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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 • 3.2K 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

    192. Should You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?

    192. 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
    191. Can You Change Your Personality?

    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?

    • 39 min
    190. What’s the Point of Nostalgia?

    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?

    • 35 min
    189. When Should You Trust Your Gut?

    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?

    • 40 min
    188. Why Do Kids Today Get So Many A’s?

    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”?

    • 41 min
    187. Is Fear Running Your Life?

    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?

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
3.2K Ratings

3.2K Ratings

Dawn Bourke ,

This is my favorite podcast.

I listen to many different behavioral science podcasts - No Stupid Questions is my favorite. It’s packed with insights and honest, amusing banter. My review won’t do it justice, so, simply…..if you haven’t listened to it yet, JUST TRY IT!

ChiefDlock ,

No music no opinion??

Love ALL THINGS NPR but if you don’t like music (personality episode) seriously I mean come on!!

Angles doesn’t do music or eggs Benedict… are you even human. I’m thinking you serve zero purpose with a microphone so please step down

zilliams ,

Quick question…

Great show! Just one stupid question… do you know your episode numbers are listed twice at the beginning of each episode title here?

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