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The Freakonomics Radio Book Club

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From the podcast that explores the hidden side of everything, hear authors like you’ve never heard them before. Stephen Dubner and a stable of Freakonomics friends talk with the writers of mind-bending books, and we hear the best excerpts as well. You’ll learn about skill versus chance, the American discomfort with death, the secret life of dogs, and much more. To get every show in the Freakonomic... more

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In his new book “Breakneck,” Dan Wang argues that the U.S. has a lot to learn from China. He also says that “no two peoples are more alike.” We have questions.

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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. Javier Blas and Jack Farchy, the authors of The World for Sale, help us shine a light on the... more

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Licensing began with medicine and law; now it extends to 20 percent of the U.S. workforce, including hair stylists and auctioneers. In a new book, the legal scholar Rebecca Allensworth calls licensing boards “a thicket of self-dealing and ineptitude”... more

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Adam Moss was the best magazine editor of his generation. When he retired, he took up painting. But he wasn’t very good, and that made him sad. So he wrote a book about how creative people work— and, in the process, he made himself happy again.

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Recent Guests

Dan Wang
Research fellow at the Hoover Institution and author of Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future
Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Episode: 28. China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers.
Rebecca Allensworth
Law professor at Vanderbilt University and author of The Licensing Racket
Vanderbilt University
Episode: 26. Is Professional Licensing a Racket?
Adam Moss
A distinguished magazine editor and author of The Work of Art.
Episode: 25. How to Make Something from Nothing
John J. Sullivan
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and author of 'Midnight in Moscow'
Episode: 24. Is the U.S. Sleeping on Threats from Russia and China?
Glenn Loury
Public intellectual and academic economist
Brown University
Episode: 23. Confessions of a Black Conservative
Richard Cockett
An English author and senior editor at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: 22. How Does the Lost World of Vienna Still Shape Our Lives?
Fareed Zakaria
Host of CNN's GPS and a prominent political journalist
CNN
Episode: 21. Are We Living Through the Most Revolutionary Period in History?

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Stephen Dubner
Host of Freakonomics Radio and the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, Stephen Dubner explores the hidden side of everything through engaging interviews with authors and experts.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 391 ratings
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    I've bought your books and listening to you guys for 10-plus years from Australia, and it's been great. However, in your recent BOOK CLUB podcast, you glossed over and cherry-picked facts from the genocide happening right now in Gaza. This is very disappointing and sad.

    There was no mention of the 33,000 innocent people killed, nor was there any mention of the International Court of Justice rulings over Israel's actions.

    It's very disappointing and extremely sad to see you guys now in the same... more

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    Joe___Blogs
    Australiaa year ago
  • Simply awesome

    IMO, Freakonomics generally is the best podcast out there. Certainly my favorite.

    Goes for the book club as well. Moneyball is exceptional even in this context.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lammk0tt
    United States3 years ago
  • Love to learn how things work!

    Started listening to “No Stupid Questions” and stumbled onto this one. Love the interviews!

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    nolacloud
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting story

    Love this podcast!

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    United States3 years ago
  • Great Listen

    Great listen

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26. Is Professional Licensing a Racket?
Q: What is the impact of professional licensing on equality?
Licensing exacerbates inequality since it tends to favor individuals with financial resources and clean records, excluding many capable individuals from opportunities.
26. Is Professional Licensing a Racket?
Q: In what ways do licensing boards fail to protect the public?
They often focus more on enforcing their own requirements rather than ensuring quality service or safety for consumers.
26. Is Professional Licensing a Racket?
Q: Should there be less regulation when it comes to professionals like hairdressers?
Yes, hair professions are an example where licensure might be excessive given the level of training compared to the risks involved.
26. Is Professional Licensing a Racket?
Q: Why is the current system of licensing boards considered ineffective?
The boards often protect bad actors while keeping capable professionals out, and their self-regulation is not in the public's best interest.
26. Is Professional Licensing a Racket?
Q: How much licensing is too much?
Around 20% of the American workforce is subject to professional licensing, and there has been a significant expansion in the number of licensed professions.

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