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128. Baby, You Can Program My Car May 29, 2013

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A glimpse into our driverless future.

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127. Can You Be Too Smart for Your Own Good? And Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions May 23, 2013

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Dubner and Levitt talk about circadian rhythms, gay marriage, autism, and whether "pay what you want" is everything it's cracked up to be.

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The Hidden Cost of False Alarms (Rebroadcast) May 15, 2013

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If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you'd probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms?

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126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common? May 09, 2013

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A look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists.

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125. It’s Crowded at the Top May 01, 2013

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Why is unemployment still so high? It may be because of something that happened well before the Great Recession.

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124. Running to Do Evil Apr 25, 2013

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An interview with Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, whose younger brother turned him in -- and what it says about the Boston bombers.

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123. Help Wanted. No Smokers Need Apply Apr 17, 2013

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In many states, it is perfectly legal to not hire someone who smokes. Should employers also be able to weed out junk-food lovers or motorcyclists -- or anyone who wants to have a baby?

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122. How Much Does Your Name Matter? Apr 08, 2013

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A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?

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121. The Tax Man Nudgeth Apr 03, 2013

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Real tax reform may or may not ever happen. In the meantime, how about making the current system work a bit better?

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120. 100 Ways to Fight Obesity Mar 27, 2013

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Freakonomics asks a dozen smart people for their best ideas. Get ready for a fat tax, a sugar ban, and a calorie-chomping tapeworm.

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