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341. Why We Choke Under Pressure (and How Not To)
Episode 341
It happens to just about everyone, whether you’re going for Olympic gold or giving a wedding toast. We hear from psychologists, economists, and the g…
7 years, 7 months ago
340. People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard.
Episode 340
You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. Th…
7 years, 8 months ago
339. The Future of Freakonomics Radio
Episode 339
After 8 years and more than 300 episodes, it was time to either 1) quit, or 2) make the show bigger and better. We voted for number 2. Here’s a peek …
7 years, 8 months ago
In Praise of Incrementalism (Rebroadcast)
What do Renaissance painting, civil-rights movements, and Olympic cycling have in common? In each case, huge breakthroughs came from taking tiny step…
7 years, 8 months ago
In Praise of Maintenance (Rebroadcast)
Has our culture's obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of?
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7 years, 8 months ago
338. How to Catch World Cup Fever
Episode 338
For soccer fans, it's easy. For the rest of us? Not so much, especially since the U.S. team didn't qualify. So here's what to watch for even if you h…
7 years, 9 months ago
337. How to Build a Smart City
Episode 337
We are in the midst of a historic (and wholly unpredicted) rise in urbanization. But it's hard to retrofit old cities for the 21st century. Enter Dan…
7 years, 9 months ago
How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Rebroadcast)
Nearly two percent of America is grassy green. Sure, lawns are beautiful and useful and they smell great. But are the costs — financial, environmenta…
7 years, 9 months ago
336. The Most Vilified Industry in America Is Also the Most Charitable
Episode 336
Pharmaceutical firms donate an enormous amount of their products (and some cash too). But it doesn't seem to be helping their reputation. We ask Pfiz…
7 years, 9 months ago
335. Does Doing Good Give You License to Be Bad?
Episode 335
Corporate Social Responsibility programs can attract better job applicants who'll work for less money. But they also encourage employees to misbehave…
7 years, 9 months ago