Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio + StitcherFreakonomics 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 ad... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 972 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentary | |||
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Not exactly. But their runaway success with games like Wordle says something bigger about the way we live now. (Part one of a series, “We Are All Gamers Now.”)
• SOURCES:
• Alex Hardiman, chief product officer at The New York Times.
• Jon... more
Great. Then depressed. Then great again. Stephen Dubner gets the full story from David Lang; we also hear from some fans, and the New York Philharmonic’s president. The math and the aftermath of wealth of nations. (Part two of a series.)
• SOURCES:... more
Economists and politicians have turned him into a mascot for free-market ideology. Some on the left say the right has badly misread him. In this updated replay of a 2022 episode, we hold a very Smithy tug of war.
• SOURCES:
• Eamonn Butler, c... more
That’s what the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang wanted to learn. So he turned Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations into an oratorio. We tag along as Lang’s piece heads toward its world premiere with the New York Philharmonic. (Part one of a ... more
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- Disappointed
I used to love this podcast, but I stopped listening when it switched from informing to proselytizing predetermined viewpoints.
Apple Podcasts2prof10
United States13 days ago - Great
Great show. Interesting and varied topics but please stop saying “I’m curious” just ask the question
Apple Podcasts5flibbideegib
United Kingdom15 days ago - Hyperbolic overreach for now
I used to love this show, but it’s become so much of a ‘here’s someone I like and listen to their life story’ rather than the purpose ‘exploring the hidden side of everything’
Shows used to be more focused on the outcomes and stories that created such compelling mysteries in the world of psychology/economics, but today, it feels more like an opportunity for the host to thinly veil his politics and simply chat with people he likes … perhaps it’s time to think about the audience a little more a... more
Apple Podcasts2Nick F47United Kingdom17 days ago - Pretty Biased
The problem with a a podcast that gives you information you expect to be true is when you start recognizing that they have heavy bias in their information you won't be able to trust anything else they report on.
Listening to the first episode on self driving cars they mention Tesla twice from what I recall just to say negative things, like Tesla isn't the best self driving option out there.
You're either bias because you hate Musk or you're being paid by the other company. 🤷🏻♂️. Either ... more
Apple Podcasts28RSK8United States17 days ago Great
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Spotify | #19 | United States/Society & Culture |
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Exploring the hidden side of diverse topics, this podcast combines economics with storytelling to illuminate the often-overlooked aspects of everyday life. From the safety of air travel versus driving to the complexities behind personal relationships, it offers insightful discussions that challenge conventional wisdom. Unique in its approach, engaging guests from various fields such as healthcare, sports, and academia provide audience members with unexpected perspectives on familiar subjects. The blend of humor, serious inquiry, and accessible analysis makes this a compelling choice for listeners interested in understanding the world through an economic lens.
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Recent guests on Freakonomics Radio include:
1. Eamonn Butler
2. Judith Faulkner
3. Seth Howard
4. Niels Christian Stenseth
5. Ed Glaeser
6. Eric Adams
7. Zoran Mamdani
8. Charles Piller
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