Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to
Levitt and Dubner field questions from the public and hold forth on everything from dating strategie
How economics -- and emotion -- have turned our garbage into such a mess
Having already amassed an eventful resume -- the Clinton White House, the Department of Justice, and
What happens when the most disturbing ideas are also the best?
They should! It's a cardinal rule: more expensive items are supposed to be qualitatively better than
It’s the banking tool that got millions of people around the world to stop wasting money on the lott
For the most part, Americans don't like the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account
The U.S. president is often called the "leader of free world." But if you ask an economist or a Cons
The NFL is very good at making money. So why on earth doesn't it sell ad space on the one piece of r
Government and the private sector often feel far apart. One is filled with compliance-driven bureau
It was a pretty good baseball season -- especially if you're a fan of the Yankees, Rays, Twins, Rang
The next chapter in the adventures of Dubner and Levitt has begun. Listen to a preview of what's to
Steve Levitt talks about why the center cannot hold in penalty kicks, why a running track hurts home
In this episode of Freakonomics Radio, we explore a way to make 1.1 million schoolkids feel like the
Do you "fake it"? If so, you're hardly alone. In this episode, you'll hear how everyone fr
In this episode we speculate what would happen if economists got to run the world. Hear from a high-
Americans keep putting on pounds. So is it time for a cheeseburger tax? Or would a chill pill be the
What do NASCAR drivers, Glenn Beck and the hit men of the NFL have in common?
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