http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradioFreakonomics and SuperFreakonomics, by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, are groundbreaking books that explore "the hidden side of everything." Now there's a Freakonomics podcast, hosted by Dubner. Prepare to be enlightened, engaged, perhaps enraged, and definitely surprised.enCopyright Freak Onomics (C/O Blogtalkradio)Fri, 14 Jun 2019 21:30:00 GMTWed, 31 Oct 2018 23:00:00 GMTBooksBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/btrbetalogo.gifhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combooks,freakonomics,new york times,newsFreakonomics RadionoFreakonomics and SuperFreakonomics, by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, are groundbreaking books that explore "the hidden side of everything." Now there's a Frepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/31/356-americas-hidden-duopolyBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/31/356-americas-hidden-duopoly/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/31/356-americas-hidden-duopolyWed, 31 Oct 2018 23:00:00 GMT356. America’s Hidden DuopolyWe all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it? 00:56:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWe all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry thathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/27/extra-elvis-costello-full-interviewBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/27/extra-elvis-costello-full-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/27/extra-elvis-costello-full-interviewSat, 27 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMTExtra: Elvis Costello Full InterviewA conversation with the iconic singer-songwriter, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “How to Be Creative.” 01:21:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA conversation with the iconic singer-songwriter, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “How to Be Creative.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/24/355-where-does-creativity-come-from-and-why-do-schools-kill-it-offBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/24/355-where-does-creativity-come-from-and-why-do-schools-kill-it-off/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/24/355-where-does-creativity-come-from-and-why-do-schools-kill-it-offWed, 24 Oct 2018 23:00:00 GMT355. Where Does Creativity Come From (and Why Do Schools Kill It Off)?Family environments and “diversifying experiences” (including the early death of a parent); intrinsic versus extrinsic motivations; schools that value assessments, but don't assess the things we value. All these elements factor into the long, mysterious march towards a creative life. To learn more, we examine the early years of Ai Weiwei, Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello, Maira Kalman, Wynton Marsalis, Jennifer Egan, and others. (Ep. 2 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) 01:16:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsFamily environments and “diversifying experiences” (including the early death of a parent); intrinsic versus extrinsic motivations; schools that value assessmenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/20/extra-jeremy-lin-full-interviewBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/20/extra-jeremy-lin-full-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/20/extra-jeremy-lin-full-interviewSat, 20 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMTExtra: Jeremy Lin Full InterviewA conversation with veteran NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” 00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA conversation with veteran NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/17/354-how-to-be-creativeBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/17/354-how-to-be-creative/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/17/354-how-to-be-creativeWed, 17 Oct 2018 23:00:00 GMT354. How to Be CreativeThere are thousands of books on the subject, but what do we actually know about creativity? In this new series, we talk to the researchers who study it as well as artists, inventors, and pathbreakers who live it every day: Ai Weiwei, James Dyson, Elvis Costello, Jennifer Egan, Rosanne Cash, Wynton Marsalis, Maira Kalman, and more. (Ep. 1 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) 00:54:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThere are thousands of books on the subject, but what do we actually know about creativity? In this new series, we talk to the researchers who study it as wellhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/10/how-to-optimize-your-apology-ep-353Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/10/how-to-optimize-your-apology-ep-353/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/10/how-to-optimize-your-apology-ep-353Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Optimize Your Apology (Ep. 353)You said, “I’m sorry,” but somehow you haven’t been forgiven. Why? Because you’re doing it wrong! A report from the front lines of apology science. 00:51:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsYou said, “I’m sorry,” but somehow you haven’t been forgiven. Why? Because you’re doing it wrong! A report from the front lines of apology science.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/03/can-this-man-stop-a-trade-war-ep-352Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/03/can-this-man-stop-a-trade-war-ep-352/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/10/03/can-this-man-stop-a-trade-war-ep-352Wed, 03 Oct 2018 23:00:00 GMTCan This Man Stop a Trade War? (Ep. 352)The World Trade Organization is the referee for 164 trading partners, each with their own political and economic agendas. Lately, those agendas have gotten more complicated — especially with President Trump’s tariff blitz. Roberto Azevêdo, head of the W.T.O., tells us why it’s so hard to balance protectionism and globalism; what’s really behind the loss of jobs; and what he’d say to Trump (if he ever gets the chance). 00:44:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe World Trade Organization is the referee for 164 trading partners, each with their own political and economic agendas. Lately, those agendas have gotten morehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/30/extra-shawn-johnson-full-interviewBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/30/extra-shawn-johnson-full-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/30/extra-shawn-johnson-full-interviewSun, 30 Sep 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Shawn Johnson Full InterviewA conversation with 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” 01:08:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA conversation with 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/26/heres-why-youre-not-an-elite-athlete-ep-351Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/26/heres-why-youre-not-an-elite-athlete-ep-351/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/26/heres-why-youre-not-an-elite-athlete-ep-351Wed, 26 Sep 2018 23:00:00 GMTHere’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete (Ep. 351)There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. A variety of Olympic and professional athletes tell us how they made it and what they sacrificed to get there. And if you can identify the sport most likely to get a kid into a top college — well then, touché! (Ep. 3 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) 01:10:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThere are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. A variety of Olympic and professional athletes tell us how they made it and whhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/23/extra-full-interviews-with-jimmy-garoppolo-joe-staley-mike-mcglinchey-and-kyle-juszczykBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/23/extra-full-interviews-with-jimmy-garoppolo-joe-staley-mike-mcglinchey-and-kyle-juszczyk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/23/extra-full-interviews-with-jimmy-garoppolo-joe-staley-mike-mcglinchey-and-kyle-juszczykSun, 23 Sep 2018 08:00:00 GMTExtra: Full Interviews With Jimmy Garoppolo, Joe Staley, Mike McGlinchey, and Kyle JuszczykStephen Dubner’s conversations with members of the San Francisco 49ers offense, recorded for Freakonomics Radio episode No. 350, part of the “Hidden Side of Sports” series. 01:21:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner’s conversations with members of the San Francisco 49ers offense, recorded for Freakonomics Radio episode No. 350, part of the “Hidden Side of Spohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/19/how-to-stop-being-a-loser-ep-350Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/19/how-to-stop-being-a-loser-ep-350/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/19/how-to-stop-being-a-loser-ep-350Wed, 19 Sep 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Stop Being a Loser (Ep. 350)The San Francisco 49ers, one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, also used to be one of the best. But they’ve been losing lately — a lot — and one of their players launched a controversy by kneeling during the national anthem. So why is everyone there so optimistic? To find out, we speak with the team’s owner, head coach, general manager, and star players, including their new $137.5 million quarterback. (Ep. 2 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) 01:02:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe San Francisco 49ers, one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, also used to be one of the best. But they’ve been losing lately — a lot — andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/12/how-sports-became-us-ep-349Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/12/how-sports-became-us-ep-349/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/12/how-sports-became-us-ep-349Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:30:00 GMTHow Sports Became Us (Ep. 349)Dollar-wise, the sports industry is surprisingly small, about the same size as the cardboard-box industry. So why does it make so much noise? Because it reflects — and often amplifies — just about every political, economic, and social issue of the day. Introducing a new series, “The Hidden Side of Sports.” 00:53:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsDollar-wise, the sports industry is surprisingly small, about the same size as the cardboard-box industry. So why does it make so much noise? Because it reflecthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/05/is-the-government-more-entrepreneurial-than-you-think-ep-348Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/05/is-the-government-more-entrepreneurial-than-you-think-ep-348/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/09/05/is-the-government-more-entrepreneurial-than-you-think-ep-348Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:00:00 GMTIs the Government More Entrepreneurial Than You Think? (Ep. 348)We all know the standard story: our economy would be more dynamic if only the government would get out of the way. The economist Mariana Mazzucato says we’ve got that story backward. She argues that the government, by funding so much early-stage research, is hugely responsible for big successes in tech, pharma, energy, and more. But the government also does a terrible job in claiming credit — and, more important, getting a return on its investment. 00:36:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWe all know the standard story: our economy would be more dynamic if only the government would get out of the way. The economist Mariana Mazzucato says we’ve gohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/29/why-you-shouldnt-open-a-restaurant-ep-347Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/29/why-you-shouldnt-open-a-restaurant-ep-347/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/29/why-you-shouldnt-open-a-restaurant-ep-347Wed, 29 Aug 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhy You Shouldn’t Open a Restaurant (Ep. 347)Kenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start his own restaurant — and discovered problems that even science can’t solve. 00:38:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsKenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start hihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/22/two-totally-opposite-ways-to-save-the-planet-ep-346Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/22/two-totally-opposite-ways-to-save-the-planet-ep-346/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/22/two-totally-opposite-ways-to-save-the-planet-ep-346Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:00:00 GMTTwo (Totally Opposite) Ways to Save the Planet (Ep. 346)The environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say that human ingenuity can solve just about any problem. A debate that’s been around for decades has become a shouting match. Is anyone right? 00:53:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe environmentalists say we’re doomed if we don’t drastically reduce consumption. The technologists say that human ingenuity can solve just about any problem.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/15/how-to-be-happy-ep-345Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/15/how-to-be-happy-ep-345/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/15/how-to-be-happy-ep-345Wed, 15 Aug 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Be Happy (Ep. 345)The U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic (and to see if we should steal them). 00:38:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmarkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/08/who-decides-how-much-a-life-is-worthBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/08/who-decides-how-much-a-life-is-worth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/08/who-decides-how-much-a-life-is-worthWed, 08 Aug 2018 23:00:00 GMTWho Decides How Much a Life Is Worth?After every mass shooting or terrorist attack, victims and survivors receive a huge outpouring of support — including a massive pool of compensation money. How should that money be allocated? We speak with the man who’s done that job after many tragedies, including 9/11. The hard part, it turns out, isn’t attaching a dollar figure to each victim; the hard part is acknowledging that dollars can’t heal the pain. 00:39:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsAfter every mass shooting or terrorist attack, victims and survivors receive a huge outpouring of support — including a massive pool of compensation money. Howhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/06/a-conversation-with-pepsico-ceo-indra-nooyi-ep-316-updateBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/06/a-conversation-with-pepsico-ceo-indra-nooyi-ep-316-update/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/06/a-conversation-with-pepsico-ceo-indra-nooyi-ep-316-updateMon, 06 Aug 2018 23:00:00 GMTA Conversation With PepsiCo C.E.O. Indra Nooyi (Ep. 316 Update)One of the world’s biggest and best-known companies just announced that its C.E.O. would be stepping down in the fall. We interviewed her as part of our series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.," and we thought you might like to hear that episode again, or for the first time if you missed it back then. 00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsOne of the world’s biggest and best-known companies just announced that its C.E.O. would be stepping down in the fall. We interviewed her as part of our serieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/01/an-astronaut-a-catalan-and-two-linguists-walk-into-a-barBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/01/an-astronaut-a-catalan-and-two-linguists-walk-into-a-bar/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/08/01/an-astronaut-a-catalan-and-two-linguists-walk-into-a-barWed, 01 Aug 2018 23:00:00 GMTAn Astronaut, a Catalan, and Two Linguists Walk Into a Bar…In this live episode of “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know,” we learn why New York has skinny skyscrapers, how to weaponize water, and what astronauts talk about in space. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is the linguist John McWhorter; Bari Weiss (The New York Times) is the real-time fact-checker. 00:54:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIn this live episode of “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know,” we learn why New York has skinny skyscrapers, how to weaponize water, and what astronauts talk about ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/25/has-lance-armstrong-finally-come-cleanBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/25/has-lance-armstrong-finally-come-clean/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/25/has-lance-armstrong-finally-come-cleanWed, 25 Jul 2018 23:00:00 GMTHas Lance Armstrong Finally Come Clean?He was once the most lionized athlete on the planet, with seven straight Tour de France wins and a victory over cancer too. Then the doping charges caught up with him. When he finally confessed to Oprah, he admits, “it didn’t go well at all.” That’s because he wasn’t actually contrite yet. Now, five years later, he says he is. Do you believe him? 00:51:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsHe was once the most lionized athlete on the planet, with seven straight Tour de France wins and a victory over cancer too. Then the doping charges caught up wihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/18/why-we-choke-under-pressure-and-how-not-toBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/18/why-we-choke-under-pressure-and-how-not-to/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/18/why-we-choke-under-pressure-and-how-not-toWed, 18 Jul 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhy We Choke Under Pressure (and How Not To)It happens to just about everyone, whether you’re going for Olympic gold or giving a wedding toast. We hear from psychologists, economists, and the golfer who some say committed the greatest choke of all time. 00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIt happens to just about everyone, whether you’re going for Olympic gold or giving a wedding toast. We hear from psychologists, economists, and the golfer who shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/11/people-arent-dumb-the-world-is-hardBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/11/people-arent-dumb-the-world-is-hard/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/11/people-arent-dumb-the-world-is-hardWed, 11 Jul 2018 23:00:00 GMTPeople Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard.You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. The founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. 