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Stephen J. Dubner

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The FREAK-est Links (4-10-26)

New episode of Freakonomics Radio today, guest-hosted by my Freakonomics friend and co-author Steve Levitt:

Beeconomics 101

How do beekeepers make a living? Why is there so much honey fraud? And why did billions of bees suddenly di...

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Why is 95% of the world’s bourbon made in Kentucky?

I don’t drink much bourbon, but the economics behind it are hard to ignore.

I got interested in the industry after we did a series on horse racing and realized how much of bourbon is concentrated in one part of Kentucky.

And then there’s...

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The FREAK-est Links (4-6-26)

I hope you enjoy the latest episode from Freakonomics Radio:

“Why Is 95 Percent of the World’s Bourbon Made in Kentucky?”

Is it tradition … or protectionism? And what happens when the bourbon boom turns into a glut?

Listen: App...

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Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands?

For those of you who enjoyed our podcast series Making ‘Messiah’ — and maybe especially for those of you who haven’t heard it — I’m thrilled to announce that Simon & Schuster has just published an audiobook version: Making Messiah: How Hand...

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Are Human Drivers Finally Obsolete?

“Driver” is one of the most common jobs in America — but with driverless cars already on the road in some cities, that might not last.

And that’s why the story of driverless cars isn’t just about technology. It’s about what happens when ma...

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    Stephen J. Dubner is the host of the Freakonomics Radio. In addition to the Freakonomics series, he is the author of Turbulent Souls, Confessions of a Hero-Worshiper, and the children’s book The Boy With Two Belly Buttons. He lives in New York City.

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