Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for Sir ...
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Cal and Wez battle it out every week on Monday with Stupid Questions. Fully packed with Games, Film, TV and more... Chillout and listen to friendly debates and conversations from Cal and Wez.
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Stupid Questions Get Stupid Answers is the answer to all of the questions that have been on your mind. Join me, your host, and a special guest on each episode once a week to debate the topics that no other podcast is brave enough to discuss.
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With some humor, helpfull friends and a great deal of curiosity iris covers questions that some might consider to be stupid, and that certainly would be downvoted and mocked in forums. This show is all about learning, sharing and excitement.
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A brilliantly entertaining podcast hosted by Dr Michelle Dickinson that brings together top comedians and scientists in a show for grown-ups.
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Ever feel like you missed something important when it comes to the news? A fact, a detail, or an event that it feels like everyone else knows about, and now you'd look like a moron if you asked someone to explain? Well, here's a podcast that will ask those questions so you do't have to.Each week, comedian Danielle Ward (Do The Right Thing) is joined by two comedians and an actual expert in something important, who will field the basic and/or obvious questions you somehow never got around to ...
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What are Mike and Angela’s favorite songs to cry to? Can upbeat music lift you out of a bad mood? And what is Angela going to sing the next time she does karaoke? SOURCES: Matthew Desmond, professor of sociology at Princeton University. Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University. Joshua Knobe, profe…
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The No Stupid Questions Show is back! JAG and TLeake reunite for a lively discussion on the resurgence of hope in the wake of Kamala Harris's historic nomination by the Democratic Party. Had we lost hope? If so, when? Join the No Stupid Questions Show as we grapple with the existential question of hope's revival and explore how we can continue to "…
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What is the evolutionary purpose of laughter? What’s the difference between Swedish depression and American depression? And why aren’t aliens interested in abducting Mike? SOURCES: Jennifer Aaker, professor of marketing at Stanford University. Judd Apatow, film director, screenwriter, and comedian. Fredrik Backman, author. Naomi Bagdonas, lecturer …
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Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics? (Replay)
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Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true? Stephen Dubner chats with Angela Duckworth in this classic episode from July 2020. SOURCES: Pearl S. Buck, 20th-century American novelist. Jack Gallant, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Steve Levitt, professor emeritus of economics at the…
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Why does the U.S. use Fahrenheit when Celsius is better? Would you quit your job if a coin flip told you to? And how do you get an entire country to drive on the other side of the road? SOURCES: Christian Crandall, professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio and co-author of the Freakonomics books…
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208. Can A.I. Companions Replace Human Connection?
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What happens when machines become funnier, kinder, and more empathetic than humans? Do robot therapists save lives? And should Angela credit her virtual assistant as a co-author of her book? SOURCES: Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology at Arizona State University. Reid Hoffman, co-founder and executive chairman of LinkedIn; co-founder…
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Do you see yourself the same way others see you? What’s the difference between self-perception and self-awareness? And why do Mike and Angela both hate fishing? SOURCES: Luis von Ahn, co-founder and C.E.O. of Duolingo; former chair of the board at Character Lab. Paul DePodesta, chief strategy officer of the Cleveland Browns; former baseball executi…
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What makes a con succeed? Does snake oil actually work? And just how gullible is Angela? SOURCES: Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology and marketing at Arizona State University. Yaniv Hanoch, professor of decision sciences at Coventry University. Hugo Mercier, research scientist at the French National Centre for Scientific Research. Ge…
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Should government jobs have mandatory retirement ages? Is it foolish to care about your legacy? And why did Jason always call Angela’s father “Dr. Lee”? SOURCES: William Bridges, professor emeritus of American literature at Mills College, consultant, and author. Arthur Brooks, professor of leadership at Harvard University. Jimmy Carter, former Pres…
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Do you get your principles from your parents — or in spite of them? Is there anything wrong with valuing conformity? And why doesn’t McDonald’s sell salads? SOURCES: Erika James, dean of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Olivia Rodrigo, singer-songwriter. Shalom Schwartz, professor emeritus of psychology at the Hebre…
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204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact?
