Freakonomics Radio

  • 470. The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism

    According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you…


  • 470. The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism

    According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you…


  • 469. The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not

    We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America?


  • 469. The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not

    We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America? Hosted…


  • 468. Nap Time for Everyone!

    The benefits of sleep are by now well established, and yet many people don’t get enough. A new study suggests we should channel our inner toddler and get 30 minutes of shut-eye in the afternoon.…


  • 468. Nap Time for Everyone!

    The benefits of sleep are by now well established, and yet many people don’t get enough. A new study suggests we should channel our inner toddler and get 30 minutes of shut-eye in the afternoon.…


  • How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Ep. 289 Rebroadcast)

    Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits?


  • How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Ep. 289 Rebroadcast)

    Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits? Hosted by Simplecast, an…


  • 467. Is the Future of Farming in the Ocean?

    Bren Smith, who grew up fishing and fighting, is now part of a movement that seeks to feed the planet while putting less environmental stress on it. He makes his argument in a book called…


  • 467. Is the Future of Farming in the Ocean?

    Bren Smith, who grew up fishing and fighting, is now part of a movement that seeks to feed the planet while putting less environmental stress on it. He makes his argument in a book called…


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