Hey podcast listeners, one of the most popular episodes we ever put out was called Freakonomics

Goes to College. Actually, it was two of our most popular episodes. It's a two-parter.

And so, since it's that time of year when a lot of you or your kids are putting the finishing touches

on those college applications, we thought we'd play those two episodes again. If nothing else,

maybe it'll take your mind off all the terrible things you want to do the admissions officer right now.

Hope you enjoy.

Hello, Mr. Azale. Yes. Hi, Steven Devner, nice to meet you.

Steven, nice to meet you. And you won't believe what I'm holding in my hand.

Let me guess because I just got a degree in psychic work. So, I'm going to say

press over the internet. Of course, where else? I'm going to say that you have in your hand a

diploma, maybe from Appalachian State University. Yes, founded in the year 1899. And I like their logo

down at the bottom. And what did I get my degree in? Well, I have no idea. This is a blank. Oh,

so it can be whatever I... Sure. You know, I've always wanted to be a vet. Well, if that turns you on,

then that's fun. And I'm sure that the animals would have fun with your children.

And do you maybe also have a graduate degree from Columbia University as well?

The trustees of Columbia University and the City of New York, to all persons to whom these

represents may come greeting be it known that, having completed the studies and satisfied the

requirements for the degree of, and it's a blank also. Ah, hot diggery, you know, because I...

I did get a degree in writing there, but I really thought I should have become a doctor instead. So...

Hey, you can be whatever you want to be. Remember, I've got two MDs.

From WNYC, this is Freakinomics Radio, the podcast that explores the inside of everything.

Here's your host, Stephen Duffner.

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