הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Freakonomics Radio (2024)

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605. What Do People Do All Day? 1:00:48

2d ago1:00:48

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Sixty percent of the jobs that Americans do today didn’t exist in 1940. What happens as our labor becomes more technical and less physical? And what kinds of jobs will exist in the future? SOURCES: David Autor, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Paula Barmaimon, manager of coverage and audience analytics at The New…

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EXTRA: Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America (Update) 1:00:29

7d ago1:00:29

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His research on police brutality and school incentives won him acclaim, but also enemies. He was suspended for two years by Harvard, during which time he took a hard look at corporate diversity programs. As a follow-up to our recent series on the Rooney Rule, we revisit our 2022 conversation with the controversial economist. SOURCE: Roland Fryer, p…

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604. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 2) 47:19

11d ago47:19

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What happened when the Rooney Rule made its way from pro football to corporate America? Some progress, some backsliding, and a lot of controversy. (Second in a two-part series.) SOURCES: Tynesia Boyea-Robinson, president and C.E.O. of CapEQ. N. Jeremi Duru, professor of law at American University. Herm Edwards, former N.F.L. player and head coach. …

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603. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 1) 47:51

18d ago47:51

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The biggest sports league in history had a problem: While most of its players were Black, almost none of its head coaches were. So the N.F.L. launched a hiring policy called the Rooney Rule. In the first episode of a two-part series, we look at how the rule succeeded — until it failed. SOURCES: N. Jeremi Duru, professor of law at American Universit…

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EXTRA: In Praise of Maintenance (Update) 42:37

21d ago42:37

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We revisit an episode from 2016 that asks: Has our culture’s obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? SOURCES: Martin Casado, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Ruth Schwartz Cowan, professor emerita of history and sociology of science at University of Pennsylvania. Edward Glaeser, profess…

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602. Is Screen Time as Poisonous as We Think? 40:29

25d ago40:29

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Young people have been reporting a sharp rise in anxiety and depression. This maps neatly onto the global rise of the smartphone. Some researchers are convinced that one is causing the other. But how strong is the evidence? SOURCES: David Blanchflower, professor of economics at Dartmouth College. Lauren Oyler, novelist and cultural critic. Andrew P…

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601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying? 58:04

1M ago58:04

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Only a tiny number of “supertaskers” are capable of doing two things at once. The rest of us are just making ourselves miserable, and less productive. How can we put the — hang on a second, I've just got to get this. Come see Stephen Dubner live! “A Questionable Evening: A strategic interrogation from two people who ask questions for a living,” fea…

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What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men? (Update) 49:17

1M ago49:17

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Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 3 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) SOURCES: Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics at Princeton University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of …

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EXTRA: Why Quitting Is Usually Worth It 40:04

1M ago40:04

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Stephen Dubner appears as a guest on Fail Better, a new podcast hosted by David Duchovny. The two of them trade stories about failure, and ponder the lessons that success could never teach. SOURCES: David Duchovny, actor, director, writer, and musician. RESOURCES: "Martin Seligman and the Rise of Positive Psychology," by Peter Gibbon (Humanities, 2…

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The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into (Update) 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

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America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) SOURCES: Peter Blair, professor of education at Harvard University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics …

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What Exactly Is College For? (Update) 50:15

2M ago50:15

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We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series originally published in 2022, we ask what our chaotic system gets right — and wrong. (Part 1 of “Freakono…

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EXTRA: Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete (Update) 1:05:34

2M ago1:05:34

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There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. As the Olympics come to a close, we revisit a 2018 episode in which top athletes from a variety of sports tell us how they made it, and what they sacrificed. SOURCES: Lance Armstrong, former professional cyclist. David Canton, director of African American studies and …

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600. “If We’re All in It for Ourselves, Who Are We?” 44:47

2M ago44:47

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Tania Tetlow, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of Fordham University, thinks the modern campus could use a dose of old-fashioned values. SOURCE: Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham University. RESOURCES: "Not a Priest, Not a Man, but Ready to Run Fordham," by David Waldstein (The New York Times, 2024). "Tech Glitch Upends Financial …

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599. The World's Most Valuable Unused Resource 40:08

2M ago40:08

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It’s not oil or water or plutonium — it’s human hours. We've got an idea for putting them to use, and for building a more human-centered economy. But we need your help. SOURCES: Nathan Dietz, research director at the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. Al Roth, professor of economics at Stanford University. Krista Wyatt, C.E.O. of Time…

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EXTRA: Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Update) 48:22

2M ago48:22

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A new proposal from the Biden administration calls for a nationwide cap on rent increases. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. We revisit a 2019 episode to hear why. SOURCES: Tommy Andersson, professor of economics at Lund University. Vicki Been, professor of law at New York University and former deputy mayor for housing and economic developme…

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598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy? 37:11