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How is the brain affected by solitary confinement? How would you deal with being stranded on a deserted island? And do baby monkeys make the best therapists? SOURCES: William Broyles Jr., screenwriter, journalism, and former U.S. Marine Corps officer. Beatriz Flamini, Spanish mountaineer. Craig Haney, professor of psychology at the University of Ca…
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Do humans need touch to survive? Do any of us get enough touch throughout our lives? And why doesn’t Angela want to hug anyone for eight seconds? SOURCES: Ophelia Deroy, chair of the department of philosophy of mind and cognitive neuroscience at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Kory Floyd, professor of communications at the University of Ari…
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How final is a final offer, really? Does anonymity turn nice people into jerks? And should you tell your crush that you dreamed about marrying them? SOURCES: Max Bazerman, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. Deepak Malhotra, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. Elon Musk, owner and C.T.O. of …
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Are we using technology to make ourselves numb? What’s the downside of air conditioning? And was Angela the most annoying person in her college classes? SOURCES: Paul Bloom, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. Ed Diener, professor emeritus at the University of Illinois. Michael Easter, author. Alex Hutchinson, journalist. Shigehir…
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Are fantasies helpful or harmful? How is daydreaming like a drug? And what did Angela fantasize about during ninth-grade English class? SOURCES: Patrick Bet-David, YouTuber and founding C.E.O. of PHP Agency Inc. Barbara Corcoran, "Shark" and executive producer on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder of The Corcoran Group. Peter Gollwitzer, professor of psy…
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200. What’s the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy?
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Can you ever really know how another person feels? What’s the best way to support a grieving person? And why doesn’t Hallmark sell empathy cards? SOURCES: Daniel Batson, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Kansas. Paul Bloom, professor of psychology at University of Toronto. Paul Polman, businessman, author, and former C.E.O. of U…
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Why do so many book clubs fall apart? Do the best parties have rules? And does Angela’s husband want to date you? SOURCES: Fredrik Backman, author. David Chavis, senior fellow at Community Science. Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology at Harvard University. Sebastian Junger, journalist and author. David McMillan, clinical and community psycholog…
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What’s the difference between being popular and being cool? How has social media changed the trend cycle? And what do Taylor Swift and Walmart have in common? SOURCES: Anette Asp, project manager and research coordinator at the California Institute of Technology. Lalin Anik, professor of marketing at Vrije University Amsterdam. Marc Bain, journalis…
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Why do we tell kids that a fairy will give them cash in exchange for their teeth? How should we talk to them about scary things in the world? And is Mike one of the greatest operatic tenors of all time? SOURCES: Laura Wheatman Hill, journalist. George Lin, Ph.D. student in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Melinda Wenner Moyer, journali…
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Extra: Angela Duckworth on “Masters of Scale”
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WaitWhat C.E.O. Jeff Berman interviews Angela about “grit-scaling” and her unlikely path to academic celebrity.Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher による
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196. What’s Wrong With Being a Little Neurotic?
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Is there any upside to negative emotions? What can comedians teach us about dealing with pain? And why did Angela eat off of a stranger’s plate at a sushi bar? SOURCES: Ludwig van Beethoven, 18th-19th century composer and pianist. Jen Christensen, reporter and producer at CNN. Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, professor of management & organizations at North…
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Where is the line between a good guy and a doormat? Do people with sharp elbows make more money? And why did Angela’s mother give away her birthday present? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive SOURCES: Kristen Bell, actor. Jeff Bezos, founder and executive chairman of Amazon. Harry Connick Jr., singer, pianist, and actor. Juli Fra…
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What’s the difference between being introverted and being shy? What are extroverts so cheerful about? And does Angela’s social battery ever run out? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive SOURCES: Susan Cain, author. Will Fleeson, professor of psychology at Wake Forest University. Sigmund Freud, neurologist and founder of psychoanaly…
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193. Are You as Conscientious as You Think You Are?
