Τα καλύτερα Freakonomics Radio podcast (2025)

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653. Does Horse Racing Have a Future? 1:01:36

18h ago1:01:36

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Thoroughbred auction prices keep setting records. But tracks are closing, gambling revenues are falling, and the sport is increasingly reliant on subsidies. Is that the kind of long shot anybody wants? (Part three of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) SOURCES: Anne Archer Hinkle, owner and director of Hinkle Farms. Cormac Breathnach, senior director of …

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What Happens When You Turn 20 1:02:38

3d ago1:02:38

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The world has changed a good bit since Freakonomics was first published. In this live anniversary episode, Stephen Dubner tells Geoff Bennett of PBS NewsHour everything he has learned since then. Happy birthday, Freakonomics. SOURCES: Geoff Bennett, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. RESOURCES: Freakonomics Twentieth Anniversary Edi…

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652. Inside the Horse-Industrial Complex 1:00:52

8d ago1:00:52

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How does Kentucky keep itself atop the thoroughbred industry? Is a champion stallion really worth $200,000 per date? And how many hands can one jockey have? (Part two of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) SOURCES: Emily Plant, thoroughbred researcher and statistician. Jill Stowe, professor of economics at the University of Kentucky. Mark Taylor, preside…

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651. The Ultimate Dance Partner 1:08:07

15d ago1:08:07

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For most of human history, horsepower made the world go. Then came the machines. So why are there still seven million horses in America? (Part one of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) SOURCES: Ann N. Greene, historian of 19th century America, retired professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Constance Hunter, chief economist at the Economist Intelli…

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Are Two C.E.O.s Better Than One? (Update) 47:34

17d ago47:34

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Spotify, Oracle, and Comcast have each recently announced they’re going with co-C.E.O.s. In this 2023 episode, we dig into the research and hear firsthand stories of triumph and disaster. Also: lessons from computer programmers, Simon and Garfunkel, and bears versus alligators. SOURCES: Jim Balsillie, retired chairman and co-C.E.O. of Research In M…

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650. The Doctor Won’t See You Now 51:33

22d ago51:33

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The U.S. has a physician shortage, created in part by a century-old reform that shut down bad medical schools. But why haven’t we filled the gap? Why are some physicians so unhappy? And which is worse: a bad doctor or no doctor at all? SOURCES: Karen Clay, professor of economics and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University. Rochelle Walensky, ph…

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A Question-Asker Becomes a Question-Answerer 1:14:22

29d ago1:14:22

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For the 20th anniversary of Freakonomics, Debbie Millman of Design Matters interviews Stephen Dubner about his upbringing, his writing career, and why it's important to “swing your swing.” Plus: a sneak peek at a new project. SOURCES: Debbie Millman, writer and host of Design Matters with Debbie Millman. RESOURCES: "Stephen J. Dubner," by Design Ma…

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How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt? (Update) 40:23

1M ago40:23

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Arthur Brooks, an economist and former head of the American Enterprise Institute, believes that there is only one remedy for our political polarization: love. In this 2021 episode, we ask if Brooks is a fool for thinking this — and if perhaps you are his kind of fool? SOURCES: Arthur Brooks, professor of public and nonprofit leadership at Harvard U…

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649. Should Ohio State (and Michigan, and Clemson) Join the N.F.L.? 55:21

1M ago55:21

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Soccer leagues around the world use a promotion-and-relegation system to reward the best teams and punish the worst. We ask whether American sports fans would enjoy a similar system. (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Domonique Foxworth, sports analyst and former N.F.L. player. Stefan Szymanski, professor of sport management at the Universit…

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648. The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted 1:06:02

1M ago1:06:02

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The N.F.L. is a powerful cartel with imperial desires. College football is about to undergo a financial reckoning. So maybe they should team up? (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: DeMaurice Smith, former executive director of the National Football League Players Association. Domonique Foxworth, sports analyst and former N.F.L. player. Jeffre…

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28. China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers. 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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In his new book “Breakneck,” Dan Wang argues that the U.S. has a lot to learn from China. He also says that “no two peoples are more alike.” We have questions. SOURCES: Dan Wang, research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, author of Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future. RESOURCES: Breakneck: China's Quest to Enginee…

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Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China? (Update) 57:34

2M ago57:34

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In this episode we first published in 2021, the political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang argues that different forms of government create different styles of corruption — and that the U.S. and China have more in common than we’d like to admit. SOURCES: Yuen Yuen Ang, professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University. RESOURCES: "China’s Anti-Graf…

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647. China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers. 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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In his new book “Breakneck,” Dan Wang argues that the U.S. has a lot to learn from China. He also says that “no two peoples are more alike.” We have questions. SOURCES: Dan Wang, research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, author of Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future. RESOURCES: Breakneck: China's Quest to Enginee…

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Is the World Ready for a Guaranteed Basic Income? (Update) 36:02

2M ago36:02

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A lot of jobs in the modern economy don’t pay a living wage, and some of those jobs may be wiped out by new technologies. So what’s to be done? We revisit an episode from 2016 for a potential solution. SOURCES: Erik Brynjolfsson, professor of economics at Stanford University. Evelyn Forget, professor of economics and community health sciences at th…

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646. An Air Traffic Controller Walks Into a Radio Studio ... 1:01:10

