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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.”
solid investor via Apple Podcasts ·
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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“Ever heard of it?”
Asciguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“I absolutely love the show. Always informative. But in the episode about predicting Presidential race you spent an inordinate amount of time on the business enterprise named PolyMarket. How is it possible that you never mentioned that its largest investor is Peter Thiel? That seems biased...”Read full review »
TedNPhilly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/24
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“So allowing the poor/minorities to kill their babies makes the country safer for liberals, while conservatives wanting babies to live regardless of race is sexist?”
Dtheman555 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/24
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“The anti Trumper on the presidency episode was a perfect demonstration of TDS. This moron took the leftist view of Trump and never once considered that the left might be the evil, corrupt and destructive side of American Politics. Assessing Biden’s nearly 4 years was more successful than the...”Read full review »
AJT3girlMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
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“I love how the host makes such an intentional effort to offer a balanced perspective, laying out the arguments of both sides, always.
Integrity 100%
And always super well researched and documented with excellent guests, controversial or not.”
Toto010 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
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“I’m a new listener and am loving the show. Thanks and keep up the great work. I love the behind the scenes moments at the end!”
GenXRocks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/24
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“I always new this show was left leaning but seemed to be somewhat fair. The last show was basically an advertisement for the Democratic Party. Shameful to bring left wing guests without any counter balance.”
Johhny64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/24
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“If you want leftist propaganda this is the podcast for you.”
JRRetz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/24
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“It’s more than okay to have guests speakers who disagree with Trump and his policies. However, the first guest in the election podcast stated that Trump could not string along sentences as well as Biden.
Anyone reasonable person who watched the Biden and Trump debate would be aware of the...”Read full review »
Thomas Paint via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/24
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“Facts speak for themselves. Dubner finds interesting topics, but he can’t help but let his biases and his guests biases come through. Generally it is minor, but there are episodes where I crack up at the hypocrisy. How can such educated individuals drop all scientific reasoning when a hot...”Read full review »
Nathan_1977 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/24
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“Straying from objective economics to a writer’s political pitch. I discount the book authors for obvious reasons and the questions specificslly enable the pitch.”
Petite Koala via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/24
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“Whether I seek out an episode or one starts playing, I always find it interesting, no matter the topic. I also highly value political objectivity for settings like this and I think Dubner does a good job remaining neutral even with topics that may be closely tied to politics.”
NewfoundScrabblehata via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/24
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“Wow, I can consciously support you in any fashion.”
Ferris Butler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/24
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“A curious host who consistently come up with interesting subjects and never talks down to his audience. I’m never sorry I listened and often find myself thinking and talking about what I’ve heard long after the episode is over.”
ccmcmk2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/24
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“It’s great to have options for intelligent podcasts!”
FrankTampa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/24
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“I listen to many podcast s over the years and this one is clearly the best produced, most interesting, informative and entertaining podcast that I listen to.
Just the right amount of narration (and background music) to go along with clips and tightly edited interesting experts.
Topics are well...”Read full review »
Rebjul37 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/24
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“My favorite podcast”
lilbrownchild via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/24
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“I listened to the updated college episodes, and find it hypocritical that the host is asking us to question elite institutions of higher learning when his sources are from Harvard U, Yale U, Northwestern U, etc. Are there really no good research out of community or state colleges? Hmmm….”
WWagtail via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/24
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“A consistently great podcast.”
HJM75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/24
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“One of the few shows on NPR that is still worth listening to…. As long as they stay off politics freakanomics is a good honest show”
Deutschmark nie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/24
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“Great podcast”
Chris - ILM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/24
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“Stephen and his team balance the pursuit of truth and knowledge with reality—how that truth and knowledge fits into the world on practical basis. He is entertaining and makes heavy, historically boring topics entertaining and digestible.”
shayleeholland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/24
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“Less than 2% of us are super taskers! Great episode. Can’t wait to share with my colleagues!”
zeus 1990 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/24
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“I never listened before, but I checked out episode 600 and was just laughing the entire time. The president of Fordham going on about Jesuit values, ethics, discernment, and caring for the poor all while Fordham charges 60k for tuition on top of at least 20k for room and board. Fordham is known...”Read full review »
ChrisMiss999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/24
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“Just listened to the 3 parter—informative and interesting. Loved knowing more about Alice Neel”
Ren Annette via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
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“Note: an earlier version of this review was FILTERED which is the reason why I bumped it from ** to *. I realize this is an intellectually based podcast - meant to challenge thoughts and preconceptions. I get it, and I appreciate this aspect. However, there seems to be little realization that...”Read full review »
Different_Drummer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/24
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“Intellectually stimulating yet comprehensively presented, willing to dive into what could be controversial topics but by focusing on the facts and not the spin everyone can enjoy! Would recommend to anyone and everyone!”
Yepufaileh via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/29/24
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“Such thoughtful, well researched, reasoned and balanced info. Should be required listening in all HS”
ADMlax via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/24
“I appreciate the scholarly approach taken to discuss whatever the day’s topic is. It is incredibly fun to have all the burning questions I want put to smart people where they have a long form platform to properly explain it to us nerds! And all the questions I hadn’t thought about put forward as...”Read full review »
Ridesatenspeedeverywhereguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/24
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“I’ll recommend the book Naked Economics by Charles Wheelen. An active Democrat for a time in the states. His summary of economics to layman was particularly helpful in clarifying the agreed apolitical principles to a Milton Freedman, Thomas Sowell, Walter Williams fanboy.
This podcast is...”Read full review »
OttawaTileMechanic via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/20/24
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“I only listen to Freakonomics radio.Nothing can beat the wit of Stephen.”
Thor4real via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/24
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“During the pandemic, this familiar podcast became something I could really submerse myself into. Thank you!”
pualanastyle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/24
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“I have only learned more from the Joe Rogan podcast but that would be hard to beat considering that I have not missed one episode of the Joe Rogan experience. I wait every week to learn.”
Wonder_Women via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/24
“Interesting topics, interesting perspectives. Excellent listening.”
Bradles in Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/07/24
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“Always insightful.”
Lana Traw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/24
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“I love this show. Brooke is so smart. And the kind of smart that brings her listeners along with her. Nit only do I learn a lot from the show, but understand the reasons why, which makes it stick.”
Vicki504 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/24
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“This was one of the worst podcasts I have heard. every idea expressed was either obvious or self-evidently wrong. Yet it also managed to be self-congratulatory.”
Koufaxxxx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
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“I gave up on NPR due to it being completely biased;however, this show is really interesting! I’ve listened to 4/5 episodes and the information is fascinating and objective. Great listen!!”
Worth listening via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“I don't care about the extra episodes for premium subscribers. Just please give me an option to get rid of ads. Please don't get rid of the premium subscription.”Read full review »
DizGuyHere via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/24
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“Incredible companion to go through life with a real feeling of reflection, information and questioning.
Steven asks the questions you want to know the answers to.
Amazing work, such a fascinating podcast.
Even for a french guy like me”
silsi99 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
07/02/24
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“I tried. Again. And the sad pattern continues with every single episode I listen to. But the denials of facts that don’t fit their narrative is just the most base way they disrespect and disappoint their audience. The absolute lack of integrity and honesty analysis especially ignoring the death...”Read full review »
lkjsbbrb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/24
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“I started listening to a show that had come from a book about detective work. Years later everyone listens to podcasts however the detective work seems to detect less. The theatre episode was literally so bad a teenager could have done it. Many segments were absolutely wasted time. The whole idea...”Read full review »
Nyarl de la Thotep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/24
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“Continuously thought provoking and enjoyable!”
Ben9358 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/17/24
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