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

39. Is Everybody Cheating These Days?

09/14/2025 00:37:1538. What Does It Mean to Be a “Good” Man?

09/07/2025 00:34:27 37. How Do You Know if People Don’t Like You?

08/31/2025 00:39:3836. Which Matters More, a First or Last Impression?

08/24/2025 00:36:4135. Does Psychotherapy Actually Work?

08/17/2025 00:32:42 Show all episodes

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.