00:57:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsYou wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. The founder ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/03/the-future-of-freakonomics-radioBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/03/the-future-of-freakonomics-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/03/the-future-of-freakonomics-radioTue, 03 Jul 2018 16:00:00 GMTThe Future of Freakonomics RadioAfter 8 years and more than 300 episodes, it was time to either 1) quit, or 2) make the show bigger and better. We voted for number 2. Here’s a peek behind the curtain and a preview of what you’ll be hearing next. 00:36:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsAfter 8 years and more than 300 episodes, it was time to either 1) quit, or 2) make the show bigger and better. We voted for number 2. Here’s a peek behind thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/01/where-to-find-every-episode-of-freakonomics-radioBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/01/where-to-find-every-episode-of-freakonomics-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/07/01/where-to-find-every-episode-of-freakonomics-radioSun, 01 Jul 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhere to Find Every Episode of Freakonomics RadioYou can find all 300+ episodes of Freakonomics Radio — going all the way back to 2010 — on the Stitcher app and on our website, freakonomics.com. Want to skip the ads? Sign up for Stitcher Premium. Find out more (and get a discount code) in this short announcement. 00:02:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsYou can find all 300+ episodes of Freakonomics Radio — going all the way back to 2010 — on the Stitcher app and on our website, freakonomics.com. Want to skip thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/27/in-praise-of-incrementalism-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/27/in-praise-of-incrementalism-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/27/in-praise-of-incrementalism-rebroadcastWed, 27 Jun 2018 23:00:00 GMTIn Praise of Incrementalism (Rebroadcast) What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a world where everyone is looking for the next moonshot, we shouldn't ignore the power of incrementalism. 00:51:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWhat do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a worhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/27/in-praise-of-incrementalism-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/27/in-praise-of-incrementalism-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/27/in-praise-of-incrementalism-rebroadcast-1Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:00:00 GMTIn Praise of Incrementalism (Rebroadcast)What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a world where everyone is looking for the next moonshot, we shouldn’t ignore the power of incrementalism. 00:50:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWhat do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny steps. In a worhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/20/in-praise-of-maintenance-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/20/in-praise-of-maintenance-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/20/in-praise-of-maintenance-rebroadcastWed, 20 Jun 2018 23:00:00 GMTIn Praise of Maintenance (Rebroadcast) Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? 00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsHas our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/20/in-praise-of-maintenance-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/20/in-praise-of-maintenance-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/20/in-praise-of-maintenance-rebroadcast-1Wed, 20 Jun 2018 23:00:00 GMTIn Praise of Maintenance (Rebroadcast)Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of?00:43:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsHas our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/13/how-to-catch-world-cup-fever-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/13/how-to-catch-world-cup-fever-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/13/how-to-catch-world-cup-fever-1Wed, 13 Jun 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Catch World Cup FeverFor soccer fans, it's easy. For the rest of us? Not so much, especially since the U.S. team didn't qualify. So here's what to watch for even if you have no team to root for. Because the World Cup isn't just a gargantuan sporting event; it's a microcosm of human foibles and (yep) economic theory brought to life.00:57:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsFor soccer fans, it's easy. For the rest of us? Not so much, especially since the U.S. team didn't qualify. So here's what to watch for even if you have no teamhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/13/how-to-catch-world-cup-feverBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/13/how-to-catch-world-cup-fever/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/13/how-to-catch-world-cup-feverWed, 13 Jun 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Catch World Cup Fever For soccer fans, it's easy. For the rest of us? Not so much, especially since the U.S. team didn't qualify. So here's what to watch for even if you have no team to root for. Because the World Cup isn't just a gargantuan sporting event; it's a microcosm of human foibles and (yep) economic theory brought to life. 00:59:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsFor soccer fans, it's easy. For the rest of us? Not so much, especially since the U.S. team didn't qualify. So here's what to watch for even if you have no teamhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/06/how-to-build-a-smart-cityBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/06/how-to-build-a-smart-city/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/06/how-to-build-a-smart-cityWed, 06 Jun 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Build a Smart City We are in the midst of a historic (and wholly unpredicted) rise in urbanization. But it's hard to retrofit old cities for the 21st century. Enter Dan Doctoroff. The man who helped modernize New York City — and tried to bring the Olympics there — is now C.E.O. of a Google-funded startup that is building, from scratch, the city of the future. 00:42:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWe are in the midst of a historic (and wholly unpredicted) rise in urbanization. But it's hard to retrofit old cities for the 21st century. Enter Dan Doctoroff.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/06/how-to-build-a-smart-city-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/06/how-to-build-a-smart-city-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/06/06/how-to-build-a-smart-city-1Wed, 06 Jun 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Build a Smart CityWe are in the midst of a historic (and wholly unpredicted) rise in urbanization. But it's hard to retrofit old cities for the 21st century. Enter Dan Doctoroff. The man who helped modernize New York City — and tried to bring the Olympics there — is now C.E.O. of a Google-funded startup that is building, from scratch, the city of the future.00:40:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWe are in the midst of a historic (and wholly unpredicted) rise in urbanization. But it's hard to retrofit old cities for the 21st century. Enter Dan Doctoroff.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/30/how-stupid-is-our-obsession-with-lawns-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/30/how-stupid-is-our-obsession-with-lawns-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/30/how-stupid-is-our-obsession-with-lawns-rebroadcast-1Wed, 30 May 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Rebroadcast)Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits?00:29:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsNearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/30/how-stupid-is-our-obsession-with-lawns-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/30/how-stupid-is-our-obsession-with-lawns-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/30/how-stupid-is-our-obsession-with-lawns-rebroadcastWed, 30 May 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Rebroadcast) Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherwise — worth the benefits? 00:30:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsNearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/23/the-most-vilified-industry-in-america-is-also-the-most-charitableBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/23/the-most-vilified-industry-in-america-is-also-the-most-charitable/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/23/the-most-vilified-industry-in-america-is-also-the-most-charitableWed, 23 May 2018 23:00:00 GMTThe Most Vilified Industry in America Is Also the Most Charitable Pharmaceutical firms donate an enormous amount of their products (and some cash too). But it doesn't seem to be helping their reputation. We ask Pfizer's generosity chief why the company gives so much, who it really helps, and whether all this philanthropy is just corporate whitewashing. 00:34:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsPharmaceutical firms donate an enormous amount of their products (and some cash too). But it doesn't seem to be helping their reputation. We ask Pfizer's generohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/23/the-most-vilified-industry-in-america-is-also-the-most-charitable-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/23/the-most-vilified-industry-in-america-is-also-the-most-charitable-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/23/the-most-vilified-industry-in-america-is-also-the-most-charitable-1Wed, 23 May 2018 23:00:00 GMTThe Most Vilified Industry in America Is Also the Most CharitablePharmaceutical firms donate an enormous amount of their products (and some cash too). But it doesn't seem to be helping their reputation. We ask Pfizer's generosity chief why the company gives so much, who it really helps, and whether all this philanthropy is just corporate whitewashing.00:34:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsPharmaceutical firms donate an enormous amount of their products (and some cash too). But it doesn't seem to be helping their reputation. We ask Pfizer's generohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/16/does-doing-good-give-you-license-to-be-bad-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/16/does-doing-good-give-you-license-to-be-bad-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/16/does-doing-good-give-you-license-to-be-bad-1Wed, 16 May 2018 23:00:00 GMTDoes Doing Good Give You License to Be Bad?Corporate Social Responsibility programs can attract better job applicants who'll work for less money. But they also encourage employees to misbehave. Don't laugh — you too probably engage in “moral licensing,” even if you don't know it.00:37:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsCorporate Social Responsibility programs can attract better job applicants who'll work for less money. But they also encourage employees to misbehave. Don't lauhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/16/does-doing-good-give-you-license-to-be-badBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/16/does-doing-good-give-you-license-to-be-bad/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/16/does-doing-good-give-you-license-to-be-badWed, 16 May 2018 23:00:00 GMTDoes Doing Good Give You License to Be Bad? Corporate Social Responsibility programs can attract better job applicants who'll work for less money. But they also encourage employees to misbehave. Don't laugh — you too probably engage in “moral licensing,” even if you don't know it. 00:40:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsCorporate Social Responsibility programs can attract better job applicants who'll work for less money. But they also encourage employees to misbehave. Don't lauhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/09/5-psychology-terms-youre-probably-misusingBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/09/5-psychology-terms-youre-probably-misusing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/09/5-psychology-terms-youre-probably-misusingWed, 09 May 2018 23:00:00 GMT5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don't actually mean what we think they mean. But don't worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too. 00:52:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWe all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don't achttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/09/5-psychology-terms-youre-probably-misusing-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/09/5-psychology-terms-youre-probably-misusing-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/09/5-psychology-terms-youre-probably-misusing-1Wed, 09 May 2018 23:00:00 GMT5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably MisusingWe all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don't actually mean what we think they mean. But don't worry — the experts are getting it wrong, too.00:50:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWe all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, they don't achttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/02/evolution-accelerated-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/02/evolution-accelerated-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/02/evolution-accelerated-rebroadcast-1Wed, 02 May 2018 23:00:00 GMTEvolution, Accelerated (Rebroadcast)A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next?00:36:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/02/evolution-accelerated-rebroadcastBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/02/evolution-accelerated-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/05/02/evolution-accelerated-rebroadcastWed, 02 May 2018 23:00:00 GMTEvolution, Accelerated (Rebroadcast) A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next? 00:40:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/25/the-most-ambitious-thing-humans-have-ever-attemptedBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/25/the-most-ambitious-thing-humans-have-ever-attempted/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/25/the-most-ambitious-thing-humans-have-ever-attemptedWed, 25 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTThe Most Ambitious Thing Humans Have Ever Attempted Sure, medical progress has been astounding. But today the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, with so-so outcomes. Atul Gawande — cancer surgeon, public-health researcher, and best-selling author — has some simple ideas for treating a painfully complex system. 00:54:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSure, medical progress has been astounding. But today the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, with so-so outcomes. Atul Gawande — cancer surghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/25/the-most-ambitious-thing-humans-have-ever-attempted-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/25/the-most-ambitious-thing-humans-have-ever-attempted-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/25/the-most-ambitious-thing-humans-have-ever-attempted-1Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTThe Most Ambitious Thing Humans Have Ever AttemptedSure, medical progress has been astounding. But today the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, with so-so outcomes. Atul Gawande — cancer surgeon, public-health researcher, and best-selling author — has some simple ideas for treating a painfully complex system.00:52:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSure, medical progress has been astounding. But today the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, with so-so outcomes. Atul Gawande — cancer surghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/18/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-terribleawesome-part-2-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/18/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-terribleawesome-part-2-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/18/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-terribleawesome-part-2-1Wed, 18 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhy the Trump Tax Cuts Are Terrible/Awesome (Part 2)Three former White House economists weigh in on the new tax bill. A sample: "The overwhelming evidence is that the trickle-down, magic-beanstalk beans argument — that's just nonsense."00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThree former White House economists weigh in on the new tax bill. A sample: "The overwhelming evidence is that the trickle-down, magic-beanstalk beans argumenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/18/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-terribleawesome-part-2Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/18/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-terribleawesome-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/18/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-terribleawesome-part-2Wed, 18 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhy the Trump Tax Cuts Are Terrible/Awesome (Part 2) hree former White House economists weigh in on the new tax bill. A sample: "The overwhelming evidence is that the trickle-down, magic-beanstalk beans argument — that's just nonsense." 