208 episodes
No Stupid Questions Freakonomics Radio
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 185 Ratings
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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. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network.
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193. Are You as Conscientious as You Think You Are?
Is it really that important to make your bed? What’s the benefit of hiring a lazy person? And how many cups of spinach can Mike fit in a red Solo cup?
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192. Should You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?
What do the most creative people have in common? How open-minded are you, really? And what’s wrong with ordering eggs Benedict?
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191. Can You Change Your Personality?
Are you the same person you were a decade ago? Do we get better as we age? And is your sixth-grade class clown still funny?
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190. What’s the Point of Nostalgia?
Is it dangerous to live in the past? Why is Disney remaking all of its classic movies? And why does Angela get sentimental over a cup of soup and a free roll?
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189. When Should You Trust Your Gut?
Does instinct trump expertise? Can playing poker improve your intuition? And why did Angela jump off of a moving trolley car?
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188. Why Do Kids Today Get So Many A’s?
Is grade inflation on the rise? How much does your G.P.A. matter in the long run? And when did M.I.T., of all places, become “the cool university”?
Customer Reviews
My favourite
Always looking forward to this. 150-ish episodes in and there hasn’t been a bad one. Both hosts are great to listen to and every episode brings an interesting topic.
Nice conversation
It’s like catching up with very smart friends and I also learn something new I can apply. The fact check at the end is a nice touch
Interesting and authoritative
No stupid questions is my favourite podcast. It’s not just interesting and relevant to my life and my work, it’s also credible. Angela and Stephen are top-shelf experts, but they don’t just share their own opinions in this podcast. They cite other experts for each topic that makes the content authoritative. I feel like I’m listening to a mix of academic tutorial and dinner conversation. Perfect.
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