Freakonomics Radio

What’s the “Best” Exercise?

Most people blame lack of time for being out of ...

Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently.

Save Me From Myself (Rebroadcast)

A commitment device forces you to be the person you ...

A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong?

Pontiff-icating on the Free-Market System

The Pope just gave it to the global economy with ...

The Pope just gave it to the global economy with both barrels. Was he right to do so?

Are Gay Men Really Rich?

It’s easy to get that idea. But is the stereotype ...

It’s easy to get that idea. But is the stereotype true?

The Most Dangerous Machine

More than 1 million people die worldwide each year from ...

More than 1 million people die worldwide each year from traffic accidents. But there's never been a safer time to drive.

Fighting Poverty With Actual Evidence

It's time to do away with feel-good stories, gut hunches, ...

It's time to do away with feel-good stories, gut hunches, and magical thinking.

What Do Skating Rinks, Ultimate Frisbee, and the World Have in Common?

Spontaneous order is everywhere if you know where to look ...

Spontaneous order is everywhere if you know where to look for it.

Who Runs the Internet?

The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or ...

The online universe doesn't have nearly as many rules, or rulemakers, as the real world. Discuss.

Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2 (Rebroadcast)

College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But ...

College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how?

Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1 (Rebroadcast)

What's a college degree really worth these days?