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Freakonomics Radio

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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? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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157. Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable? 27.02.2014 23:16

In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. We'll tell you why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

156. Why Marry? (Part 2) 20.02.2014 23:26

The consequences of our low marriage rate -- and if the old model is less attractive, how about a new one? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

155. Why Marry? (Part 1) 13.02.2014 19:31

The myths of modern marriage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

154. What You Don’t Know About Online Dating 06.02.2014 35:49

Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility. This episode is included in the Freakonomics #smartbinge podcast playlist at wnyc.org/smartbinge Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

153. Reasons to Not Be Ugly 30.01.2014 25:18

The "beauty premium" is real, for everyone from babies to NFL quarterbacks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

152. Everybody Gossips (and That’s a Good Thing) 23.01.2014 35:23

The benefits of rumor-mongering Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fear Thy Nature (Rebroadcast) 16.01.2014 37:13

What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

151. Are We Ready to Legalize Drugs? And Other FREAK-Quently Asked Questions 09.01.2014 28:14

Dubner and Levitt talk about fixing the post office, putting cameras in the classroom, and wearing hats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

150. What’s the “Best” Exercise? 02.01.2014 15:01

Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Save Me From Myself (Rebroadcast) 26.12.2013 35:58

A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

149. Pontiff-icating on the Free-Market System 19.12.2013 37:26

The Pope just gave it to the global economy with both barrels. Was he right to do so? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

148. Are Gay Men Really Rich? 12.12.2013 19:44

It’s easy to get that idea. But is the stereotype true? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

147. The Most Dangerous Machine 05.12.2013 31:37

More than 1 million people die worldwide each year from traffic accidents. But there's never been a safer time to drive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

146. Fighting Poverty With Actual Evidence 27.11.2013 36:50

It's time to do away with feel-good stories, gut hunches, and magical thinking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

145. What Do Skating Rinks, Ultimate Frisbee, and the World Have in Common? 21.11.2013 46:10

Spontaneous order is everywhere if you know where to look for it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

144. Who Runs the Internet? 14.11.2013 32:18

The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2 (Rebroadcast) 07.11.2013 33:08

College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1 (Rebroadcast) 31.10.2013 30:08

What's a college degree really worth these days? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

143. Why Bad Environmentalism Is Such an Easy Sell 24.10.2013 24:27

Being green is rarely a black-and-white issue -- but that doesn't stop marketers and politicians from pretending it is. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

142. The Troubled Cremation of Stevie the Cat 14.10.2013 46:00

We spend billions on our pets, and one of the fastest-growing costs is pet "aftercare." But are those cremated remains you got back really from your pet? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

141. How to Raise Money Without Killing a Kitten 10.10.2013 32:53

The science of what works -- and doesn't work -- in fund-raising Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

140. How to Think About Money, Choose Your Hometown, and Buy an Electric Toothbrush 03.10.2013 25:24

Dubner and Levitt field your queries in this latest installment of our FREAK-quently Asked Questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

139. Would a Big Bucket of Cash Really Change Your Life? 26.09.2013 27:51

A 19th-century Georgia land lottery may have something to teach us about today's income inequality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Economist’s Guide to Parenting (Rebroadcast) 19.09.2013 56:33

Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

138. Whatever Happened to the Carpal Tunnel Epidemic? 12.09.2013 16:46

Once upon a time, office workers across America lived in fear of a dreaded infirmity. Was the computer keyboard really the villain -- and did carpal tunnel syndrome really go away? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.