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

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05/11/2025 00:35:14Presenting “Smart Girl Dumb Questions”

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05/04/2025 00:32:4419. Is There Such a Thing as Good Estrangement?

04/27/2025 00:34:3118. How Do You Raise a “Likable” Kid?

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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.