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July 2018

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  • Save Me From Myself (Rebroadcast) July 26, 2018

    A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong? (episode)

  • Show and Yell (Rebroadcast) July 19, 2018

    Is booing an act of verbal vandalism or the last true expression of democracy? And: when you drive a Prius, are you guilty of &ldquo;conspicuous conservation&rdquo;? (episode)

  • The Suicide Paradox (Rebroadcast) July 12, 2018

    There are more than twice as many suicides as murders in the U.S., but suicide attracts far less scrutiny. Freakonomics Radio digs through the numbers and finds all kinds of surprises. (episode)

  • The Economist’s Guide to Parenting (Rebroadcast) July 5, 2018

    Think you know how much parents matter? Think again. Economists crunch the numbers to learn the ROI on child-rearing. (episode)