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About Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio is hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics book series. The show applies economic thinking and data analysis to surprising, counterintuitive questions — from why crime fell in the 1990s to the economics of sumo wrestling. The show is rigorous, well-researched, and frequently cited in academic and journalistic contexts.
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