

103. Free-conomics

103. Free-conomics

Economists are a notoriously self-interested bunch. But a British outfit called Pro Bono Economics is giving away its services to selected charities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

28 Nov 20126min

102. I Consult, Therefore I Am

102. I Consult, Therefore I Am

There are enough management consultants these days to form a small nation. But what do they actually do? And does it work? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 Nov 201235min

101. Mass Transit Hysteria

101. Mass Transit Hysteria

Adding more train and bus lines looks like an environmental slam dunk. Until you start to do the math. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14 Nov 20126min

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