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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.

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.

 

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#715

558. When Did Marriage Become a Luxury Good?

U.S. marriage rates have plummeted. But the babies keep coming, and the U.S. now leads the world in single-parent households. In her new book The Two-Parent Privilege, the economist Melissa Kearney says this is a huge problem, and that it’s time for liberals to face the facts. Plus: our friends at Atlas Obscura explore just how many parents a kid can have.  ... Read more

21 Sep 2023

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:35

21 Sep 2023

#714

557. When Is a Superstar Just Another Employee?

The union that represents N.F.L. players conducted their first-ever survey of workplace conditions, and issued a report card to all 32 teams. What did the survey reveal? Clogged showers, rats in the locker room — and some helpful insights for those of us who don’t play pro football.   For show notes, visit [freakonomics.com/podcast/when-is-a-superstar-just-another-employee/] (https://freakonomics.com/podcast/when-is-a-superstar-just-another-employee/) ... Read more

14 Sep 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:53

14 Sep 2023

#713

556. A.I. Is Changing Everything. Does That Include You?

For all the speculation about the future, A.I. tools can be useful right now. Adam Davidson discovers what they can help us do, how we can get the most from them — and why the things that make them helpful also make them dangerous. (Part 3 of " [How to Think About A.I."] (https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/how-to-think-about-a-i/) ) ... Read more

07 Sep 2023

48 MINS

48:34

07 Sep 2023

#712

555. New Technologies Always Scare Us. Is A.I. Any Different?

Guest host Adam Davidson looks at what might happen to your job in a world of human-level artificial intelligence, and asks when it might be time to worry that the machines have become too powerful. (Part 2 of " [How to Think About A.I.] (https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/how-to-think-about-a-i/) ") ... Read more

31 Aug 2023

47 MINS

47:33

31 Aug 2023

#711

554. Can A.I. Take a Joke?

Artificial intelligence, we’ve been told, will destroy humankind. No, wait — it will usher in a new age of human flourishing! Guest host Adam Davidson (co-founder of Planet Money) sorts through the big claims about A.I.'s future by exploring its past and present — and whether it has a sense of humor. (Part 1 of " [How to Think About A.I.] (https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/how-to-think-about-a-i/) ") ... Read more

24 Aug 2023

48 MINS

48:05

24 Aug 2023

#710

553. The Suddenly Diplomatic Rahm Emanuel

The famously profane politician and operative is now U.S. ambassador to Japan, where he’s trying to rewrite the rules of diplomacy. But don’t worry: When it comes to China, he’s every bit as combative as you’d expect. ... Read more

17 Aug 2023

56 MINS

56:21

17 Aug 2023

#709

Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished? (Ep. 454 Replay)

Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout? ... Read more

10 Aug 2023

46 MINS

46:48

10 Aug 2023

#708

Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up

Bjorn Andersen killed 111 minke whales this season. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped.  (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “ [Everything You Never Knew About Whaling] (https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/everything-you-never-knew-about-whaling/) .") ... Read more

06 Aug 2023

26 MINS

26:42

06 Aug 2023

#707

552. Freakonomics Radio Presents: The Economics of Everyday Things

In three stories from our newest podcast, host Zachary Crockett digs into sports mascots, cashmere sweaters, and dinosaur skeletons.  ... Read more

03 Aug 2023

47 MINS

47:17

03 Aug 2023

#706

551. What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life?

In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why "Moby-Dick" is still worth reading. (Part 3 of " [Everything You Never Knew About Whaling] (https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/everything-you-never-knew-about-whaling/) .") ... Read more

27 Jul 2023

47 MINS

47:45

27 Jul 2023

#705

550. Why Do People Still Hunt Whales?

For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “ [Everything You Never Knew About Whaling] (https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/everything-you-never-knew-about-whaling/) .”) ... Read more

20 Jul 2023

37 MINS

37:11

20 Jul 2023

#704

549. The First Great American Industry

Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) ... Read more

13 Jul 2023

43 MINS

43:51

13 Jul 2023

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548. Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians?

Actually, the reasons are pretty clear. The harder question is: Will we ever care enough to stop? ... Read more

06 Jul 2023

44 MINS

44:57

06 Jul 2023

#702

Why Did You Marry That Person? (Ep. 511 Replay)

Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from Bridgerton to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some unpleasant consequences for society. ... Read more

29 Jun 2023

47 MINS

47:04

29 Jun 2023

#701

547. Satya Nadella’s Intelligence Is Not Artificial

But as C.E.O. of the resurgent Microsoft, he is firmly at the center of the A.I. revolution. We speak with him about the perils and blessings of A.I., Google vs. Bing, the Microsoft succession plan — and why his favorite use of ChatGPT is translating poetry. ... Read more

22 Jun 2023

36 MINS

36:45

22 Jun 2023