# Freakonomics on The No Agenda Show

Freakonomics comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2013 to January 2021.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** July 2013 – January 2021
- **Related topics:** [Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), [Insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [Kate Marvel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kate-marvel.md), [Kraft Heinz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kraft-heinz.md), [Mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Freakonomics Bug Business, Insect Flour Marketing

- **Episode:** [1315: Food and Drunk Administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1315-food-and-drunk-administration.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-24
- **Time:** 3:01:40–3:06:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1315-food-and-drunk-administration/chapter/freakonomics-bug-business-insect-flour-marketing.md

The "Freakonomics" podcast explored the business of edible insects, suggesting that 20% insect flour could be snuck into cookies or introduced via dog food to acclimate consumers. Kraft Heinz sensory managers are researching how to make insects "hidden" or "happy" on packaging. The segment also mentions "cricket cream cheese" and the Japanese term "conchu" as potential marketing angles for bug-based proteins.

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### Kate Marvel, Climate Model Cloud Uncertainty

- **Episode:** [1108: Sarcasm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-01
- **Time:** 13:45–16:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm/chapter/kate-marvel-climate-model-cloud-uncertainty.md

Climate scientist Kate Marvel discusses the inherent flaws in current climate models during an appearance on the Freakonomics podcast. She identifies clouds as the "wild card" of climate science because they are difficult to simulate due to their scale, ranging from tiny dust particles to massive atmospheric formations. The hosts interpret these admissions as a sign that the scientific community is beginning to "back off" from previous certainties regarding global warming.

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### Spirit of the Czars Vodka Theft and McDonald's Health Claims

- **Episode:** [529: No Coup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/529-no-coup.md)
- **Published:** 2013-07-11
- **Time:** 2:17:19–2:21:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/529-no-coup/chapter/spirit-of-the-czars-vodka-theft-and-mcdonald-s-health-claims.md

Two unusual media stories are discussed: the $1.1 million theft of "Spirit of the Czars" vodka in Florida and a Freakonomics blog post claiming the McDonald's McDouble is the "cheapest, most nutritious food" in history. The hosts dismiss both as likely marketing stunts or "bogus" corporate propaganda.

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