Freakonomics Radio

  • 385. What Do Nancy Pelosi, Taylor Swift, and Serena Williams Have in Common?

    They — along with a great many other high-achieving women — were all once Girl Scouts. So was Sylvia Acevedo. Raised in a poor, immigrant family, she was told that “girls like her” didn’t go…


  • 384. Abortion and Crime, Revisited

    The controversial theory linking Roe v. Wade to a massive crime drop is back in the spotlight as several states introduce abortion restrictions. Steve Levitt and John Donohue discuss their original research, the challenges to…


  • 384. Abortion and Crime, Revisited

    The controversial theory linking Roe v. Wade to a massive crime drop is back in the spotlight as several states introduce abortion restrictions. Steve Levitt and John Donohue discuss their original research, the challenges to…


  • 384. Abortion and Crime, Revisited

    The controversial theory linking Roe v. Wade to a massive crime drop is back in the spotlight as several states introduce abortion restrictions. Steve Levitt and John Donohue discuss their original research, the challenges to…


  • A Better Way to Eat (Rebroadcast )

    Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough?


  • A Better Way to Eat (Rebroadcast )

    Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…


  • 383. The Zero-Minute Workout

    There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want…


  • 383. The Zero-Minute Workout

    There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want…


  • 383. The Zero-Minute Workout

    There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want…


  • 382. How Goes the Behavior-Change Revolution?

    An all-star team of behavioral scientists discovers that humans are stubborn (and lazy, and sometimes dumber than dogs). We also hear about binge drinking, humblebragging, and regrets. Recorded live in Philadelphia with guests including Richard…


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