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Jul 17, 2013
Freakonomics Radio: Gov’t workers gone wild
The "Encyclopedia of Ethical Failure" catalogs the fiscal, sexual, and mental lapses of federal workers — all with an eye toward preventing the next big mistake.
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Jul 3, 2013
Freakonomics: Can the McDouble save humanity?
An argument for why the McDonald's burger is the "cheapest, most nutritious, and bountiful food that has ever existed in human history."
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Jun 12, 2013
Why family and business don’t mix: Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics' Stephen Dubner has yet another reason to blame your parents for pretty much everything.
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May 29, 2013
Freakonomics Radio: Baby, you can program my (driverless) car
Freakonomics takes a ride in a driverless car and looks at how they'll change technology on the outside.
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May 1, 2013
It’s crowded at the top: Freakonomics Radio
The hidden side the unemployment numbers? Folks with advanced degrees are climbing down the ladder.
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Apr 18, 2012
Good corporate citizenship can pay off
Freakonomics Radio takes a look at whether having a high level of corporate social responsibility is good for business in the long run.
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Apr 3, 2012
When burglar alarms don’t work
Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner on the high costs of faulty home alarm systems.
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Mar 7, 2012
Does the president actually influence the economy?
Believe it or not, there's nearly no relationship between the U.S. president and the economy, no matter who it is.
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Feb 22, 2012
The hidden side of keeping employee morale high
Freakonomics Radio takes a look at alternative indicators of office morale, and the unintended consequences when companies try to keep employees happy.
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Feb 8, 2012
The unintended consequences of the recession
The decline in smoking among Americans may have contributed to rising obesity levels — could the recession also be affecting people’s waistlines?
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