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396. Why Does Tipping Still Exist?
7 november 2019 · 47 min
It’s an acutely haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. We dig into the data to find out why. Lees meer
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395. Speak Softly and Carry Big Data
31 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 3 min
Do economic sanctions work? Are big democracies any good at spreading democracy? What is the root cause of terrorism? It turns out that data analysis can help answer all these questions — and make better foreign-policy decisions. Guests include former Department of Defense officials Chuck Hagel and Michèle Flournoy and Chicago Project on Security and Threats researchers Robert Pape and Paul Poast. Recorded live in Chicago; Steve Levitt is co-host. Lees meer
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394. Does Hollywood Still Have a Princess Problem?
24 oktober 2019 · 50 min
For decades, there’s been a huge gender disparity both on-screen and behind the scenes. But it seems like cold, hard data — with an assist from the actor Geena Davis — may finally be moving the needle. Lees meer
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393. Can Britain Get Its “Great” Back?
17 oktober 2019 · 1 uur
It used to be a global capital of innovation, invention, and exploration. Now it’s best known for its messy European divorce. We visit London to see if the British spirit of discovery is still alive. Guests include the mayor of London, undersea explorers, a time-use researcher, and a theoretical physicist who helped Liverpool win the Champions League. Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing as a Fish rides shotgun. Lees meer
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392. The Prime Minister Who Cried Brexit
10 oktober 2019 · 52 min
In 2016, David Cameron held a referendum on whether the U.K. should stay in the European Union. A longtime Euroskeptic, he nevertheless led the Remain campaign. So what did Cameron really want? We ask him that and much more — including why he left office as soon as his side lost and what he’d do differently if given another chance. (Hint: not much.) Lees meer
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391. America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up
3 oktober 2019 · 46 min
Most high-school math classes are still preparing students for the Sputnik era. Steve Levitt wants to get rid of the “geometry sandwich” and instead have kids learn what they really need in the modern era: data fluency. Lees meer
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390. Fed Up
26 september 2019 · 42 min
Mary Daly rose from high-school dropout to president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She thinks the central bank needs an upgrade too. It starts with recognizing that the economy is made up of actual humans. Lees meer
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389. How to Make Meetings Less Terrible
19 september 2019 · 42 min
In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive, and tyrannize our offices. The revolution begins now — with better agendas, smaller invite lists, and an embrace of healthy conflict. Lees meer
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Yes, the Open Office Is Terrible — But It Doesn’t Have to Be
12 september 2019 · 42 min
It began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into a nightmare of noise and discomfort. Can the open office be saved, or should we all just be working from home? Lees meer
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388. The Economics of Sports Gambling
5 september 2019 · 55 min
What happens when tens of millions of fantasy-sports players are suddenly able to bet real money on real games? We’re about to find out. A recent Supreme Court decision has cleared the way to bring an estimated $300 billion in black-market sports betting into the light. We sort out the winners and losers. Lees meer
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The Future of Meat (Rebroadcast)
29 augustus 2019 · 53 min
Global demand for beef, chicken, and pork continues to rise. So do concerns about environmental and other costs. Will reconciling these two forces be possible — or, even better, Impossible™? Lees meer
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Should America Be Run by … Trader Joe’s? (Rebroadcast)
22 augustus 2019 · 48 min
The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit. Lees meer
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387. Hello, My Name Is Marijuana Pepsi!
15 augustus 2019 · 39 min
Research shows that having a distinctively black name doesn’t affect your economic future. But what is the day-to-day reality of living with such a name? Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, a newly-minted Ph.D., is well-qualified to answer this question. Her verdict: the data don’t tell the whole story. Lees meer
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How Much Does Your Name Matter? (Rebroadcast )
8 augustus 2019 · 51 min
A kid’s name can tell us something about his parents — their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny? Lees meer
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386. How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War
1 augustus 2019 · 40 min
Aisle upon aisle of fresh produce, cheap meat, and sugary cereal — a delicious embodiment of free-market capitalism, right? Not quite. The supermarket was in fact the endpoint of the U.S. government’s battle for agricultural abundance against the U.S.S.R. Our farm policies were built to dominate, not necessarily to nourish — and we are still living with the consequences. Lees meer
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America’s Hidden Duopoly (Rebroadcast)
25 juli 2019 · 53 min
We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about it? Lees meer
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385. What Do Nancy Pelosi, Taylor Swift, and Serena Williams Have in Common?
