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Can Data Keep People Out of Prison? | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 105 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-05-15 | Clementine Jacoby went from performing in a circus to founding a nonprofit that works to shrink the prison population.This episode was originally published May 5, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/40TiVixABOUT PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:People I (Mostly) Admire is hosted by Steven Levitt, the unorthodox University of Chicago economist and co-author of the Freakonomics book series, who tracks down other high achievers and asks questions that only he would think to ask. Guests include all-time Jeopardy! champion (and now host) Ken Jennings, YouTube C.E.O. Susan Wojcicki, W.N.B.A. champion Sue Bird, Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui, and neuroscientist/actress (also now Jeopardy! host) Mayim Bialik. Winner of Adweek‘s 2021 Best Interview Podcast of the Year.SUBSCRIBE TO PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3ENOP8vApple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELfGSTSpotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topics
How to Be Better at Meetings | Freakonomics Radio Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-05-12 | In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive. Stephen Dubner talks to University of North Carolina, Charlotte, organizational psychologist Steve Rogelberg about how to make meetings better — with smarter agendas, smaller invite lists and the best way to end them.ABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 542 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-05-11 | The world’s great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the norm. Now there’s a push to return these works to their rightful owners. Sounds simple, right? It's not. (Part 2 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”)This episode was originally published May 10, 2010.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3W9ZSjnPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
The True Cost of a Financial Advisor | People I (Mostly) Admire Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-05-10 | Steve Levitt illustrates the potential gap in wealth accumulation between going it alone with low-cost mutual funds and hiring an advisor to manage your portfolio.
Do You Have a Scarcity Mindset or an Abundance Mindset? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 145 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-05-09 | Are highly effective people quicker to share credit? What does poverty do to your brain? And how did Stephen’s mother teach him about opportunity costs? Plus: an announcement about the future of the show.This episode was originally published May 7, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3Mg0mBbAngela Duckworth photo credit: Peaberry PhotographyStephen Dubner photo credit: Troy TuttleABOUT NO STUPID QUESTIONS:Stephen J. Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics books) and research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they made a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. SUBSCRIBE TO NO STUPID QUESTIONS:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3Vwxib5Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELhWJRSpotify: freak.ws/3Tb7GirABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 478 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-05-07 | Arthur Brooks is an economist who for 10 years ran the American Enterprise Institute, one of the most influential conservative think tanks in the world. He has come to believe there is only one weapon that can defeat our extreme political polarization: love. Is Brooks a fool for thinking this — and are you perhaps his kind of fool?This episode was originally published October 13, 2021.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3IyoI7EPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
The Case of the $4 Million Gold Coffin | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 541 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-05-04 | How did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to crack the case? And how much of what you see in any museum is stolen? (Part 1 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”)Chapters:04:25 About New York’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit05:32 Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala photograph with the coffin of Nedjemankh14:42 Contested antiquities at the British Museum17:25 Theeconomics of the art market 18:10 The size of the antiquities market19:21 Debate about antiquities market regulation21:2 8 Determining provenance 23:25 Present-day antiquities looting risks25:41 Debate about protection vs. restitution28:15 Restitution as a repudiation of colonialism29:12 Nazi art looting during WWII32:39 Disputed artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art33:54 U.S. law regarding repatriation35:57 The UNESCO Convention and repatriation39:26 How antiquities are trafficked42:54 Frederick Schultz prosecution43:35 High-profile antiquities seizuresThis episode was originally published May 3, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/42b04kAPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.comImage of Kim Kardashian by Eva Rinaldi that appears in thumbnail image is used under Creative Commons license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en
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The Joy of Math With Sarah Hart | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 104 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-05-01 | Steve is on a mission to reform math education, and Sarah Hart is ready to join the cause. In her return visit to the show, Sarah explains how patterns are everywhere, constraints make us more creative, and literature is surprisingly mathematical. This episode was originally published April 28, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/40TiVixABOUT PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:People I (Mostly) Admire is hosted by Steven Levitt, the unorthodox University of Chicago economist and co-author of the Freakonomics book series, who tracks down other high achievers and asks questions that only he would think to ask. Guests include all-time Jeopardy! champion (and now host) Ken Jennings, YouTube C.E.O. Susan Wojcicki, W.N.B.A. champion Sue Bird, Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui, and neuroscientist/actress (also now Jeopardy! host) Mayim Bialik. Winner of Adweek‘s 2021 Best Interview Podcast of the Year.SUBSCRIBE TO PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3ENOP8vApple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELfGSTSpotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topics
