Freakonomics Radio

  • 589. Why Has the Opioid Crisis Lasted So Long?

    Most epidemics flare up, do their damage, and fade away. This one has been raging for almost 30 years. To find out why, it’s time to ask some uncomfortable questions. (Part one of a two-part…


  • 589. Why Has the Opioid Crisis Lasted So Long?

    Most epidemics flare up, do their damage, and fade away. This one has been raging for almost 30 years. To find out why, it’s time to ask some uncomfortable questions. (Part one of a two-part…


  • Extra: Car Colors & Storage Units

    Presenting two stories from The Economics of Everyday Things: Why does it seem like every car is black, white, or gray these days? And: How self-storage took over America.   SOURCES: Tom Crockett, classic car enthusiast.…


  • Extra: Car Colors & Storage Units

    Presenting two stories from The Economics of Everyday Things: Why does it seem like every car is black, white, or gray these days? And: How self-storage took over America.   SOURCES: Tom Crockett, classic car enthusiast.…


  • Extra: Car Colors & Storage Units

    Presenting two stories from The Economics of Everyday Things: Why does it seem like every car is black, white, or gray these days? And: How self-storage took over America.   SOURCES: Tom Crockett, classic car enthusiast.…


  • 588. Confessions of a Black Conservative

    The economist and social critic Glenn Loury has led a remarkably turbulent life, both professionally and personally. In a new memoir, he has chosen to reveal just about everything. Why?   SOURCE: Glenn Loury, professor…


  • 588. Confessions of a Black Conservative

    The economist and social critic Glenn Loury has led a remarkably turbulent life, both professionally and personally. In a new memoir, he has chosen to reveal just about everything. Why?   SOURCE: Glenn Loury, professor…


  • 587. Should Companies Be Owned by Their Workers?

    The employee ownership movement is growing, and one of its biggest champions is also a private equity heavyweight. Is this meaningful change, or just window dressing?   SOURCES: Marjorie Kelly, distinguished senior fellow at The…


  • Should Companies Be Owned by Their Workers?

    The employee ownership movement is growing, and one of its biggest champions is also a private equity heavyweight. Is this meaningful change, or just window dressing?   SOURCES: Marjorie Kelly, distinguished senior fellow at The…


  • Should Companies Be Owned by Their Workers?

    The employee ownership movement is growing, and one of its biggest champions is also a private equity heavyweight. Is this meaningful change, or just window dressing?   SOURCES: Marjorie Kelly, distinguished senior fellow at The…


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