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

57. Which Incentives Are Best at Boosting Vaccination, and Why?

01/18/2026 00:36:2456. Why Is Academic Writing So Bad?

01/11/2026 00:39:13 55. What Changes Will Stick When the Pandemic Is Gone?

01/04/2026 00:37:3354. Do You Really Need a Muse to Be Creative?

12/28/2025 00:36:5253. What’s the Secret to Making a Great Prediction?

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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.