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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Air Date: September 20, 2016

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Tackling the high cost of child care and the presidential candidates’ plans

Guests: Linda Houser, Corey Shdaimah As any working parent knows, child care costs a lot and finding good quality ...

Air Date: September 19, 2016

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Air Date: September 19, 2016

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Air Date: September 13, 2016

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Air Date: September 8, 2016

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Air Date: September 7, 2016

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Decline of Americans’ faith in religious institutions

Marty talks about why Americans’ faith in religious institutions is declining and about a new survey about the biggest barriers to atte ...

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Air Date: September 2, 2016

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Rebuilding a life, after 25 years in a PA prison

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Air Date: August 31, 2016

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