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 | 982 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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remember that one episode where you had some lawyer on the show and he said he wasn't worried about trump 2nd term because the law will stop him like in his 1st term? yeah would love to hear his thoughts now.
Podcast Addict120 days agoGraniteA very much needed look back on one of the rarest combinations of genius and childlike wonder about our world.
Podcast Addict523 days agoSilverPlatipusInsightful stuff here. I doubt the average American would
ever listen to this podcast.
Podcast Addict52 months agoPeter- Disappointed
I used to love this podcast, but I stopped listening when it switched from informing to proselytizing predetermined viewpoints.
Apple Podcasts2prof10
United States2 months ago - Great
Great show. Interesting and varied topics but please stop saying “I’m curious” just ask the question
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Spotify | #22 | United States/Society & Culture |
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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. Frank Frigo
2. Masayuki Mochizuki
3. Mark Olson
4. Bob Wachtel
5. Remy Davenport
6. Melissa Shin
7. Andrea Linos
8. Debby Harlow
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