00:48:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,Newshree former White House economists weigh in on the new tax bill. A sample: "The overwhelming evidence is that the trickle-down, magic-beanstalk beans argument —http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/11/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-awesometerrible-part-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/11/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-awesometerrible-part-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/11/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-awesometerrible-part-1Wed, 11 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhy the Trump Tax Cuts are Awesome/Terrible (Part 1) Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the thinking behind the controversial new Republican tax package — and why its critics are wrong. (Next week, we'll hear from the critics.) 00:47:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsKevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the thinking behind the controversial new Republican tax package — and why its critics arehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/11/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-awesometerrible-part-1-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/11/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-awesometerrible-part-1-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/11/why-the-trump-tax-cuts-are-awesometerrible-part-1-1Wed, 11 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhy the Trump Tax Cuts are Awesome/Terrible (Part 1)Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the thinking behind the controversial new Republican tax package — and why its critics are wrong. (Next week, we'll hear from the critics.)00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsKevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the thinking behind the controversial new Republican tax package — and why its critics arehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/08/extra-ray-dalio-full-interview-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/08/extra-ray-dalio-full-interview-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/08/extra-ray-dalio-full-interview-1Sun, 08 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Ray Dalio Full InterviewStephen Dubner's conversation with the founder and longtime C.E.O. of Bridgewater Associates, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”01:19:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the founder and longtime C.E.O. of Bridgewater Associates, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a Chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/08/extra-ray-dalio-full-interviewBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/08/extra-ray-dalio-full-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/08/extra-ray-dalio-full-interviewSun, 08 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Ray Dalio Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the founder and longtime C.E.O. of Bridgewater Associates, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” 01:19:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the founder and longtime C.E.O. of Bridgewater Associates, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a Chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/04/the-invisible-pawBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/04/the-invisible-paw/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/04/the-invisible-pawWed, 04 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTThe Invisible Paw Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward? 00:51:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsHumans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/04/the-invisible-paw-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/04/the-invisible-paw-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/04/the-invisible-paw-1Wed, 04 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTThe Invisible PawHumans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward?00:49:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsHumans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/01/extra-mark-zuckerberg-full-interview-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/01/extra-mark-zuckerberg-full-interview-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/01/extra-mark-zuckerberg-full-interview-1Sun, 01 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Mark Zuckerberg Full InterviewStephen Dubner's conversation with the Facebook founder and C.E.O., recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”00:47:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the Facebook founder and C.E.O., recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/01/extra-mark-zuckerberg-full-interviewBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/01/extra-mark-zuckerberg-full-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/04/01/extra-mark-zuckerberg-full-interviewSun, 01 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Mark Zuckerberg Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Facebook founder and C.E.O., recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” 00:47:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the Facebook founder and C.E.O., recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/28/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-money-but-were-afraid-to-ask-rebroadcastBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/28/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-money-but-were-afraid-to-ask-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/28/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-money-but-were-afraid-to-ask-rebroadcastWed, 28 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTEverything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask) (Rebroadcast) The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero. 00:48:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to becomehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/28/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-money-but-were-afraid-to-ask-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/28/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-money-but-were-afraid-to-ask-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/28/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-money-but-were-afraid-to-ask-rebroadcast-1Wed, 28 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTEverything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask) (Rebroadcast)The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero.00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to becomehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/25/extra-carol-bartz-full-interview-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/25/extra-carol-bartz-full-interview-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/25/extra-carol-bartz-full-interview-1Sun, 25 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Carol Bartz Full InterviewStephen Dubner's conversation with the former C.E.O. of Yahoo, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”00:52:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the former C.E.O. of Yahoo, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/25/extra-carol-bartz-full-interviewBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/25/extra-carol-bartz-full-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/25/extra-carol-bartz-full-interviewSun, 25 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Carol Bartz Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former C.E.O. of Yahoo, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” 00:52:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the former C.E.O. of Yahoo, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/21/the-stupidest-thing-you-can-do-with-your-money-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/21/the-stupidest-thing-you-can-do-with-your-money-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/21/the-stupidest-thing-you-can-do-with-your-money-rebroadcastWed, 21 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTThe Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money (Rebroadcast) It's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized. 00:50:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIt's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fundhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/21/the-stupidest-thing-you-can-do-with-your-money-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/21/the-stupidest-thing-you-can-do-with-your-money-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/21/the-stupidest-thing-you-can-do-with-your-money-rebroadcast-1Wed, 21 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTThe Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money (Rebroadcast)It's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized.00:47:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIt's hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fundhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/18/extra-jack-welch-full-interview-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/18/extra-jack-welch-full-interview-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/18/extra-jack-welch-full-interview-1Sun, 18 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Jack Welch Full InterviewStephen Dubner's conversation with the former longtime C.E.O. of General Electric, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”00:57:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the former longtime C.E.O. of General Electric, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/18/extra-jack-welch-full-interviewBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/18/extra-jack-welch-full-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/18/extra-jack-welch-full-interviewSun, 18 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Jack Welch Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former longtime C.E.O. of General Electric, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” 00:57:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the former longtime C.E.O. of General Electric, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/14/how-to-train-your-dragon-childBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/14/how-to-train-your-dragon-child/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/14/how-to-train-your-dragon-childWed, 14 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Train Your Dragon Child Every 12 years, there's a spike in births among certain communities across the globe, including the U.S. Why? Because the Year of the Dragon, according to Chinese folk belief, confers power, fortune, and more. We look at what happens to Dragon babies when they grow up, and why timing your kid's birth based on the zodiac isn't as ridiculous it sounds. 00:40:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsEvery 12 years, there's a spike in births among certain communities across the globe, including the U.S. Why? Because the Year of the Dragon, according to Chinehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/14/how-to-train-your-dragon-child-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/14/how-to-train-your-dragon-child-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/14/how-to-train-your-dragon-child-1Wed, 14 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Train Your Dragon ChildEvery 12 years, there's a spike in births among certain communities across the globe, including the U.S. Why? Because the Year of the Dragon, according to Chinese folk belief, confers power, fortune, and more. We look at what happens to Dragon babies when they grow up, and why timing your kid's birth based on the zodiac isn't as ridiculous it sounds.00:36:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsEvery 12 years, there's a spike in births among certain communities across the globe, including the U.S. Why? Because the Year of the Dragon, according to Chinehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/11/extra-satya-nadella-full-interview-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/11/extra-satya-nadella-full-interview-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/11/extra-satya-nadella-full-interview-1Sun, 11 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Satya Nadella Full InterviewStephen Dubner's conversation with the C.E.O. of Microsoft, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”00:41:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the C.E.O. of Microsoft, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/11/extra-satya-nadella-full-interviewBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/11/extra-satya-nadella-full-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/11/extra-satya-nadella-full-interviewSun, 11 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Satya Nadella Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the C.E.O. of Microsoft, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” 00:41:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the C.E.O. of Microsoft, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/07/heres-why-all-your-projects-are-always-late-and-what-to-do-about-itBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/07/heres-why-all-your-projects-are-always-late-and-what-to-do-about-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/07/heres-why-all-your-projects-are-always-late-and-what-to-do-about-itWed, 07 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTHere’s Why All Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It Whether it's a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it'll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That's because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don't worry: we've got the solution. 00:44:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWhether it's a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it'll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That's because you suffer frohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/07/heres-why-all-your-projects-are-always-late-and-what-to-do-about-it-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/07/heres-why-all-your-projects-are-always-late-and-what-to-do-about-it-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/07/heres-why-all-your-projects-are-always-late-and-what-to-do-about-it-1Wed, 07 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTHere’s Why All Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About ItWhether it's a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it'll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That's because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don't worry: we've got the solution.00:42:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWhether it's a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it'll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That's because you suffer frohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/04/extra-david-rubenstein-full-interview-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/04/extra-david-rubenstein-full-interview-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/04/extra-david-rubenstein-full-interview-1Sun, 04 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: David Rubenstein Full InterviewStephen Dubner's conversation with the co-founder and longtime co-C.E.O. of the Carlyle Group, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”01:31:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the co-founder and longtime co-C.E.O. of the Carlyle Group, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/04/extra-david-rubenstein-full-interviewBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/04/extra-david-rubenstein-full-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/03/04/extra-david-rubenstein-full-interviewSun, 04 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: David Rubenstein Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the co-founder and longtime co-C.E.O. of the Carlyle Group, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” 01:31:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the co-founder and longtime co-C.E.O. of the Carlyle Group, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/28/does-early-education-come-way-too-late-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/28/does-early-education-come-way-too-late-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/28/does-early-education-come-way-too-late-rebroadcastWed, 28 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMTDoes “Early Education” Come Way Too Late? (Rebroadcast) In our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens — at home. 00:47:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIn our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens — at home.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/28/does-early-education-come-way-too-late-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/28/does-early-education-come-way-too-late-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/28/does-early-education-come-way-too-late-rebroadcast-1Wed, 28 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMTDoes “Early Education” Come Way Too Late? (Rebroadcast)In our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens — at home.00:47:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIn our collective zeal to reform schools and close the achievement gap, we may have lost sight of where most learning really happens — at home.