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Freakonomics Radio is a podcast and website that explores the hidden side of everything, from economics and psychology to culture and society. Listen to stories and interviews with experts, authors, and guests on topics ranging from weather forecasts to neuroticism.
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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything is the debut non-fiction book by University of Chicago economist Steven Levitt and New York Times journalist Stephen J. Dubner. Published on April 12, 2005, by William Morrow, the book has been described as melding pop culture with economics.
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- Freakonomics Radio. Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car?
- No Stupid Questions. Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
- People I (Mostly) Admire. Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions.
- The Economics of Everyday Things. Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business?
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Listen to Freakonomics Radio, a show hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the bestselling book Freakonomics. Explore topics such as economics, psychology, politics, history, and more with guests like Glenn Loury, Richard Cockett, and Fareed Zakaria.
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