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.

  • 37 minutes 41 seconds
    64. Are Women Required to Be Nicer Than Men?

    Also: should you feel guilty if you don’t read books? This episode originally aired on August 15th, 2021.


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    8 March 2026, 1:00 am
  • 36 minutes 23 seconds
    63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.” (Replay)

    Why do we mirror other people’s accents? Does DJ Khaled get tired of winning? And also: life is good — so why aren’t you happy? This episode originally aired on August 8th, 2021.


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    1 March 2026, 1:00 am
  • 39 minutes 44 seconds
    62. How Can You Escape a Drama Triangle?

    Also: how do awards affect motivation? This episode originally aired on August 1st, 2021.


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    22 February 2026, 1:00 am
  • 33 minutes 35 seconds
    61. Should We Just Ignore Our Weaknesses?

    Also: why do we like what we like? This episode originally aired on July 25th, 2021.


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    15 February 2026, 1:00 am
  • 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
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