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115. The Downside of More Miles Per Gallon
Episode 115
The gas tax doesn't work well, and it's only going to get worse. What's next?
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13 years ago
114. How to Think About Guns
Episode 114
No one wants mass shootings. Unfortunately, no one has a workable plan to stop them either.
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13 years, 1 month ago
113. Sure, I Remember That
Episode 113
It is startlingly easy to create false memories, especially in politics.
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13 years, 1 month ago
112. Would You Let a Coin Toss Decide Your Future?
Episode 112
Levitt and Dubner go deep on "Freakonomics Experiments," a new research project that lets you take a chance on life.
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13 years, 1 month ago
111. Introducing “Freakonomics Experiments”
Episode 111
Steve Levitt has a novel idea for helping people make tough decisions
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13 years, 1 month ago
110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth?
Episode 110
The very long reach of Winston Churchill -- and how the British government is remaking copyright law.
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13 years, 2 months ago
109. How to Live Longer
Episode 109
Why do Hall of Fame inductees, Oscar winners, and Nobel laureates outlive their peers?
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13 years, 2 months ago
108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
Episode 108
Levitt and Dubner answer your questions about driving, sneezing, and ladies’ nights. Plus a remembrance of Levitt’s sister Linda.
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13 years, 2 months ago
107. How Much Does a Good Boss Really Matter?
Episode 107
It's harder than you'd think to measure the value of a boss. But some enterprising economists have done just that -- and the news is good.
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13 years, 2 months ago
106. The House of Dreams
Episode 106
Dubner's childhood home goes from sacred to profane -- and then back again.
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13 years, 2 months ago