What Should Be the Eighth Deadly Sin? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 144 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-05-01 | We asked you to nominate the worst sins of the modern age. Which one do Stephen and Angela think belongs on the list? And which does Angie struggle with the most? This episode was originally published April 30, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3HsnycwAngela Duckworth photo credit: Peaberry PhotographyStephen Dubner photo credit: Troy TuttleABOUT NO STUPID QUESTIONS:Stephen J. Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics books) and research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they made a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. SUBSCRIBE TO NO STUPID QUESTIONS:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3Vwxib5Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELhWJRSpotify: freak.ws/3Tb7GirABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 323 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-27 | Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because, when it comes to estimating how long projects will take, you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution. This episode was originally published April 26, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3HdutGnPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Charles Blow: A Rescue Plan for Black America | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 453 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-26 | New York Times columnist Charles Blow argues that white supremacy in America will never fully recede, and that it’s time for Black people to do something radical about it. In The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto, he urges a “reverse migration” to the South to consolidate political power and create a region where it’s safe to be Black. (This is an episode of The Freakonomics Radio Book Club.)This episode was originally published March 3, 2021.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3QrzwGAPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
John McWhorter on the F-Word | from Freakonomics Radio Episode 540 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-25 | Every language has its taboo words (which many people use all the time). But the list of forbidden words is always changing — and those changes tell us some surprising things about ourselves. Here, John McWhorter describes the versatility of the f-word.This episode was originally published April 19, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/43PkhNRPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
How Sinful Are No Stupid Questions Listeners? | No Stupid Questions | Episode143 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-25 | What does the Seven Deadly Sins survey tell us about the people who listen to this podcast? Are we more afflicted by sloth or by lust? And what does Angela mutter under her breath? Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sinsThis episode was originally published April 23, 2023For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3H82GXGAngela Duckworth photo credit: Peaberry PhotographyStephen Dubner photo credit: Troy TuttleABOUT NO STUPID QUESTIONS:Stephen J. Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics books) and research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they made a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. SUBSCRIBE TO NO STUPID QUESTIONS:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3Vwxib5Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELhWJRSpotify: freak.ws/3Tb7GirABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
The Downside of Disgust | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 448 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-25 | It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia. But now it may be keeping us from pursuing strategies that would improve the environment, the economy, even our own health. So is it time to dial down our disgust reflex? You can help fix things — as Stephen Dubner does in this episode — by chowing down on some delicious insects.This episode was originally published January 20, 2021.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3g9pZWCABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
How to Fix the Incentives in Cancer Research | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 449 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-23 | For all the progress made in fighting cancer, it still kills 10 million people a year, and some types remain especially hard to detect and treat. Pancreatic cancer, for instance, is nearly always fatal. A new clinical-trial platform could change that by aligning institutions that typically compete against one another.This episode was originally published January 27, 2021.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3ZtMuYzPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Steven Pinker: “I Manage My Controversy Portfolio Carefully” | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 1 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-21 | By cataloging the steady march of human progress, Harvard psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker has become a very public intellectual. But the self-declared “polite Canadian” has managed to enrage people on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Steve Levitt tries to understand why.This episode was originally published August 21, 2020.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3GCRfqNABOUT PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:People I (Mostly) Admire is hosted by Steven Levitt, the unorthodox University of Chicago economist and co-author of the Freakonomics book series, who tracks down other high achievers and asks questions that only he would think to ask. Guests include all-time Jeopardy! champion (and now host) Ken Jennings, YouTube C.E.O. Susan Wojcicki, W.N.B.A. champion Sue Bird, Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui, and neuroscientist/actress (also now Jeopardy! host) Mayim Bialik. Winner of Adweek‘s 2021 Best Interview Podcast of the Year.SUBSCRIBE TO PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3ENOP8vApple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELfGSTSpotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.comThumbnail image by Paul Reitano
