Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio

Hosted by
1 hr

Stories that use the tools of economics to explore hidden side of everything, telling you things you always thought you knew but didn't, and things you never thought you wanted to know, but do.

More from KCRW

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was on her way to becoming one of the most famous singers in the world. Then at 23, her life was tragically cut short.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The latest episode of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” will air tonight, and it’s been marked by historic firsts. COVID postponed production. Then there was a bachelorette switcheroo.

from Greater LA

Alex Jordan faced a tough decision.

from Greater LA

The Latest

Rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have forced LA County officials to scale back reopening plans for local businesses.

Outdoor dining still an option at 1 LA restaurant

Rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have forced LA County officials to scale back reopening plans for local businesses.

from Greater LA

David Talbert on bringing a new holiday classic to all audiences.

David E. Talbert: ‘Jingle Jangle’

David Talbert on bringing a new holiday classic to all audiences.

from The Treatment

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 1, 2020.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 1, 2020

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 1, 2020.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

At this point, many people have spent the better part of 2020 trying to figure out what makes them feel good.

Turning to oldies for musical comfort during COVID-19

At this point, many people have spent the better part of 2020 trying to figure out what makes them feel good.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy just celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Debbie Allen on new Netflix documentary ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ and power of dance

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy just celebrated its 20th anniversary.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This week: Get back to the garden with Blackman Cruz and Studio Tutto; imagine a better future with Robert Longo at Jeffrey Deitch Los Angeles; cheer the holidays and the World…

5 design things to do Nov 30 - Dec 6

This week: Get back to the garden with Blackman Cruz and Studio Tutto; imagine a better future with Robert Longo at Jeffrey Deitch Los Angeles; cheer the holidays and the World…

from Design and Architecture

Big Santa Anita Canyon was an idyllic getaway for thousands of Southern California locals.

‘It’s like a family member dying.’ Taking stock of loss in historic cabin community after Bobcat Fire

Big Santa Anita Canyon was an idyllic getaway for thousands of Southern California locals.

from Greater LA

Big Santa Anita Canyon , part of the Angeles National Forest, was an idyllic getaway for thousands of Southern California locals.

Owners return to historic San Gabriel Mountain cabins after Bobcat Fire

Big Santa Anita Canyon , part of the Angeles National Forest, was an idyllic getaway for thousands of Southern California locals.

from Greater LA