Podcast Episodes

40. The Suicide Paradox

Episode 40

There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises.

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Published on 14 years, 3 months ago

39. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting

Episode 39

Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing.

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Published on 14 years, 4 months ago

38. The Church of "Scionology"

Episode 38

We worship the tradition of handing off a family business to the next generation. But is that really such a good idea?

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Published on 14 years, 4 months ago

37. Mouse in the Salad

Episode 37

In restaurants and in life, bad things happen. But what happens next is just as important.

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Published on 14 years, 5 months ago

36. Hey Baby, Is That a Prius You're Driving?

Episode 36

"Conspicuous conservation" is about showing off your environmental bona fides. In other words, if you lean green, there's extra value in being seen leaning green.

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Published on 14 years, 5 months ago

35. Live From St. Paul!

Episode 35

Freakonomics Radio hits the road, and plays some Quiz Bowl

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Published on 14 years, 6 months ago

34. Things Our Fathers Gave Us

Episode 34

What did Levitt and Dubner learn as kids from their dads?

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Published on 14 years, 6 months ago

33. To Catch a Fugitive

Episode 33

Who is likelier to get to the fugitive first? When a fugitive is on the run, it’s not only the police he has to worry about. A bounty hunter could be coming after him, too.

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Published on 14 years, 7 months ago

32. Growing Up Buffett

Episode 32

What’s it like to wake up one day and realize Dad is a multi-billionaire? That's what happened to Warren Buffett’s son Peter -- who then started to think about whether or not to join the family busin…

Published on 14 years, 7 months ago

31. Gambling With Your Life

Episode 31

Does Las Vegas increase your risk of suicide? A researcher embeds himself in the city where Americans are most likely to kill themselves.

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Published on 14 years, 8 months ago