
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.
Recent episodes

692. What Will A.I. Do to (and for) Human Creativity?
Oct 23, 202659 min

Are Private Equity Firms Plundering the U.S. Economy? (Update)
Oct 21, 202648 min

691. Is This What a “Good Billionaire” Looks Like?
Oct 16, 202643 min

690. It’s Show Business, Baby!
Oct 9, 20261h 1m

689. Here’s Why Your Hamburger Just Got So Pricey
Oct 2, 202649 min

688. When Is a Bet Not a Bet?
Sep 25, 202650 min

687. Are Prediction Markets the Best Forecasting Tool Ever — or Just Another Casino?
Sep 18, 202648 min

How to Be a Double Unicorn, with John Urschel | Better in Person
Sep 16, 202632 min

686. Why Is It So Hard to Find an NFL Quarterback?
Sep 11, 202658 min

Amazon Was Supposed to Kill the Bookstore. James Daunt Had Other Plans | Better in Person
Sep 9, 202632 min

685. How to Survive the A.I. Shock
Sep 4, 202657 min

How to Run an Institution in an Anti-Institution Era | Better in Person
Sep 2, 202637 min
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