Journalist Stephen Dubner hosts the show, with economist Steven Levitt as a regular guest, both of whom co-wrote the book of the same name.

[3] The show is primarily distributed as a podcast, and is among the most popular on iTunes.

[8] In November 2022, the Freakonomics podcast looked at whether Google searches were getting worse.

[9] In February 2023, Freakonomics Radio Network announced a deal with YouTube to bring its podcasts to the video platform.

[10] As of 2023, the Freakonomics Radio Network produces the following podcasts: Former programs include: