Freakonomics Radio
By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior.To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Update)
Air pollution isn't just a threat to lungs and hearts—it's actively impairing our brains, even at levels considered safe by global standards. A groundbreaking study using data from over 100,000 Lumosity users reveals that on days with elevated particulate matt
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677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?
Backgammon, an ancient game with roots stretching back to 3000 BCE, is undergoing a surprising renaissance—not as a relic of gambling dens, but as a powerful tool for mental clarity, social connection, and even professional strategy. Stephen Dubner explores ho
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