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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.
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EXTRA: The Opioid Tragedy — How We Got Here
An update of our 2020 series, in which we spoke with physicians, researchers, and addicts about the root causes of the crisis — and the tension between abstinence and harm reduction.
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590. Can $55 Billion End the Opioid Epidemic?
Thanks to legal settlements with drug makers and distributors, states have plenty of money to boost prevention and treatment. Will it work? (Part two of a two-part series.)
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589. Why Has the Opioid Crisis Lasted So Long?
Most epidemics flare up, do their damage, and fade away. This one has been raging for almost 30 years. To find out why, it’s time to ask some uncomfortable questions. (Part one of a two-part series.)
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Extra: Car Colors & Storage Units
Presenting two stories from "The Economics of Everyday Things": Why does it seem like every car is black, white, or gray these days? And: How self-storage took over America.
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588. Confessions of a Black Conservative
The economist and social critic Glenn Loury has led a remarkably turbulent life, both professionally and personally. In a new memoir, he has chosen to reveal just about everything. Why?
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587. Should Companies Be Owned by Their Workers?
The employee ownership movement is growing, and one of its biggest champions is also a private equity heavyweight. Is this meaningful change, or just window dressing?
Customer Reviews
Life saver
This is my favorite channel without a doubt. The whole freakonomis radio is great, and its flagship never disappoints. There is only one major flaw.... I do not work in it. Thank you very much to Mr. Dubner and the whole Freakonomics Radio team for a job well done.
Every episode is amazing
I trust this podcast so much, that even when I see an episode title that makes me think, “I have absolutely no interest in THAT”, I listen anyway. I am never disappointed. I have yet to discover a topic that this podcast can’t make fascinating, however removed from my life and interests. This podcast is the closest you’ll ever get to a sure thing.
A must-hear for everyone
I have followed the Duo since the first book and just love all that they do...but the podcast adds an amazing and unexpected bonus: awesome music selection every single episode...you don't want to miss this!!
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