Podcast Episodes

129. Should Tipping be Banned?

Episode 129

It's awkward, random, confusing -- and probably discriminatory too.

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Published on 12 years, 6 months ago

128. Baby, You Can Program My Car

Episode 128

A glimpse into our driverless future.

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Published on 12 years, 7 months ago

127. Can You Be Too Smart for Your Own Good? And Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions

Episode 127

Dubner and Levitt talk about circadian rhythms, gay marriage, autism, and whether "pay what you want" is everything it's cracked up to be.

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Published on 12 years, 7 months ago

The Hidden Cost of False Alarms (Rebroadcast)

If any other product failed 94 percent of the time, you'd probably stop using it. So why do we put up with burglar alarms?

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Published on 12 years, 7 months ago

126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common?

Episode 126

A look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists.

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Published on 12 years, 7 months ago

125. It’s Crowded at the Top

Episode 125

Why is unemployment still so high? It may be because of something that happened well before the Great Recession.

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Published on 12 years, 7 months ago

124. Running to Do Evil

Episode 124

An interview with Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, whose younger brother turned him in -- and what it says about the Boston bombers.

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Published on 12 years, 8 months ago

123. Help Wanted. No Smokers Need Apply

Episode 123

In many states, it is perfectly legal to not hire someone who smokes. Should employers also be able to weed out junk-food lovers or motorcyclists -- or anyone who wants to have a baby?

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Published on 12 years, 8 months ago

122. How Much Does Your Name Matter?

Episode 122

A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?

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Published on 12 years, 8 months ago

121. The Tax Man Nudgeth

Episode 121

Real tax reform may or may not ever happen. In the meantime, how about making the current system work a bit better?

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Published on 12 years, 8 months ago