Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://app ...
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Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://apple.co/SiriusXM.
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Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for Sir ...
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Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episod ...
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Entrepreneur Inspiring Stories to Help Motivate, Build, & Grow Your Successful Business with a Master Class from Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders that tell it How It Is... Millionaire Interviews is actionable advice for the (future & present) Entrepreneur, Thought Leaders, Solopreneur, Youpreneur, and Small Business Owner. The host interviews Business Founders in the Product, Service, Real Estate, and Tech industries so they can teach you from their experience. Connect with other Listeners @ ...
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From the podcast that explores the hidden side of everything, hear authors like you’ve never heard them before. Stephen Dubner and a stable of Freakonomics friends talk with the writers of mind-bending books, and we hear the best excerpts as well. You’ll learn about skill versus chance, the American discomfort with death, the secret life of dogs, and much more. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Ap ...
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The Columbia University sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh studies exclusive worlds by embedding himself — with a crack-selling gang, sex workers, the teenage children of billionaires, and most recently, at the highest levels of companies at the vanguard of the digital revolution, including Facebook and Twitter. And now he’s hosting a podcast. In each episode, Venkatesh will reveal what he learned in Silicon Valley and talk with the people he met along the way who are building and running the digi ...
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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡
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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…
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Almost everyone who buys a home spends thousands of dollars on title insurance. Most of them don’t understand it, and almost none of them use it. So why does it exist? Zachary Crockett closes the deal. SOURCES: Christy Bieber, personal finance writer. Laurie Goodman, institute fellow at the Urban Institute Housing Finance Policy Center. Kathy Kwak,…
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210. What Makes a Good Sense of Humor?
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What is the evolutionary purpose of laughter? What’s the difference between Swedish depression and American depression? And why aren’t aliens interested in abducting Mike? SOURCES: Jennifer Aaker, professor of marketing at Stanford University. Judd Apatow, film director, screenwriter, and comedian. Fredrik Backman, author. Naomi Bagdonas, lecturer …
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Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics? (Replay)
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Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true? Stephen Dubner chats with Angela Duckworth in this classic episode from July 2020. SOURCES: Pearl S. Buck, 20th-century American novelist. Jack Gallant, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Steve Levitt, professor emeritus of economics at the…
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601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying?
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Only a tiny number of “supertaskers” are capable of doing two things at once. The rest of us are just making ourselves miserable, and less productive. How can we put the — hang on a second, I've just got to get this. Come see Stephen Dubner live! “A Questionable Evening: A strategic interrogation from two people who ask questions for a living,” fea…
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It takes fungi-sniffing dogs, back-room deals, and a guy named “The Kingpin” for the world’s most coveted morsel to end up on your plate. Zachary Crockett picks up the scent. SOURCES: Jason McKinney, co-founder and C.E.O. of Truffle Shuffle. Besart Morina, truffle dealer. RESOURCES: "Dogs Pay the Price in Italian Truffle War," by Margherita Stancat…
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Why does the U.S. use Fahrenheit when Celsius is better? Would you quit your job if a coin flip told you to? And how do you get an entire country to drive on the other side of the road? SOURCES: Christian Crandall, professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio and co-author of the Freakonomics books…
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139. How PETA Made Radical Ideas Mainstream
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals founder Ingrid Newkirk has been badgering meat-eaters, fur-wearers, and circus-goers for more than 40 years. For a woman who’s leaving her liver to the president of France in her will, she sounds quite sensible when she tells Steve what we can learn from animals, why she supports euthanasia, and who’ll ge…
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What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men? (Update)
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Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 3 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) SOURCES: Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics at Princeton University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of …
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EXTRA: Why Quitting Is Usually Worth It
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Stephen Dubner appears as a guest on Fail Better, a new podcast hosted by David Duchovny. The two of them trade stories about failure, and ponder the lessons that success could never teach. SOURCES: David Duchovny, actor, director, writer, and musician. RESOURCES: "Martin Seligman and the Rise of Positive Psychology," by Peter Gibbon (Humanities, 2…
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Once considered noble and heroic, pigeons are now viewed as an urban nuisance — one that costs cities millions of dollars a year. Zachary Crockett tosses some crumbs. SOURCES: Andrew Blechman, journalist and author. David Champagne, owner of Bird Busters, Inc. RESOURCES: "Racing Pigeon Sells For A Record-Breaking $1.9 Million At Auction," by Carlie…
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208. Can A.I. Companions Replace Human Connection?