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/25/extra-richard-branson-full-interview-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/25/extra-richard-branson-full-interview-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/25/extra-richard-branson-full-interview-1Sun, 25 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Richard Branson Full InterviewStephen Dubner's conversation with the Virgin Group founder, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”00:56:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the Virgin Group founder, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/25/extra-richard-branson-full-interviewBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/25/extra-richard-branson-full-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/25/extra-richard-branson-full-interviewSun, 25 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMTExtra: Richard Branson Full Interview Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Virgin Group founder, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.” 00:56:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen Dubner's conversation with the Virgin Group founder, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/21/letting-goBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/21/letting-go/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/21/letting-goWed, 21 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMT​Letting Go If you're a C.E.O., there are a lot of ways to leave your job, from abrupt firing to carefully planned succession (which may still go spectacularly wrong). In this final episode of our "Secret Life of a C.E.O." series, we hear those stories and many more. Also: what happens when you no longer have a corner office to go to — and how will you spend all that money?? 00:47:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIf you're a C.E.O., there are a lot of ways to leave your job, from abrupt firing to carefully planned succession (which may still go spectacularly wrong). In thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/21/letting-go-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/21/letting-go-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/21/letting-go-1Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMT​Letting GoIf you're a C.E.O., there are a lot of ways to leave your job, from abrupt firing to carefully planned succession (which may still go spectacularly wrong). In this final episode of our "Secret Life of a C.E.O." series, we hear those stories and many more. Also: what happens when you no longer have a corner office to go to — and how will you spend all that money??00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIf you're a C.E.O., there are a lot of ways to leave your job, from abrupt firing to carefully planned succession (which may still go spectacularly wrong). In thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/14/after-the-glass-ceiling-a-glass-cliff-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/14/after-the-glass-ceiling-a-glass-cliff-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/14/after-the-glass-ceiling-a-glass-cliff-1Wed, 14 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMTAfter the Glass Ceiling, a Glass CliffOnly 5 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by women. Why? Research shows that female executives are more likely to be put in charge of firms that are already in crisis. Are they being set up to fail? (Part 5 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")00:53:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsOnly 5 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by women. Why? Research shows that female executives are more likely to be put in charge of firms that are alreahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/14/after-the-glass-ceiling-a-glass-cliffBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/14/after-the-glass-ceiling-a-glass-cliff/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/14/after-the-glass-ceiling-a-glass-cliffWed, 14 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMTAfter the Glass Ceiling, a Glass Cliff Only 5 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by women. Why? Research shows that female executives are more likely to be put in charge of firms that are already in crisis. Are they being set up to fail? (Part 5 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") 00:54:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsOnly 5 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by women. Why? Research shows that female executives are more likely to be put in charge of firms that are alreahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/07/its-your-problem-nowBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/07/its-your-problem-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/07/its-your-problem-nowWed, 07 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMTIt’s Your Problem Now No, it's not your fault the economy crashed. Or that consumer preferences changed. Or that new technologies have blown apart your business model. But if you're the C.E.O., it is your problem. So what are you going to do about it? First-hand stories of disaster (and triumph) from Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Ballmer, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ellen Pao, Richard Branson, and more. (Part 4 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") 00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsNo, it's not your fault the economy crashed. Or that consumer preferences changed. Or that new technologies have blown apart your business model. But if you'rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/07/its-your-problem-now-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/07/its-your-problem-now-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/07/its-your-problem-now-1Wed, 07 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMTIt’s Your Problem NowNo, it's not your fault the economy crashed. Or that consumer preferences changed. Or that new technologies have blown apart your business model. But if you're the C.E.O., it is your problem. So what are you going to do about it? First-hand stories of disaster (and triumph) from Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Ballmer, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ellen Pao, Richard Branson, and more. (Part 4 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsNo, it's not your fault the economy crashed. Or that consumer preferences changed. Or that new technologies have blown apart your business model. But if you'rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/06/what-can-uber-teach-us-about-the-gender-pay-gap-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/06/what-can-uber-teach-us-about-the-gender-pay-gap-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/06/what-can-uber-teach-us-about-the-gender-pay-gap-1Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMTWhat Can Uber Teach Us About the Gender Pay Gap?The gig economy offers the ultimate flexibility to set your own hours. That's why economists thought it would help eliminate the gender pay gap. A new study, using data from over a million Uber drivers, finds the story isn't so simple.00:43:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe gig economy offers the ultimate flexibility to set your own hours. That's why economists thought it would help eliminate the gender pay gap. A new study, ushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/06/what-can-uber-teach-us-about-the-gender-pay-gapBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/06/what-can-uber-teach-us-about-the-gender-pay-gap/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/06/what-can-uber-teach-us-about-the-gender-pay-gapTue, 06 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMTWhat Can Uber Teach Us About the Gender Pay Gap? The gig economy offers the ultimate flexibility to set your own hours. That's why economists thought it would help eliminate the gender pay gap. A new study, using data from over a million Uber drivers, finds the story isn't so simple. 00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe gig economy offers the ultimate flexibility to set your own hours. That's why economists thought it would help eliminate the gender pay gap. A new study, ushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/02/an-eggheads-guide-to-the-super-bowl-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/02/an-eggheads-guide-to-the-super-bowl-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/02/an-eggheads-guide-to-the-super-bowl-rebroadcastFri, 02 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMTAn Egghead’s Guide to the Super Bowl (Rebroadcast) We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of N.F.L. linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie. 00:30:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWe assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of N.F.L. linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our residenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/02/an-eggheads-guide-to-the-super-bowl-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/02/an-eggheads-guide-to-the-super-bowl-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/02/02/an-eggheads-guide-to-the-super-bowl-rebroadcast-1Fri, 02 Feb 2018 23:00:00 GMTAn Egghead’s Guide to the Super Bowl (Rebroadcast)We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of N.F.L. linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie.00:28:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWe assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of N.F.L. linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our residenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/31/i-wasnt-stupid-enough-to-say-this-could-be-done-overnight-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/31/i-wasnt-stupid-enough-to-say-this-could-be-done-overnight-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/31/i-wasnt-stupid-enough-to-say-this-could-be-done-overnight-1Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMT“I Wasn’t Stupid Enough to Say This Could Be Done Overnight”Indra Nooyi became C.E.O. of PepsiCo just in time for a global financial meltdown. She also had a portfolio full of junk food just as the world decided that junk food is borderline toxic. Here's the story of how she overhauled that portfolio, stared down activist investors, and learned to "leave the crown in the garage." (Part 3 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s")00:49:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIndra Nooyi became C.E.O. of PepsiCo just in time for a global financial meltdown. She also had a portfolio full of junk food just as the world decided that junhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/31/i-wasnt-stupid-enough-to-say-this-could-be-done-overnightBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/31/i-wasnt-stupid-enough-to-say-this-could-be-done-overnight/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/31/i-wasnt-stupid-enough-to-say-this-could-be-done-overnightWed, 31 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMT“I Wasn’t Stupid Enough to Say This Could Be Done Overnight” Indra Nooyi became C.E.O. of PepsiCo just in time for a global financial meltdown. She also had a portfolio full of junk food just as the world decided that junk food is borderline toxic. Here's the story of how she overhauled that portfolio, stared down activist investors, and learned to "leave the crown in the garage." (Part 3 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s") 00:50:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIndra Nooyi became C.E.O. of PepsiCo just in time for a global financial meltdown. She also had a portfolio full of junk food just as the world decided that junhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/24/how-to-become-a-ceoBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/24/how-to-become-a-ceo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/24/how-to-become-a-ceoWed, 24 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Become a C.E.O. Mark Zuckerberg's dentist dad was an early adopter of digital x-rays. Jack Welch blew the roof off a factory. Carol Bartz was a Wisconsin farm girl who got into computers. No two C.E.O.'s have the same origin story — so we tell them all! How the leaders of Facebook, G.E., Yahoo!, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Virgin, the Carlyle Group, Reddit, and Bridgewater Associates made it to the top. (Part 2 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") 00:48:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsMark Zuckerberg's dentist dad was an early adopter of digital x-rays. Jack Welch blew the roof off a factory. Carol Bartz was a Wisconsin farm girl who got intohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/24/how-to-become-a-ceo-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/24/how-to-become-a-ceo-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/24/how-to-become-a-ceo-1Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Become a C.E.O.Mark Zuckerberg's dentist dad was an early adopter of digital x-rays. Jack Welch blew the roof off a factory. Carol Bartz was a Wisconsin farm girl who got into computers. No two C.E.O.'s have the same origin story — so we tell them all! How the leaders of Facebook, G.E., Yahoo!, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Virgin, the Carlyle Group, Reddit, and Bridgewater Associates made it to the top. (Part 2 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsMark Zuckerberg's dentist dad was an early adopter of digital x-rays. Jack Welch blew the roof off a factory. Carol Bartz was a Wisconsin farm girl who got intohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/17/what-does-a-ceo-actually-do-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/17/what-does-a-ceo-actually-do-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/17/what-does-a-ceo-actually-do-1Wed, 17 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhat Does a C.E.O. Actually Do?They're paid a fortune — but for what, exactly? What makes a good C.E.O. — and how can you even tell? Is "leadership science" a real thing — or just airport-bookstore mumbo jumbo? We put these questions to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Indra Nooyi, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ray Dalio, Carol Bartz, David Rubenstein, and Ellen Pao. (Part 1 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.")00:39:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThey're paid a fortune — but for what, exactly? What makes a good C.E.O. — and how can you even tell? Is "leadership science" a real thing — or just airport-boohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/17/what-does-a-ceo-actually-doBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/17/what-does-a-ceo-actually-do/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/17/what-does-a-ceo-actually-doWed, 17 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhat Does a C.E.O. Actually Do? They're paid a fortune — but for what, exactly? What makes a good C.E.O. — and how can you even tell? Is "leadership science" a real thing — or just airport-bookstore mumbo jumbo? We put these questions to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Indra Nooyi, Satya Nadella, Jack Welch, Ray Dalio, Carol Bartz, David Rubenstein, and Ellen Pao. (Part 1 of a special series, "The Secret Life of C.E.O.'s.") 00:41:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThey're paid a fortune — but for what, exactly? What makes a good C.E.O. — and how can you even tell? Is "leadership science" a real thing — or just airport-boohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/10/how-to-be-a-modern-democrat-and-winBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/10/how-to-be-a-modern-democrat-and-win/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/10/how-to-be-a-modern-democrat-and-winWed, 10 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Be a Modern Democrat — and Win Gina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Democratic governors in the country. Would there be more of them if there were more like her? 00:40:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsGina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Demochttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/10/how-to-be-a-modern-democrat-and-win-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/10/how-to-be-a-modern-democrat-and-win-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/10/how-to-be-a-modern-democrat-and-win-1Wed, 10 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Be a Modern Democrat — and Win Gina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Democratic governors in the country. Would there be more of them if there were more like her? 00:41:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsGina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Demochttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/10/how-to-be-a-modern-democrat-and-win-2Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/10/how-to-be-a-modern-democrat-and-win-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/10/how-to-be-a-modern-democrat-and-win-2Wed, 10 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMTHow to Be a Modern Democrat — and WinGina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Democratic governors in the country. Would there be more of them if there were more like her?00:39:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsGina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Demochttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/03/why-is-my-life-so-hard-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/03/why-is-my-life-so-hard-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/03/why-is-my-life-so-hard-rebroadcast-1Wed, 03 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhy Is My Life So Hard? (Rebroadcast)Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap?00:31:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsMost of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaveshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/03/why-is-my-life-so-hard-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/03/why-is-my-life-so-hard-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2018/01/03/why-is-my-life-so-hard-rebroadcastWed, 03 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMTWhy Is My Life So Hard? (Rebroadcast) Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap? 00:31:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsMost of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaveshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/27/trust-me-rebroadcastBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/27/trust-me-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/27/trust-me-rebroadcastWed, 27 Dec 2017 23:00:00 GMTTrust Me (Rebroadcast) Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it? 00:33:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSocieties where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/27/trust-me-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/27/trust-me-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/27/trust-me-rebroadcast-1Wed, 27 Dec 2017 23:00:00 GMTTrust Me (Rebroadcast)Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it?00:30:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSocieties where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades — in phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/20/make-me-a-match-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/20/make-me-a-match-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/20/make-me-a-match-rebroadcastWed, 20 Dec 2017 23:00:00 GMTMake Me a Match (Rebroadcast) Sure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can't solve the problem. That's when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth. 00:55:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can't solve the problem. That's when yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/20/make-me-a-match-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/20/make-me-a-match-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/20/make-me-a-match-rebroadcast-1Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:00:00 GMTMake Me a Match (Rebroadcast)Sure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can't solve the problem. That's when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth.00:53:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSure, markets generally work well. