373 Episodes

  1. 543. How to Return Stolen Art

    Published: 5/18/2023
  2. 542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?

    Published: 5/11/2023
  3. 541. The Case of the $4 Million Gold Coffin

    Published: 5/4/2023
  4. Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Ep. 323 Replay)

    Published: 4/27/2023
  5. 540. Swearing Is More Important Than You Think

    Published: 4/20/2023
  6. 539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?

    Published: 4/13/2023
  7. 538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a Neighborhood

    Published: 4/6/2023
  8. How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)

    Published: 3/30/2023
  9. 537. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss.

    Published: 3/23/2023
  10. Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay)

    Published: 3/16/2023
  11. 536. Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap?

    Published: 3/9/2023
  12. 535. Why Is Flying Safer Than Driving?

    Published: 3/2/2023
  13. 534. Air Travel Is a Miracle. Why Do We Hate It?

    Published: 2/23/2023
  14. Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? (Ep. 493 Update)

    Published: 2/16/2023
  15. The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel Soaps

    Published: 2/13/2023
  16. 533. Will the Democrats “Make America Great Again”?

    Published: 2/9/2023
  17. The Economics of Everyday Things: “My Sharona”

    Published: 2/6/2023
  18. Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? (Ep. 429 Update)

    Published: 2/2/2023
  19. The Economics of Everyday Things: Girl Scout Cookies

    Published: 1/30/2023
  20. 532. Do You Know Who Owns Your Vet?

    Published: 1/26/2023

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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.