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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92. Fear Thy Nature

92. Fear Thy Nature

What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 Sep 201237min

91. Can Selling Beer Cut Down on Public Drunkenness?

91. Can Selling Beer Cut Down on Public Drunkenness?

Binge drinking is a big problem at college football games. Oliver Luck -- father of No. 1 NFL pick Andrew, and the athletic director at West Virginia University -- had an unusual idea to help solve it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Sep 20125min

90. How Deep Is the Shadow Economy?

90. How Deep Is the Shadow Economy?

What we know -- and don't know -- about the gazillions of dollars that never show up on anyone's books. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 Aug 201219min

89. There’s Cake in the Breakroom!

89. There’s Cake in the Breakroom!

If you think working from home offers too many distractions, just think about what happens at the office. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22 Aug 20126min

88. Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2

88. Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2

College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 Aug 201233min

87. The Season of Death

87. The Season of Death

We know that summertime brings far too many fatal accidents. But you may be surprised if you dig into the numbers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Aug 20126min

86. Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1

86. Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1

What's a college degree really worth these days? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 Jul 201229min

85. Olympian Economics

85. Olympian Economics

Do host cities really get the benefits their boosters promise, or are they just engaging in some fiscal gymnastics? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 Jul 20126min

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