Freakonomics Radio

Hosted by Stephen J. Dubner

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Freakonomics Radio, hosted by Stephen J. Dubner, takes the insights of the bestselling Freakonomics book to a new level, exploring the hidden side of everything through engaging, data-driven stories. Each episode delves into a wide range of topics—economics, politics, psychology, and everyday life—while applying economic theory to uncover surprising truths about how the world works. With interviews from experts, innovators, and thinkers, the podcast challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives on current issues. It’s a must-listen for economics students interested in seeing how economic principles shape real-world decisions in fascinating and unexpected ways.

Average episode length: 41 minutes
Release frequency: every 5 days

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664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight? – Freakonomics Radio

Existing drugs can sometimes be repurposed to treat rare diseases. But making that match can be hard — and the financial incentives are weak. Guest host Steve Levitt tries to solve the puzzle.   SOURCES: Chris Snyder, professor of economics at Dartmouth College. David Fajgenbaum, co-founder and president of Every Cure, physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania. Heather Stone, health science policy analyst at the Food & Drug Administration. Sarrin Chethik, senior policy analyst at the Market Shaping Accelerator.   RESOURCES: Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope into Action; A Memoir, by David Fajgenbaum (2019). Strong Medicine: Creating Incentives for Pharmaceutical Research on Neglected Diseases, by Michael Kremer and Rachel Glennerster (2016). Market Shaping Accelerator. CURE ID Registry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
  1. 664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?
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  5. Why Don’t Running Backs Get Paid Anymore? (Update)