Perimeter DeskPerimeter People / Host, Freakonomics Radio; author and journalist
Stephen J. Dubner hosts Freakonomics Radio and co-wrote the Freakonomics books. Before concentrating on books and audio, he worked as an editor and writer at New York magazine and The New York Times. He earned an MFA in writing at Columbia University, where he also taught. His interviews and reported stories explore economic incentives, social science and human behavior.
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Narrative · Freakonomics Radio Network
Stephen J. Dubner investigates incentives, institutions and human behavior through reported stories and expert conversations, using economics to question explanations that initially seem obvious.
Best forListeners interested in the reasoning behind economic claims, including readers who enjoy social science, unexpected questions and stories that connect research with daily life.
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Profile checked September 18, 2026. Editorial notes are Perimeter’s interpretation.