Understanding the World Through Economics: Insights from Freakonomics' Stephen Dubner

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 economics with everyday life. The conversation covers how Dubner approaches complex topics like crime rates, political dynamics, and economic theories with a unique blend of empirical analysis and narrative storytelling, making them accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

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00:00 - Intro
00:46 - The Real World is About Nuance
11:01 - The Freakonomics Book
16:35 - Audience Reaction to Freakonomics
17:48 - Who Called It Freakonomics?
19:01 - When podcasting wasn’t a thing…
23:35 - The Freakonomics TV Show
28:35 - The Economics of Podcasting
32:13 - Why Stephen Doesn’t Talk to Politicians
34:38 - Discovering Podcasts
38:15 - Why Economics?
40:49 - Does Abortion Access Affect Crime?
46:56 - Rights & Resources
50:12 - Q/A: What Does Stephen Listen To?
53:18 - Q/A: Will Inflation Ever Stop?

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