Swearing Is More Important Than You Think | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 540 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-20 | Every language has its taboo words (which many people use all the time). But the list of forbidden words is always changing — and those changes tell us some surprising things about ourselves. This episode was originally published April 19, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/43PkhNRPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Let’s Be Blunt: Marijuana Is a Boon for Older Workers | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 459 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-19 | The state-by-state rollout of legalized marijuana has given economists a perfect natural experiment to measure its effects. Here’s what we know so far — and don’t know — about the costs and benefits of weed legalization.This episode was originally published April 21, 2021.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3FwvMQyABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Rick Rubin on How to Make Something Great | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 103 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-18 | From recording some of the first rap hits to revitalizing Johnny Cash's career, the legendary producer has had an extraordinary creative life. In this episode he talks about his new book and his art-making process — and helps Steve get in touch with his own artistic side.This episode was originally published April 14, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/43GbP3iABOUT PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:People I (Mostly) Admire is hosted by Steven Levitt, the unorthodox University of Chicago economist and co-author of the Freakonomics book series, who tracks down other high achievers and asks questions that only he would think to ask. Guests include all-time Jeopardy! champion (and now host) Ken Jennings, YouTube C.E.O. Susan Wojcicki, W.N.B.A. champion Sue Bird, Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui, and neuroscientist/actress (also now Jeopardy! host) Mayim Bialik. Winner of Adweek‘s 2021 Best Interview Podcast of the Year.SUBSCRIBE TO PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3ENOP8vApple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELfGSTSpotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topics
Is Pride the Worst Sin? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 142 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-17 | Is pride an emotion? Where’s the line between self-esteem and hubris? And what does Stephen have against peacocks? Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sinsThis episode was originally published April 16, 2023For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/41cF0tbAngela Duckworth photo credit: Peaberry PhotographyStephen Dubner photo credit: Troy TuttleABOUT NO STUPID QUESTIONS:Stephen J. Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics books) and research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they made a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. SUBSCRIBE TO NO STUPID QUESTIONS:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3Vwxib5Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELhWJRSpotify: freak.ws/3Tb7GirABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Why Does Delaware Set the Rules for Everyone? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 539 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-13 | Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say the Delaware “franchise” is undemocratic and corrupt. Insiders say it’s wildly efficient. We say: they’re both right.This episode was originally published April 12, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3o9az8OPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Is Greed Good? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 141 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-11 | Is greed good? Who’s greedier — gamblers or casinos? What’s the difference between betting on sports and entering a charity raffle? And does Angela know the name of her city’s football team?Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sinsThis episode was originally published April 9, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3o1EYWBAngela Duckworth photo credit: Peaberry PhotographyStephen Dubner photo credit: Troy TuttleABOUT NO STUPID QUESTIONS:Stephen J. Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics books) and research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they made a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. SUBSCRIBE TO NO STUPID QUESTIONS:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3Vwxib5Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELhWJRSpotify: freak.ws/3Tb7GirABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
John Greens Reluctant Rocket Ship Ride | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 92 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-06 | Author and YouTuber John Green thought his breakout bestseller wouldn’t be a commercial success, wrote 40,000 words for one sentence, and brought Steve to tears.This episode was originally published November 11, 2022.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3ZdR10OABOUT PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:People I (Mostly) Admire is hosted by Steven Levitt, the unorthodox University of Chicago economist and co-author of the Freakonomics book series, who tracks down other high achievers and asks questions that only he would think to ask. Guests include all-time Jeopardy! champion (and now host) Ken Jennings, YouTube C.E.O. Susan Wojcicki, W.N.B.A. champion Sue Bird, Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui, and neuroscientist/actress (also now Jeopardy! host) Mayim Bialik. Winner of Adweek‘s 2021 Best Interview Podcast of the Year.SUBSCRIBE TO PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3ENOP8vApple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELfGSTSpotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topics
