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Online Audio and Video MediaNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Freakonomics is a New York, New York–based online audio and video media company that produces content addressing economics and its broader social implications. Its origins lie in a collaboration between journalist Stephen J. Dubner and economist Steven D. Levitt, which began with a magazine piece and grew into the book Freakonomics. The book achieved broad popularity and spawned a broader media platform, including a blog, a documentary film, lectures, and a radio program. In 2023, Freakonomics introduced Freakonomics Radio Plus, a premium subscription offering. The company also expanded its distribution by launching a YouTube channel for its podcasts in 2023. The organization is described as a mid-sized team operating in New York, continuing to develop its online audio and video offerings.