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Iran is the only country in the world not suffering from an organ shortage. It’s also the only country that legally permits kidney vending. Takeaway expert and “Freakonomics” co-author Stephen Dubner tells us about us Iran’s free market for organs. Guest: “Freakonomics” co-author Stephen Dubner.

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