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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. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Latest episode693. What’s Our Job as Humans Anymore?October 30, 2026 · 58 min

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Latest episodes

1. 693. What’s Our Job as Humans Anymore?October 30, 2026 · 58 min
2. 692. What Will A.I. Do to (and for) Human Creativity?October 23, 2026 · 59 min
3. Are Private Equity Firms Plundering the U.S. Economy? (Update)October 21, 2026 · 48 min
4. 691. Is This What a “Good Billionaire” Looks Like?October 16, 2026 · 43 min
5. 690. It’s Show Business, Baby!October 9, 2026 · 62 min
6. 689. Here’s Why Your Hamburger Just Got So PriceyOctober 2, 2026 · 49 min
7. 688. When Is a Bet Not a Bet?September 25, 2026 · 51 min
8. 687. Are Prediction Markets the Best Forecasting Tool Ever — or Just Another Casino?September 18, 2026 · 49 min
9. How to Be a Double Unicorn, with John Urschel | Better in PersonSeptember 16, 2026 · 33 min
10. 686. Why Is It So Hard to Find an NFL Quarterback?September 11, 2026 · 58 min

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