545. Enough with the Slippery Slopes!Gun control, abortion rights, drug legalization — it seems like every argument these days claims that if X happens, then Y w […]

544. Ari Emanuel Is Never IndifferentHe turned a small Hollywood talent agency into a massive sports-and-entertainment empire. In a freewheeling conversation, he […]

Make Me a Match (Ep. 209 Update)Sure, markets work well in general. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can […]

Make Me a Match (Ep. 209 Update)Sure, markets work well in general. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can […]

543. How to Return Stolen ArtMuseums are purging their collections of looted treasures. Can they also get something in return? And what does it mean to be a […]

542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?The world’s great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the norm. Now there’s a push to return these works to their rightful own […]

541. The Case of the $4 Million Gold CoffinHow did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to […]

541. The Case of the $4 Million Gold CoffinHow did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to […]

Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Ep. 323 Replay)Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll ine […]

Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Ep. 323 Replay)Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll ine […]

540. Swearing Is More Important Than You ThinkEvery language has its taboo words (which many people use all the time). But the list of forbidden words is always […]

539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say […]

539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say […]

538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a NeighborhoodMany companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something […]

538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a NeighborhoodMany companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something […]

How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are […]

How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are […]

537. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss.In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the economist Amy Finkelstein explains why insurance markets are broken […]

Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay)People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms k […]

536. Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap?Most travelers want the cheapest flight they can find. Airlines, meanwhile, need to manage volatile fuel […]