216 episodes
No Stupid Questions Freakonomics Radio
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- Society & Culture
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4.6 • 3.3K 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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200. What’s the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy?
Can you ever really know how another person feels? What’s the best way to support a grieving person? And why doesn’t Hallmark sell empathy cards?
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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?
Customer Reviews
Always thought provoking
I was a little worried with the change of hosts but if anything the show has gotten better. Always on my weekly listen!!
Fun and thought provoking
Angela, Mike, and Rebecca nailed it.
The show has a great format that feels like a fun, empathetic, and balanced conversation. They are so proficient that the episodes don’t get bogged down by the need to get every example exactly correct. The fact-check segment at the end of each episode ties up any loose ends while keeping it interesting by providing details and background information related to the example.
NSQ is a must-listen, it has broadened my perspective on various topics.
Nicely done! Thank you for such quality content.
Only Stupid Questions
I used to enjoy the way light topics turned out in discussion to generate conclusions of some substance. Now the show seems to dance around big issues so as not to be offensive to anyone. It is an exercise in swallowing camels and straining on gnats while Rome burns.
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