215 episodes
No Stupid Questions Freakonomics Radio
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- Society & Culture
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4.7 • 212 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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199. What Makes a Good Gathering?
Why do so many book clubs fall apart? Do the best parties have rules? And does Angela’s husband want to date you?
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198. What Does It Mean to Be “Cool”?
What’s the difference between being popular and being cool? How has social media changed the trend cycle? And what do Taylor Swift and Walmart have in common?
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197. Is It Wrong to Lie to Children?
Why do we tell kids that a fairy will give them cash in exchange for their teeth? How should we talk to them about scary things in the world? And is Mike one of the greatest operatic tenors of all time?
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Extra: Angela Duckworth on “Masters of Scale”
WaitWhat C.E.O. Jeff Berman interviews Angela about “grit-scaling” and her unlikely path to academic celebrity.
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196. What’s Wrong With Being a Little Neurotic?
Is there any upside to negative emotions? What can comedians teach us about dealing with pain? And why did Angela eat off of a stranger’s plate at a sushi bar?
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195. Can You Be Too Nice?
Where is the line between a good guy and a doormat? Do people with sharp elbows make more money? And why did Angela’s mother give away her birthday present?
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Customer Reviews
My top podcast
I always enjoy this podcast and come away from each episode feeling happier and energised. Angela is brilliant.
Be a bit more universal..
I used to love this - it is zippy and clever and quick-witted and fun but I don’t want to hear the presenters flex about how brilliant and super-competitive they personally are every episode. Some of us are gentler souls and it is quite a turn-off when they humble-brag about their Alpha status when you are literally at home doing dishes!
Interesting and witty - love this show
Stephen and Angela are so comfortable with each other and so witty together. Love hearing their banter. Also informative and interesting. Love them both.
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