18 juli 2019 · 36 min
They — along with a great many other high-achieving women — were all once Girl Scouts. So was Sylvia Acevedo. Raised in a poor, immigrant family, she was told that “girls like her” didn’t go to college. But she did, and then became a rocket scientist and tech executive. Now she’s C.E.O. of the very organization she credits with shaping her life. Acevedo tells us how the Girl Scouts are trying to stay relevant, why they’re suing the Boy Scouts, and how they sell so many cookies. Lees meer
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384. Abortion and Crime, Revisited
11 juli 2019 · 55 min
The controversial theory linking Roe v. Wade to a massive crime drop is back in the spotlight as several states introduce abortion restrictions. Steve Levitt and John Donohue discuss their original research, the challenges to its legitimacy, and their updated analysis. Also: what this means for abortion policy, crime policy, and having intelligent conversations about contentious topics. Lees meer
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A Better Way to Eat (Rebroadcast )
4 juli 2019 · 27 min
Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized the sport of competitive eating. What can the rest of us learn from his breakthrough? Lees meer
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383. The Zero-Minute Workout
27 juni 2019 · 37 min
There is strong evidence that exercise is wildly beneficial. There is even stronger evidence that most people hate to exercise. So if a pill could mimic the effects of working out, why wouldn’t we want to take it? Lees meer
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382. How Goes the Behavior-Change Revolution?
20 juni 2019 · 51 min
An all-star team of behavioral scientists discovers that humans are stubborn (and lazy, and sometimes dumber than dogs). We also hear about binge drinking, humblebragging, and regrets. Recorded live in Philadelphia with guests including Richard Thaler, Angela Duckworth, Katy Milkman, and Tom Gilovich. Lees meer
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381. Long-Term Thinking in a Start-Up Town
13 juni 2019 · 50 min
Recorded live in San Francisco. Guests include the keeper of a 10,000-year clock, the co-founder of Lyft, a pioneer in male birth control, a specialist in water security, and a psychology professor who is also a puppy. With co-host Angela Duckworth, fact-checker Mike Maughan, and the Freakonomics Radio Orchestra. Lees meer
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380. Notes From an Imperfect Paradise
6 juni 2019 · 50 min
Recorded live in Los Angeles. Guests include Mayor Eric Garcetti, the “Earthquake Lady,” the head of the Port of L.A., and a scientist with NASA’s Planetary Protection team. With co-host Angela Duckworth, fact-checker Mike Maughan, and the worldwide debut of Luis Guerra and the Freakonomics Radio Orchestra. Lees meer
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379. How to Change Your Mind
30 mei 2019 · 46 min
There are a lot of barriers to changing your mind: ego, overconfidence, inertia — and cost. Politicians who flip-flop get mocked; family and friends who cross tribal borders are shunned. But shouldn’t we be encouraging people to change their minds? And how can we get better at it ourselves? Lees meer
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Here’s Why All Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Rebroadcast)
23 mei 2019 · 42 min
Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution. Lees meer
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378. 23andMe (and You, and Everyone Else)
16 mei 2019 · 49 min
The revolution in home DNA testing is giving consumers important, possibly life-changing information. It’s also building a gigantic database that could lead to medical breakthroughs. But how will you deal with upsetting news? What if your privacy is compromised? And are you prepared to have your DNA monetized? We speak with Anne Wojcicki, founder and C.E.O. of 23andMe. Lees meer
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377. The $1.5 Trillion Question-How to fix student loan debt?
9 mei 2019 · 48 min
As the cost of college skyrocketed, it created a debt burden that’s putting a drag on the economy. One possible solution: shifting the risk of debt away from students and onto investors looking for a cut of the graduates’ earning power. Lees meer
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376. The Data-Driven Guide to Sane Parenting
2 mei 2019 · 50 min
Humans have been having kids forever, so why are modern parents so bewildered? The economist Emily Oster marshals the evidence on the most contentious topics — breastfeeding and sleep training, vaccines and screen time — and tells her fellow parents to calm the heck down. Lees meer
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The Invisible Paw (Rebroadcast)
25 april 2019 · 47 min
Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward? Lees meer
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375. The Most Interesting Fruit in the World
18 april 2019 · 37 min
The banana used to be a luxury good. Now it’s the most popular fruit in the U.S. and elsewhere. But the production efficiencies that made it so cheap have also made it vulnerable to a deadly fungus that may wipe out the one variety most of us eat. Scientists do have a way to save it — but will Big Banana let them? Lees meer
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374. How Spotify Saved the Music Industry (But Not Necessarily Musicians)
11 april 2019 · 58 min
Daniel Ek, a 23-year-old Swede who grew up on pirated music, made the record labels an offer they couldn’t refuse: a legal platform to stream all the world’s music. Spotify reversed the labels’ fortunes, made Ek rich, and thrilled millions of music fans. But what has it done for all those musicians stuck in the long tail? Lees meer
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373. Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work
4 april 2019 · 48 min
As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents artificially high by disincentivizing new construction. So what happens next? Lees meer
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372. Freakonomics Radio Live: “Would You Eat a Piece of Chocolate Shaped Like Dog Poop?”
