552. Freakonomics Radio Presents: The Ec...

Anne Pasternak (Brooklyn Museum) and Michael Roth (Wesleyan University) tell Stephen Dubner how they keep the peace in the middle of a culture war. If you'd like to see the video version of Better in Person, you can watch it on YouTube or Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an ... Show More

Museums are purging their collections of looted treasures. Can they also get something in return? And what does it mean to be a museum in the 21st century? (Part 3 of an updated series originally published in 2023.) SOURCES: Patricia Allan, museum consultant, former curator of wo ... Show More

The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jennifer Egan talks about confidence, luck, and why it takes 35 drafts to get to the finish line. If you'd like to see the video version of Better in Person, you can watch it on YouTube or Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan ... Show More

<p>In the newest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network, host Zachary Crockett explores the hidden side of the things around us. This week: How do dinosaur bones emerge from the Upper Cretaceous period to end up in natural-history museums and private collections? </p><br/> <p>H ... Show More

A new podcast series examining the curious intricacies of the mundane. 

On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak expose the mini-monsters that parents accidentally create. They have some very fun—very scary—listener submissions. But honestly, who doesn’t need a snack for every car ride?Then Zak interviews comedian, dad, and podcaster Chris Garcia ... Show More

On today's tapes...>> Babysitter << A man recounts his dreams about a former babysitter… or maybe they’re nightmares.>> Game Store Creep << A woman has an odd interaction with a customer… then she receives a phone call.>> What Was She Planning? << A man is brought home from the b ... Show More

Jump in with Carlos Juico and special guest Jetlag. On this episode we discuss: creating a clothing brand, the Easter Mushroom theory, secrets of the Vatican, Alien sightings, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

A new week, a new round of guest hosts! Tyler, your Master of Balls & Holes is joined by members of the GMFST community to discuss competitive puzzling, hockey, hockey, how kick-ass women in sports are, and hockey! Also, there’s a haunted truck?! That’s j’accusing Tyler and chall ... Show More