
Freakonomics Radio
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 the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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643. Why Do Candles Still Exist?
Aug 01, 2025

642. How to Wage Peace, According to Tony Blinken
Jul 25, 2025

641. What Does It Cost to Lead a Creative Life?
Jul 18, 2025

640. Why Governments Are Betting Big on Sports
Jul 11, 2025

How to Make Your Own Luck (Update)
Jul 09, 2025

639. “This Country Kicks My Ass All the Time”
Jul 04, 2025

638. Are You Ready for the Elder Swell?
Jun 27, 2025