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Discover the hidden side of everything with Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Freakonomics Radio tells you things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to how to become great at just about anything. Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers.
In their books "Freakonomics," "SuperFreakonomics" and "Think Like a Freak", Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner explore "the hidden side of everything," telling stories about cheating schoolteachers and eating champions while teaching us all to think a bit more creatively, rationally, and productively. The Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Dubner, carries on that tradition with weekly episodes. Prepare to be enlightened, engaged, perhaps enraged, and definitely surprised.
Each week, physician and economist Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?
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From the podcast that explores the hidden side of everything, hear authors like you’ve never heard them before. Stephen Dubner and a stable of Freakonomics friends talk with the writers of mind-bending books, and we hear the best excerpts as well. You’ll learn about skill versus chance, the American discomfort with death, the secret life of dogs, and much more.
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43. The Comedian-Ophthalmologist Will See You Now
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Dr. Will Flanary, a.k.a Dr. Glaucomflecken, has always been a comedy fan. During the pandemic, he found an audience. But should doctors be funny with their patients? Bapu Jena asks when laughter is — and isn’t — the best medicine.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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508. Does the Crypto Crash Mean the Blockchain Is Over?
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No. But now is a good time to sort out the potential from the hype. Whether you’re bullish, bearish, or just confused, we’re here to explain what the blockchain can do for you. (Part 1 of a series.)Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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508. Does the Crypto Crash Mean the Blockchain Is Over?
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No. But now is a good time to sort out the potential from the hype. Whether you’re bullish, bearish, or just confused, we’re here to explain what the blockchain can do for you. (Part 1 of a series.)Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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42. Your Doctor Has to Go Home. Now What?
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When a doctor’s shift ends, or a physician retires, are patients left in the lurch? Bapu Jena looks at the challenge of managing medical transitions.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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507. 103 Pieces of Advice That May or May Not Work
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Kevin Kelly calls himself “the most optimistic person in the world.” And he has a lot to say about parenting, travel, A.I., being luckier — and why we should spend way more time on YouTube.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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41. Is Rainy Day Joint Pain All in Your Head?
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You’ve heard that the weather can make your joints hurt. Maybe you’ve even felt it yourself. But, is it true? Bapu Jena looks at why we think we know certain things in medicine, even when the data don’t agree.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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506. What Is Sportswashing (and Does It Work)?
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In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the P.G.A. Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation — or will it trigger the dreaded Streisand Effect?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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40. How Will We Handle the Heat?
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The world is warmer than ever, and getting hotter. Bapu Jena looks at how heat affects our bodies and our behavior — and how we might adapt to rising temperatures.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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505. Did Domestic Violence Really Spike During the Pandemic?
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When the world went into lockdown, experts predicted a rise in intimate-partner assaults. What actually happened was more complicated.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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A Shave, a Haircut, and a Blood Pressure Test (Ep. 6 Update)
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For Black men, the barbershop is a neighborhood hub. It could also be a place for them to get medical care. Plus: What happens to patients when affirmative action ends?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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504. Introducing “Off Leash”
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In this new podcast from the Freakonomics Radio Network, dog-cognition expert and bestselling author Alexandra Horowitz (Inside of a Dog) takes us inside the scruffy, curious, joyful world of dogs. This is the first episode of Off Leash; you can find more episodes in your podcast app now.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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38. Pfizer’s CEO on the Big Gamble That Brought Us the COVID Vaccine
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Bapu Jena talks with Albert Bourla about his unusual path to the top, developing a life-saving vaccine in record time, and the second-hardest decision he made along the way.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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503. What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men?
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Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 4 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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37. Can Fear Be Good Medicine?
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Fear is a popular tool in public health campaigns. But is it an effective one? Bapu Jena discusses new research on whether we can — and should — scare people into being healthier.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Abortion and Crime, Revisited (Ep. 384 Update)
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As the Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade, we look back at Steve Levitt’s controversial research on an unintended consequence of the 1973 ruling.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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36. Bad News — It’s Your Surgeon’s Birthday
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Distractions are everywhere — including in the operating room. So, what happens if a surgeon loses focus? A tap dancer, a health researcher, and a surgeon help Bapu Jena find out.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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502. “I Don’t Think the Country Is Turning Away From College.”
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Enrollment is down for the first time in memory, and critics complain college is too expensive, too elitist, and too politicized. The economist Chris Paxson — who happens to be the president of Brown University — does not agree. (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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35. Are More Expensive Hospitals Better?
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For lots of things, price is an indicator of quality. But what about in health care? Bapu Jena gets some clues from Steve Levitt’s wine tasting experiment, and looks at why shopping for health care is so hard.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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501. The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into
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America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher tarafından oluşturuldu
