No Stupid Questions

Freakonomics Radio Network

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. Read more

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Episodes

44. Is Empathy in Fact Immoral?

10/19/2025 00:36:0643. What Do We Really Learn From Failure?

10/12/2025 00:36:45 42. How Does When You Are Born Affect Who You Are?

10/05/2025 00:38:3541. Why Are We So Attracted to Fame?

09/28/2025 00:35:4140. Have We All Lost Our Ability to Compromise?

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Our take on No Stupid Questions podcast

Stephen Dubner, co-author of the popular Freakonomics series, and research psychologist Angela Duckworth, author of the best-selling book Grit, explore the world of curious inquiries with their podcast No Stupid Questions. Every week, the duo explores various topics and fields, from the mundane to the philosophical, with a great curiosity that leaves no question unanswered. Each episode is a half-hour journey of exploration and discovery. Dubner and Duckworth's discussions are informative and entertaining, whether about human behavior, culture, or even the meaning of life. No Stupid Questions is a society & culture podcast by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher.