526. Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger?Economists and politicians have turned him into a mascot for free-market ideology. Some on the left say the right has […]

Freakonomics Radio Needs Your HelpA sneak peek at an upcoming series — and a call for would-be radio reporters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

525. In Search of the Real Adam SmithHow did an affable 18th-century “moral philosopher” become the patron saint of cutthroat capitalism? Does “the invis […]

524. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really?In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at a clever new study that could help answer one of […]

523. Did Michael Lewis Just Get Lucky with “Moneyball”?No — but he does have a knack for stumbling into the perfect moment, including the recent FTX debacle. In t […]

522. Is Google Getting Worse?It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us? Hosted by S […]

522. Is Google Getting Worse?It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us? Hosted by S […]

The Most Interesting Fruit in the World (Ep. 375 Update)The banana, once a luxury good, rose to become America’s favorite fruit. Now a deadly fungus threatens to w […]

521. I’m Your Biggest Fan!It’s fun to obsess over pop stars and racecar drivers — but is fandom making our politics even more toxic?   Hosted by Simplecast, an A […]

The Unintended Consequences of Working from HomeThe last two years have radically changed the way we work — producing winners, losers, and a lot of surprises. […]

519. Has Globalization Failed?It was supposed to boost prosperity and democracy at the same time. What really happened? According to the legal scholar Anthea […]

518. Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice?One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? Hosted by S […]

517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation?New research finds that bosses who went to business school pay their workers less. So what are M.B.A. programs […]

Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update)The pandemic provided city dwellers with a break from the din of the modern world. Now the noise is coming […]

Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update)The pandemic provided city dwellers with a break from the din of the modern world. Now the noise is coming […]

516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough?Liberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach […]

Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) AdmireThe documentary filmmaker, known for The Civil War, Jazz, and Baseball, turns his attention to the Holocaust, and asks […]

515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening?The pandemic moved a lot of religious activity onto the internet. With faith-based apps, Silicon Valley is […]

This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update)As the Biden administration rushes to address climate change, Stephen Dubner looks at another, hidden cost of air […]

514. Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black AmericaThe controversial Harvard economist, recently back from a suspension, “broke a lot of glass early in my c […]