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Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Freakonomics, M.D.
Each week, physician, economist, and author of "Random Acts of Medicine" Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?
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4.6 stars from 1,406 ratings
Get Out of the Ivory Tower
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“Full disclosure - I make my living doing the same sort of analysis the author does in his podcasts, and have a strong belief in the ability of statistics to identify trends in data otherwise invisible. However, I think the value of this podcast is minimal to me. The elephant in the room is the...”Read full review »
Different_Drummer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/24
Great topics and information
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“This is such a good (and valuable) podcast. I hope there are more episodes soon.”
WarForTerritory via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/24
Outstanding
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“Please bring back this podcast. It adds so much value and need perspective to the healthcare industry.”
Pedalin'Squares via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
Recent Episodes
In the newest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network, host Zachary Crockett explores the hidden side of the things around us. This week: One creature’s trash is another’s cash. (Or, how one man found profit in pee.)
Published 07/21/23
Published 07/21/23
A sneak peek at Bapu's new book, "Random Acts of Medicine," available now from Doubleday, and an announcement about the show.
Published 07/11/23
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