A Radically Simple Way to Boost a Neighborhood | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 538 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-06 | Many companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something concrete about it. We visit the South Side of Chicago to see how it’s working out.This episode was originally published April 5, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/41aKGUpPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Are You Knit-worthy? | Freakonomics Radio Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-05 | Full episode: youtu.be/U9X-x8hx44c
Robert Sapolsky: What Baboons Can Teach Us About Longevity Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-04 | Robert Sapolsky is one of the world’s leading neuroscientists, with a focus on the physiological effects of stress. For years, he spent his summers in Kenya, alone except for the baboons he was observing.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3WQAjmF
Is Envy Healthy? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 140 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-04 | What does social media do to our self-esteem? How is envy affecting our politics? And should you go to your high school reunion?Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sinsThis episode was originally published April 2, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/430L89cAngela Duckworth photo credit: Peaberry PhotographyStephen Dubner photo credit: Troy TuttleABOUT NO STUPID QUESTIONS:Stephen J. Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics books) and research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they made a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. SUBSCRIBE TO NO STUPID QUESTIONS:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3Vwxib5Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELhWJRSpotify: freak.ws/3Tb7GirABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Peter Attia: Invest in Your Future Health Now | People I (Mostly) Admire Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-03 | Physician Peter Attia returns to the show to talk about the science of longevity — which focuses not only on extending life but on maintaining good health into old age. He explains the possibilities and limits of current medicine and gives Steve his best advice on how to defeat the aging process.This episode was originally published March 31, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/43elPkrABOUT PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:People I (Mostly) Admire is hosted by Steven Levitt, the unorthodox University of Chicago economist and co-author of the Freakonomics book series, who tracks down other high achievers and asks questions that only he would think to ask. Guests include all-time Jeopardy! champion (and now host) Ken Jennings, YouTube C.E.O. Susan Wojcicki, W.N.B.A. champion Sue Bird, Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui, and neuroscientist/actress (also now Jeopardy! host) Mayim Bialik. Winner of Adweek‘s 2021 Best Interview Podcast of the Year.SUBSCRIBE TO PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3ENOP8vApple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELfGSTSpotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topics
Peter Attia: Adding 10 Healthy Years to Your Life | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 102 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-04-03 | Physician Peter Attia returns to the show to talk about the science of longevity — which focuses not only on extending life but on maintaining good health into old age. He explains the possibilities and limits of current medicine and gives Steve his best advice on how to defeat the aging process.This episode was originally published March 31, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/43elPkrABOUT PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:People I (Mostly) Admire is hosted by Steven Levitt, the unorthodox University of Chicago economist and co-author of the Freakonomics book series, who tracks down other high achievers and asks questions that only he would think to ask. Guests include all-time Jeopardy! champion (and now host) Ken Jennings, YouTube C.E.O. Susan Wojcicki, W.N.B.A. champion Sue Bird, Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui, and neuroscientist/actress (also now Jeopardy! host) Mayim Bialik. Winner of Adweek‘s 2021 Best Interview Podcast of the Year.SUBSCRIBE TO PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3ENOP8vApple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELfGSTSpotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topics00:00 Intro01:50 About Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity02:19 Attia’s career chronology03:00 Attia’s back surgery and repercussions04:35 “Medicine 1.0” vs. “Medicine 2.0”06:54 Chronic conditions and quality of life09:55 What is “Medicine 3.0”?10:48 Risk assessment in medicine13:13 Diabetes and risk assessment16:42 How prevention increases longevity19:47 Longevity in economic terms20:57 The Hippocratic oath and E.R. decision-making24:29 Centenarians and genetics28:03 Exercise and longevity28:42 VO2 max test32:00 Function of muscle32:58 Sleep and longevity35:09 Nutrition and health37:15 Ozempic and GLP-1 medications39:09 Importance of emotional health42:56 Attia’s inpatient mental health treatment44:52 The problem with coping mechanisms48:41 Emotional health, longevity, and quality of life50:02 Wrap-up of Attia interview50:40 Listener question: How do you deal with rejection?54:35 Preview: Rick Rubin55:18 Credits
