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Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 6 months ago

Freakonomics Radio Live: “The World’s a Mess. But Oysters, They Hold it Down.” Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli joins us to co-host an evening of delicious fact-finding: […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 6 months ago

361. Freakonomics Radio Live: “Jesus Could Have Been a Pigeon.”Our co-host is Grit author Angela Duckworth, and we learn fascinating, Freakonomical facts from a […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 6 months ago

360. Is the Protestant Work Ethic Real?In the early 20th century, Max Weber argued that Protestantism created wealth. Finally, there are data to prove if he was […]
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359. Should America Be Run by … Trader Joe’s?The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago

There’s a War on Sugar. Is It Justified? (Rebroadcast)Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it’s a […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago

358. Yes, the Open Office Is Terrible — But It Doesn’t Have to BeIt began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into […]
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357. Can an Industrial Giant Become a Tech Darling?The Ford Motor Company is ditching its legacy sedans, doubling down on trucks, and trying to steer its stock […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago

356. America’s Hidden DuopolyWe all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildl […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago

Extra: Elvis Costello Full Interview A conversation with the iconic singer-songwriter, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “How to Be Creative.” Hosted by […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago

355. Where Does Creativity Come From (and Why Do Schools Kill It Off)?Family environments and “diversifying experiences” (including the early death of a par […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago

Extra: Jeremy Lin Full Interview A conversation with veteran NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of S […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago

354. How to Be CreativeThere are thousands of books on the subject, but what do we actually know about creativity? In this new series, we talk to the researchers […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago

353. How to Optimize Your ApologyYou said, “I’m sorry,” but somehow you haven’t been forgiven. Why? Because you’re doing it wrong! A report from the front lin […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago

352. Can This Man Stop a Trade War?The World Trade Organization is the referee for 164 trading partners, each with their own political and economic agendas. […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 9 months ago

Extra: Shawn Johnson Full InterviewA conversation with 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of S […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 9 months ago

351. Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite AthleteThere are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. A variety of Olympic and professional […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 9 months ago

Extra: Full Interviews With Jimmy Garoppolo, Joe Staley, Mike McGlinchey, and Kyle Juszczyk Stephen Dubner’s conversations with members of the San Francisco 49ers o […]
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350. How to Stop Being a LoserThe San Francisco 49ers, one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, also used to be one of the best. But they’ve b […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 9 months ago

349. How Sports Became UsDollar-wise, the sports industry is surprisingly small, about the same size as the cardboard-box industry. So why does it make so much […]
Freakonomics Radio wrote a new post 7 years, 9 months ago

348. Is the Government More Entrepreneurial Than You Think?We all know the standard story: our economy would be more dynamic if only the government would get out […]
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