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People I (Mostly) Admire

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by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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218 episodes
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Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for 24. Are We Under Threat from a New Kind of Terror? (Replay Ep. 24)

May 30, 2026

24. Are We Under Threat from a New Kind of Terror? (Replay Ep. 24)

Former CIA operative Amaryllis Fox discusses the necessity of empathy in intelligence work and addresses fears surrounding weapons of mass destruction in this interview with host Steve.

Episode thumbnail for 13. Yul Kwon: “Don't Try to Change Yourself All at Once.” (UPDATE)

March 21, 2026

13. Yul Kwon: “Don't Try to Change Yourself All at Once.” (UPDATE)

Steve Levitt interviews Yul Kwon about overcoming anxiety, embracing challenges, and applying game theory to life and his Survivor victory.

Episode thumbnail for 173. Steve Levitt Says Goodbye to People I (Mostly) Admire

December 20, 2025

173. Steve Levitt Says Goodbye to People I (Mostly) Admire

Stephen Dubner interviews Steve Levitt about his favorite and least favorite moments from the podcast's five-year run, his quest to reform education, and his next podcasting gig.

218 total episodes available with 81 transcripts

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What is People I (Mostly) Admire?

Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards.

To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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Does this podcast accept guests?

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