2M ago37:11

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That’s the worry. Even the humble eyeglass industry is dominated by a single firm. We look into the global spike in myopia, how the Lemtosh got its name, and what your eye doctor knows that you don’t. (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Maria Liu, professor of clinical optometry at the University of California, Berkeley. Harvey Moscot, C.E.O.…

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597. Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000? 54:39

3M ago54:39

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A single company, EssilorLuxottica, owns so much of the eyewear industry that it’s hard to escape their gravitational pull — or their “obscene” markups. Should regulators do something? Can Warby Parker steal market share? And how did Ray-Bans become a luxury brand? (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of …

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EXTRA: People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Update) 53:13

3M ago53:13

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You wouldn’t think you could win a Nobel Prize for showing that humans tend to make irrational decisions. But that’s what Richard Thaler has done. In an interview from 2018, the founder of behavioral economics describes his unlikely route to success; his reputation for being lazy; and his efforts to fix the world — one nudge at a time. SOURCES: Ric…

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596. Farewell to a Generational Talent 52:41

3M ago52:41

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Daniel Kahneman left his mark on academia (and the real world) in countless ways. A group of his friends and colleagues recently gathered in Chicago to reflect on this legacy — and we were there, with microphones. SOURCES: Maya Bar-Hillel, professor emeritus of psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Shane Frederick, professor of marketin…

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595. Why Don't We Have Better Candidates for President? 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

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American politics is trapped in a duopoly, with two all-powerful parties colluding to stifle competition. We revisit a 2018 episode to explain how the political industry works, and talk to a reformer (and former presidential candidate) who is pushing for change. SOURCES: Katherine Gehl, former president and C.E.O. of Gehl Foods. Michael Porter, pro…

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594. Your Brand’s Spokesperson Just Got Arrested — Now What? 43:38

3M ago43:38

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It’s hard to know whether the benefits of hiring a celebrity are worth the risk. We dig into one gruesome story of an endorsement gone wrong, and find a surprising result. SOURCES: John Cawley, professor of economics at Cornell University. Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson, executive director and senior fellow with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative at the …

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593. You Can Make a Killing, but Not a Living 49:39

4M ago49:39

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Broadway operates on a winner-take-most business model. A runaway hit like Stereophonic — which just won five Tony Awards — will create a few big winners. But even the stars of the show will have to go elsewhere to make real money. (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES: David Adjmi, author and playwright. Sonia Friedman, theater producer and fou…

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EXTRA: The Fascinatingly Mundane Secrets of the World’s Most Exclusive Nightclub 44:58

4M ago44:58

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The Berlin dance mecca Berghain is known for its eight-hour line and inscrutable door policy. PJ Vogt, host of the podcast Search Engine, joins us to crack the code. It has to do with Cold War rivalries, German tax law, and one very talented bouncer. SOURCES: Lutz Leichsenring, executive board member of Clubcommission Berlin and co-founder of VibeL…

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592. How to Make the Coolest Show on Broadway 1:05:08

4M ago1:05:08

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Hit by Covid, runaway costs, and a zillion streams of competition, serious theater is in serious trouble. A new hit play called Stereophonic — the most Tony-nominated play in history — has something to say about that. We speak with the people who make it happen every night. (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: David Adjmi, author and playwrigh…

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591. Signs of Progress, One Year at a Time 53:20

4M ago53:20

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Every December, a British man named Tom Whitwell publishes a list of 52 things he’s learned that year. These fascinating facts reveal the spectrum of human behavior, from fraud and hypocrisy to Whitwell’s steadfast belief in progress. Should we also believe? SOURCES: Tom Whitwell, managing consultant at Magnetic. RESOURCES: "Supercentenarian and Re…

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605. What Do People Do All Day? 1:00:48

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EXTRA: Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America (Update) 1:00:29

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604. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 2) 47:19

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603. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 1) 47:51

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EXTRA: In Praise of Maintenance (Update) 42:37

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602. Is Screen Time as Poisonous as We Think? 40:29

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601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying? 58:04

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What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men? (Update) 49:17

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EXTRA: Why Quitting Is Usually Worth It 40:04

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The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into (Update) 1:11:10

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What Exactly Is College For? (Update) 50:15

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EXTRA: Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete (Update) 1:05:34

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600. “If We’re All in It for Ourselves, Who Are We?” 44:47

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599. The World's Most Valuable Unused Resource 40:08

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EXTRA: Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Update) 48:22

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598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy? 37:11

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597. Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000? 54:39

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EXTRA: People Aren’t Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Update) 53:13

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596. Farewell to a Generational Talent 52:41

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595. Why Don't We Have Better Candidates for President? 1:01:50

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594. Your Brand’s Spokesperson Just Got Arrested — Now What? 43:38

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593. You Can Make a Killing, but Not a Living 49:39

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EXTRA: The Fascinatingly Mundane Secrets of the World’s Most Exclusive Nightclub 44:58

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592. How to Make the Coolest Show on Broadway 1:05:08

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591. Signs of Progress, One Year at a Time 53:20

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