Stephen Dubner

But this person is not embraced by politicians on both sides. My nonpartisan approach is to be critical of everybody in Washington. Do you have any friends? No, not really. Jessica Riedel has two main messages. Number one, the federal debt crisis is even worse than you think, and few politicians have the courage to do anything about it. And number two, just about everything you know about U.S.

But this person is not embraced by politicians on both sides. My nonpartisan approach is to be critical of everybody in Washington. Do you have any friends? No, not really. Jessica Riedel has two main messages. Number one, the federal debt crisis is even worse than you think, and few politicians have the courage to do anything about it. And number two, just about everything you know about U.S.

But this person is not embraced by politicians on both sides. My nonpartisan approach is to be critical of everybody in Washington. Do you have any friends? No, not really. Jessica Riedel has two main messages. Number one, the federal debt crisis is even worse than you think, and few politicians have the courage to do anything about it. And number two, just about everything you know about U.S.

tax policy is wrong. That's next time on the show. Until then, take care of yourself. And if you can, someone else, too. Freakonomics Radio is produced by Stitcher and Renbud Radio. You can find our entire archive on any podcast app. also at Freakonomics.com, where we publish transcripts and show notes. This episode was produced by Teo Jacobs, with help from Zach Lipinski.

tax policy is wrong. That's next time on the show. Until then, take care of yourself. And if you can, someone else, too. Freakonomics Radio is produced by Stitcher and Renbud Radio. You can find our entire archive on any podcast app. also at Freakonomics.com, where we publish transcripts and show notes. This episode was produced by Teo Jacobs, with help from Zach Lipinski.

tax policy is wrong. That's next time on the show. Until then, take care of yourself. And if you can, someone else, too. Freakonomics Radio is produced by Stitcher and Renbud Radio. You can find our entire archive on any podcast app. also at Freakonomics.com, where we publish transcripts and show notes. This episode was produced by Teo Jacobs, with help from Zach Lipinski.

The Freakonomics Radio Network staff includes Alina Cullman, Augusta Chapman, Dalvin Abouaji, Eleanor Osborne, Ellen Frankman, Elsa Hernandez, Gabriel Roth, Greg Rippin, Jasmine Klinger, Jeremy Johnston, John Schnarz, Morgan Levy, Neil Carruth, and Sarah Lilly. Our theme song is Mr. Fortune by The Hitchhikers. Our composer is Luis Guerra. As always, thanks for listening. I would think so, yes.

The Freakonomics Radio Network staff includes Alina Cullman, Augusta Chapman, Dalvin Abouaji, Eleanor Osborne, Ellen Frankman, Elsa Hernandez, Gabriel Roth, Greg Rippin, Jasmine Klinger, Jeremy Johnston, John Schnarz, Morgan Levy, Neil Carruth, and Sarah Lilly. Our theme song is Mr. Fortune by The Hitchhikers. Our composer is Luis Guerra. As always, thanks for listening. I would think so, yes.

The Freakonomics Radio Network staff includes Alina Cullman, Augusta Chapman, Dalvin Abouaji, Eleanor Osborne, Ellen Frankman, Elsa Hernandez, Gabriel Roth, Greg Rippin, Jasmine Klinger, Jeremy Johnston, John Schnarz, Morgan Levy, Neil Carruth, and Sarah Lilly. Our theme song is Mr. Fortune by The Hitchhikers. Our composer is Luis Guerra. As always, thanks for listening. I would think so, yes.

Less multitasking while making dinner or breakfast.

Less multitasking while making dinner or breakfast.

Less multitasking while making dinner or breakfast.

Hey there, it's Stephen Dubner. We just finished publishing our series on rats, which reminded me of an episode from the archives that I thought you might like to hear. You will understand within the first few seconds why I was reminded of this episode. It was first published in early 2021, although we began making this episode in early 2020 and put it aside when the pandemic struck.

Hey there, it's Stephen Dubner. We just finished publishing our series on rats, which reminded me of an episode from the archives that I thought you might like to hear. You will understand within the first few seconds why I was reminded of this episode. It was first published in early 2021, although we began making this episode in early 2020 and put it aside when the pandemic struck.

Hey there, it's Stephen Dubner. We just finished publishing our series on rats, which reminded me of an episode from the archives that I thought you might like to hear. You will understand within the first few seconds why I was reminded of this episode. It was first published in early 2021, although we began making this episode in early 2020 and put it aside when the pandemic struck.

Anyway, we have updated facts and figures as necessary. I hope you enjoy it. As always, thanks for listening. If you sat down at my kitchen table and I put an insect in front of you, maybe a cricket or a grasshopper, would you eat it? If you answered no, and I'm guessing you did, then why not? Your answer likely has something to do with disgust.

Anyway, we have updated facts and figures as necessary. I hope you enjoy it. As always, thanks for listening. If you sat down at my kitchen table and I put an insect in front of you, maybe a cricket or a grasshopper, would you eat it? If you answered no, and I'm guessing you did, then why not? Your answer likely has something to do with disgust.

Anyway, we have updated facts and figures as necessary. I hope you enjoy it. As always, thanks for listening. If you sat down at my kitchen table and I put an insect in front of you, maybe a cricket or a grasshopper, would you eat it? If you answered no, and I'm guessing you did, then why not? Your answer likely has something to do with disgust.

But have you ever wondered why eating an insect is disgusting? You ever wondered why disgust exists? And what else do you find disgusting? Are there any universal disgusts?

But have you ever wondered why eating an insect is disgusting? You ever wondered why disgust exists? And what else do you find disgusting? Are there any universal disgusts?