Hey there, Stephen Dubner.

The holidays are upon us, so we are taking the opportunity to replay what's turned out

to be one of the most influential episodes we've ever made.

It actually helped save lives.

Now, we can't claim credit.

We were just spreading the word on the good work done by people like Al Roth, whom you'll

meet in a minute.

And then, people who heard the episode acted on their own to perform random acts of kindness

and courage.

I won't tell you what they did.

You'll figure that out as you listen.

Suffice it to say that during this season of gratitude, we are grateful to have played

a tiny role in this most excellent display of human ingenuity and generosity.

The Frekenomics Radio team has been really busy this year, producing dozens of new episodes

that are sent out to you each week free of charge.

That's the way it should be.

That's why we're here.

It's quite possible that if you are a regular listener, you spend in total more than one

whole day with Frekenomics Radio during 2017.

It feels safe to say that we've earned a spot in your life.

I mean, you're here now, right?

Well, you can help us bring you more Frekenomics Radio in the new year.

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