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473. These Jobs Were Not Posted on ZipRecruiterIn a conversation fresh from the Freakonomics Radio Network’s podcast laboratory, Michèle Flournoy (one of the hi […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago

Reasons to Be Cheerful (Ep. 417 Rebroadcast)Humans have a built-in “negativity bias,” which means we give bad news much more power than good. Would the Cov […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago

472. This Is Your Brain on PollutionAir pollution is estimated to cause 7 million deaths a year and cost the global economy nearly $3 trillion. But is the true […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago

472. This Is Your Brain on PollutionAir pollution is estimated to cause 7 million deaths a year and cost the global economy nearly $3 trillion. But is the true […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago

471. Mayor Pete and Elaine Chao Hit the RoadWhile other countries seem to build spectacular bridges, dams, and even entire cities with ease, the U.S. is stuck in […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago

471. Mayor Pete and Elaine Chao Hit the RoadWhile other countries seem to build spectacular bridges, dams, and even entire cities with ease, the U.S. is stuck in […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago

Two (Totally Opposite) Ways to Save the Planet (Rebroadcast)The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago

Two (Totally Opposite) Ways to Save the Planet (Rebroadcast)The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago

470. The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) IndividualismAccording to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago

469. The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re NotWe often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago

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 i […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 4 years, 12 months ago

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 […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 5 years ago

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 […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 5 years ago

466. She’s From the Government, and She’s Here to HelpCecilia Rouse, the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, is as cold-blooded as any economist. […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 5 years ago

465. Introducing a New “Freakonomics of Medicine” PodcastBapu Jena was already a double threat: a doctor who’s also an economist. Now he’s a podcast host too. In […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 5 years ago

464. Will Work-from-Home Work Forever?The pandemic may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean we’ll return to full-time commuting and packed office buildings. The […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 5 years, 1 month ago

463. How to Get Anyone to Do AnythingThe social psychologist Robert Cialdini is a pioneer in the science of persuasion. His 1984 book Influence is a classic, and […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 5 years, 1 month ago

463. How to Get Anyone to Do AnythingThe social psychologist Robert Cialdini is a pioneer in the science of persuasion. His 1984 book Influence is a classic, and […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 5 years, 1 month ago

These Shoes Are Killing Me! (Ep. 296 Rebroadcast)The human foot is an evolutionary masterpiece, far more functional than we give it credit for. So why do we encase […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 5 years, 1 month ago

462. The Future of New York City Is in Question. Could Andrew Yang Be the Answer?The man who wants America to “think harder” has parlayed his quixotic pre […]
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