I migliori Freakonomics Radio Stitcher podcast (2024)

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212. When Do You Become an Adult? 38:56

2d ago38:56

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Who decided that we’re fully mature at 18? Should 16-year-olds have the right to vote? And why are young people bringing their parents to job interviews? SOURCES: Jeffrey Arnett, senior research scholar in psychology at Clark University. Julie Beck, staff writer at The Atlantic. Grace Icenogle, confinement prevention administrator in the Washington…

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UPDATE: Drawing from Life (and Death) 1:01:41

3d ago1:01:41

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Artist Wendy MacNaughton knows the difficulty of sitting in silence and the power of having fun. She explains to Steve the lessons she’s gleaned from drawing hospice residents, working in Rwanda, and reporting from Guantanamo Bay. SOURCE: Wendy MacNaughton, artist and graphic journalist. RESOURCES: "What Happens if Two Complete Strangers Draw Each …

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603. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 1) 47:51

6h ago47:51

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The biggest sports league in history had a problem: While most of its players were Black, almost none of its head coaches were. So the N.F.L. launched a hiring policy called the Rooney Rule. In the first episode of a two-part series, we look at how the rule succeeded — until it failed. SOURCES: N. Jeremi Duru, professor of law at American Universit…

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EXTRA: In Praise of Maintenance (Update) 42:37

9d ago42:37

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We revisit an episode from 2016 that asks: Has our culture’s obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? SOURCES: Martin Casado, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Ruth Schwartz Cowan, professor emerita of history and sociology of science at University of Pennsylvania. Edward Glaeser, profess…

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211. Why Do We Listen to Sad Songs? 36:44

10d ago36:44

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What are Mike and Angela’s favorite songs to cry to? Can upbeat music lift you out of a bad mood? And what is Angela going to sing the next time she does karaoke? SOURCES: Matthew Desmond, professor of sociology at Princeton University. Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University. Joshua Knobe, profe…

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140. How to Breathe Better 1:04:51

11d ago1:04:51

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Bestselling author James Nestor believes that we can improve our lives by changing the way we breathe. He’s persuasive enough to get Steve taping his mouth shut at night. He explains how humans dive to depths of 300 feet without supplemental oxygen, and describes what it’s like to be accepted into a pod of whales. SOURCES: James Nestor, author and …

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602. Is Screen Time as Poisonous as We Think? 40:29

13d ago40:29

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Young people have been reporting a sharp rise in anxiety and depression. This maps neatly onto the global rise of the smartphone. Some researchers are convinced that one is causing the other. But how strong is the evidence? SOURCES: David Blanchflower, professor of economics at Dartmouth College. Lauren Oyler, novelist and cultural critic. Andrew P…

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210. What Makes a Good Sense of Humor? 38:14

17d ago38:14

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What is the evolutionary purpose of laughter? What’s the difference between Swedish depression and American depression? And why aren’t aliens interested in abducting Mike? SOURCES: Jennifer Aaker, professor of marketing at Stanford University. Judd Apatow, film director, screenwriter, and comedian. Fredrik Backman, author. Naomi Bagdonas, lecturer …

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Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics? (Replay) 31:02

19d ago31:02

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Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true? Stephen Dubner chats with Angela Duckworth in this classic episode from July 2020. SOURCES: Pearl S. Buck, 20th-century American novelist. Jack Gallant, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Steve Levitt, professor emeritus of economics at the…

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601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying? 58:04

20d ago58:04

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Only a tiny number of “supertaskers” are capable of doing two things at once. The rest of us are just making ourselves miserable, and less productive. How can we put the — hang on a second, I've just got to get this. Come see Stephen Dubner live! “A Questionable Evening: A strategic interrogation from two people who ask questions for a living,” fea…

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209. Why Do We Settle? 35:02

24d ago35:02

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Why does the U.S. use Fahrenheit when Celsius is better? Would you quit your job if a coin flip told you to? And how do you get an entire country to drive on the other side of the road? SOURCES: Christian Crandall, professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio and co-author of the Freakonomics books…

