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Tyler Cowen engages today’s deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. New conversations every other Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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What happens when a liberal thinker shifts his attention from polarization to economic abundance? Ezra Klein’s new book with Derek Thompson, Abundance, argues for an agenda of increased housing, infrastructure, clean energy, and innovation. But does... more

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Ezra Klein
Co-author of the book Abundance, political commentator, and founder of Vox.
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Episode: Ezra Klein on the Abundance Agenda
Carl Zimmer
Author and science columnist for the New York Times, teaching writing at Yale.
Episode: Carl Zimmer on the Hidden Life in the Air We Breathe
Paula Byrne
Well-known and best-selling biographer
Episode: Paula Byrne on Thomas Hardy’s Women, Jane Austen’s Humor, and Evelyn Waugh’s Warmth
Stephen Kotkin
Senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, expert in Russian and Soviet history, author of multi-volume biographies of Stalin.
Hoover Institution
Episode: Stephen Kotkin on Stalin, Power, and the Art of Biography
Neal Stephenson
Author and science fiction writer.
Episode: Neal Stephenson on History, Spycraft, and American-Soviet Parallels
Christopher Kirchhoff
Former director of Defense Innovation Unit and expert in emerging technology
Author of Unit X, How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War
Episode: Christopher Kirchhoff on Military Innovation and the Future of War
Musa Al-Gharbi
Sociologist and assistant professor at Stony Brook University, public intellectual.
Stony Brook University
Episode: Musa al-Gharbi on Elite Wokeness, Islam, and Social Movements
Kyla Scanlon
Popular economics commentator, active on social media platforms.
Episode: Kyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social Media
Tobi Lütke
Co-founder and CEO of Shopify
Shopify
Episode: Tobi Lütke on Creating Shopify for Americans as a German in Canada

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Tyler Cowen
Host of Conversations with Tyler, known for engaging with influential thinkers across various fields to explore deep intellectual insights and cultural nuances.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • Thoughtful, Engaging, & Unique

    Great questions and interactions, well paced, and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AU/AG
    United Statesa month ago
  • All Things Are Full of Gods

    I’m a fan of the show in general. Had to conclude, with some disappointment, that despite having David Bentley Hart on the show, Tyler hasn’t read his philosophical work on mind and life. If he had, I think his recent conversation with Ross Douthat would have been far richer.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ti' Ponch
    United States2 months ago
  • Probably the best interview podcast

    I don’t usually read economists, so I didn’t know anything about Tyler Cowen, and from what I gather from listening to most of the episodes of this pod, I probably won’t, because he seems like a typical economist douche who rushes to simplify any situation into quantifiable terms while missing the point. But as an interviewer, he’s amazing. His questions are playful, stimulating and wide ranging and he knows how to let people talk. His guests are all over the place, and so are the quality of the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bellinater
    United States2 months ago
  • Really like Tyler's style.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dougsinc
    2 months ago
  • Essential

    The most vital podcast without a paywall.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ALEX0208-
    United States3 months ago

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Compelling discussions, driven by Tyler's incisive questioning that leads to unexpected insights.
Tyler is well-prepared and engages with guests in a way that aims for a blend of formal interview and casual conversation, although opinions vary on the effectiveness of this approach.
Broad-ranging topics covered, providing listeners with both depth and variety in intellectual discourse.

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Ezra Klein on the Abundance Agenda
Q: What's the argument against the abundance agenda that most genuinely troubles you?
Klein acknowledges it struggles with addressing the question of citizen voice in the policymaking process.
Ezra Klein on the Abundance Agenda
Q: How do the abundance agenda and political polarization interact?
Klein explains that the abundance agenda attempts to alter the current misconstructions of polarization by suggesting a healthy debate over solutions rather than legitimacy.
Gregory Clark on Social Mobility, Migration, and Assortative Mating (Live at Mercatus)
Q: How do you account for that and how do your methods avoid this?
There's considerable error in measuring social mobility due to measurement imprecision and the effects of immigration and selection, which need to be taken into account in mobility studies.
Gregory Clark on Social Mobility, Migration, and Assortative Mating (Live at Mercatus)
Q: Do you think that's related to economic incentives, or is it more about culture?
There are patterns of assimilation and cultural plasticity in societies where people succeed economically, although barriers exist for those who do not succeed.
Joe Boyd on the Birth of Rock, World Music, and Being There for Everything
Q: Did you work with Syd Barrett at all?
Syd was a great leader in the group, but quite often quiet.

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What is Conversations with Tyler about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A unique format of intellectual exploration unfolds, featuring in-depth discussions with leading thinkers from various fields. Conversations touch upon a broad spectrum of topics including economics, literature, history, political dynamics, and cultural phenomena. What sets this apart is the ability to connect complex academic ideas with real-world implications, allowing listeners to grasp intricate subjects in an engaging manner. The host's style encourages unexpected insights, making each episode a blend of erudition and curiosity.

Listener engagement is driven by the diverse guest lineup, which includes notable authors, historians, and social commentators, resulting in rich dialogues that invite critical thinking. The notable recurring ... more

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2. Carl Zimmer
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