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Nov 12
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What Happens When You Turn 20

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
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The world has changed a good bit since Freakonomics was first published. In this live anniversary episode, Stephen Dubner tells Geoff Bennett of PBS NewsHour everything he has learned since then. Happy birthday, Freakonomics.

 

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    • Geoff Bennett, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour.

 


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