A Question-Asker Becomes a Question-Answerer
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74 min
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2 min
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What It Covers
Stephen Dubner reflects on twenty years of Freakonomics success, his journey from musician to bestselling author, upcoming television show launch, and maintaining curiosity-driven storytelling.
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Dubner describes his fourth-grade teacher submitting his poem to Highlights Magazine without his knowledge, creating his first published byline and providing crucial early validation for his writing aspirations.
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