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What happens when machines become funnier, kinder, and more empathetic than humans? Do robot therapists save lives? And should Angela credit her virtual assistant as a co-author of her book? SOURCES: Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology at Arizona State University. Reid Hoffman, co-founder and executive chairman of LinkedIn; co-founder…
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UPDATE: Sendhil Mullainathan Thinks Messing Around Is the Best Use of Your Time
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Revisiting Steve’s 2021 conversation with the economist and MacArthur “genius” about how to make memories stickier, why change is undervalued, and how to find something new to say on the subject of scarcity. SOURCE: Sendhil Mullainathan, university professor of computation and behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business…
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The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into (Update)
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America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) SOURCES: Peter Blair, professor of education at Harvard University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics …
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How do criminals turn their ill-gotten gains into taxable income? And how does law enforcement stop them? Zachary Crockett follows the money. SOURCES: Patrick McKenzie, fraud prevention expert and strategic advisor at Stripe. Kerry Myers, associate professor of instruction at the University of South Florida and former F.B.I. special agent. RESOURCE…
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Do you see yourself the same way others see you? What’s the difference between self-perception and self-awareness? And why do Mike and Angela both hate fishing? SOURCES: Luis von Ahn, co-founder and C.E.O. of Duolingo; former chair of the board at Character Lab. Paul DePodesta, chief strategy officer of the Cleveland Browns; former baseball executi…
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138. Chris Anderson on the Power of TED
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Under his helm, the TED Conference went from a small industry gathering to a global phenomenon. Chris and Steve talk about how to build lasting institutions, how to make generosity go viral, and what Chris has learned about public speaking. SOURCE: Chris Anderson, head of TED. RESOURCES: Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading, by …
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What Exactly Is College For? (Update)
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We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series originally published in 2022, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakono…
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EXTRA: Remembering Susan Wojcicki
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The former YouTube C.E.O. — and sixteenth Google employee — died on August 9, 2024. Steve talked with her in 2020 about her remarkable career, and how her background in economics shaped her work. SOURCES: Susan Wojcicki, former C.E.O. of YouTube. RESOURCES: "Susan Wojcicki, Former Chief of YouTube, Dies at 56," by John Yoon and Mike Isaac (The New …
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Thanks to online booking platforms, the way we make reservations has changed — but a table at a hot restaurant on a Friday night is still a valuable commodity. Zachary Crockett books a four-top for 7 p.m. SOURCES: Lisa Blount, director of marketing and public relations at Antoine’s Restaurant. Adam Iscoe, writer. RESOURCES: "Why You Can’t Get a Res…
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EXTRA: Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete (Update)
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There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. As the Olympics come to a close, we revisit a 2018 episode in which top athletes from a variety of sports tell us how they made it, and what they sacrificed. SOURCES: Lance Armstrong, former professional cyclist. David Canton, director of African American studies and …
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Why Do People Get Scammed? (Replay)
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What makes a con succeed? Does snake oil actually work? And just how gullible is Angela? SOURCES: Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology and marketing at Arizona State University. Yaniv Hanoch, professor of decision sciences at Coventry University. Hugo Mercier, research scientist at the French National Centre for Scientific Research. Ge…
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600. “If We’re All in It for Ourselves, Who Are We?”
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Tania Tetlow, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of Fordham University, thinks the modern campus could use a dose of old-fashioned values. SOURCE: Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham University. RESOURCES: "Not a Priest, Not a Man, but Ready to Run Fordham," by David Waldstein (The New York Times, 2024). "Tech Glitch Upends Financial …
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There are more firefighters than ever — and fewer fires for them to fight. So the job has changed. Zachary Crockett slides down the pole. SOURCES: Joshua Hurwitz, lecturer in economics at Tufts University. Eric Mackintosh, administrative battalion fire chief for San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department. Steve Pegram, retired fire chief and township a…
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206. When Is It Time to Step Aside?
