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 | 992 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Harlan Coben doesn’t think so. The mega-best-selling author talks suburbia, impostor syndrome, and what he learned from his college friend David Foster Wallace.
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Governments started the space age. Now, billionaires and private firms are reinventing it. Guest host Steve Levitt explores what the past can teach us about a high-stakes future. (Part two of a two-part series.)
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Gary and Stephen talk about creativity, recovery, getting fired, and holding grudges. They also get outside and play basketball, which is a big part of how Gary stays well.
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At first it sounds ridiculous. But it might be inevitable. Guest host Steve Levitt talks to a team that hopes to push A.I. infrastructure off the planet. Part one of a two-part series.)
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United Statesa month ago - Can Universities Win Back Our Trust
I’ve never written a review, but that was so painful, I couldn’t help it. There was nothing insightful or inspiring. I guess you can keep your job by doing nothing but placate those around you. Hooray platitudes! I’ve never considered not sending my children to higher education until today. I guess I’m not mad at the show, just sad, so still 4 stars
Apple Podcasts4Bus36 Bus36United Statesa month ago - Once great, but….
“Question, question, question…yes?” Questions have become leading questions rather than just a question. The hidden side of everything needs to take a look at how leading a question skews a response during an interview.
Apple Podcasts2AK12683United Statesa month ago - Out of Touch with Reality
Note: an earlier version of this review was FILTERED which is the reason why I bumped it from ** to *. I realize this is an intellectually based podcast - meant to challenge thoughts and preconceptions. I get it, and I appreciate this aspect. However, there seems to be little realization that this podcast, and for the most part its guests, lives with both feet planted in the Ivory Tower of Academia. What I don’t appreciate ( and vehemently disagree with) is the series of episodes on “The Purpose... more
Apple Podcasts1Different_DrummerUnited Statesa month ago I have listened to every episode, and I highly reccomend it!
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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. Will Marshall
2. Blaise Agüera y Arcas
3. Travis Beals
4. Hillary Sterling
5. Elena Resnick
6. Kimberly Blumenthal
7. Thomas Platts-Mills
8. Theresa MacPhail
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