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No Stupid Questions

Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of “Grit”) and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. “No Stupid Questions” is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network.

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Latest Episodes:

87. What’s So Great About Retirement? Aug 09, 2026

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How do you know when it’s the right time to retire? What does a “good” retirement look like? And will Stephen and Angela ever really hang up their hats? This episode originally aired on February 20nd, 2022.

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86. Should We All Be Taking More Long Shots? Aug 02, 2026

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What’s the difference between dispositional optimism and agentic hope? Are there benefits to taking a long shot, even if it turns out to be an air ball? And how is Angela like an N.F.L. quarterback? This episode originally aired on February 13th, 2022.

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85. Is Emotional Intelligence Really So Important? Jul 26, 2026

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Can you quantify emotional intelligence? Who should you hire — someone smart, or someone good with people? And how did Angie do on an online emotional intelligence test? This episode originally aired on February 6th, 2022.

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84. Why Do We Find So Much Meaning in Meaningless Coincidences? Jul 19, 2026

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Why are humans so fascinated by coincidences? What do Carl Jung and an album by The Police have in common? And what did Stephen win in a bar mitzvah limbo contest? This episode originally aired on January 30th, 2022.

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83. Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face? Jul 12, 2026

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What is the cost of admitting you’re wrong? How can intellectual humility make you more open minded? And will Stephen finally persuade Angela that rum-raisin is the best flavor of ice cream? This episode originally aired on January 23rd, 2022.

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82. Which Is More Powerful: Reward or Punishment? Jul 05, 2026

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How is “negative reinforcement” different from punishment? Could positive reinforcement encourage prosocial behavior on a national scale? And what’s the deal with Taiwan’s dog-poop lottery? This episode originally aired on Jan 16th, 2022.

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81. Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money? Jun 28, 2026

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What’s the connection between conversations about money and financial literacy? Could the taboo against talking about your salary be fading? And why did Angie’s teenage daughter call Vanguard to learn about I.R.A.s? This episode originally aired on January 9th, 2022.

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80. Is a “Success Hangover” Real? Jun 21, 2026

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Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented? This episode originally aired on January 2nd, 2022.

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79. Why Do We Root for Underdogs? Jun 14, 2026

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Also: Angela proposes an upgrade to the show. This episode originally aired on December 26th, 2021.

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78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute? Jun 07, 2026

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Also: what does your name say about who you are? This episode originally aired on December 19th, 2021.

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