Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://app ...
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Seventeen-year-old soccer nut Solomon Dubner tries to educate his father Stephen (host of Freakonomics Radio) — and the rest of the world — about futbol.
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The rule-breaking authors of Freakonomics are back with their latest book, Think Like a Freak. Steven D Levitt and Stephen J Dubner share how they challenge conventional wisdom and answer questions about thinking differently. Whether you're interested in the best way to improve your odds in penalty kicks, or in major global reforms, here's a blueprint for an entirely new way to solve problems. Hosted at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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Entrepreneur, best-selling author, nonprofit founder, philanthropist, and former Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang hosts conversations about the biggest issues facing America today.
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From the podcast that explores the hidden side of everything, hear authors like you’ve never heard them before. Stephen Dubner and a stable of Freakonomics friends talk with the writers of mind-bending books, and we hear the best excerpts as well. You’ll learn about skill versus chance, the American discomfort with death, the secret life of dogs, and much more. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Ap ...
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This is the official Soundcloud account for IBM Research. It is managed by Chelsea Dubner and Chris Nay and follows IBM social media guidelines.
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Journalism wrapped in a game-show package. Host Stephen J. Dubner (of “Freakonomics Radio”) and a celebrity co-host invite guests on stage in front of a live audience to tell us something we don’t know. The co-hosts — a mix of leaders in science, academia, sports, media, and comedy — grill the guests, and by the end we’ve all gotten a bit smarter. Each episode has a new topic, a new co-host, and new guests. There’s also a real-time human fact-checker to keep everyone honest. Think of the mos ...
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Finally, your daily puzzle fix—in audio form! Every day, in 10 minutes or less, New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and his celebrity guests will puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old puzzle favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Plus, Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska joins A.J. each week to present new puzzles from the Puzzle Lab. And there’s a daily Extra Credit Puzzler for our Puzzlers at home ...
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Hosts Mark Washington and Scott Burmaster explore a variety of discussion topics with the foremost being technology and its impact on the future of humanity. We will explore exciting discussions based on some of the most interesting people in the world such as Sam Harris, Max Tegmark, Joe Rogan, Tim Ferris, Stephen Dubner, Jason Dorsey, Andrew Yang, Jason Morrow and many more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourfuturetoday/support
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Question of the Day is the show for listeners who are short on time and long on curiosity. It is a fast-paced conversation between author and entrepreneur James Altucher and Freakonomics co-author Stephen Dubner: two smart, unconventional thinkers who have been talking together for years, often over a long-running backgammon match. Now they are letting you in on the game, too. You will quickly become addicted to their wonderful, wry observations as they ponder each Question of the Day. The a ...
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The true story of how not to win the World Cup. With Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers podcast.
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"Ants in France" w/ Stephen J. Dubner [Best-Of Episode]
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The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Puzzling with us today: author, journalist, and podcaster Stephen J. Dubner of Freakonomics fame! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way…
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"Bayer vs. Bayer" w/ Vanessa and Jonah Bayer [Best-Of Episode]
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The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Puzzling with us today: hosts of "How Did We Get Weird?", Vanessa and Jonah Bayer! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new sp…
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"Ohio My God" w/ Ophira Eisenberg [Best-Of Episode]
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The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Puzzling with us all this week: comedian and host of "Parenting is a Joke" Ophira Eisenberg! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way thro…
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"A Political Science Experiment": Navy Veteran, Mechanic, & Independent Candidate for U.S. Senate
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Meet Dan Osborn, Navy Veteran, mechanic, and labor leader who is currently running as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska. Dan discusses his unique military background, experience leading the successful 2021 Kellogg’s strike in Omaha, and the motivations behind his political campaign. Dan highlights the dire need for independen…
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"Name That Year And Tune" w/ Susie Banikarim
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Puzzling with us today: journalist and co-host of the "In Retrospect" podcast, Susie Banikarim! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you…
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"Piazza Pizza" w/ Jo Piazza [Best-Of Episode]
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The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Puzzling with us today: author of The Sicilian Inheritance and host of "Under the Influence," Jo Piazza! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–th…
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603. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part 1)
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The biggest sports league in history had a problem: While most of its players were Black, almost none of its head coaches were. So the N.F.L. launched a hiring policy called the Rooney Rule. In the first episode of a two-part series, we look at how the rule succeeded — until it failed. SOURCES: N. Jeremi Duru, professor of law at American Universit…
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"Get Ted Fed" w/ Ted Allen [Best-Of Episode]
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The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Puzzling with us today: host of Chopped on the Food Network, Ted Allen! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old …
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"The Weird World of Sports" w/ Bomani Jones [Best-Of Episode]
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The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Puzzling with us today: sports journalist, analyst, commentator, and host of "The Right Time with Bomani Jones," Bomani Jones! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as th…
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BIG TECH, democracy and how AI can make things worse
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In this week's episode, entrepreneur and prominent AI researcher Gary Marcus critiques the growing generative AI industry. Marcus highlights concerns of corporate irresponsibility, widespread AI deployment, lack of regulation, security, and inherent flaws in AI technology, as discussed during his Senate testimony in 2023. His new book, Taming Silic…
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We revisit an episode from 2016 that asks: Has our culture’s obsession with innovation led us to neglect the fact that things also need to be taken care of? SOURCES: Martin Casado, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Ruth Schwartz Cowan, professor emerita of history and sociology of science at University of Pennsylvania. Edward Glaeser, profess…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: host of "Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone," Paula Poundstone! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast whe…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: host of "Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone," Paula Poundstone! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast whe…
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602. Is Screen Time as Poisonous as We Think?
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Young people have been reporting a sharp rise in anxiety and depression. This maps neatly onto the global rise of the smartphone. Some researchers are convinced that one is causing the other. But how strong is the evidence? SOURCES: David Blanchflower, professor of economics at Dartmouth College. Lauren Oyler, novelist and cultural critic. Andrew P…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: host of "Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone," Paula Poundstone! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast whe…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: our very own Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get yo…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: our very own Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get yo…
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Tech to Politics: Greg Kidd’s Vision for Nevada and America's Future
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In this episode, Andrew interviews Greg Kidd, an independent candidate running for Congress in Nevada's 2nd District. Kidd's rich background in tech and fintech makes him a prime independent source to discuss how bipartisan collaboration can break political gridlock. Kidd emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity for innovation, particularly …
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"Retronyms" w/ Stephen J. Dubner [Best-Of Episode]
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The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author, journalist, and podcaster Stephen J. Dubner of Freakonomics fame! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–an…
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"Bucket Lost" w/ Baratunde Thurston [Best-Of Episode]
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The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us all this week: writer and activist Baratunde Thurston, host of "How to Citizen" and America Outdoors. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his gue…
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601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying?
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Only a tiny number of “supertaskers” are capable of doing two things at once. The rest of us are just making ourselves miserable, and less productive. How can we put the — hang on a second, I've just got to get this. Come see Stephen Dubner live! “A Questionable Evening: A strategic interrogation from two people who ask questions for a living,” fea…
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"One Tree Skill" w/ Bethany Joy Lenz [Best-Of Episode]
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The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: actor, singer-songwriter, and co-host of "Drama Queens", Bethany Joy Lenz! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–a…
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"Chopped Foods" w/ Ted Allen [Best-Of Episode]
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The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Puzzling with us today: host of Chopped on the Food Network, Ted Allen! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old …
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Mastering Market Timing: Neil Parikh’s Blueprint for Success
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Neil Parikh, the visionary co-founder of Casper, reveals how he transformed the sleepy mattress industry into a booming business. Casper sold $100,000 worth of products on the first day, reaching $1 million in the first month and $100 million in the first year. From his bold leap out of medical school to becoming a young entrepreneur, Neil shares t…
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Weekend Favorites: "Ask ChatGPT" w/ Kevin Roose
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From time to time on the weekends, we’ll be bringing you some of our recent favorite episodes. Enjoy your weekend, and we’ll be back with a brand new puzzle on Monday! Hello, Puzzlers! AJ has a new book out! You can order "The Year of Living Constitutionally" right now! Puzzling with us today: tech journalist and host of "Hard Fork," Kevin Roose! J…
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Puzzling with us today: crossword constructor Peter Gordon! You can subscribe to Peter Gordon's A-to-Z puzzles here. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, actor, and author Michael Ian Black. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get you…
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What Is the Future of College — and Does It Have Room for Men? (Update)
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Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 3 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) SOURCES: Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics at Princeton University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of …
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, actor, and author Michael Ian Black. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get you…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, actor, and author Michael Ian Black. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get you…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, actor, and author Michael Ian Black. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get you…
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Writing the Future: The Inner Workings of Politics, AI, and Identity
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At the 2024 Hudson Valley Ideas Festival, Carly Reilly interviews novelist Stephen Marche to explore his journey in writing political thrillers like "The Last Election" and "The Next Civil War," reflecting on American politics' inner workings and the profound impact of money on campaigns and the behavior of politicians. He also delves into his coll…
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Stephen Dubner appears as a guest on Fail Better, a new podcast hosted by David Duchovny. The two of them trade stories about failure, and ponder the lessons that success could never teach. SOURCES: David Duchovny, actor, director, writer, and musician. RESOURCES: "Martin Seligman and the Rise of Positive Psychology," by Peter Gibbon (Humanities, 2…
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Weekend Favorites: "Rhymer in Chief" w/ Andy Borowitz
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From time to time on the weekends, we’ll be bringing you some of our recent favorite episodes. Enjoy your weekend, and we’ll be back with a brand new puzzle on Monday! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: New York Times best-selling author and satirical writer of The Borowitz Report, Andy Borowitz! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they p…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: our very own Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get yo…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, writer, and director for the new Peacock series Mr. Throwback, David Wain! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to Th…
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The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into (Update)
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America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) SOURCES: Peter Blair, professor of education at Harvard University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics …
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, writer, and director for the new Peacock series Mr. Throwback, David Wain! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to Th…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, writer, and director for the new Peacock series Mr. Throwback, David Wain! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to Th…
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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: comedian, writer, and director for the new Peacock series Mr. Throwback, David Wain! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to Th…
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Understanding the World Through Economics: Insights from Freakonomics' Stephen Dubner
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Join us in this exclusive interview with Carly Reilly and Stephen Dubner, co-author of Freakonomics, where he shares insights on his storytelling journey, the creation of the Freakonomics media empire, and his perspectives on various topics, including the challenges of brand management, the evolution of his podcast, and the intersection of economic…
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Weekend Favorites: "Gorillas in the Mystic Pizza" w/ Myq Kaplan
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From time to time on the weekends, we’ll be bringing you some of our recent favorite episodes. Enjoy your weekend, and we’ll be back with a brand new puzzle on Monday! Puzzling with us today: comedian Myq Kaplan! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes…
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"Misunderstood 90s Movies" w/ Susie Banikarim
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Puzzling with us today: journalist and co-host of the "In Retrospect" podcast, Susie Banikarim! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you…
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