Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to

Episodes

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The next chapter in the adventures of Dubner and Levitt has begun. Listen to a preview of what's to

Steve Levitt talks about why the center cannot hold in penalty kicks, why a running track hurts home

In this episode of Freakonomics Radio, we explore a way to make 1.1 million schoolkids feel like the

4. Faking It

2010/4/13

Do you "fake it"? If so, you're hardly alone. In this episode, you'll hear how everyone fr

In this episode we speculate what would happen if economists got to run the world. Hear from a high-

Americans keep putting on pounds. So is it time for a cheeseburger tax? Or would a chill pill be the

1. The Dangers of Safety

2010/2/6

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