Podcast Episodes

Back to Search
115. The Downside of More Miles Per Gallon
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?


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor…

13 years ago

Short Long
View Episode
114. How to Think About Guns
114. How to Think About Guns

Episode 114

No one wants mass shootings. Unfortunately, no one has a workable plan to stop them either.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz…

13 years, 1 month ago

Short Long
View Episode
113. Sure, I Remember That
113. Sure, I Remember That

Episode 113

It is startlingly easy to create false memories, especially in politics.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio…

13 years, 1 month ago

Short Long
View Episode
112. Would You Let a Coin Toss Decide Your Future?
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.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…

13 years, 1 month ago

Short Long
View Episode
111. Introducing “Freakonomics Experiments”
111. Introducing “Freakonomics Experiments”

Episode 111

Steve Levitt has a novel idea for helping people make tough decisions


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a…

13 years, 1 month ago

Short Long
View Episode
110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth?
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.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p…

13 years, 2 months ago

Short Long
View Episode
109. How to Live Longer
109. How to Live Longer

Episode 109

Why do Hall of Fame inductees, Oscar winners, and Nobel laureates outlive their peers?


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com …

13 years, 2 months ago

Short Long
View Episode
108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
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.


Hosted by Simplecas…

13 years, 2 months ago

Short Long
View Episode
107. How Much Does a Good Boss Really Matter?
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.


Hosted by …

13 years, 2 months ago

Short Long
View Episode
106. The House of Dreams
106. The House of Dreams

Episode 106

Dubner's childhood home goes from sacred to profane -- and then back again.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa…

13 years, 2 months ago

Short Long
View Episode

Love PodBriefly?

If you like Podbriefly.com, please consider donating to support the ongoing development.

Support Us