
664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?
From Freakonomics Radio
Published 2/20/2026

From Freakonomics Radio
Published 2/20/2026
Existing drugs can sometimes be repurposed to treat rare diseases. But making that match can be hard — and the financial incentives are weak. Guest host Steve Levitt tries to solve the puzzle. SOURCES: Chris Snyder, professor of economics at Dartmouth College. David Fajgenbaum, co-founder and…