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 | 957 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentary | |||
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A ruthless (and ruthlessly efficient) industry is using digital tools to supercharge one of the world’s oldest behaviors. We look at how the industry works, and ask the scam-fighters what they’re doing about it.
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• Kati Daffan, form... more
Economists don’t usually talk about “culture.” But Joel Mokyr argues that it’s the engine of innovation — and the Nobel Prize committee agreed. Stephen Dubner sits down for a thousand-year conversation (including advice!) with the new Nobel laureate.... more
Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. In this updated episode from 2025, journalists Javier Blas and Jack Farchy help us shine a l... more
... of bad reviews, meager financing, or artificial intelligence. But he is worried that the world is full of sloppy thinkers who mistake facts for the truth.
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• Werner Herzog, writer, filmmaker, and actor.
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It’s not about economics anymore. I miss the old days when it was more like the book and less about politics. They are lauding Bill Gates and the Gates foundation’s ideologies even after it has become evident that Gates is a depraived immoral lunatic. The money from that foundation is all so completely tainted, how can you even utter their name now? Gates tested vaccines on innocent children and killed them. He also believes that half the population of the world should die and climate alarmism i... more
Apple Podcasts1hfjdiebfufikgnfgey
Canada19 days ago - Ask questions
The Booker interview had potential but failed to dig.
How are baby bonds a bad idea? Was Booker making perfect the enemy of the good or something else?
For someone aware of the hidden reasons behind everything you didn’t push to understand how one of Booker’s ideas, enacted by the other party, are now bad. Be better, ask those questions or don’t bother. Your interview was amateur storytelling, a sandwich with no meat.
Apple Podcasts1Future-is-bright
United States21 days ago - Great variety
I am so grateful that such a wonderful, high quality podcast is available for free. The effort that goes into each episode must be phenomenal.
Apple Podcasts5Werewerekokako
New Zealanda month ago - Disappointed
The episode with the FDA director was so disappointing because Steven Dubner barely pushed back on the director's obvious MAGAT propaganda and misinformation. Another example of the media failing to have the courage to push back on this hateful administration.
And the amount of ads in the podcast are insane. it seems like 50% of it is annoying ads. Like a spammy website
Apple Podcasts2MikeNewarkUnited Statesa month ago - I listen regularly, but the probably will have to look elsewhere
Jan 30th ep is obvious AI advertisement. Med is literally the only (maybe) good use, but it will probably just make doctors worse.
We need universal healthcare first, AI can wait until we have some regulations to keep it from destroying our minds, culture, communities, and environment. The med angle just doesn't cut it.
Everyone hates what AI is doing to us.
Apple Podcasts2G.P. mbUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #21 | 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. Marti DeLiema
2. Kati Daffan
3. Mark Frank
4. Joel Mokyr
5. Javier Blas
6. Jack Farchy
7. Werner Herzog
8. David Fagenbaum
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