410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?

There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.

Episode 410 of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, titled "410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?" was published on March 26, 2020 and runs 40 minutes.

March 26, 2020 ·40m · Freakonomics Radio

Summary

There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.

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