Freakonomics Radio is sponsored by Advantech.
No one likes a creaky floor, and builders know that the subfloor sets the tone,
which is why Advantech subflooring is engineered for strength, stiffness, and moisture resistance.
Advantech products are designed to stand up to the elements
and give you a bond so strong it's backed by the industry's first squeak-free guarantee.
No squeaks, fewer callbacks, no problem.
When the schedule is tight and performance matters,
head to Huberwood.com slash Advantech to lay the foundation of a solid build.
Freakonomics Radio is sponsored by Progressive.
Insurance isn't one size fits all.
That's why drivers have trusted Progressive's Name Your Price tool for years.
Just tell Progressive what you want to pay and they'll show you coverage options that fit your budget.
Visit Progressive.com to find a car insurance rate that works for you.
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and Affiliates.
Price and coverage match limited by state law.
Stephen Dubner.
We recently got an email from a listener who wondered if the recent wildfires in the southeastern
United States were going to affect the final exam scores for high school and college students.
Not because students were displaced by the fires, but because the wildfire smoke might have affected their brains.
This listener had apparently heard an episode we made a few years ago called