Freakonomics Radio

  • 413. Who Gets the Ventilator?

    Should a nurse or doctor who gets sick treating Covid-19 patients have priority access to a potentially life-saving healthcare device? Americans aren’t used to rationing in medicine, but it’s time to think about it. We…


  • 412. What Happens When Everyone Stays Home to Eat?

    Covid-19 has shocked our food-supply system like nothing in modern history. We examine the winners, the losers, the unintended consequences — and just how much toilet paper one household really needs.


  • 412. What Happens When Everyone Stays Home to Eat?

    Covid-19 has shocked our food-supply system like nothing in modern history. We examine the winners, the losers, the unintended consequences — and just how much toilet paper one household really needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an…


  • 412. What Happens When Everyone Stays Home to Eat?

    Covid-19 has shocked our food-supply system like nothing in modern history. We examine the winners, the losers, the unintended consequences — and just how much toilet paper one household really needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an…


  • 411. Is $2 Trillion the Right Medicine for a Sick Economy?

    Congress just passed the biggest aid package in modern history. We ask six former White House economic advisors and one U.S. Senator: Will it actually work? What are its best and worst features? Where does…


  • 411. Is $2 Trillion the Right Medicine for a Sick Economy?

    Congress just passed the biggest aid package in modern history. We ask six former White House economic advisors and one U.S. Senator: Will it actually work? What are its best and worst features? Where does…


  • 411. Is $2 Trillion the Right Medicine for a Sick Economy?

    Congress just passed the biggest aid package in modern history. We ask six former White House economic advisors and one U.S. Senator: Will it actually work? What are its best and worst features? Where does…


  • 410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?

    There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.


  • 410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?

    There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.…


  • 410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?

    There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.…


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