Do Kids Cause Divorce? | Freakonomics, M.D. | Episode 78 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-31 | Couples get divorced for all kinds of reasons. Is having kids one of them? Bapu talks about research that investigates what happens to parents who unexpectedly have twins. Plus, an announcement about the future of the show.This episode was originally published March 30, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3lPUWSZPhoto credit: Lipofskyphoto.comABOUT FREAKONOMICS, M.D.:It’s the Freakonomics of medicine, with host Dr. Bapu Jena. Each week, the Harvard physician and economist will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS, M.D.:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3D3gnp9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3T9oM05Spotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 400 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-30 | Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift?This episode was originally published March 29, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3KjKaO9Photo credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Maria Konnikova: How to Make Your Own Luck | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 424 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-30 | Before she decided to become a poker pro, Maria Konnikova didn’t know how many cards are in a deck, let alone how to play poker, which makes her three-year journey from poker novice to World Series of Poker contestant with $500,000 in poker earnings even more remarkable.Konnikova did, however, have a Ph.D. in psychology, a brilliant coach, and a burning desire to know whether life is driven more by skill or by chance. She found some answers in poker, which she calls “a game of incomplete information.” “Chess is boring because it can be solved. There is theoretically always a correct move. And roulette is boring because it can’t be solved. It’s all chance,” Konnikova explains. “Poker is interesting because we can try to find a framework to develop a solution.” With its elements of the unknown, like bluffing and misrepresentation, poker becomes a compelling analog for real-world decision-making. In her new book, The Biggest Bluff, Konnikova describes how poker gave rise to game theory, her education in the game, and why poker is a metaphor for life. This episode was originally published July 1, 2020.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3VvZWJ8Photo credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Can Wolves Prevent Car Accidents? | Freakonomics Radio Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-30 | Every year, there are more than a million collisions in the U.S. between drivers and deer. The result: hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and billions in damages. Enter the wolf …Get the full episode: Can the Big Bad Wolf Save Your Life?youtu.be/09Sr0T5MtAwFor a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3CkdPCyABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmV
Could Nuclear Power Save the Planet? | Freakonomics Radio Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-28 | Full episode: youtu.be/I4mDRAphbEs
Why Do We Get Angry? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 139 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-27 | What’s the difference between anger and indignation? What’s Angela’s problem with turkey sandwiches? And why wasn’t a No Stupid Questions listener angry at the men who assaulted him?Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sinsThis episode was originally published March 26, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3zblBMRAngela Duckworth photo credit: Peaberry PhotographyStephen Dubner photo credit: Troy TuttleABOUT NO STUPID QUESTIONS:Stephen J. Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics books) and research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they made a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. SUBSCRIBE TO NO STUPID QUESTIONS:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3Vwxib5Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELhWJRSpotify: freak.ws/3Tb7GirABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
They Make Minimum Wage. They Could Save Your Life. | Freakonomics, M.D. | Episode 77 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-24 | Doctors and nurses get most of the attention — but a new study suggests we can improve health care by raising wages for a group of workers who are often overlooked.This episode was originally published March 23, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3nkvOEgPhoto credit: Lipofskyphoto.comABOUT FREAKONOMICS, M.D.:It’s the Freakonomics of medicine, with host Dr. Bapu Jena. Each week, the Harvard physician and economist will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS, M.D.:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3D3gnp9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3T9oM05Spotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
“Insurance Is Sexy.” (Discuss.) | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 537 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-23 | In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the economist Amy Finkelstein explains why insurance markets are broken and how to fix them. Also: why can’t you buy divorce insurance?This episode was originally published March 22, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3LOa6m7Photo credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
How Roland Fryer Solved a Gender Pay Gap | Freakonomics Radio Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-22 | Full episode: youtu.be/cI_JV1Tns6c
Could Bananas Go Extinct? | Freakonomics Radio Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-21 | Get the full episode: youtu.be/BroxT1A9DIAThe banana, once a luxury good, rose to become America’s favorite fruit. Now a deadly fungus threatens to wipe it out. Can it be saved?
Why Is Everyone Having Less Sex? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 138 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-20 | Why is everyone having less sex? Are we too busy watching Friends? Is porn driving us apart? And why did New Yorkers stop vacationing in the Catskills?Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sinsThis episode was originally published March 19, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/40iCfpAAngela Duckworth photo credit: Peaberry PhotographyStephen Dubner photo credit: Troy TuttleABOUT NO STUPID QUESTIONS:Stephen J. Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics books) and research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they made a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. SUBSCRIBE TO NO STUPID QUESTIONS:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3Vwxib5Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELhWJRSpotify: freak.ws/3Tb7GirABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
