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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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No Stupid Questions Freakonomics Radio

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 34 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.

Join the Freakonomics Radio Plus membership program for weekly member-only episodes of Freakonomics Radio. You’ll also get every show in our network without ads. To sign up, visit our show page on Apple Podcasts or go to freakonomics.com/plus.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Extra: Angela Duckworth on “Masters of Scale”

    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.

    • 33 min
    196. What’s Wrong With Being a Little Neurotic?

    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?

    • 38 min
    195. Can You Be Too Nice?

    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?
    Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive

    • 38 min
    194. Is It Okay to Be an Introvert?

    194. Is It Okay to Be an Introvert?

    What’s the difference between being introverted and being shy? What are extroverts so cheerful about? And does Angela’s social battery ever run out?
    Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive

    • 35 min
    193. Are You as Conscientious as You Think You Are?

    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?
    Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive

    • 39 min
    Should You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?

    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?
    Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

Karishma Gaur ,

Easily my go-to podcast

Not only because there are truly no stupid questions on this show but more so because I love Angela’s range and process of navigating through ideas, I love Mike Maughan’s brilliant manner of creating variety in the same thought without cancelling or rewriting what Angela says and I genuinely enjoy all the insights they come up with as they talk.
It’s like listening to friends when you’re not able to or willing to participate but still want to know what your friends think.
I listen to it first thing in the morning, on my daily walks, and they make me feel cheery, hopeful, informed and also sort of like, we’re going to be alright. :)

Thank you Angela, Mike, Steven, Rebecca and everyone at Freakonomics Radio for this treat!

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Interesting and Insightful

No stupid Questions- Indeed! Thank you for this podcast. Concise, meaningful and so close to what we experience in our routine lives. P.S. The notes at the end by the producer is also worth waiting for!

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