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Freakonomics Radio
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.
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4.6 stars from 41,756 ratings
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“I just listened to the episode with Mr Zakaria. I didn’t agree with some of his theories but overall, I learned and felt my listen was helpful. I plan to play it again. Thanks.”
pattyvo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/24
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“If you are easily led, this is the liberal show for you.”
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United States of America ·
11/14/24
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“About Cannabis
The “Gateway Drug” theory turned out to be a self fulfilling prophesy by criminalizing a perfectly safe and gentle herb in use for 10,000 years. Because “If they’re lying to you about pot then they’re surely lying about acid, speed, cocaine!”
And your experts that argue...”Read full review »
Charliesgarage via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/24
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