Freakonomics Radio

John Urschel discusses his dual career as an NFL offensive lineman and MIT math PhD, detailing how he balanced grueling football training with advanced mathematics.

This episode explores the difficulty of predicting NFL quarterback success, featuring Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and scout Dan Hatman.

Stephen Dubner interviews James Daunt, the CEO of Waterstones and Barnes & Noble, about his journey from opening a small London bookshop to reviving two major global chains.

Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discusses her nonprofit Raise US, which aims to mitigate AI-driven job losses through proactive worker retraining and state-level policy innovation.

Stephen Dubner hosts Anne Pasternak of the Brooklyn Museum and Michael Roth of Wesleyan University to discuss leading cultural and educational institutions amid declining public trust.

In this Freakonomics Radio episode, host Stephen Dubner explores the ethics and economics of repatriating stolen art, focusing on the Benin Bronzes.

Stephen Dubner interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jennifer Egan about her writing process, from *A Visit from the Goon Squad* to her new 1950s detective novel.

This Freakonomics Radio episode explores the complex debate over repatriating looted art, focusing on the Benin Bronzes.

Stephen Dubner interviews Warren Zanes, former Del Fuegos member and acclaimed music biographer, about his turbulent rock career and subsequent academic success.

Stephen Dubner revisits the "Stealing Art is Easy" series, focusing on the $4 million gold coffin looted from Egypt and sold to the Met.

Stephen Dubner interviews Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the first Asian American cantor and a prominent leader at New York’s Central Synagogue.

Stephen Dubner interviews Gary Gensler about the risks of the current AI investment boom, comparing it to historical financial bubbles like the dot-com era.

Stephen Dubner interviews bestselling thriller author Harlan Coben about his writing process, his successful transition to producing Netflix series, and his new collaboration with Reese Witherspoon.

Host Steve Levitt explores the economics and regulation of moving AI data centers to space with NASA economist Alice McDonald and UN official Rosanna Hoffman.

Stephen Dubner interviews comedian Gary Gulman, who discusses his journey from accounting to stand-up and his battle with severe depression.

Host Steve Levitt explores the intersection of AI and space with Google’s Blaise Aguera y Arcas and Planet Labs’ Will Marshall.

Stephen Dubner visits executive chef Hilary Sterling at her NYC restaurant, Chisiamo, to explore her sensory-driven cooking philosophy and career journey.

Host Stephen Dubner shares his journey to being "de-labeled" from a false penicillin allergy, revealing that 90% of those who believe they are allergic are not.

Stephen Dubner introduces his new video series, Better in Person, featuring an interview with architect Bjarke Ingels.

Host Stephen Dubner visits legendary talk show host Dick Cavett to discuss the inspiration for his new YouTube series, Better in Person.

Freakonomics Radio host Stephen Dubner interviews Sian Beilock, president of Dartmouth College and cognitive scientist, about her leadership philosophy rooted in institutional neutrality.