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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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Latest Episodes:

220. “I Don't Know What You've Done With My Husband, But He's a Changed Man.” Sep 17, 2015

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From domestic abusers to former child soldiers, there is increasing evidence that behavioral therapy can turn them around.

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219. Preventing Crime for Pennies on the Dollar Sep 10, 2015

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Conventional programs tend to be expensive, onerous, and ineffective. Could something as simple (and cheap) as cognitive behavioral therapy do the trick?

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218. The Harvard President Will See You Now Sep 03, 2015

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How a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world.

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217. Are You Ready for a Glorious Sunset? Aug 27, 2015

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We spend billions on end-of-life healthcare that doesn't do much good. So what if a patient could forego the standard treatment and get a cash rebate instead?

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216. How to Make a Smart TV Ad Aug 20, 2015

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Step 1: Hire a Harvard psych professor as the pitchman. Step 2: Have him help write the script ...

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The Dangers of Safety (Rebroadcast) Aug 13, 2015

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What do NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck and the hit men of the NFL have in common?

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215. Why Do We Really Follow the News? Aug 06, 2015

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There are all kinds of civics-class answers to that question. But how true are they? Could it be that we like to read about war, politics, and miscellaneous heartbreak simply because it's (gasp) entertaining?

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214. How to Create Suspense Jul 30, 2015

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Why is soccer the best sport? How has Harlan Coben sold 70 million books? And why does "Apollo 13" keep you enthralled even when you know the ending?

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213. Aziz Ansari Needs Another Toothbrush Jul 23, 2015

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The comedian, actor -- and now, author -- answers our FREAK-quently Asked Questions

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212. The Economics of Sleep, Part 2 Jul 16, 2015

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People who sleep better earn more money. Now all we have to do is teach everyone to sleep better.

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