Freakonomics Radio

  • 508. Does the Crypto Crash Mean the Blockchain Is Over?

    No. But now is a good time to sort out the potential from the hype. Whether you’re bullish, bearish, or just confused, we’re here to explain what the blockchain can do for you. (Part 1…


  • 508. Does the Crypto Crash Mean the Blockchain Is Over?

    No. But now is a good time to sort out the potential from the hype. Whether you’re bullish, bearish, or just confused, we’re here to explain what the blockchain can do for you. (Part 1…


  • 507. 103 Pieces of Advice That May or May Not Work

    Kevin Kelly calls himself “the most optimistic person in the world.” And he has a lot to say about parenting, travel, A.I., being luckier — and why we should spend way more time on YouTube.


  • 507. 103 Pieces of Advice That May or May Not Work

    Kevin Kelly calls himself “the most optimistic person in the world.” And he has a lot to say about parenting, travel, A.I., being luckier — and why we should spend way more time on YouTube.…


  • 506. What Is Sportswashing (and Does It Work)?

    In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the P.G.A. Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation…


  • 506. What Is Sportswashing (and Does It Work)?

    In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the P.G.A. Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation…


  • 506. What Is Sportswashing (and Does It Work)?

    In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the P.G.A. Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation…


  • 505. Did Domestic Violence Really Spike During the Pandemic?

    When the world went into lockdown, experts predicted a rise in intimate-partner assaults. What actually happened was more complicated.


  • 505. Did Domestic Violence Really Spike During the Pandemic?

    When the world went into lockdown, experts predicted a rise in intimate-partner assaults. What actually happened was more complicated. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…


  • 504. Introducing “Off Leash”

    In this new podcast from the Freakonomics Radio Network, dog-cognition expert and bestselling author Alexandra Horowitz (Inside of a Dog) takes us inside the scruffy, curious, joyful world of dogs. This is the first episode…


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