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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior.

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119. How Money Is March Madness? Mar 21, 2013

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The NCAA basketball tournament grabs a lot of eyeballs, but turning them into dollars hasn't always been easy -- even when the "talent" is playing for free.

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118. Parking Is Hell Mar 13, 2013

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There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody.

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117. When Is a Negative a Positive? Mar 06, 2013

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Sure, we all like to hear compliments. But if you're truly looking to get better at something, it's the negative feedback that will get you there.

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116. Women Are Not Men Feb 24, 2013

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In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing.

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115. The Downside of More Miles Per Gallon Feb 20, 2013

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The gas tax doesn't work well, and it's only going to get worse. What's next?

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114. How to Think About Guns Feb 13, 2013

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No one wants mass shootings. Unfortunately, no one has a workable plan to stop them either.

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113. Sure, I Remember That Feb 06, 2013

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It is startlingly easy to create false memories, especially in politics.

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112. Would You Let a Coin Toss Decide Your Future? Jan 30, 2013

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Levitt and Dubner go deep on "Freakonomics Experiments," a new research project that lets you take a chance on life.

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111. Introducing “Freakonomics Experiments” Jan 23, 2013

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Steve Levitt has a novel idea for helping people make tough decisions

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110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth? Jan 16, 2013

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The very long reach of Winston Churchill -- and how the British government is remaking copyright law.

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