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can't solve the problem. That's when yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/13/not-your-grandmothers-imf-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/13/not-your-grandmothers-imf-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/13/not-your-grandmothers-imf-1Wed, 13 Dec 2017 23:00:00 GMTNot Your Grandmother’s I.M.F.The International Monetary Fund has long been the "lender of last resort" for economies in crisis. Christine Lagarde, who runs the institution, would like to prevent those crises from ever happening. She tells us her plans.00:39:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe International Monetary Fund has long been the "lender of last resort" for economies in crisis. Christine Lagarde, who runs the institution, would like to prhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/13/not-your-grandmothers-imfBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/13/not-your-grandmothers-imf/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/13/not-your-grandmothers-imfWed, 13 Dec 2017 23:00:00 GMTNot Your Grandmother’s I.M.F. The International Monetary Fund has long been the "lender of last resort" for economies in crisis. Christine Lagarde, who runs the institution, would like to prevent those crises from ever happening. She tells us her plans. 00:42:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe International Monetary Fund has long been the "lender of last resort" for economies in crisis. Christine Lagarde, who runs the institution, would like to prhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/06/why-is-the-live-event-ticket-market-so-screwed-upBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/06/why-is-the-live-event-ticket-market-so-screwed-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/06/why-is-the-live-event-ticket-market-so-screwed-upWed, 06 Dec 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhy Is the Live-Event Ticket Market So Screwed Up? The public has almost no chance to buy good tickets to the best events. Ticket brokers, meanwhile, make huge profits on the secondary markets. Here's the story of how this market got so dysfunctional, how it can be fixed – and why it probably won't be. 00:50:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe public has almost no chance to buy good tickets to the best events. Ticket brokers, meanwhile, make huge profits on the secondary markets. Here's the storyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/06/why-is-the-live-event-ticket-market-so-screwed-up-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/06/why-is-the-live-event-ticket-market-so-screwed-up-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/12/06/why-is-the-live-event-ticket-market-so-screwed-up-1Wed, 06 Dec 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhy Is the Live-Event Ticket Market So Screwed Up?The public has almost no chance to buy good tickets to the best events. Ticket brokers, meanwhile, make huge profits on the secondary markets. Here's the story of how this market got so dysfunctional, how it can be fixed – and why it probably won't be.00:48:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe public has almost no chance to buy good tickets to the best events. Ticket brokers, meanwhile, make huge profits on the secondary markets. Here's the storyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/29/are-we-running-out-of-ideas-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/29/are-we-running-out-of-ideas-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/29/are-we-running-out-of-ideas-1Wed, 29 Nov 2017 22:00:00 GMTAre We Running Out of Ideas?Economists have a hard time explaining why productivity growth has been shrinking. One theory: true innovation has gotten much harder – and much more expensive. So what should we do next?00:37:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsEconomists have a hard time explaining why productivity growth has been shrinking. One theory: true innovation has gotten much harder – and much more expensive.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/29/are-we-running-out-of-ideasBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/29/are-we-running-out-of-ideas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/29/are-we-running-out-of-ideasWed, 29 Nov 2017 22:00:00 GMTAre We Running Out of Ideas? Economists have a hard time explaining why productivity growth has been shrinking. One theory: true innovation has gotten much harder – and much more expensive. So what should we do next? 00:38:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsEconomists have a hard time explaining why productivity growth has been shrinking. One theory: true innovation has gotten much harder – and much more expensive.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/22/is-america-ready-for-a-no-lose-lottery-updateBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/22/is-america-ready-for-a-no-lose-lottery-update/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/22/is-america-ready-for-a-no-lose-lottery-updateWed, 22 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMTIs America Ready for a “No-Lose Lottery”? (Update) Most people don't enjoy the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. But we do love to play the lottery. So what if you combine the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout? 00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsMost people don't enjoy the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. But we do love to play the lottery. So what if you combine the two, creatihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/22/is-america-ready-for-a-no-lose-lottery-update-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/22/is-america-ready-for-a-no-lose-lottery-update-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/22/is-america-ready-for-a-no-lose-lottery-update-1Wed, 22 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMTIs America Ready for a “No-Lose Lottery”? (Update)Most people don't enjoy the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. But we do love to play the lottery. So what if you combine the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout?00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsMost people don't enjoy the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. But we do love to play the lottery. So what if you combine the two, creatihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/15/nurses-to-the-rescue-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/15/nurses-to-the-rescue-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/15/nurses-to-the-rescue-1Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMTNurses to the Rescue!They are the most-trusted profession in America (and with good reason). They are critical to patient outcomes (especially in primary care). Could the growing army of nurse practitioners be an answer to the doctor shortage? The data say yes but —  big surprise — doctors' associations say no.00:58:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThey are the most-trusted profession in America (and with good reason). They are critical to patient outcomes (especially in primary care). Could the growing arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/15/nurses-to-the-rescueBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/15/nurses-to-the-rescue/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/15/nurses-to-the-rescueWed, 15 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMTNurses to the Rescue! They are the most-trusted profession in America (and with good reason). They are critical to patient outcomes (especially in primary care). Could the growing army of nurse practitioners be an answer to the doctor shortage? The data say yes but —  big surprise — doctors' associations say no. 00:59:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThey are the most-trusted profession in America (and with good reason). They are critical to patient outcomes (especially in primary care). Could the growing arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/08/how-can-i-do-the-most-social-good-with-100-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questionsBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/08/how-can-i-do-the-most-social-good-with-100-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/08/how-can-i-do-the-most-social-good-with-100-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questionsWed, 08 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow Can I Do the Most Social Good With $100? And Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions Dubner and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt answer your questions about crime, traffic, real-estate agents, the Ph.D. glut, and how to not get eaten by a bear. 00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsDubner and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt answer your questions about crime, traffic, real-estate agents, the Ph.D. glut, and how to not get eaten by ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/08/how-can-i-do-the-most-social-good-with-100-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questions-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/08/how-can-i-do-the-most-social-good-with-100-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questions-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/08/how-can-i-do-the-most-social-good-with-100-and-other-freak-quently-asked-questions-1Wed, 08 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow Can I Do the Most Social Good With $100? And Other FREAK-quently Asked QuestionsDubner and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt answer your questions about crime, traffic, real-estate agents, the Ph.D. glut, and how to not get eaten by a bear.00:44:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsDubner and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt answer your questions about crime, traffic, real-estate agents, the Ph.D. glut, and how to not get eaten by ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/06/why-is-there-so-much-ground-beef-in-the-world-special-feature-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/06/why-is-there-so-much-ground-beef-in-the-world-special-feature-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/06/why-is-there-so-much-ground-beef-in-the-world-special-feature-1Mon, 06 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhy Is There So Much Ground Beef in the World? (Special Feature)In this live episode of "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," you'll learn about carcass balancing, teen sleeping, and brand naming. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning Saturday); author A.J. Jacobs (It's All Relative) is the live fact-checker.00:44:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIn this live episode of "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," you'll learn about carcass balancing, teen sleeping, and brand naming. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/06/why-is-there-so-much-ground-beef-in-the-world-special-featureBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/06/why-is-there-so-much-ground-beef-in-the-world-special-feature/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/06/why-is-there-so-much-ground-beef-in-the-world-special-featureMon, 06 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhy Is There So Much Ground Beef in the World? (Special Feature) In this live episode of "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," you'll learn about carcass balancing, teen sleeping, and brand naming. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as co-host is Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning Saturday); author A.J. Jacobs (It's All Relative) is the live fact-checker. 00:44:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIn this live episode of "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," you'll learn about carcass balancing, teen sleeping, and brand naming. Joining Stephen J. Dubner as cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/01/thinking-is-expensive-whos-supposed-to-pay-for-itBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/01/thinking-is-expensive-whos-supposed-to-pay-for-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/01/thinking-is-expensive-whos-supposed-to-pay-for-itWed, 01 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMTThinking Is Expensive. Who’s Supposed to Pay for It? Corporations and rich people donate billions to their favorite think tanks and foundations. Should we be grateful for their generosity — or suspicious of their motives? 00:40:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsCorporations and rich people donate billions to their favorite think tanks and foundations. Should we be grateful for their generosity — or suspicious of theirhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/01/thinking-is-expensive-whos-supposed-to-pay-for-it-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/01/thinking-is-expensive-whos-supposed-to-pay-for-it-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/11/01/thinking-is-expensive-whos-supposed-to-pay-for-it-1Wed, 01 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMTThinking Is Expensive. Who’s Supposed to Pay for It?Corporations and rich people donate billions to their favorite think tanks and foundations. Should we be grateful for their generosity — or suspicious of their motives?00:39:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsCorporations and rich people donate billions to their favorite think tanks and foundations. Should we be grateful for their generosity — or suspicious of theirhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/25/how-to-launch-a-behavior-change-revolution-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/25/how-to-launch-a-behavior-change-revolution-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/25/how-to-launch-a-behavior-change-revolution-1Wed, 25 Oct 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow to Launch a Behavior-Change RevolutionAcademic studies are nice, and so are Nobel Prizes. But to truly prove the value of a new idea, you have to unleash it to the masses. That's what a dream team of social scientists is doing — and we sat in as they drew up their game plan.00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsAcademic studies are nice, and so are Nobel Prizes. But to truly prove the value of a new idea, you have to unleash it to the masses. That's what a dream team ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/25/how-to-launch-a-behavior-change-revolutionBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/25/how-to-launch-a-behavior-change-revolution/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/25/how-to-launch-a-behavior-change-revolutionWed, 25 Oct 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow to Launch a Behavior-Change Revolution Academic studies are nice, and so are Nobel Prizes. But to truly prove the value of a new idea, you have to unleash it to the masses. That's what a dream team of social scientists is doing — and we sat in on their first meeting. 