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 | 977 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Another war in the Middle East. A retreat from the international order. A presidency built on self-dealing and arbitrary power. It’s enough to make you think the U.S. is in a steep decline — but Fareed Zakaria thinks otherwise.
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In his final years, Richard Feynman's curiosity took him to some surprising places. We hear from his companions on the trips he took — and one he wasn’t able to. (Part three of a three-part series originally published in 2024.)
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What happens when an existentially depressed and recently widowed young physicist from Queens gets a fresh start in California? We follow Richard Feynman out west, to explore his long and extremely fruitful second act. (Part two of a three-part serie... more
From the Manhattan Project to the Challenger investigation, the physicist Richard Feynman loved to shoot down what he called “lousy ideas.” Today, the world is awash in lousy ideas — so maybe it’s time to get some more Feynman in our lives? (Part one... more
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I used to love this podcast, but I stopped listening when it switched from informing to proselytizing predetermined viewpoints.
Apple Podcasts2prof10
United Statesa month ago - Great
Great show. Interesting and varied topics but please stop saying “I’m curious” just ask the question
Apple Podcasts5flibbideegib
United Kingdoma month 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 Kingdoma month 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 Statesa month ago Great
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Spotify | #36 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #96 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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Recent episodes range from deep dives into how traditional institutions are transforming through media, technology, and policy, to explorations of scientific debates, economic history, and urban planning. Conversations frequently pair top researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders with provocative questions about incentives, risk, and the social impact of innovation. A standout aspect is the blend of rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, often anchored by a prominent host who guides listeners through complex topics with clarity and wit. The show tends to attract curious, educated listeners who enjoy cross-disciplinary thinking and fresh perspectives on everyday phenomena.
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Recent guests on Freakonomics Radio include:
1. Michelle Feynman
2. Christopher Sykes
3. Seamus Blackley
4. Lisa Randall
5. Alan Zorthian
6. Kip Thorne
7. Ralph Leighton
8. John Preskill
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