28 maart 2019 · 54 min
What your disgust level says about your politics, how Napoleon influenced opera, why New York City’s subways may finally run on time, and more. Five compelling guests tell Stephen Dubner, co-host Angela Duckworth, and fact-checker Jody Avirgan lots of things they didn’t know. Lees meer
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Why You Shouldn’t Open a Restaurant (Update)
21 maart 2019 · 49 min
Kenji Lopez-Alt became a rock star of the food world by bringing science into the kitchen in a way that everyday cooks can appreciate. Then he dared to start his own restaurant — and discovered problems that even science can’t solve. Lees meer
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371. A Free-Trade Democrat in the Trump White House
14 maart 2019 · 48 min
For years, Gary Cohn thought he’d be the next C.E.O. of Goldman Sachs. Instead, he became the “adult in the room” in a chaotic administration. Cohn talks about the fights he won, the fights he lost, and the fights he was no longer willing to have. Also: why he and Trump are still on speaking terms even after he reportedly called the president “a professional liar.” Lees meer
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370. How to Fail Like a Pro
7 maart 2019 · 41 min
The road to success is paved with failure, so you might as well learn to do it right. (Ep. 5 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) Lees meer
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369. A Good Idea Is Not Good Enough
28 februari 2019 · 54 min
Whether you’re building a business or a cathedral, execution is everything. We ask artists, scientists, and inventors how they turned ideas into reality. And we find out why it’s so hard for a group to get things done — and what you can do about it. (Ep. 4 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) Lees meer
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368. Where Do Good Ideas Come From?
21 februari 2019 · 1 uur 2 min
Whether you’re mapping the universe, hosting a late-night talk show, or running a meeting, there are a lot of ways to up your idea game. Plus: the truth about brainstorming. (Ep. 3 of the “How to Be Creative” series.) Lees meer
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367. The Future of Meat
14 februari 2019 · 52 min
Global demand for beef, chicken, and pork continues to rise. So do concerns about environmental and other costs. Will reconciling these two forces be possible — or, even better, Impossible™? Lees meer
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366. This Economist Predicted the Last Crisis. What’s the Next One?
7 februari 2019 · 49 min
In 2005, Raghuram Rajan said the financial system was at risk “of a catastrophic meltdown.” After stints at the I.M.F. and India’s central bank, he sees another potential crisis — and he offers a solution. Is it stronger governments? Freer markets? Rajan’s answer: neither. Lees meer
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Extra: Domonique Foxworth Full Interview
2 februari 2019 · 1 uur 30 min
Stephen Dubner’s conversation with the former N.F.L. player, union official, and all-around sports thinker, recorded for our “Hidden Side of Sports” series. Lees meer
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365. Not Just Another Labor Force
31 januari 2019 · 1 uur
If you think talent and hard work give top athletes all the leverage to succeed, think again. As employees in the Sports-Industrial Complex, they’ve got a tight earnings window, a high injury rate, little choice in where they work — and a very early forced retirement. (Ep. 6 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) Lees meer
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Extra: Mark Cuban Full Interview
26 januari 2019 · 42 min
A conversation with the Shark Tank star, entrepreneur, and Dallas Mavericks owner recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” Lees meer
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364. Inside the Sports-Industrial Complex
24 januari 2019 · 53 min
For most of us, the athletes are what make sports interesting. But if you own the team or run the league, your players are essentially very expensive migrant workers who eat into your profits. We talk to N.F.L., N.B.A., and U.F.C. executives about labor costs, viewership numbers, legalized gambling, and the rise of e-sports. (Ep. 5 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) Lees meer
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Extra: Mark Teixeira Full Interview
19 januari 2019 · 59 min
A conversation with former Major League Baseball player and current ESPN analyst Mark Teixeira, recorded for the Freakonomics Radio series “The Hidden Side of Sports.” Lees meer
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363. Think Like a Winner
17 januari 2019 · 55 min
Great athletes aren’t just great at the physical stuff. They’ve also learned how to handle pressure, overcome fear, and stay focused. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to be an athlete to use what they know. (Ep. 4 of “The Hidden Side of Sports” series.) Lees meer
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Hacking the World Bank (Update)
12 januari 2019 · 36 min
Jim Yong Kim has an unorthodox background for a World Bank president — and his reign has been just as unorthodox. He has just announced he’s stepping down, well before his term is over; we recorded this interview with him in 2015. Lees meer
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362. Why Is This Man Running for President?
10 januari 2019 · 52 min
In the American Dream sweepstakes, Andrew Yang was a pretty big winner. But for every winner, he came to realize, there are thousands upon thousands of losers — a “war on normal people,” he calls it. Here’s what he plans to do about it. Lees meer
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How to Be Happy (Rebroadcast)
3 januari 2019 · 38 min
The U.N.’s World Happiness Report — created to curtail our unhealthy obsession with G.D.P. — is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic (and to see if we should steal them). Lees meer
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How to Win Games and Beat People (Rebroadcast)
27 december 2018 · 52 min
Games are as old as civilization itself, and some people think they have huge social value regardless of whether you win or lose. Tom Whipple is not one of those people. That’s why he consulted an army of preposterously overqualified experts to find the secret to winning any game. Lees meer
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