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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:

The Church of "Scionology" (Rebroadcast) Aug 08, 2013

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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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135. Do Baby Girls Cause Divorce? Aug 01, 2013

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Even American parents have a strong "son preference" -- which means that a newborn daughter can be bad news for a marriage.

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The Upside of Quitting (Rebroadcast) Jul 22, 2013

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You know the saying: a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. To which Freakonomics Radio says ... Are you sure?

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134. Government Employees Gone Wild Jul 18, 2013

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The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failures catalogs the fiscal, sexual, and mental lapses of federal workers -- all with an eye toward preventing the next big mistake.

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133. A Burger a Day Jul 11, 2013

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Is junk food an abomination or a modern miracle?

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132. Jane Austen, Game Theorist Jul 03, 2013

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What does "Pride and Prejudice" have to do with nuclear deterrence?

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Legacy of a Jerk (Rebroadcast) Jun 27, 2013

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What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it?

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131. Do You Really Want to Know Your Future? Jun 20, 2013

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You might think that someone with a 50-50 chance of getting a fatal disease would want to know for sure -- but you would be wrong. What does this say about our supposed thirst for certainty?

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130. Why Family and Business Don’t Mix Jun 12, 2013

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Yet another reason to blame your parents for pretty much everything.

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129. Should Tipping be Banned? Jun 03, 2013

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It's awkward, random, confusing -- and probably discriminatory too.

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