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Is it really that important to make your bed? What’s the benefit of hiring a lazy person? And how many cups of spinach can Mike fit in a red Solo cup? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive SOURCES: David Barack, philosopher and neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania. Randall Bell, socio-economist and C.E.O. of Landmark Res…
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What do the most creative people have in common? How open-minded are you, really? And what’s wrong with ordering eggs Benedict? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive SOURCES: Max Bennett, co-founder and C.E.O. of Alby. David Epstein, author and journalist. Ayelet Fishbach, professor of behavioral science and marketing at the Univers…
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Are you the same person you were a decade ago? Do we get better as we age? And is your sixth-grade class clown still funny? SOURCES: Aaron (Tim) Beck, professor emeritus of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology at Harvard University. Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic. Brian Little, professor o…
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Is it dangerous to live in the past? Why is Disney remaking all of its classic movies? And why does Angela get sentimental over a cup of soup and a free roll? SOURCES: Julie Beck, senior editor at The Atlantic. Danielle Campoamor, freelance writer and reporter. Kyle Chayka, staff writer at The New Yorker. Amelia Dennis, research associate in psycho…
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Does instinct trump expertise? Can playing poker improve your intuition? And why did Angela jump off of a moving trolley car? SOURCES: Tom Brady, former quarterback for the New England Patriots. Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University. Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field o…
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Is grade inflation on the rise? How much does your G.P.A. matter in the long run? And when did M.I.T., of all places, become “the cool university”? SOURCES: Scott Hugo, housing justice attorney at Oakland City Attorney’s Office. Bob Ladouceur, former head football coach at De La Salle High School. Jon Marcus, writer at The Hechinger Report. Amelia …
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How can you summon courage when you’re terrified? Is hiking more dangerous than skiing? And what is the stupidest thing that Mike has ever done? SOURCES: Albert Bandura, professor of psychology at Stanford University. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor in the Child Study Center at Yale Schoo…
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NSQS Interruption #10. Is Fani WIllis a Distraction?
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JAG and TLeake debate the consequences of DA Fani Willis prosecuting the Donal Trump Election fraud case. With 5 minutes to discuss and come to a conclusion, JAG and TLeake ask, "Is she a distraction from what really matters?" And, if so, what should we do about it? Listen, share, and comment! Thanks so much for listening. Please like our show, sub…
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Would you be more adventurous if you had more structure? Do you multitask while brushing your teeth? And what would Mike’s perfect brother Peter do? SOURCES: David Brooks, opinion columnist for The New York Times. Colin Camerer, professor of economics at the California Institute of Technology. James Clear, writer. Mason Currey, author. David Goggin…
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What’s the best way to carry out random acts of kindness? What’s wrong with making an “Irish exit”? And why is Mike secretly buying lottery tickets? SOURCES: Roy Baumeister, social psychologist and visiting scholar at Harvard University. Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology at Harvard University. John Gottman, professor emeritus of psychology at…
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Dive into the intricacies of love and morality with JAG and TLeake. In the spirit of February, the month synonymous with matters of the heart, we tackle Al Green's provocative statement: Love is something that can make you do wrong. Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey through Philia, Eros, Storge, and Agape—four distinct types of lo…
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How can you strive for excellence without overworking yourself? Why is perfectionism on the rise? And is Angela part of the problem? SOURCES: Kristin Andrus, philanthropist. Aaron (Tim) Beck, professor emeritus of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas Curran, professor of psychological and behavioral science at the London School of E…
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183. Does Free Will Exist, and Does It Matter?
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Does anyone have any real agency? What do McDonald’s and Oxford University have in common? And why did Angela give up on philosophy? SOURCES Sam Harris, neuroscientist, philosopher, author, and podcast host. Brian Galla, associate professor of health and human development at University of Pittsburgh. Robert Sapolsky, professor of biology at Stanfor…
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Should you shout your sins from the rooftops? How many skeletons are in the average person’s closet? And what has Angela been hiding? SOURCES: Maya Angelou, memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. Stephen Baum, postdoctoral researcher at Olin Business School at Washington University. Clayton Critcher, professor of marketing, cognitive science, …
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Do you really deserve the credit for your accomplishments? Should college admissions be determined by lottery? And how did Mike’s contribution to a charity auction change his life? SOURCES: Warren Buffett, investor and philanthropist. James Flynn, political philosopher at the University of Otago. Robert Frank, professor emeritus of management at Co…
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NSQS Interruption #9: Should Black HIstory Month be Cancelled?