2M ago1:01:10

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What does it take to “play 3D chess at 250 miles an hour”? And how far will $12.5 billion of “Big, Beautiful” funding go toward modernizing the F.A.A.? (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES: David Strayer, professor of cognition and neural science at the University of Utah. Dorothy Robyn, senior fellow at I.T.I.F. Ed Bastian, C.E.O. of Delta Air…

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645. Is the Air Traffic Control System Broken? 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

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Flying in the U.S. is still exceptionally safe, but the system relies on outdated tech and is under tremendous strain. Six experts tell us how it got this way and how it can (maybe) be fixed. (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Dorothy Robyn, senior fellow at I.T.I.F. Ed Bastian, C.E.O. of Delta Airlines. John Strong, professor of finance and…

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644. Has America Lost Its Appetite for the Common Good? 1:16:42

3M ago1:16:42

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Patrick Deneen, a political philosopher at Notre Dame, says yes. He was a Democrat for years, and has now come to be seen as an “ideological guru” of the Trump administration. But that only tells half the story ... SOURCES: Patrick Deneen, professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. RESOURCES: "The Ideological Gurus Battling for…

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Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up (Update) 26:47

3M ago26:47

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Bjørn Andersen has killed hundreds of minke whales. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped. (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) SOURCES: Bjørn Andersen, Norwegian whaler. RESOURCES: "Digestive physiology of minke whales," by S…

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What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life? (Update) 48:08

3M ago48:08

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In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why Moby-Dick is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.") SOURCES: Michele Baggio, professor of economics at the University of Connecticut. Mary K. Bercaw-Edwards, professor of maritime English at the University of Connectic…

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Why Do People Still Hunt Whales? (Update) 37:32

3M ago37:32

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For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) SOURCES: Jay A…

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The First Great American Industry (Update) 45:02

3M ago45:02

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Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) SOURCES: Eric Hilt, professor of economics a…

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Why Does Tipping Still Exist? (Update) 47:25

3M ago47:25

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It’s a haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. With federal tax policy shifting in a pro-tip direction, we revisit an episode from 2019 to find out why. SOURCES: John List, economist at the University of Chicago. Michael Lynn, professor of consumer behavior and marketing at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. U…

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643. Why Do Candles Still Exist? 47:22

4M ago47:22

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They should have died out when the lightbulb was invented. Instead they’re a $10 billion industry. What does it mean that we still want tiny fires inside our homes? SOURCES: Tim Cooper, professor emeritus of sustainable design and consumption at Nottingham Trent University. Gökçe Günel, professor of anthropology at Rice University. Steve Horenzi…

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642. How to Wage Peace, According to Tony Blinken 1:06:28

4M ago1:06:28

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The former secretary of state isn’t a flamethrower, but he certainly has strong opinions. In this wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Dubner, he gives them all: on Israel, Gaza, China, Iran, Russia, Biden, Trump — and the rest of the world. SOURCES: Antony Blinken, former Secretary of State. RESOURCES: "Evaluating the impact of two decades of US…

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Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone? (Update) 47:02

4M ago47:02

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Until recently, Delaware was almost universally agreed to be the best place for companies to incorporate. Now, with Elon Musk leading a corporate stampede out of the First State, we revisit an episode from 2023 that asked if Delaware’s “franchise” is wildly corrupt, wildly efficient … or both? SOURCES: John Cassara, retired Special Agent detailee t…

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641. What Does It Cost to Lead a Creative Life? 46:22

4M ago46:22

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For years, the playwright David Adjmi was considered “polarizing and difficult.” But creating Stereophonic seems to have healed him. Stephen Dubner gets the story — and sorts out what Adjmi has in common with Richard Wagner. SOURCES: David Adjmi, author and playwright. RESOURCES: "The West End is enjoying a theatre revival. Can Broadway keep up?" b…

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653. Does Horse Racing Have a Future? 1:01:36

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What Happens When You Turn 20 1:02:38

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652. Inside the Horse-Industrial Complex 1:00:52

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651. The Ultimate Dance Partner 1:08:07

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Are Two C.E.O.s Better Than One? (Update) 47:34

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650. The Doctor Won’t See You Now 51:33

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A Question-Asker Becomes a Question-Answerer 1:14:22

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How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt? (Update) 40:23

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649. Should Ohio State (and Michigan, and Clemson) Join the N.F.L.? 55:21

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648. The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted 1:06:02

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28. China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers. 1:01:50

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Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China? (Update) 57:34

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647. China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers. 1:01:50

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Is the World Ready for a Guaranteed Basic Income? (Update) 36:02

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646. An Air Traffic Controller Walks Into a Radio Studio ... 1:01:10

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645. Is the Air Traffic Control System Broken? 1:02:37

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644. Has America Lost Its Appetite for the Common Good? 1:16:42

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Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up (Update) 26:47

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What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life? (Update) 48:08

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Why Do People Still Hunt Whales? (Update) 37:32

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The First Great American Industry (Update) 45:02

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Why Does Tipping Still Exist? (Update) 47:25

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643. Why Do Candles Still Exist? 47:22

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642. How to Wage Peace, According to Tony Blinken 1:06:28

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Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone? (Update) 47:02

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641. What Does It Cost to Lead a Creative Life? 46:22

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