No Stupid Questions

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Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher Visit website › Society & Culture · EN · 347 episodes · latest 2026-11-08

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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. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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100. Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends?

2026-11-08 · 35 min · Episode 100

Why does listening to No Stupid Questions feel like you’re hanging out with your best friends? Why did the whole world take it personally when Princess Diana died? And how do “parasocial relationships” affect your…
99. Do You Mind if I Borrow Your Personality?

2026-11-01 · 35 min · Episode 99

Are there downsides to “personality plagiarism”? Why did no one buy the Crayola Crayon Carver? And should Stephen feel bad for copying Angela’s email signature? This episode originally aired on May 15th, 2022.
All the Lonely People | Corner Piece

2026-10-28 · 33 min

From group chats to video calls, technology should make social connection easier than ever. So, why is everyone so lonely? In this episode, Sabrina sets out to investigate the "loneliness epidemic" that is sweeping the…
98. Is Having Children Worth It?

2026-10-25 · 37 min · Episode 98

Why have fertility rates dropped so dramatically? Do fathers or mothers get more happiness from parenting? And how does birth order affect a child’s future? This episode originally aired on May 8th, 2022.
97. Are Women Really Less Happy Than Men?

2026-10-18 · 36 min · Episode 97

Why are women unhappier than men? What can we do to move the needle? And is it better to be happy or to be good? This episode originally aired on May 1st, 2022.
96. Why is Chick-fil-A Such a Big Deal?

2026-10-11 · 28 min · Episode 96

How did Chick-fil-A become the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S.? Why does it serve salad? And can Angie’s moral compass override her craving for a chicken sandwich? This episode originally aired on April 24th,…
95. What’s So Bad About Denial?

2026-10-04 · 32 min · Episode 95

Can denial be a healthy way of dealing with the death of a loved one? What do the five stages of grief misrepresent about mourning? And why does Angie cover her eyes when she watches the Rocky movies? This episode…
94. What to Do When Everything Looks Like a Catastrophe?

2026-09-27 · 32 min · Episode 94

What is the relationship between “catastrophizing” and anxiety? How did Angela react when her mother came close to drowning? And how can you gain perspective when the worst-case scenario is all you can visualize? This…
93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the Worm? Or Could the Night Owl Get There First?

2026-09-20 · 30 min · Episode 93

How have Angie’s views on sleep changed since she wrote her Harvard application essay? Would starting high school later in the day be worth $8.6 billion? And what should you do if your chronotype doesn’t fit the way…
92. Is Poor Nutrition a Supply Problem or a Demand Problem?

2026-09-13 · 32 min · Episode 92

Is evolution stacked against healthy eating? What policies could increase demand for nutritious food? And does Popeyes count as a cultural icon? This episode originally aired on March 27th, 2022.

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Oldest episode in feed: 04/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length: 36 min
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