Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio

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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.

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A new genre: empty-space operas

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Earlier this week, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti suspended farmers markets until organizers can show their plans to keep people safe.

Farmers markets in the age of social distancing

Earlier this week, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti suspended farmers markets until organizers can show their plans to keep people safe.

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