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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.

#893

666. This Is How Progress Happens

Economists don’t usually talk about “culture.” But Joel Mokyr argues that it’s the engine ... more

06 Mar 2026

53 MINS

53:08

06 Mar 2026

#892

The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update)

Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for ... more

04 Mar 2026

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:15

04 Mar 2026

#891

665. Werner Herzog Isn’t Afraid ...

... of bad reviews, meager financing, or artificial intelligence. But he is worried that t... more

27 Feb 2026

49 MINS

49:08

27 Feb 2026

#890

664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?

Existing drugs can sometimes be repurposed to treat rare diseases. But making that match c... more

20 Feb 2026

51 MINS

51:45

20 Feb 2026

#889

All You Need Is Nudge (Update)

When Richard Thaler first published Nudge, the world was just starting to believe in his b... more

18 Feb 2026

57 MINS

57:23

18 Feb 2026

#888

663. Is Weed a Performance-Enhancing Drug?

The science says no, at least not in the athletic sense. But the psychic benefits can be l... more

13 Feb 2026

50 MINS

50:52

13 Feb 2026

#887

662. If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not Trying

In sports, the rules are meant to be sacrosanct. But when it comes to performance-enhancin... more

06 Feb 2026

52 MINS

52:50

06 Feb 2026

#886

Why Don’t Running Backs Get Paid Anymore? (Update)

They used to be the N.F.L.’s biggest stars, with paychecks to match. Now their salaries ar... more

04 Feb 2026

58 MINS

58:19

04 Feb 2026

#885

661. Can A.I. Save Your Life?

For 50 years, the healthcare industry has been trying (and failing) to harness the power o... more

30 Jan 2026

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:11

30 Jan 2026

#884

660. The Wellness Industry Is Gigantic — and Mostly Wrong

Zeke Emanuel (a physician, medical ethicist, and policy wonk) has some different ideas for... more

23 Jan 2026

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:29

23 Jan 2026

#883

Steve Levitt Quits His Podcast, Joins Ours

After five years, Levitt is ending People I (Mostly) Admire, and will start hosting the oc... more

21 Jan 2026

45 MINS

45:58

21 Jan 2026

#882

659. Can Marty Makary Fix the F.D.A.?

It regulates 20 percent of the U.S. economy, and its commissioner has an aggressive agenda... more

16 Jan 2026

55 MINS

55:25

16 Jan 2026

#881

658. This Is Your Brain on Supplements

We all want to stay sharp, and forestall the cognitive effects of aging. But do brain supp... more

09 Jan 2026

53 MINS

53:10

09 Jan 2026

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