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139. How PETA Made Radical Ideas Mainstream 1:00:03

25d ago1:00:03

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals founder Ingrid Newkirk has been badgering meat-eaters, fur-wearers, and circus-goers for more than 40 years. For a woman who’s leaving her liver to the president of France in her will, she sounds quite sensible when she tells Steve what we can learn from animals, why she supports euthanasia, and who’ll ge…

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What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men? (Update) 49:17

27d ago49:17

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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 3 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) SOURCES: Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics at Princeton University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of …

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EXTRA: Why Quitting Is Usually Worth It 40:04

1M ago40:04

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Stephen Dubner appears as a guest on Fail Better, a new podcast hosted by David Duchovny. The two of them trade stories about failure, and ponder the lessons that success could never teach. SOURCES: David Duchovny, actor, director, writer, and musician. RESOURCES: "Martin Seligman and the Rise of Positive Psychology," by Peter Gibbon (Humanities, 2…

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208. Can A.I. Companions Replace Human Connection? 35:31

1M ago35:31

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What happens when machines become funnier, kinder, and more empathetic than humans? Do robot therapists save lives? And should Angela credit her virtual assistant as a co-author of her book? SOURCES: Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology at Arizona State University. Reid Hoffman, co-founder and executive chairman of LinkedIn; co-founder…

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UPDATE: Sendhil Mullainathan Thinks Messing Around Is the Best Use of Your Time 46:54

1M ago46:54

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Revisiting Steve’s 2021 conversation with the economist and MacArthur “genius” about how to make memories stickier, why change is undervalued, and how to find something new to say on the subject of scarcity. SOURCE: Sendhil Mullainathan, university professor of computation and behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business…

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The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into (Update) 1:11:10

1M ago1:11:10

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America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) SOURCES: Peter Blair, professor of education at Harvard University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics …

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207. How Clearly Do You See Yourself? 36:23

1M ago36:23

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Do you see yourself the same way others see you? What’s the difference between self-perception and self-awareness? And why do Mike and Angela both hate fishing? SOURCES: Luis von Ahn, co-founder and C.E.O. of Duolingo; former chair of the board at Character Lab. Paul DePodesta, chief strategy officer of the Cleveland Browns; former baseball executi…

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138. Chris Anderson on the Power of TED 58:58

1M ago58:58

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Under his helm, the TED Conference went from a small industry gathering to a global phenomenon. Chris and Steve talk about how to build lasting institutions, how to make generosity go viral, and what Chris has learned about public speaking. SOURCE: Chris Anderson, head of TED. RESOURCES: Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading, by …

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What Exactly Is College For? (Update) 50:15

1M ago50:15

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We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series originally published in 2022, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakono…

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EXTRA: Remembering Susan Wojcicki 31:52

1M ago31:52

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The former YouTube C.E.O. — and sixteenth Google employee — died on August 9, 2024. Steve talked with her in 2020 about her remarkable career, and how her background in economics shaped her work. SOURCES: Susan Wojcicki, former C.E.O. of YouTube. RESOURCES: "Susan Wojcicki, Former Chief of YouTube, Dies at 56," by John Yoon and Mike Isaac (The New …

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EXTRA: Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete (Update) 1:05:34

1M ago1:05:34

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There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. As the Olympics come to a close, we revisit a 2018 episode in which top athletes from a variety of sports tell us how they made it, and what they sacrificed. SOURCES: Lance Armstrong, former professional cyclist. David Canton, director of African American studies and …

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Why Do People Get Scammed? (Replay) 35:23

2M ago35:23

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What makes a con succeed? Does snake oil actually work? And just how gullible is Angela? SOURCES: Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology and marketing at Arizona State University. Yaniv Hanoch, professor of decision sciences at Coventry University. Hugo Mercier, research scientist at the French National Centre for Scientific Research. Ge…

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600. “If We’re All in It for Ourselves, Who Are We?” 44:47

