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334. 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing
Episode 334
We all like to throw around terms that describe human behavior — “bystander apathy” and “steep learning curve” and “hard-wired.” Most of the time, th…
7 years, 10 months ago
Evolution, Accelerated (Rebroadcast)
A breakthrough in genetic technology has given humans more power than ever to change nature. It could help eliminate hunger and disease; it could als…
7 years, 10 months ago
333. The Most Ambitious Thing Humans Have Ever Attempted
Episode 333
Sure, medical progress has been astounding. But today the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, with so-so outcomes. Atul Gawande — …
7 years, 10 months ago
332. Why the Trump Tax Cuts Are Terrible/Awesome (Part 2)
Episode 332
Three former White House economists weigh in on the new tax bill. A sample: "The overwhelming evidence is that the trickle-down, magic-beanstalk bean…
7 years, 10 months ago
331. Why the Trump Tax Cuts are Awesome/Terrible (Part 1)
Episode 331
Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the thinking behind the controversial new Republican tax package — and why its …
7 years, 11 months ago
330. Extra: Ray Dalio Full Interview
Episode 330
Stephen Dubner's conversation with the founder and longtime C.E.O. of Bridgewater Associates, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret …
7 years, 11 months ago
329. The Invisible Paw
Episode 329
Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward?
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7 years, 11 months ago
328. Extra: Mark Zuckerberg Full Interview
Episode 328
Stephen Dubner's conversation with the Facebook founder and C.E.O., recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”
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7 years, 11 months ago
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask) (Rebroadcast)
The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. Here's ho…
7 years, 11 months ago
327. Extra: Carol Bartz Full Interview
Episode 327
Stephen Dubner's conversation with the former C.E.O. of Yahoo, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Secret Life of a C.E.O.”
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7 years, 11 months ago