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Should government jobs have mandatory retirement ages? Is it foolish to care about your legacy? And why did Jason always call Angela’s father “Dr. Lee”? SOURCES: William Bridges, professor emeritus of American literature at Mills College, consultant, and author. Arthur Brooks, professor of leadership at Harvard University. Jimmy Carter, former Pres…
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137. Richard Dawkins on God, Genes, and Murderous Baby Cuckoos
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The author of the classic The Selfish Gene is still changing the way we think about evolution. SOURCE: Richard Dawkins, professor emeritus of the public understanding of science at Oxford University. RESOURCES: The Genetic Book of the Dead, by Richard Dawkins (2024). Flights of Fancy: Defying Gravity by Design and Evolution, by Richard Dawkins (202…
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599. The World's Most Valuable Unused Resource
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It’s not oil or water or plutonium — it’s human hours. We've got an idea for putting them to use, and for building a more human-centered economy. But we need your help. SOURCES: Nathan Dietz, research director at the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. Al Roth, professor of economics at Stanford University. Krista Wyatt, C.E.O. of Time…
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266: Wheels of Fortune: 🚲 Team USA's Path to Tour de France Victory (Anne Hed of HED Cycling)
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Anne Hed is a lifetime resident of Minnesota. Her history as a business owner began back in the 1980’s, when she raced as a professional triathlete. She completed eight Ironman Triathlons in Hawaii, and met her late husband, Steve, through the sport. He became one of her first sponsors... This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranB…
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How did love stories about vampires, cowboys, and wealthy dukes become the highest-grossing fiction genre in the world? Zachary Crockett gets swept away. SOURCES: Delaney Diamond, romance novelist. Danielle Flores, high school math teacher and avid romance novel reader. Brenda Hiatt, romance novelist. Diane Moggy, vice president of editorial at Har…
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EXTRA: Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Update)
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A new proposal from the Biden administration calls for a nationwide cap on rent increases. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. We revisit a 2019 episode to hear why. SOURCES: Tommy Andersson, professor of economics at Lund University. Vicki Been, professor of law at New York University and former deputy mayor for housing and economic developme…
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205. Where Do Values Come From?
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Do you get your principles from your parents — or in spite of them? Is there anything wrong with valuing conformity? And why doesn’t McDonald’s sell salads? SOURCES: Erika James, dean of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Olivia Rodrigo, singer-songwriter. Shalom Schwartz, professor emeritus of psychology at the Hebre…
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UPDATE: What It Takes to Know Everything
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Victoria Groce is the best trivia contestant on earth. The winner of the 2024 World Quizzing Championship explains the structure of a good question, why she knits during competitions, and how to memorize 160,000 flashcards. SOURCE: Victoria Groce, “The Queen” on the television game show The Chase. RESOURCES: The Chase, TV series (2013-2015, 2021-pr…
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598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy?
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That’s the worry. Even the humble eyeglass industry is dominated by a single firm. We look into the global spike in myopia, how the Lemtosh got its name, and what your eye doctor knows that you don’t. (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Maria Liu, professor of clinical optometry at the University of California, Berkeley. Harvey Moscot, C.E.O.…
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Performing at a strip club can be lucrative, but it requires financial and psychological savvy — and an eye for social trends. Zachary Crockett takes a look. SOURCES: Layla, stripper. Dave Manack, publisher and editor-in-chief of Exotic Dancer. RESOURCES: "A Look at Washington State’s ‘Strippers’ Bill of Rights’," by Aimee Ortiz (The New York Times…
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204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact?
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How is the brain affected by solitary confinement? How would you deal with being stranded on a deserted island? And do baby monkeys make the best therapists? SOURCES: William Broyles Jr., screenwriter, journalism, and former U.S. Marine Corps officer. Beatriz Flamini, Spanish mountaineer. Craig Haney, professor of psychology at the University of Ca…
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136. The World’s Most Controversial Ornithologist
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Richard Prum says there's a lot that traditional evolutionary biology can't explain. He thinks a neglected hypothesis from Charles Darwin — and insights from contemporary queer theory — hold the answer. Plus: You won't believe what female ducks use for contraception. SOURCE: Richard Prum, professor of ornithology, ecology and evolutionary biology a…
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597. Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000?
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A single company, EssilorLuxottica, owns so much of the eyewear industry that it’s hard to escape their gravitational pull — or their “obscene” markups. Should regulators do something? Can Warby Parker steal market share? And how did Ray-Bans become a luxury brand? (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of …
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Why does treating a venomous snake bite cost as much as a house? Zachary Crockett slithers over to North Carolina to find out. SOURCES: Steve Anderson, emergency medicine business unit leader at BTG Pharmaceuticals. Nick Brandehoff, professor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado and executive director of the Asclepius Snakebite Found…
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EXTRA: People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Update)
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You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. In an interview from 2018, the founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. SOURCES: Ric…
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