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No Stupid Questions

No Stupid Questions

Written by: Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
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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. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.2024 Dubner Productions and Stitcher Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the Worm? Or Could the Night Owl Get There First?

    93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the Worm? Or Could the Night Owl Get There First?
    Sep 20 2026

    How have Angie’s views on sleep changed since she wrote her Harvard application essay? Would starting high school later in the day be worth $8.6 billion? And what should you do if your chronotype doesn’t fit the way society is structured? This episode originally aired on April 3rd, 2022.


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    30 mins
  • 92. Is Poor Nutrition a Supply Problem or a Demand Problem?

    92. Is Poor Nutrition a Supply Problem or a Demand Problem?
    Sep 13 2026

    Is evolution stacked against healthy eating? What policies could increase demand for nutritious food? And does Popeyes count as a cultural icon? This episode originally aired on March 27th, 2022.


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    32 mins
  • How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold | Better in Person

    How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold | Better in Person
    Sep 9 2026

    In this episode of Stephen Dubner’s new TV talk show, Gary and Stephen talk about creativity, recovery, getting fired, and holding grudges. They also get outside and play basketball, which is a big part of how Gary stays well.


    If you'd like to see the video version of Better in Person, watch it on YouTube or Apple Podcasts.



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    48 mins
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