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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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39. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting Aug 16, 2011

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Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing.

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38. The Church of "Scionology" Aug 03, 2011

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We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea?

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37. Mouse in the Salad Jul 20, 2011

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In restaurants and in life, bad things happen. But what happens next is just as important.

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36. Hey Baby, Is That a Prius You're Driving? Jul 06, 2011

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"Conspicuous conservation" is about showing off your environmental bona fides. In other words, if you lean green, there's extra value in being seen leaning green.

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35. Live From St. Paul! Jun 22, 2011

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Freakonomics Radio hits the road, and plays some Quiz Bowl

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34. Things Our Fathers Gave Us Jun 08, 2011

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What did Levitt and Dubner learn as kids from their dads?

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33. To Catch a Fugitive May 25, 2011

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Who is likelier to get to the fugitive first? When a fugitive is on the run, it’s not only the police he has to worry about. A bounty hunter could be coming after him, too.

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32. Growing Up Buffett May 11, 2011

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What’s it like to wake up one day and realize Dad is a multi-billionaire? That's what happened to Warren Buffett’s son Peter -- who then started to think about whether or not to join the family business.

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31. Gambling With Your Life Apr 27, 2011

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Does Las Vegas increase your risk of suicide? A researcher embeds himself in the city where Americans are most likely to kill themselves.

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30. Does College Still Matter? And Other Freaky Questions Answered ... Apr 13, 2011

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In our second round of FREAK-quently Asked Questions, Steve Levitt answers some queries from listeners and readers.

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