150 episodes
No Stupid Questions Freakonomics
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- Society & Culture
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4.5 • 451 Ratings
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Stephen Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics book series) and research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they made 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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138. Why is Everyone Having Less Sex?
Are we too busy watching Friends? Is porn driving us apart? And why did New Yorkers stop vacationing in the Catskills?
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137. Are We All Addicted to Ultra-Processed Foods?
Is your favorite treat changing your brain? Why do so many snacks melt in your mouth? And why can’t Stephen replicate his favorite salad dressing?
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136. Is Sloth a Sin or a Virtue?
How can we distinguish between laziness and patience? Why do people do crossword puzzles? And how is Angie like a combination of a quantum computer and a Sherman tank?
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135. What Should You Do on Your Birthday?
Birthdays! Why do Americans prefer Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July to theirs? Why do they make Stephen think of molasses and chicken feed? And is “Happy Birthday” the worst song ever written?
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134. Will You Live to Be 100?
How far would you go to extend your life? What’s the best way to stay sharp as your brain ages? And does Keith Richards deserve a Nobel Prize?
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Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money? (Ep. 81 Replay)
What’s the connection between conversations about money and financial literacy? Could the taboo against talking about your salary be fading? And why did Angie’s teenage daughter call Vanguard to learn about I.R.A.s?
Customer Reviews
I love this podcast
So entertaining so educational so funny I can’t say enough good things Both hosts are amazing. I’m especially enjoying the birthday episode. Bu I have never heard one I didn’t like
My Sunday pleasure
Thanks for such fun and insightful podcasts every week. You always keep my attention and I learn something new every time.
Fun content the perfect podcast format
First: this is the perfect podcast format. Content, break, content, FACT CHECK, credits, outtake. Often, the fact check makes me laugh the hardest through the episode. Rebecca’s cheerful sass makes my day.
The content’s also great. You’ll hear about lots of fun, often relatable problems/questions from listeners. Angela usually has the answers, and Stephen represents the “every person”, helping to make the link from academics to daily life. Their charm is wonderful and their chemistry is glorious.
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