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As we kick off February, take a break and listen to two Black folks discuss the current importance and relevance (or not?) of Black History Month. JAG and TLeake debate the concept of canceling Black History Month. Who would care? What would happen? What would it mean going forward? Tune in, listen, and share your thoughts. Thanks so much for liste…
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Where does sentimental value come from? Why did Angela throw out her childhood journals? And would Mike wear Hitler’s sweater? SOURCES: Jeffrey Galak, professor of marketing at Carnegie Mellon University. John Irving, author. Marie Kondo, professional organizer and consultant. Paul Rozin, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Y…
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Is there any scientific basis for the law of attraction? Are people who believe in “cosmic collaboration” more successful? And what happens when you write yourself a check for $10 million? SOURCES: Rhonda Byrne, writer and TV producer. Jim Carrey, actor. Christopher Clarey, sports journalist and author. Peter Gollwitzer, professor of psychology at …
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NSQS - Is Black America Under Attack in 2024?
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It's 2024, and JAG and TLeake are back with a vengeance! The year started with Claudine Gay, our Stanford Class of '92 classmate, resigning as Harvard University’s President. JAG and TLeake pontificate what the attack on her may signify for Black America. Listen as JAG and TLeake are on a mission to provide consideration to Black America as 2024 - …
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Are modern parents too protective? Why do we worry so much about things that almost never happen? And how did Mike learn about bus stops? SOURCES: David Bjorklund, professor of psychology at Florida Atlantic University. Peter Gray, professor of psychology at Boston College. David Lancy, professor emeritus of anthropology at Utah State University. L…
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What matters more: meeting our own ambitions, or winning fame and glory? What’s it like to earn a gold medal at the Olympics? And why didn’t Mike’s grandfather get a watch? SOURCES: Alain de Botton, writer and founder of The School of Life. Kirk Flatow, head coach of co-ed varsity track and field at Monta Vista High School. Katie Ledecky, competiti…
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63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.” (Replay)
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Why do we mirror other people’s accents? Does DJ Khaled get tired of winning? And also: life is good — so why aren’t you happy? SOURCES: Albert Bandura, professor emeritus of psychology at Stanford University. John Bargh, professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University. Tanya Chartrand, professor of marketing at Duke University. Cl…
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Why do we get overwhelmed when we have too many choices? Should we make our own decisions or copy other people's? And how can Angela manage her sock inventory? SOURCES: Arie Kruglanski, professor of psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Katy Milkman, professor of operations, information, and decisions at the University of Pennsylv…
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Why does your horoscope seem so accurate? Is it possible to believe and not believe in something at the same time? And is Mike a classic Gemini? SOURCES: P. T. Barnum, 19th-century American showman and businessman. David Brooks, New York Times Opinion columnist. Bertram Forer, 20th-century American psychologist. Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus …
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Are gifted and talented programs discriminatory? Why do so many adults still remember their SAT scores? And how did Angela transform from a party girl to an Ivy League psychologist? SOURCES: Alfred Binet, 19th-century French psychologist. Stefan Dombrowski, professor of psychology and director of the School Psychology Program at Rider University. J…
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What happens when three psychologists walk into a magic show? What’s Angela’s problem with the word “talent”? And why does LeBron James refer to himself in the third person? SOURCES: John Bargh, professor of psychology at Yale University. Derren Brown, mentalist. Carol Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford University. Daniel Kahneman, professo…
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How do friendships change as we get older? Should you join a bowling league? And also: how does a cook become a chef? RESOURCES: “Social Support From Weak Ties: Insight From the Literature on Minimal Social Interactions,” by Joshua Moreton, Caitlin S. Kelly, and Gillian Sandstrom (Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 2023). Join or Die, docum…
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