2M ago44:47

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Tania Tetlow, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of Fordham University, thinks the modern campus could use a dose of old-fashioned values. SOURCE: Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham University. RESOURCES: "Not a Priest, Not a Man, but Ready to Run Fordham," by David Waldstein (The New York Times, 2024). "Tech Glitch Upends Financial …

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206. When Is It Time to Step Aside? 38:26

2M ago38:26

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Should government jobs have mandatory retirement ages? Is it foolish to care about your legacy? And why did Jason always call Angela’s father “Dr. Lee”? SOURCES: William Bridges, professor emeritus of American literature at Mills College, consultant, and author. Arthur Brooks, professor of leadership at Harvard University. Jimmy Carter, former Pres…

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137. Richard Dawkins on God, Genes, and Murderous Baby Cuckoos 52:59

2M ago52:59

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The author of the classic The Selfish Gene is still changing the way we think about evolution. SOURCE: Richard Dawkins, professor emeritus of the public understanding of science at Oxford University. RESOURCES: The Genetic Book of the Dead, by Richard Dawkins (2024). Flights of Fancy: Defying Gravity by Design and Evolution, by Richard Dawkins (202…

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599. The World's Most Valuable Unused Resource 40:08

2M ago40:08

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It’s not oil or water or plutonium — it’s human hours. We've got an idea for putting them to use, and for building a more human-centered economy. But we need your help. SOURCES: Nathan Dietz, research director at the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. Al Roth, professor of economics at Stanford University. Krista Wyatt, C.E.O. of Time…

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EXTRA: Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Update) 48:22

2M ago48:22

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A new proposal from the Biden administration calls for a nationwide cap on rent increases. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. We revisit a 2019 episode to hear why. SOURCES: Tommy Andersson, professor of economics at Lund University. Vicki Been, professor of law at New York University and former deputy mayor for housing and economic developme…

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205. Where Do Values Come From? 41:47

2M ago41:47

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Do you get your principles from your parents — or in spite of them? Is there anything wrong with valuing conformity? And why doesn’t McDonald’s sell salads? SOURCES: Erika James, dean of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Olivia Rodrigo, singer-songwriter. Shalom Schwartz, professor emeritus of psychology at the Hebre…

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UPDATE: What It Takes to Know Everything 40:23

2M ago40:23

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Victoria Groce is the best trivia contestant on earth. The winner of the 2024 World Quizzing Championship explains the structure of a good question, why she knits during competitions, and how to memorize 160,000 flashcards. SOURCE: Victoria Groce, “The Queen” on the television game show The Chase. RESOURCES: The Chase, TV series (2013-2015, 2021-pr…

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598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy? 37:11

2M ago37:11

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That’s the worry. Even the humble eyeglass industry is dominated by a single firm. We look into the global spike in myopia, how the Lemtosh got its name, and what your eye doctor knows that you don’t. (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Maria Liu, professor of clinical optometry at the University of California, Berkeley. Harvey Moscot, C.E.O.…

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204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact? 40:09

2M ago40:09

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How is the brain affected by solitary confinement? How would you deal with being stranded on a deserted island? And do baby monkeys make the best therapists? SOURCES: William Broyles Jr., screenwriter, journalism, and former U.S. Marine Corps officer. Beatriz Flamini, Spanish mountaineer. Craig Haney, professor of psychology at the University of Ca…

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136. The World’s Most Controversial Ornithologist 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

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Richard Prum says there's a lot that traditional evolutionary biology can't explain. He thinks a neglected hypothesis from Charles Darwin — and insights from contemporary queer theory — hold the answer. Plus: You won't believe what female ducks use for contraception. SOURCE: Richard Prum, professor of ornithology, ecology and evolutionary biology a…

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597. Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000? 54:39

2M ago54:39

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A single company, EssilorLuxottica, owns so much of the eyewear industry that it’s hard to escape their gravitational pull — or their “obscene” markups. Should regulators do something? Can Warby Parker steal market share? And how did Ray-Bans become a luxury brand? (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of …

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EXTRA: People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Update) 53:13

2M ago53:13

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You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. In an interview from 2018, the founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. SOURCES: Ric…

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