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Freakonomics RadioJune 26, 2026

679. Why Does Vanderbilt Keep Winning?

0:31

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Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

June 26, 2026

Host-read (by Stephen J. Dubner)Direct responseBaked-in adTravel

0:00 / 0:31

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Low confidence

~$1,300range $270–$9,000

What a comparable one-episode placement on this show might cost today—not reported advertiser spend or a historical invoice.

How this estimate works

A broad audience range for the top 200 popularity tier is multiplied by public CPM benchmarks and a 1× placement factor. Inputs for this read: 0:31 · Host-read (by Stephen J. Dubner) · mid-roll.

Model placement-value-v1-2026-08 · benchmark inputs as of 2026-08

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Transcript

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Freakonomics Radio

679. Why Does Vanderbilt Keep Winning?

Host: Stephen J. Dubner

Publisher: Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher