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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. Join the Freakonomics Radio Plus membership program for weekly member-only episodes of Freakonomics Radio. You’ll also get every show in our network without ads. To sign up, visit our show page on Apple Podcasts or go to freakonomics.com/plus.

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Is Google Getting Worse? (Update)

2024/02/22

It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us? And is Google Search finally facing a real rival, in the form of A.I.-powered “answer engines”?

Extra: Mr. Feynman Takes a Trip — But Doesn’t Fall

2024/02/19

A wide-open conversation with three women who guided Richard Feynman through some big adventures at the Esalen Institute. (Part of our Feynman series.)

The Vanishing Mr. Feynman

2024/02/15

In his final years, Richard Feynman's curiosity took him to some surprising places. We hear from his companions on the trips he took — and one he wasn’t able to. (Part three of a three-part series.)

The Brilliant Mr. Feynman

2024/02/08

What happens when an existentially depressed and recently widowed young physicist from Queens gets a fresh start in California? We follow Richard Feynman out west, to explore his long and extremely fruitful second act. (Part two of a three-part series.)

How the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Update)

2024/02/05

They’re heading to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. But back in 2018, they were coming off a long losing streak — and that’s the year we sat down with 49ers players, coaches, and executives to hear their turnaround plans. It’s probably time to consider the turnaround a success.

The Curious Mr. Feynman

2024/02/01

From the Manhattan Project to the Challenger investigation, the physicist Richard Feynman loved to shoot down what he called “lousy ideas.” Today, the world is awash in lousy ideas — so maybe it’s time to get some more Feynman in our lives? (Part one of a three-part series.)

574. “A Low Moment in Higher Education”

2024/01/25

Michael Roth of Wesleyan University doesn’t hang out with other university presidents. He also thinks some of them have failed a basic test of good sense and decency. It’s time for a conversation about college, and courage.

5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Replay)

2024/01/22

We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don’t actually mean what we think they mean. But don’t worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too.

573. Can Academic Fraud Be Stopped?

2024/01/18

Probably not — the incentives are too strong. Scholarly publishing is a $28 billion global industry, with misconduct at every level. But a few reformers are gaining ground. (Part 2 of 2)

572. Why Is There So Much Fraud in Academia?

2024/01/11

Some of the biggest names in behavioral science stand accused of faking their results. Last year, an astonishing 10,000 research papers were retracted. We talk to whistleblowers, reformers, and a co-author who got caught up in the chaos. (Part 1 of 2)

PLUS: Piloting the World’s Most Profitable Airline

2024/01/05

Delta C.E.O. Ed Bastian explains how flying became safer than crossing the street, why the company bought its own oil refinery, and whether autonomous planes are the future. Unlock access to this episode, and other exclusive content, by joining the Freakonomics Radio Plus membership program. To sign up, visit the Freakonomics Radio show page on Apple Podcasts or go to freakonomics.com/plus.

571. Greeting Cards, Pizza Boxes, and Personal Injury Lawyers

2024/01/04

In a special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things, host Zachary Crockett explains what millennials do to show they care, how corrugated cardboard keeps your food warm, and why every city has a billboard for a guy who calls himself “The Hammer.”

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29191 reviews

LavyInc 2024/02/23

Super Fan

This podcast literally changed my life! The host Stephen J. Dubner’s voice is perfect for podcasts. He speaks clearly, in a calm tone, and not too fas...

Dsg690 2024/02/18

Making the World a Better Place, One Episode at a Time

Stephen Dubner seems to have the ability to make something that, on the surface, seems boring be profoundly interesting. I always end an episode feeli...

ClothesHound 2024/02/18

Now I have something to do for the next 6 months …

Such a tremendous series on Richard Feynman! I just finished the last episode — in awe that someone like him existed, sad that he’s not here today, an...

Chris ckx 2024/02/16

The Mr Feynman series is outstanding

Thank you Stephen Dubner for bringing Mr Feynman into my life, I kept bumping into his name in the places where I like to listen and read, I had it in...

allthings good andtrue 2024/02/15

Feynman

Wonderful and inspiring thanks

jeff.miller05 2024/02/03

Curious Mr Feynman is the best episode yet

Fascinating, educational and enriching. Excellent interviews and narration. I will listen to that one again for sure.

Nickname1792804 2024/02/02

It’s Complicated

I think if this show had a tag line it would be, “it’s complicated”. Everything is much more complicated, and fascinating, than first glance. Stephen’...

GASteveS 2024/02/01

Mind blowing!

My favorite podcast channel! Interesting topics, well researched, informative discussions with fascinating guests. I look forward to each new episode…...

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Los Alamos

Look at the map. Los Alamos is in the mountains, not the desert. New Mexico isn't an unrelieved flat desert.

f1-fan not taken 2024/01/27

Free Israel

Finally a podcast that is level headed and doesn’t openly support Islamic terrorist. Free Israel. If you support Palestine you may just be a terrorist...

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