00:48:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsAcademic studies are nice, and so are Nobel Prizes. But to truly prove the value of a new idea, you have to unleash it to the masses. That's what a dream team ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/18/the-demonization-of-glutenBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/18/the-demonization-of-gluten/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/18/the-demonization-of-glutenWed, 18 Oct 2017 23:00:00 GMTThe Demonization of Gluten Celiac disease is thought to affect roughly one percent of the population. The good news: it can be treated by quitting gluten. The bad news: many celiac patients haven't been diagnosed. The weird news: millions of people without celiac disease have quit gluten – which may be a big mistake. 00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsCeliac disease is thought to affect roughly one percent of the population. The good news: it can be treated by quitting gluten. The bad news: many celiac patienhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/18/the-demonization-of-gluten-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/18/the-demonization-of-gluten-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/18/the-demonization-of-gluten-1Wed, 18 Oct 2017 23:00:00 GMTThe Demonization of GlutenCeliac disease is thought to affect roughly one percent of the population. The good news: it can be treated by quitting gluten. The bad news: many celiac patients haven't been diagnosed. The weird news: millions of people without celiac disease have quit gluten – which may be a big mistake.00:44:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsCeliac disease is thought to affect roughly one percent of the population. The good news: it can be treated by quitting gluten. The bad news: many celiac patienhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/11/what-are-the-secrets-of-the-german-economy-and-should-we-steal-them-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/11/what-are-the-secrets-of-the-german-economy-and-should-we-steal-them-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/11/what-are-the-secrets-of-the-german-economy-and-should-we-steal-them-1Wed, 11 Oct 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhat Are the Secrets of the German Economy — and Should We Steal Them?Smart government policies, good industrial relations, and high-end products have helped German manufacturing beat back the threats of globalization.00:58:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSmart government policies, good industrial relations, and high-end products have helped German manufacturing beat back the threats of globalization.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/11/what-are-the-secrets-of-the-german-economy-and-should-we-steal-themBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/11/what-are-the-secrets-of-the-german-economy-and-should-we-steal-them/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/10/11/what-are-the-secrets-of-the-german-economy-and-should-we-steal-themWed, 11 Oct 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhat Are the Secrets of the German Economy — and Should We Steal Them? 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What to do?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/30/tell-me-something-i-dont-know-on-the-topic-of-behavior-change-special-feature-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/30/tell-me-something-i-dont-know-on-the-topic-of-behavior-change-special-feature-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/30/tell-me-something-i-dont-know-on-the-topic-of-behavior-change-special-feature-1Sat, 30 Sep 2017 23:00:00 GMT“Tell Me Something I Don't Know” on the topic of Behavior Change (Special Feature)Stephen J. Dubner hosts an episode full of the world's most renowned behavior change experts, including Colin Camerer, Ayelet Fishbach, David Laibson, Max Bazerman, Katy Milkman, and Kevin Volpp. Angela Duckworth (psychologist and author of Grit) is our special guest co-host, with Mike Maughan (head of global insights at Qualtrics) as real-time fact-checker.00:55:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStephen J. 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Dubner hosts an episode full of the world's most renowned behavior change experts, including Colin Camerer, Ayelet Fishbach, David Laibson, Max Bazerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/27/why-larry-summers-is-the-economist-everyone-hates-to-loveBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/27/why-larry-summers-is-the-economist-everyone-hates-to-love/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/27/why-larry-summers-is-the-economist-everyone-hates-to-loveWed, 27 Sep 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhy Larry Summers Is the Economist Everyone Hates to Love He's been U.S. Treasury Secretary, a chief economist for the Obama White House and the World Bank, and president of Harvard. He's one of the most brilliant economists of his generation (and perhaps the most irascible). 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So why does a group of Esperantists from around the world gather once a year to celebrate their bond? 00:32:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA language invented in the 19th century, and meant to be universal, it never really caught on. So why does a group of Esperantists from around the world gatherhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/20/what-would-be-the-best-universal-language-earth-20-seriesBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/20/what-would-be-the-best-universal-language-earth-20-series/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/20/what-would-be-the-best-universal-language-earth-20-seriesWed, 20 Sep 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhat Would Be the Best Universal Language? (Earth 2.0 Series) We explore votes for English, Indonesian, and … Esperanto! The search for a common language goes back millennia, but so much still gets lost in translation. 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What are the costs — and benefits — of our modern-day Tower of Babel?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/13/why-dont-we-all-speak-the-same-language-earth-20-seriesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/13/why-dont-we-all-speak-the-same-language-earth-20-series/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/13/why-dont-we-all-speak-the-same-language-earth-20-seriesWed, 13 Sep 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhy Don’t We All Speak the Same Language? (Earth 2.0 Series) There are 7,000 languages spoken on Earth. What are the costs — and benefits — of our modern-day Tower of Babel? 00:47:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThere are 7,000 languages spoken on Earth. What are the costs — and benefits — of our modern-day Tower of Babel?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/06/how-much-brain-damage-do-i-haveBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/06/how-much-brain-damage-do-i-have/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/09/06/how-much-brain-damage-do-i-haveWed, 06 Sep 2017 23:00:00 GMT"How Much Brain Damage Do I Have?" John Urschel was the only player in the N.F.L. simultaneously getting a math Ph.D. at M.I.T. But after a new study came out linking football to brain damage, he abruptly retired. Here's the inside story — and a look at how we make decisions in the face of risk versus uncertainty. 00:49:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsJohn Urschel was the only player in the N.F.L. simultaneously getting a math Ph.D. at M.I.T. 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But after a new study came out linking football to brain damage, hehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/30/bad-medicine-part-3-death-by-diagnosis-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/30/bad-medicine-part-3-death-by-diagnosis-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/30/bad-medicine-part-3-death-by-diagnosis-rebroadcast-1Wed, 30 Aug 2017 23:00:00 GMTBad Medicine, Part 3: Death by Diagnosis (Rebroadcast)By some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? Our third and final episode in this series offers some encouraging answers.00:49:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsBy some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? 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Our third and final episode in this serhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/23/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/23/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/23/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations-rebroadcastWed, 23 Aug 2017 23:00:00 GMTBad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations (Rebroadcast) How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. On the other hand, sometimes the only thing worse than being excluded from a drug trial is being included. 00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsHow do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/23/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/23/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/23/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations-rebroadcast-1Wed, 23 Aug 2017 23:00:00 GMTBad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations (Rebroadcast)How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. On the other hand, sometimes the only thing worse than being excluded from a drug trial is being included.00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsHow do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/16/bad-medicine-part-1-the-story-of-986-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/16/bad-medicine-part-1-the-story-of-986-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/16/bad-medicine-part-1-the-story-of-986-rebroadcast-1Wed, 16 Aug 2017 23:00:00 GMTBad Medicine, Part 1: The Story of 98.6 (Rebroadcast)We tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we look at the grotesque mistakes produced by centuries of trial-and-error, and ask whether the new era of evidence-based medicine is the solution.00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWe tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we loohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/16/bad-medicine-part-1-the-story-of-986-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/16/bad-medicine-part-1-the-story-of-986-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/16/bad-medicine-part-1-the-story-of-986-rebroadcastWed, 16 Aug 2017 23:00:00 GMTBad Medicine, Part 1: The Story of 98.6 (Rebroadcast) We tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we look at the grotesque mistakes produced by centuries of trial-and-error, and ask whether the new era of evidence-based medicine is the solution. 00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWe tend to think of medicine as a science, but for most of human history it has been scientific-ish at best. In the first episode of a three-part series, we loohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/09/what-are-you-waiting-for-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/09/what-are-you-waiting-for-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/09/what-are-you-waiting-for-rebroadcastWed, 09 Aug 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhat Are You Waiting For? (Rebroadcast) Standing in line represents a particularly sloppy — and frustrating — way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want? Is it possible that we secretly enjoy waiting in line? And might it even be (gulp) good for us? 00:39:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStanding in line represents a particularly sloppy — and frustrating — way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/09/what-are-you-waiting-for-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/09/what-are-you-waiting-for-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/09/what-are-you-waiting-for-rebroadcast-1Wed, 09 Aug 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhat Are You Waiting For? (Rebroadcast)Standing in line represents a particularly sloppy — and frustrating — way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want? Is it possible that we secretly enjoy waiting in line? And might it even be (gulp) good for us?00:37:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStanding in line represents a particularly sloppy — and frustrating — way for supply and demand to meet. Why haven't we found a better way to get what we want?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/02/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-money-but-were-afraid-to-ask-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/02/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-money-but-were-afraid-to-ask-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/08/02/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-money-but-were-afraid-to-ask-1Wed, 02 Aug 2017 23:00:00 GMTEverything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask)The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's how to become your own financial superhero.00:45:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. 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One argument is that the decline in good manufacturing jobs led to a decline in "marriageable" men. Surely the fracking boom reversed that trend, right? 00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsOver 40 percent of U.S. births are to unmarried mothers, and the numbers are especially high among the less-educated. Why? One argument is that the decline in ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/28/the-harvard-president-will-see-you-now-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/28/the-harvard-president-will-see-you-now-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/28/the-harvard-president-will-see-you-now-rebroadcastWed, 28 Jun 2017 23:00:00 GMTThe Harvard President Will See You Now (Rebroadcast) How a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world. Help us meet the Freakonomics Radio listener challenge. If 500 of you become sustaining members at just $7/month before June 30th we'll unlock an additional $25,000 from the Tow Foundation. Freakonomics.com/donate 00:41:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsHow a pain-in-the-neck girl from rural Virginia came to run the most powerful university in the world. 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(Part 1) Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much? In a rare series of interviews, he explains his political awakening, his management philosophy and why he supports legislation that goes against his self-interest. 00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsCharles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/21/why-hate-the-koch-brothers-part-1-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/21/why-hate-the-koch-brothers-part-1-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/21/why-hate-the-koch-brothers-part-1-1Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhy Hate the Koch Brothers? 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WBEZ's Tricia Bobeda, co-host of the "Nerdette" podcast, is fact-checker. 01:02:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSteve Levitt, Scott Turow and Bridget Gainer are panelists. For the "Freakonomics" co-author, the attorney and novelist, and the Cook County commissioner it's "http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/14/evolution-acceleratedBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/14/evolution-accelerated/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/14/evolution-acceleratedWed, 14 Jun 2017 23:00:00 GMTEvolution, Accelerated A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next? Help us meet the Freakonomics Radio listener challenge. If 500 of you become sustaining members at just $7/month before June 30th we'll unlock an additional $25,000 from the Tow Foundation. Become a member now! 00:36:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/14/evolution-accelerated-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/14/evolution-accelerated-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/14/evolution-accelerated-1Wed, 14 Jun 2017 23:00:00 GMTEvolution, AcceleratedA breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to the sort of dystopia we used to only read about in sci-fi novels. So what happens next? Help us meet the Freakonomics Radio listener challenge. If 500 of you become sustaining members at just $7/month before June 30th we'll unlock an additional $25,000 from the Tow Foundation. Become a member now!00:36:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could also lead to thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/07/hes-one-of-the-most-famous-political-operatives-in-america-america-just-doesnt-know-it-yet-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/07/hes-one-of-the-most-famous-political-operatives-in-america-america-just-doesnt-know-it-yet-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/06/07/hes-one-of-the-most-famous-political-operatives-in-america-america-just-doesnt-know-it-yet-1Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:00:00 GMTHe’s One of the Most Famous Political Operatives in America. 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America Just Doesn’t Know It Yet. Steve Hilton was the man behind David Cameron's push to remake British politics. Things didn't work out so well there. Now he's trying to launch a new political revolution – from sunny California. 00:43:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSteve Hilton was the man behind David Cameron's push to remake British politics. Things didn't work out so well there. Now he's trying to launch a new politicalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/31/how-stupid-is-our-obsession-with-lawnsBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/31/how-stupid-is-our-obsession-with-lawns/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/31/how-stupid-is-our-obsession-with-lawnsWed, 31 May 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. 