206 episodes
No Stupid Questions Freakonomics Radio
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- Society & Culture
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4.5 • 510 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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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”?
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187. Is Fear Running Your Life?
How can you summon courage when you’re terrified? Is hiking more dangerous than skiing? And what is the stupidest thing that Mike has ever done?
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186. Do You Need a Routine?
Would you be more adventurous if you had more structure? Do you multitask while brushing your teeth? And what would Mike’s perfect brother Peter do?
Customer Reviews
Love Mike and Angela!
Mike was such a great replacement for Steven, just something about him I like much better!
Not big fan of Podcast though
I normally can not connect with podcast since I don’t see them, their expression.. I always find it’s a little bit distant. However, this show has changed my view. The topics are interesting and the hosts are fantastic. It feels like I am listening to a conversation I can be a part to. Great work!
Miss Dubner
Mike is great. But I miss Dubner a lot. One of many reasons is Dubner and Duckworth had more entertaining intellectual banter.
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