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Freakonomics

Freakonomics Radio ferrets out connections between seemingly unrelated things. The program explores the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature—from cheating and crime to parenting and sports—using the tools of economics to explore real-world behavior.

Past Broadcasts

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December 11, 2024 – Who Wins and Who Loses Once the U.S. Legalizes Weed?
December 4, 2024 – What Does It Take to Run a Cannabis Farm?
November 27, 2024 – Cannabis Is Booming, So Why Isn’t Anyone Getting Rich?
November 20, 2024 – Is America Switching From Booze to Weed?
November 13, 2024 – Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000?
November 6, 2024 – Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying?
October 30, 2024 – Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 2)
October 23, 2024 – Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 1)
October 16, 2024 – What Do People Do All Day?
October 9, 2024 – Farewell to a Generational Talent
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