Enrollment is down for the first time in memory, and critics complain college is too expensive, too elitist, and too politicized. The economist Chris Paxson — who happens to be the president of Brown University — does not agree. (Part 3 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)
Two (Totally Opposite) Ways to Save the Planet (Ep. 346 Rebroadcast)
470. The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism
469. The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not
468. Nap Time for Everyone!
How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Ep. 289 Rebroadcast)
467. Is the Future of Farming in the Ocean?
466. She’s From the Government, and She’s Here to Help
465. Introducing a New “Freakonomics of Medicine” Podcast
464. Will Work-from-Home Work Forever?
463. How to Get Anyone to Do Anything
These Shoes Are Killing Me! (Ep. 296 Rebroadcast)
462. The Future of New York City Is in Question. Could Andrew Yang Be the Answer?
461. How to Stop Worrying and Love the Robot Apocalypse
460. The True Story of the Minimum-Wage Fight
459. Let’s Be Blunt: Marijuana Is a Boon for Older Workers
458. How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy
457. Is Dialysis a Test Case of Medicare for All?
456. How to Fix the Hot Mess of U.S. Healthcare
Policymaking Is Not a Science (Yet) (Ep. 405 Rebroadcast)
How Does New York City Keep Reinventing Itself? (Bonus)
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