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Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmental and otherhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/24/are-the-rich-really-less-generous-than-the-poor-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/24/are-the-rich-really-less-generous-than-the-poor-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/24/are-the-rich-really-less-generous-than-the-poor-1Wed, 24 May 2017 23:00:00 GMTAre the Rich Really Less Generous Than the Poor?A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It's an easy narrative to swallow — but is it true? A trio of economists set out to test the theory. All it took was a Dutch postal worker's uniform, some envelopes stuffed with cash, and a slight sense of the absurd.00:44:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. 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Now he's brought that same passion to the N.B.A. -- and to a pet project called USAFahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/17/hoopers-hoopers-hoopers-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/17/hoopers-hoopers-hoopers-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/17/hoopers-hoopers-hoopers-1Wed, 17 May 2017 23:00:00 GMTHoopers! Hoopers! Hoopers!As CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer was famous for over-the-top enthusiasm. Now he's brought that same passion to the N.B.A. -- and to a pet project called USAFacts, which performs a sort of fiscal colonoscopy on the American government.00:40:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsAs CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer was famous for over-the-top enthusiasm. Now he's brought that same passion to the N.B.A. -- and to a pet project called USAFahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/10/how-big-is-my-penis-and-other-things-we-ask-google-2Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/10/how-big-is-my-penis-and-other-things-we-ask-google-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/10/how-big-is-my-penis-and-other-things-we-ask-google-2Wed, 10 May 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow Big is My Penis? (And Other Things We Ask Google)On the Internet, people say all kinds of things they'd never say aloud -- about sex and race, about their true wants and fears. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz has spent years parsing the data. His conclusion: our online searches are the reflection of our true selves. In the real world, everybody lies.00:35:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsOn the Internet, people say all kinds of things they'd never say aloud -- about sex and race, about their true wants and fears. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz has spehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/10/how-big-is-my-penis-and-other-things-we-ask-googleBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/10/how-big-is-my-penis-and-other-things-we-ask-google/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/10/how-big-is-my-penis-and-other-things-we-ask-googleWed, 10 May 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow Big is My Penis? (And Other Things We Ask Google) On the Internet, people say all kinds of things they'd never say aloud -- about sex and race, about their true wants and fears. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz has spent years parsing the data. His conclusion: our online searches are the reflection of our true selves. In the real world, everybody lies. 00:35:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsOn the Internet, people say all kinds of things they'd never say aloud -- about sex and race, about their true wants and fears. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz has spehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/10/how-big-is-my-penis-and-other-things-we-ask-google-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/10/how-big-is-my-penis-and-other-things-we-ask-google-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/10/how-big-is-my-penis-and-other-things-we-ask-google-1Wed, 10 May 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow Big is My Penis? (And Other Things We Ask Google) On the Internet, people say all kinds of things they'd never say aloud -- about sex and race, about their true wants and fears. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz has spent years parsing the data. His conclusion: our online searches are the reflection of our true selves. In the real world, everybody lies. 00:37:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsOn the Internet, people say all kinds of things they'd never say aloud -- about sex and race, about their true wants and fears. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz has spehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/03/food-science-victory-rebroadcastBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/03/food-science-victory-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/03/food-science-victory-rebroadcastWed, 03 May 2017 23:00:00 GMTFood + Science = Victory! (Rebroadcast) A kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everything. 00:38:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everythihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/03/food-science-victory-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/03/food-science-victory-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/05/03/food-science-victory-rebroadcast-1Wed, 03 May 2017 23:00:00 GMTFood + Science = Victory! (Rebroadcast)A kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everything.00:37:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsA kitchen wizard and a nutrition detective talk about the perfect hamburger, getting the most out of garlic, and why you should use vodka in just about everythihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/26/theres-a-war-on-sugar-is-it-justified-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/26/theres-a-war-on-sugar-is-it-justified-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/26/theres-a-war-on-sugar-is-it-justified-1Wed, 26 Apr 2017 23:00:00 GMTThere’s a War on Sugar. Is It Justified?Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it's addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former FDA commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest.00:46:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSome people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it's addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hearhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/26/theres-a-war-on-sugar-is-it-justifiedBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/26/theres-a-war-on-sugar-is-it-justified/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/26/theres-a-war-on-sugar-is-it-justifiedWed, 26 Apr 2017 23:00:00 GMTThere’s a War on Sugar. Is It Justified? Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it's addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former FDA commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest. 00:48:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSome people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it's addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hearhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/19/earth-20-is-income-inequality-inevitableBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/19/earth-20-is-income-inequality-inevitable/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/19/earth-20-is-income-inequality-inevitableWed, 19 Apr 2017 23:00:00 GMTEarth 2.0: Is Income Inequality Inevitable? In pursuit of a more perfect economy, we discuss the future of work; the toxic remnants of colonization; and whether giving everyone a basic income would be genius -- or maybe the worst idea ever. 00:42:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIn pursuit of a more perfect economy, we discuss the future of work; the toxic remnants of colonization; and whether giving everyone a basic income would be genhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/19/is-income-inequality-inevitable-earth-20-seriesBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/19/is-income-inequality-inevitable-earth-20-series/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/19/is-income-inequality-inevitable-earth-20-seriesWed, 19 Apr 2017 23:00:00 GMTIs Income Inequality Inevitable? (Earth 2.0 Series)In pursuit of a more perfect economy, we discuss the future of work; the toxic remnants of colonization; and whether giving everyone a basic income would be genius -- or maybe the worst idea ever.00:41:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIn pursuit of a more perfect economy, we discuss the future of work; the toxic remnants of colonization; and whether giving everyone a basic income would be genhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/12/what-would-our-economy-look-like-earth-20-seriesBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/12/what-would-our-economy-look-like-earth-20-series/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/12/what-would-our-economy-look-like-earth-20-seriesWed, 12 Apr 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhat Would Our Economy Look Like? (Earth 2.0 Series)If we could reboot the planet and create new systems and institutions from scratch, would they be any better than what we've blundered our way into through trial and error? This is the first of a series of episodes that we'll release over several months. Today we start with — what else? — economics. You'll hear from Nobel laureate Angus Deaton, the poverty-fighting superhero Jeff Sachs; and many others.00:43:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIf we could reboot the planet and create new systems and institutions from scratch, would they be any better than what we've blundered our way into through triahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/12/earth-20-what-would-our-economy-look-likeBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/12/earth-20-what-would-our-economy-look-like/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/12/earth-20-what-would-our-economy-look-likeWed, 12 Apr 2017 23:00:00 GMTEarth 2.0: What Would Our Economy Look Like? If we could reboot the planet and create new systems and institutions from scratch, would they be any better than what we've blundered our way into through trial and error? This is the first of a series of episodes that we'll release over several months. Today we start with — what else? — economics. You'll hear from Nobel laureate Angus Deaton, the poverty-fighting superhero Jeff Sachs; and many others. 00:43:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIf we could reboot the planet and create new systems and institutions from scratch, would they be any better than what we've blundered our way into through triahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/05/could-solving-this-one-problem-solve-all-the-othersBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/05/could-solving-this-one-problem-solve-all-the-others/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/05/could-solving-this-one-problem-solve-all-the-othersWed, 05 Apr 2017 23:00:00 GMTCould Solving This One Problem Solve All the Others? The biggest problem with humanity is humans themselves. Too often, we make choices — what we eat, how we spend our money and time — that undermine our well-being. An all-star team of academic researchers thinks it has the solution: perfecting the science of behavior change. Will it work? 00:39:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe biggest problem with humanity is humans themselves. Too often, we make choices — what we eat, how we spend our money and time — that undermine our well-beinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/05/could-solving-this-one-problem-solve-all-the-others-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/05/could-solving-this-one-problem-solve-all-the-others-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/04/05/could-solving-this-one-problem-solve-all-the-others-1Wed, 05 Apr 2017 23:00:00 GMTCould Solving This One Problem Solve All the Others?The biggest problem with humanity is humans themselves. Too often, we make choices — what we eat, how we spend our money and time — that undermine our well-being. An all-star team of academic researchers thinks it has the solution: perfecting the science of behavior change. Will it work?00:36:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe biggest problem with humanity is humans themselves. Too often, we make choices — what we eat, how we spend our money and time — that undermine our well-beinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/29/big-returns-from-thinking-small-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/29/big-returns-from-thinking-small-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/29/big-returns-from-thinking-small-1Wed, 29 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTBig Returns from Thinking SmallBy day, two leaders of Britain's famous Nudge Unit use behavioral tricks to make better government policy. By night, they repurpose those tricks to improve their personal lives. They want to help you do the same.00:31:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsBy day, two leaders of Britain's famous Nudge Unit use behavioral tricks to make better government policy. By night, they repurpose those tricks to improve theihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/29/big-returns-from-thinking-smallBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/29/big-returns-from-thinking-small/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/29/big-returns-from-thinking-smallWed, 29 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTBig Returns from Thinking Small By day, two leaders of Britain's famous Nudge Unit use behavioral tricks to make better government policy. By night, they repurpose those tricks to improve their personal lives. They want to help you do the same. 00:34:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsBy day, two leaders of Britain's famous Nudge Unit use behavioral tricks to make better government policy. By night, they repurpose those tricks to improve theihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/27/bonus-tell-me-something-i-dont-know-on-the-topic-of-collectionsBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/27/bonus-tell-me-something-i-dont-know-on-the-topic-of-collections/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/27/bonus-tell-me-something-i-dont-know-on-the-topic-of-collectionsMon, 27 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTBONUS: “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” on the topic of Collections. Hear live journalism wrapped in a game show package and hosted by Stephen J. Dubner. In this episode, Tim Ferriss, Eugene Mirman and Anne Pasternak are panelists. The self-help guru, the comedian and the Brooklyn Museum director talk about brainwaves, sugar, stars and — thanks to fact-checker AJ Jacobs — barf bags. 00:54:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsHear live journalism wrapped in a game show package and hosted by Stephen J. Dubner. In this episode, Tim Ferriss, Eugene Mirman and Anne Pasternak are panelisthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/27/tell-me-something-i-dont-know-on-the-topic-of-collectionsBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/27/tell-me-something-i-dont-know-on-the-topic-of-collections/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/27/tell-me-something-i-dont-know-on-the-topic-of-collectionsMon, 27 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMT“Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” on the topic of Collections.Hear live journalism wrapped in a game show package and hosted by Stephen J. Dubner. In this episode, Tim Ferriss, Eugene Mirman and Anne Pasternak are panelists. The self-help guru, the comedian and the Brooklyn Museum director talk about brainwaves, sugar, stars and — thanks to fact-checker AJ Jacobs — barf bags.00:52:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsHear live journalism wrapped in a game show package and hosted by Stephen J. Dubner. In this episode, Tim Ferriss, Eugene Mirman and Anne Pasternak are panelisthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/22/how-safe-is-your-job-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/22/how-safe-is-your-job-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/22/how-safe-is-your-job-rebroadcast-1Wed, 22 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow Safe Is Your Job? (Rebroadcast)Economists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too destructive?00:34:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsEconomists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too desthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/22/how-safe-is-your-job-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/22/how-safe-is-your-job-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/22/how-safe-is-your-job-rebroadcastWed, 22 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow Safe Is Your Job? (Rebroadcast) Economists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too destructive? 00:36:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsEconomists preach the gospel of "creative destruction," whereby new industries -- and jobs -- replace the old ones. But has creative destruction become too desthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/15/why-is-my-life-so-hardBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/15/why-is-my-life-so-hard/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/15/why-is-my-life-so-hardWed, 15 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhy Is My Life So Hard? Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap? 00:33:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsMost of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaveshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/15/why-is-my-life-so-hard-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/15/why-is-my-life-so-hard-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/15/why-is-my-life-so-hard-1Wed, 15 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTWhy Is My Life So Hard?Most of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaves us ungrateful and unhappy. How can we avoid this trap?00:31:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsMost of us feel we face more headwinds and obstacles than everyone else — which breeds resentment. We also undervalue the tailwinds that help us — which leaveshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/08/chuck-e-cheeses-where-a-kid-can-learn-price-theory-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/08/chuck-e-cheeses-where-a-kid-can-learn-price-theory-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/08/chuck-e-cheeses-where-a-kid-can-learn-price-theory-1Wed, 08 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTChuck E. Cheese’s: Where a Kid Can Learn Price TheoryThe pizza-and-gaming emporium prides itself on affordability, which means its arcade games are really cheap to play. Does that lead to kids hogging the best games — and parents starting those infamous YouTube brawls?00:32:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe pizza-and-gaming emporium prides itself on affordability, which means its arcade games are really cheap to play. Does that lead to kids hogging the best gamhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/08/chuck-e-cheeses-where-a-kid-can-learn-price-theoryBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/08/chuck-e-cheeses-where-a-kid-can-learn-price-theory/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/08/chuck-e-cheeses-where-a-kid-can-learn-price-theoryWed, 08 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTChuck E. Cheese’s: Where a Kid Can Learn Price Theory The pizza-and-gaming emporium prides itself on affordability, which means its arcade games are really cheap to play. Does that lead to kids hogging the best games — and parents starting those infamous YouTube brawls? 00:34:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe pizza-and-gaming emporium prides itself on affordability, which means its arcade games are really cheap to play. Does that lead to kids hogging the best gamhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/01/the-taboo-trifectaBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/01/the-taboo-trifecta/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/01/the-taboo-trifectaWed, 01 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTThe Taboo Trifecta The serial entrepreneur Miki Agrawal loves to talk about the bodily functions that make most people flinch. That's why she's building a business around the three P's: periods, pee, and poop. 00:35:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe serial entrepreneur Miki Agrawal loves to talk about the bodily functions that make most people flinch. That's why she's building a business around the threhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/01/the-taboo-trifecta-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/01/the-taboo-trifecta-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/03/01/the-taboo-trifecta-1Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMTThe Taboo TrifectaThe serial entrepreneur Miki Agrawal loves to talk about the bodily functions that make most people flinch. That's why she's building a business around the three P's: periods, pee, and poop.00:33:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe serial entrepreneur Miki Agrawal loves to talk about the bodily functions that make most people flinch. That's why she's building a business around the threhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/22/no-hollywood-ending-for-the-visual-effects-industry-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/22/no-hollywood-ending-for-the-visual-effects-industry-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/22/no-hollywood-ending-for-the-visual-effects-industry-1Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMTNo Hollywood Ending for the Visual-Effects IndustryIn their chase for a global audience, American movie studios spend billions to make their films look amazing. But almost none of those dollars stay in America. What would it take to bring those jobs back -- and would it be worth it?00:56:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIn their chase for a global audience, American movie studios spend billions to make their films look amazing. But almost none of those dollars stay in America.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/22/no-hollywood-ending-for-the-visual-effects-industryBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/22/no-hollywood-ending-for-the-visual-effects-industry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/22/no-hollywood-ending-for-the-visual-effects-industryWed, 22 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMTNo Hollywood Ending for the Visual-Effects Industry In their chase for a global audience, American movie studios spend billions to make their films look amazing. But almost none of those dollars stay in America. What would it take to bring those jobs back -- and would it be worth it? 00:58:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIn their chase for a global audience, American movie studios spend billions to make their films look amazing. But almost none of those dollars stay in America.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/15/professor-hendryx-vs-big-coalBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/15/professor-hendryx-vs-big-coal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/15/professor-hendryx-vs-big-coalWed, 15 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMTProfessor Hendryx vs. Big Coal What happens when a public-health researcher deep in coal country argues that mountaintop mining endangers the entire community? Hint: it doesn't go very well. 00:38:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWhat happens when a public-health researcher deep in coal country argues that mountaintop mining endangers the entire community? Hint: it doesn't go very well.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/15/professor-hendryx-vs-big-coal-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/15/professor-hendryx-vs-big-coal-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/15/professor-hendryx-vs-big-coal-1Wed, 15 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMTProfessor Hendryx vs. Big CoalWhat happens when a public-health researcher deep in coal country argues that mountaintop mining endangers the entire community? Hint: it doesn't go very well.00:38:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWhat happens when a public-health researcher deep in coal country argues that mountaintop mining endangers the entire community? Hint: it doesn't go very well.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/08/how-to-get-more-grit-in-your-life-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/08/how-to-get-more-grit-in-your-life-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/08/how-to-get-more-grit-in-your-life-rebroadcast-1Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow to Get More Grit in Your Life (Rebroadcast)The psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But grit, she says, isn't something you're born with -- it can be learned. Here's how.00:43:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/08/how-to-get-more-grit-in-your-life-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/08/how-to-get-more-grit-in-your-life-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2017/02/08/how-to-get-more-grit-in-your-life-rebroadcastWed, 08 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMTHow to Get More Grit in Your Life (Rebroadcast) The psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. But grit, she says, isn't something you're born with -- it can be learned. Here's how. 00:43:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsThe psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that a person's level of stick-to-itiveness is directly related to their level of success. No big surprise there. 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Michael Lewis's new book The Undoing Project explains how the movement they started -- now known as behavioral economics -- has had such a profound effect on academia, governments, and society at large.00:36:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsStarting in the late 1960s, the Israeli psychologists Amos Tversky and Danny Kahneman began to redefine how the human mind actually works. Michael Lewis's new bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/28/how-to-become-great-at-just-about-anything-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/28/how-to-become-great-at-just-about-anything-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/28/how-to-become-great-at-just-about-anything-rebroadcast-1Wed, 28 Dec 2016 23:00:00 GMTHow to Become Great at Just About Anything (Rebroadcast)What if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research psychologist Anders Ericsson, who has been studying the science of expertise for decades. He tells us everything he's learned.00:51:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWhat if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/28/how-to-become-great-at-just-about-anything-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/28/how-to-become-great-at-just-about-anything-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/28/how-to-become-great-at-just-about-anything-rebroadcastWed, 28 Dec 2016 23:00:00 GMTHow to Become Great at Just About Anything (Rebroadcast) What if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research psychologist Anders Ericsson, who has been studying the science of expertise for decades. He tells us everything he's learned. 00:51:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsWhat if the thing we call "talent" is grotesquely overrated? And what if deliberate practice is the secret to excellence? Those are the claims of the research phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/21/how-to-be-more-productive-rebroadcastBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/21/how-to-be-more-productive-rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/21/how-to-be-more-productive-rebroadcastWed, 21 Dec 2016 23:00:00 GMTHow to Be More Productive (Rebroadcast) In this busy time of year, we could all use some tips on how to get more done in less time. First, however, a warning: there's a big difference between being busy and being productive. 00:40:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsIn this busy time of year, we could all use some tips on how to get more done in less time. First, however, a warning: there's a big difference between being buhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/21/how-to-be-more-productive-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/21/how-to-be-more-productive-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/21/how-to-be-more-productive-rebroadcast-1Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:00:00 GMTHow to Be More Productive (Rebroadcast)In this busy time of year, we could all use some tips on how to get more done in less time. 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Our third and final episode in this series offers some encouraging answers.00:49:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsBy some estimates, medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. How can that be? And what's to be done? Our third and final episode in this serhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/07/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/07/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/12/07/bad-medicine-part-2-drug-trials-and-tribulations-1Wed, 07 Dec 2016 23:00:00 GMTBad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations How do so many ineffective and even dangerous drugs make it to market? One reason is that clinical trials are often run on "dream patients" who aren't representative of a larger population. 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The first step is to admit just how fallible we all are. 00:37:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSome of our most important decisions are shaped by something as random as the order in which we make them. The gambler's fallacy, as it's known, affects loan ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/16/how-to-make-a-bad-decisionBaseballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/16/how-to-make-a-bad-decision/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/16/how-to-make-a-bad-decisionWed, 16 Nov 2016 23:00:00 GMTHow to Make a Bad Decision Some of our most important decisions are shaped by something as random as the order in which we make them. The gambler's fallacy, as it's known, affects loan officers, federal judges -- and probably you too. How to avoid it? 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The first step is to admit just how fallible we all are.00:36:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSome of our most important decisions are shaped by something as random as the order in which we make them. The gambler's fallacy, as it's known, affects loan ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/14/bonus-episode-introducing-stephen-j-dubners-new-podcast-tell-me-something-i-dont-know-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/14/bonus-episode-introducing-stephen-j-dubners-new-podcast-tell-me-something-i-dont-know-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/14/bonus-episode-introducing-stephen-j-dubners-new-podcast-tell-me-something-i-dont-know-1Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:00:00 GMTBONUS EPISODE: Introducing Stephen J. Dubner's new podcast, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" is a live game show hosted by Stephen J. Dubner of "Freakonomics Radio." 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This new show is still journalism, still factual -- but disguised in the most entertaining, unexpected, and occasionally ridiculous conversation you're likely to hear. Audience contestants come on stage and try to wow a panel of experts with a fascinating fact, a historical wrinkle, a new line of research -- anything, really, as long as it's interesting, useful and true (or at least true-ish). The panel -- an ever-changing mix of comedians, brainiacs, and other high achievers -- poke and prod the contestants, and ultimately choose a winner. And there's a real-time, human fact-checker on hand to filter out the bull. This debut episode features Barnard College president Debora Spar, New York Public Library president Tony Marx, and comedian Andy Zaltzman; Jody Avirgan from FiveThirtyEight handles the fact-checking. You can subscribe now on iTunes. 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Dubner of "Freakonomics Radio." He has always had a mission: to tell you the things you thought you knew but didn't, and things you never thought you wanted to know, but do. Now, with "TMSIDK," he has a new way of doing just that. This new show is still journalism, still factual -- but disguised in the most entertaining, unexpected, and occasionally ridiculous conversation you're likely to hear. Audience contestants come on stage and try to wow a panel of experts with a fascinating fact, a historical wrinkle, a new line of research -- anything, really, as long as it's interesting, useful and true (or at least true-ish). The panel -- an ever-changing mix of comedians, brainiacs, and other high achievers -- poke and prod the contestants, and ultimately choose a winner. And there's a real-time, human fact-checker on hand to filter out the bull. This debut episode features Barnard College president Debora Spar, New York Public Library president Tony Marx, and comedian Andy Zaltzman; Jody Avirgan from FiveThirtyEight handles the fact-checking. You can subscribe now on iTunes. And don't worry, Freakonomics Radio isn't going anywhere -- this is just a special bonus episode of Dubner's new side gig. 00:55:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,News"Tell Me Something I Don't Know" is a live game show hosted by Stephen J. Dubner of "Freakonomics Radio." 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And don't worry, Freakonomics Radio isn't going anywhere -- this is just a special bonus episode of Dubner's new side gig.00:54:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,News"Tell Me Something I Don't Know" is a live game show hosted by Stephen J. Dubner of "Freakonomics Radio." He has always had a mission: to tell you the things yohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/10/trust-me-2Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/10/trust-me-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/10/trust-me-2Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTTrust Me Societies where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades -- in part because our populations are more diverse. What can we do to fix it? 00:29:00Freakonomics RadionoNew York Times,Freakonomics,NewsSocieties where people trust one another are healthier and wealthier. 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In the U.S. (and the U.K. and elsewhere), social trust has been falling for decades -- inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/09/bonus-episode-how-much-does-the-president-really-matter-rebroadcast-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/09/bonus-episode-how-much-does-the-president-really-matter-rebroadcast-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/freakonomicsradio/2016/11/09/bonus-episode-how-much-does-the-president-really-matter-rebroadcast-1Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:00:00 GMTBONUS EPISODE: How Much Does the President Really Matter? (Rebroadcast) The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Constitutional scholar how much the occupant of the Oval Office matters, they won't say much. 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