No Stupid Questions

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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.

  • 31 minutes 45 seconds
    60. Why Do We Complain?

    Also: what do you really mean when you say you “don’t have time”? This episode originally aired on July 18th, 2021.


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    8 February 2026, 1:00 am
  • 38 minutes 35 seconds
    59. Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything?

    Also: why is music so memorable? This episode originally aired on July 11th, 2021.


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    1 February 2026, 1:00 am
  • 37 minutes 4 seconds
    58. What’s So Gratifying About Gossip?

    Also: why do people hate small talk? This episode originally aired on June 27th, 2021.


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    25 January 2026, 1:00 am
  • 36 minutes 24 seconds
    57. Which Incentives Are Best at Boosting Vaccination, and Why?

    Also: what does your desired superpower say about you? This episode originally aired on June 20th, 2021.


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    18 January 2026, 1:00 am
  • 39 minutes 13 seconds
    56. Why Is Academic Writing So Bad?

    Also: what does your perfect day look like? This episode originally aired on June 13th, 2021.


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    11 January 2026, 1:00 am
  • 37 minutes 33 seconds
    55. What Changes Will Stick When the Pandemic Is Gone?

    Also: would you take a confirmation-bias vaccine? This episode originally aired on June 6th, 2021.


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    4 January 2026, 1:00 am
  • 36 minutes 52 seconds
    54. Do You Really Need a Muse to Be Creative?

    Also: is shortsightedness part of human nature? This episode originally aired on May 30th, 2021.


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    28 December 2025, 1:00 am
  • 34 minutes 42 seconds
    53. What’s the Secret to Making a Great Prediction?

    Also: how do you recover from a bad day? This episode originally aired on May 23rd, 2021.


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    21 December 2025, 1:00 am
  • 38 minutes 52 seconds
    52. How Much Should We Be Able to Customize Our World?

    Also: does multitasking actually increase productivity? This episode originally aired on May 16th, 2021.


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    14 December 2025, 1:00 am
  • 37 minutes 15 seconds
    51. What Separates Humans From Other Animals?

    Also: why do people pace while talking on the phone? This episode originally aired May 9th, 2021.


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    7 December 2025, 1:00 am
  • 34 minutes 30 seconds
    50. Are You as Observant as You Think?

    Also: Angela accidentally discovers the secret to a good night’s sleep. This episode originally aired on May 2, 2021.


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    30 November 2025, 1:00 am
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