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542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?
11 mei 2023 · 52 min
The world’s great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the norm. Now there’s a push to return these works to their rightful owners. Sounds simple, right? It's not. (Part 2 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”) Lees meer
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541. The Case of the $4 Million Gold Coffin
4 mei 2023 · 53 min
How did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to crack the case? And how much of what you see in any museum is stolen? (Part 1 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”) Lees meer
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Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Ep. 323 Replay)
27 april 2023 · 43 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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540. Swearing Is More Important Than You Think
20 april 2023 · 45 min
Every language has its taboo words (which many people use all the time). But the list of forbidden words is always changing — and those changes tell us some surprising things about ourselves. Note: The swear words in this episode have been bleeped out. To hear a version of this episode without the bleeps, go to freakonomics.com. Lees meer
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539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?
13 april 2023 · 47 min
Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say the Delaware “franchise” is undemocratic and corrupt. Insiders say it’s wildly efficient. We say: they’re both right. Lees meer
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538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a Neighborhood
6 april 2023 · 48 min
Many companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something concrete about it. We visit the South Side of Chicago to see how it’s working out. Lees meer
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How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)
30 maart 2023 · 43 min
Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift? Lees meer
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537. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss.
23 maart 2023 · 53 min
In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the economist Amy Finkelstein explains why insurance markets are broken and how to fix them. Also: why can’t you buy divorce insurance? Lees meer
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Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay)
16 maart 2023 · 50 min
People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change. Lees meer
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536. Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap?
9 maart 2023 · 58 min
Most travelers want the cheapest flight they can find. Airlines, meanwhile, need to manage volatile fuel costs, a pricey workforce, and complex logistics. So how do they make money — and how did America’s grubbiest airport suddenly turn into a palace? (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) Lees meer
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535. Why Is Flying Safer Than Driving?
2 maart 2023 · 56 min
Thanks to decades of work by airlines and regulators, plane crashes are nearly a thing of the past. Can we do the same for cars? (Part 2 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) Lees meer
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534. Air Travel Is a Miracle. Why Do We Hate It?
23 februari 2023 · 58 min
It’s an unnatural activity that has become normal. You’re stuck in a metal tube with hundreds of strangers (and strange smells), defying gravity and racing through the sky. But oh, the places you’ll go! We visit the world’s busiest airport to see how it all comes together. (Part 1 of “Freakonomics Radio Takes to the Skies.”) Lees meer
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Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? (Ep. 493 Update)
16 februari 2023 · 53 min
Adam Smith famously argued that specialization is the key to prosperity. In the N.F.L., the long snapper is proof of that argument. Here’s everything there is to know about a job that didn’t used to exist. Lees meer
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The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel Soaps
13 februari 2023 · 17 min
Hotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? In our fourth episode of The Economics of Everyday Things, Zachary Crockett discovers what happens to those soaps when we love ’em and leave ’em. Lees meer
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533. Will the Democrats “Make America Great Again”?
9 februari 2023 · 51 min
For decades, the U.S. let globalization run its course and hoped China would be an ally. Now the Biden administration is spending billions to bring high-tech manufacturing back home. Is this the beginning of a new industrial policy — or just another round of corporate welfare? Lees meer
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The Economics of Everyday Things: “My Sharona”
6 februari 2023 · 18 min
Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out in the third episode of our newest podcast, The Economics of Everyday Things. Lees meer
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Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? (Ep. 429 Update)
2 februari 2023 · 42 min
The economist Kate Raworth says the aggressive pursuit of G.D.P. is trashing the planet and shortchanging too many people. She has proposed an alternative — and the city of Amsterdam is giving it a try. How's it going? Lees meer
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The Economics of Everyday Things: Girl Scout Cookies
30 januari 2023 · 14 min
How does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett finds out in the second episode of our newest podcast, The Economics of Everyday Things. Lees meer
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532. Do You Know Who Owns Your Vet?
26 januari 2023 · 47 min
When small businesses get bought by big investors, the name may stay the same — but customers and employees can feel the difference. (Part 2 of 2.) Lees meer
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Introducing “The Economics of Everyday Things”
23 januari 2023 · 15 min
A new podcast hosted by Zachary Crockett. In the first episode: Gas stations. When gas prices skyrocket, do station owners get a windfall? And where do their profits really come from? Lees meer
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531. Should You Trust Private Equity to Take Care of Your Dog?
19 januari 2023 · 42 min
Big investors are buying up local veterinary practices (and pretty much everything else). What does this mean for scruffy little Max* — and for the U.S. economy? (Part 1 of 2.) Lees meer
*The most popular dog name in the U.S. in 2022.
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Extra: Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be Famous
16 januari 2023 · 39 min
And with her book "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," she succeeded. Now she's not so sure how to feel about all the attention. Lees meer
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530. What's Wrong with Being a One-Hit Wonder?
12 januari 2023 · 49 min
We tend to look down on artists who can't match their breakthrough success. Should we be celebrating them instead? Lees meer
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529. Can Our Surroundings Make Us Smarter?
5 januari 2023 · 47 min
In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss classroom design, open offices, and cognitive drift. Lees meer
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528. Yuval Noah Harari Thinks Life is Meaningless and Amazing
29 december 2022 · 52 min
In this special episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, Steve Levitt talks to the best-selling author of Sapiens and Homo Deus about finding the profound in the obvious. Lees meer
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527. Can Adam Smith Fix Our Economy?
22 december 2022 · 49 min
Labor exploitation! Corporate profiteering! Government corruption! The 21st century can look a lot like the 18th. In the final episode of a series, we turn to “the father of economics” for solutions. (Part 3 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”) Lees meer
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526. Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger?
15 december 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
Economists and politicians have turned him into a mascot for free-market ideology. Some on the left say the right has badly misread him. Prepare for a very Smithy tug of war. (Part 2 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”) Lees meer
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Freakonomics Radio Needs Your Help
12 december 2022 · 6 min
A sneak peek at an upcoming series — and a call for would-be radio reporters. Lees meer
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525. In Search of the Real Adam Smith
8 december 2022 · 47 min
How did an affable 18th-century “moral philosopher” become the patron saint of cutthroat capitalism? Does “the invisible hand” mean what everyone thinks it does? We travel to Smith’s hometown in Scotland to uncover the man behind the myth. (Part 1 of a series.) Lees meer
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524. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really?
1 december 2022 · 32 min
In this special episode of Freakonomics, M.D., host Bapu Jena looks at a clever new study that could help answer one of parenting’s most contentious questions. Lees meer
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523. Did Michael Lewis Just Get Lucky with “Moneyball”?
24 november 2022 · 53 min
No — but he does have a knack for stumbling into the perfect moment, including the recent FTX debacle. In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, we revisit the book that launched the analytics revolution. Lees meer
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522. Is Google Getting Worse?
17 november 2022 · 53 min
It used to feel like magic. Now it can feel like a set of cheap tricks. Is the problem with Google — or with us? Lees meer
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The Most Interesting Fruit in the World (Ep. 375 Update)
10 november 2022 · 39 min
The banana, once a luxury good, rose to become America’s favorite fruit. Now a deadly fungus threatens to wipe it out. Can it be saved? Lees meer
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521. I’m Your Biggest Fan!
3 november 2022 · 44 min
It’s fun to obsess over pop stars and racecar drivers — but is fandom making our politics even more toxic? Lees meer
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The Unintended Consequences of Working from Home
27 oktober 2022 · 40 min
The last two years have radically changed the way we work — producing winners, losers, and a lot of surprises. Lees meer
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519. Has Globalization Failed?
20 oktober 2022 · 46 min
It was supposed to boost prosperity and democracy at the same time. What really happened? According to the legal scholar Anthea Roberts, it depends which story you believe. Lees meer
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518. Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice?
13 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? Lees meer
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517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation?
6 oktober 2022 · 48 min
New research finds that bosses who went to business school pay their workers less. So what are M.B.A. programs teaching — and should they stop? Lees meer
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Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update)
29 september 2022 · 52 min
The pandemic provided city dwellers with a break from the din of the modern world. Now the noise is coming back. What does that mean for our productivity, health, and basic sanity? Lees meer
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516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough?
22 september 2022 · 54 min
Liberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach to climate change? Lees meer
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Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) Admire
19 september 2022 · 46 min
The documentary filmmaker, known for The Civil War, Jazz, and Baseball, turns his attention to the Holocaust, and asks what we can learn from the evils of the past. Lees meer
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515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening?
15 september 2022 · 45 min
The pandemic moved a lot of religious activity onto the internet. With faith-based apps, Silicon Valley is turning virtual prayers into earthly rewards. Does this mean sharing user data? Dear God, let’s hope not … Lees meer
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This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update)
8 september 2022 · 48 min
As the Biden administration rushes to address climate change, Stephen Dubner looks at another, hidden cost of air pollution — one that’s affecting how we think. Lees meer
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514. Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America
1 september 2022 · 1 uur
The controversial Harvard economist, recently back from a suspension, “broke a lot of glass early in my career,” he says. His research on school incentives and police brutality won him acclaim — but also enemies. Now he’s taking a hard look at corporate diversity programs. The common thread in his work? “I refuse to not tell the truth.” Lees meer
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513. Should Public Transit Be Free?
25 augustus 2022 · 46 min
It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated. Lees meer
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Why Is U.S. Media So Negative? (Ep. 477 Replay)
18 augustus 2022 · 48 min
Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates. Lees meer
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The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism (Ep. 470 Replay)
11 augustus 2022 · 48 min
According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you feel better). We look at how these traits affect our daily lives and why we couldn’t change them even if we wanted to. Lees meer
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The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not (Ep. 469 Replay)
4 augustus 2022 · 52 min
We often look to other countries for smart policies on education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc. But can a smart policy be simply transplanted into a country as culturally unusual (and as supremely WEIRD) as America? Lees meer
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512. Does Philosophy Still Matter?
28 juli 2022 · 50 min
It used to be at the center of our conversations about politics and society. Scott Hershovitz (author of Nasty, Brutish, and Short) argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood. Our latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club. Lees meer
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511. Why Did You Marry That Person?
21 juli 2022 · 46 min
Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from Bridgerton to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some unpleasant consequences for society. Lees meer
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