No Stupid Questions

No Stupid Questions

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

3 episodes

Episodes

88. Is Self-Improvement Too Selfish?
Aug 16, 2026 · 34m
Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth debate whether individual self-improvement effectively benefits society or merely serves as "trickle-down" self-help.
87. What’s So Great About Retirement?
Aug 9, 2026 · 30m
Stephen and Angela explore whether retirement is a wise choice, weighing financial risks and potential cognitive decline against the freedom to pursue new interests.
86. Should We All Be Taking More Long Shots?
Aug 2, 2026 · 31m
Angela Duckworth and Stephen Dubner explore the psychology of hope and optimism, distinguishing between dispositional optimism and agentic hope.
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