214 episodes
No Stupid Questions Freakonomics Radio
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- Society & Culture
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4.6 • 3.3K Ratings
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Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network.
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198. What Does It Mean to Be “Cool”?
What’s the difference between being popular and being cool? How has social media changed the trend cycle? And what do Taylor Swift and Walmart have in common?
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197. Is It Wrong to Lie to Children?
Why do we tell kids that a fairy will give them cash in exchange for their teeth? How should we talk to them about scary things in the world? And is Mike one of the greatest operatic tenors of all time?
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Extra: Angela Duckworth on “Masters of Scale”
WaitWhat C.E.O. Jeff Berman interviews Angela about “grit-scaling” and her unlikely path to academic celebrity.
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196. What’s Wrong With Being a Little Neurotic?
Is there any upside to negative emotions? What can comedians teach us about dealing with pain? And why did Angela eat off of a stranger’s plate at a sushi bar?
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195. Can You Be Too Nice?
Where is the line between a good guy and a doormat? Do people with sharp elbows make more money? And why did Angela’s mother give away her birthday present?
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194. Is It Okay to Be an Introvert?
What’s the difference between being introverted and being shy? What are extroverts so cheerful about? And does Angela’s social battery ever run out?
Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive
Customer Reviews
Fun and thought provoking
Angela, Mike, and Rebecca nailed it.
The show has a great format that feels like a fun, empathetic, and balanced conversation. They are so proficient that the episodes don’t get bogged down by the need to get every example exactly correct. The fact-check segment at the end of each episode ties up any loose ends while keeping it interesting by providing details and background information related to the example.
NSQ is a must-listen, it has broadened my perspective on various topics.
Nicely done! Thank you for such quality content.
Great show
Great show
Fantastic Podcast
Such a good podcast. I walk away from every show I listen to with such good information to use with my clients. Definitely recommended if you are interested in the practical aspects of psychology.
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