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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Economist Steven Levitt's counterintuitive analyses of everyday topics, from tax myths to bourbon production.

Why we picked this

We picked Freakonomics Radio because Stephen Dubner applies economic reasoning to subjects that seem to defy numbers. The program pairs primary research with unexpected interviews, testing conventional wisdom against hard data. The show treats human behavior as a puzzle governed by hidden incentives. Whether investigating historical policy experiments or the economics of museum restitution, the series offers a consistent, method-driven approach to understanding the world. Subscribing to the feed guarantees a durable archive of rigorous, surprising inquiry that rewards repeated listening.

SocietyBusiness12 episodes on Steadcast · Latest Sep 2026

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