678. Who Gets to Choose a “Good Death”?
Jun 19, 2026 - 00:50:25
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Why Does Everyone Hate Rats? (Update)
New York City’s mayor called them “public enemy number one.” History books say they caused the Black Death — although recent scientific evidence disputes that claim. In an updated episode from 2025, we ask: Is the rat a...
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Why Does Everyone Hate Rats? (Update) is an episode from Freakonomics Radio by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher. New York City’s mayor called them “public enemy number one.” History books say they caused the Black Death — although recent scien...
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