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Freakonomics RadioJune 26, 2026

679. Why Does Vanderbilt Keep Winning?

0:56
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Stephen J. Dubner
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
June 26, 2026
Host-read (by Stephen J. Dubner)Direct responseBaked-in adArtificial Intelligence
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Episode

Freakonomics Radio
679. Why Does Vanderbilt Keep Winning?
Host: Stephen J. Dubner
Publisher: Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher