
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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EXTRA: The Downside of Disgust (Update)
Mar 05, 2025

624. The Animal No One Loves, Until They Do
Feb 28, 2025

623. Can New York City Win Its War on Rats?
Feb 21, 2025

The Show That Never Happened
Feb 20, 2025

622. Why Does Everyone Hate Rats?
Feb 14, 2025

621. Is Professional Licensing a Racket?
Feb 07, 2025

When Is a Superstar Just Another Employee?
Feb 05, 2025

620. Why Don’t Running Backs Get Paid Anymore?
Jan 31, 2025

619. How to Poison the A.I. Machine
Jan 24, 2025