100 People I (Mostly) Admire | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 101 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-20 | Steve and producer Morgan Levey look back at the first 100 episodes of the podcast, including surprising answers, spectacular explanations, and listeners who heard the show and changed their lives.This episode was originally published March 17, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3n0zsmqABOUT PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:People I (Mostly) Admire is hosted by Steven Levitt, the unorthodox University of Chicago economist and co-author of the Freakonomics book series, who tracks down other high achievers and asks questions that only he would think to ask. Guests include all-time Jeopardy! champion (and now host) Ken Jennings, YouTube C.E.O. Susan Wojcicki, W.N.B.A. champion Sue Bird, Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui, and neuroscientist/actress (also now Jeopardy! host) Mayim Bialik. Winner of Adweek‘s 2021 Best Interview Podcast of the Year.SUBSCRIBE TO PEOPLE I (MOSTLY) ADMIRE:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3ENOP8vApple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELfGSTSpotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Is a Spoonful of Sunlight the Best Medicine? | Freakonomics, M.D. | Episode 76 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-17 | In hospitals, a softer pillow or a nicer room might be more than just amenities — they could improve outcomes for patients.This episode was originally published March 16, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/400FJNBPhoto credit: Lipofskyphoto.comABOUT FREAKONOMICS, M.D.:It’s the Freakonomics of medicine, with host Dr. Bapu Jena. Each week, the Harvard physician and economist will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS, M.D.:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3D3gnp9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3T9oM05Spotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 495 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-16 | People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change.This episode was originally published March 15, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3yHQFnhPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Are We All Addicted to Ultra-Processed Foods? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 137 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-13 | Are processed foods addictive? Is your favorite treat changing your brain? Why do so many snacks melt in your mouth? And why can’t Stephen replicate his favorite salad dressing?This episode was originally published March 12, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freakonomics.com/podcast/are-we-all-addicted-to-ultra-processed-foodsAngela Duckworth photo credit: Peaberry PhotographyStephen Dubner photo credit: Troy TuttleABOUT NO STUPID QUESTIONS:Stephen J. Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics books) and research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they made a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. SUBSCRIBE TO NO STUPID QUESTIONS:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3Vwxib5Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3ELhWJRSpotify: freak.ws/3Tb7GirABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Dogs in Jail? Heres Why It Works. | People I (Mostly) Admire Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-10 | Full episode: youtu.be/v9L3TUkOD84
What Is Sugar Really Doing to You? | Freakonomics, M.D. | Episode 75 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-10 | Americans eat a lot of sugar — and it’s hard to determine how it affects our health. Bapu explains how a new study uses data from the 1950s to help solve the mystery.This episode was originally published March 9, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3Jtvzz5SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS, M.D.:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3D3gnp9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3T9oM05Spotify: freak.ws/3D6uqKVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 536 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-09 | Most travelers want the cheapest flight they can find. Airlines, meanwhile, need to manage volatile fuel costs, a pricey workforce, and complex logistics. So how do they make money — and how did America’s grubbiest airport suddenly turn into a palace? (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”)This episode was originally published March 8, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3T0MQ5YPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies | Part 1 Freakonomics Radio Network 2023-03-07 | Air travel: it’s an unnatural activity that has become normal. You’re stuck in a metal tube with hundreds of strangers (and strange smells), defying gravity and racing through the sky. But oh, the places you’ll go! We visit the world’s busiest airport to see how it all comes together. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”)This episode was originally published February 22, 2023.For a full transcript, resources, and more, visit: freak.ws/3Kx1L5yPhoto credit: Audrey BernsteinABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO:Discover the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers to uncover things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to the future of education, from markets for marriage to the surprising utility of wolves.SUBSCRIBE TO FREAKONOMICS RADIO:YouTube: freak.ws/3yIl6dlStitcher: freak.ws/3gbLru9Apple Podcasts: freak.ws/3SWjW6dSpotify: freak.ws/3TsdCmVABOUT FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK:Freakonomics began as a book, which led to a blog, a documentary film, more books, a pair of pants, and in 2010, a podcast called Freakonomics Radio. Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, it’s one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with a reputation for storytelling that is both rigorous and entertaining. Its archive of more than 500 episodes is available, for free, on any podcast app, and the show airs weekly on NPR stations. Freakonomics Radio is now the flagship show of the Freakonomics Radio Network, which includes the podcasts No Stupid Questions (est. 2020), People I (Mostly) Admire (2020), and Freakonomics, M.D. (2021). FREAKONOMICS RADIO NETWORK PODCASTS:Freakonomics Radio: freakonomics.com/series/freakonomics-radioNo Stupid Questions: freakonomics.com/series/nsqPeople I (Mostly) Admire: freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admireFreakonomics, M.D.: freakonomics.com/series/bapuSpecial series: freakonomics.com/topicsCONNECT WITH US:twitter.com/freakonomicsfacebook.com/freakonomicsfreakonomics.com/podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: freak.ws/3CzOVhwEmail us: radio@freakonomics.com
