552. Freakonomics Radio Presents: The Ec...

Like tens of millions of people, Stephen Dubner thought he had a penicillin allergy. Like the vast majority, he didn’t. This misdiagnosis costs billions of dollars and causes serious health problems, so why hasn’t it been fixed? We find out in this update of a 2025 episode. SOURC ... Show More

Is the oxymoron really “the secret sauce to everything”? That’s the case Ingels makes in this debut episode of our new video show Better in Person, filmed in Stephen Dubner’s living room. If you'd like to see the video version of Better in Person, watch it on YouTube or Apple Pod ... Show More

Stephen Dubner had an idea for a new project. So he drove to Connecticut and knocked on the door of the master. Dubner’s new TV talk show Better in Person launches July 14 on the Freakonomics YouTube channel. SOURCES: Dick Cavett, writer, former talk show host. RESOURCES: Eye on ... 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