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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 memor... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	223	Founded	6 years ago
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16. Joshua Jay: “Humans Are So, So Easy to Fool.”

He’s a world-renowned magician who’s been performing since he was seven years old. But Joshua Jay is also an author, toy maker, and consultant for film and television. Steve Levitt talks to him about how magicians construct tricks, how Joshua’s acade... more

4 Apr 2026 • 42 min

15. Tim Harford: “If You Can Make Sure You're Not An Idiot, You've Done Well.”

He’s a former World Bank economist who became a prolific journalist and the author of one of Steve Levitt’s favorite books, The Undercover Economist. Tim Harford lives in England, where he’s made it his mission to help the public understand statistic... more

28 Mar 2026 • 42 min

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

He has been a lawyer, an instructor at the F.B.I. Academy, the owner of a frozen-yogurt chain, and a winner of the TV show Survivor. Today, Kwon works at Google, but things haven’t always come easily for him. Steve Levitt talks to Kwon about his debi... more

21 Mar 2026 • 43 min

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12. Sue Bird: “You Have to Pay the Superstars.”

She is one of the best basketball players ever. She’s won multiple championships, including four Olympic gold medals and four W.N.B.A. titles — the most recent in 2020, just before turning 40. She also helped negotiate a landmark contract for the lea... more

14 Mar 2026 • 39 min

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Recent Guests

Tim Harford

Economist and author of The Data Detective

University of Oxford

Episode: 15. Tim Harford: “If You Can Make Sure You're Not An Idiot, You've Done Well.”

Yul Kwon

Survivor Season 13 winner, tech executive, educator

Former Google/Facebook executive; Survivor winner; ALS fundraiser

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

Sue Bird

Four-time WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist

Seattle Storm, WNBA

Episode: 12. Sue Bird: “You Have to Pay the Superstars.”

Paul Romer

Nobel Prize–winning economist

World Bank (former Chief Economist)

Episode: 11. Paul Romer: “I Figured Out How to Get Myself Fired From the World Bank.”

Peter Attia

Physician, endurance athlete, longevity expert, and podcaster

Episode: 8. Peter Attia: “I Definitely Lost a Lot of IQ Points That Day”

Caverly Morgan

Educator, former Zen monk, and founder of Peace in Schools.

Peace in Schools

Episode: 7. Caverly Morgan: "I Am Not This Voice. I Am Not This Narrative."

Kerwin Charles

Dean of the Yale School of Management and top economist

Yale University

Episode: 3. Kerwin Charles: “One Does Not Know Where an Insight Will Come From”

Robert Solow

Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his work on economic growth.

MIT

Episode: Ninety-Eight Years of Economic Wisdom (Replay)

Michael Crow

President of Arizona State University who has led the transformation of ASU into a top innovative institution

Arizona State University

Episode: 172. A New Kind of University

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Steve Levitt

Host who tracks down high achievers for surprising conversations about their lives and obsessions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings

Incredibly Disappointing re-air of Attia
Incredible that Leavitt and Dubner would re-air this episode given the details of Attia’s affiliation with Epstein. Have you read the details of Attia and Epstein? I’m shocked and officially done with Freakonomics radio.
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M from Ann Arbor
United States23 days ago
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With guests like Peter Attia what could possibly go wrong?
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GEFtheMongoose
United Statesa month ago
Just say no to the grifter Attila
He’s a pseudo scientist and intellectual who really isn’t an expert in most things he pontificates about.
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AK0008
United Statesa month ago
Usual Freakonomics Blindspot
One of the greatest weaknesses of Dubner and Leavitt is their inability to question their own assumptions or beliefs. For example, Leavitt just re-aired his interview with Peter Attia without a single mention of Epstein or their texts. Doing so would have required Leavitt rethinking his relationship to someone he liked and followed and that’s just not how he acts. Question others is fine. Questioning himself or his friends isn’t for the Freakonomics team.
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Dusty Baker Street Irregulars
United Statesa month ago
Tone deaf & offensive
Several news outlets revealed Peter Attia was named in the Epstein files, “arranging visits”even when his wife was giving birth. And yet, just WEEKS later, the rebroadcast of his interview is posted here. With ZERO
acknowledgement of the connection and zero regard for the victims. I’ve always been a fan of Freakanomics. I admittedly prefer Dubner over Levitt, especially since this podcast is largely interviews leaning towards cringey exaggerated flattery rather than inquiry. It’s no great loss t... more
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KDBklyn
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13. Yul Kwon: “Don't Try to Change Yourself All at Once.” (UPDATE)

Q: What was the most difficult personal challenge you took on during Survivor, and how did it influence your view on change and resilience?

The boot camp and elimination-style stress, combined with migraines, tested his limits; the experience showed that staying in the game required adjusting behavior to fit new environments and remaining committed even when the odds seemed overwhelming.

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

Q: Can you give examples of how you played the tit-for-tat strategy on Survivor?

He describes forming an alliance, punishing defection, and then cooperating with those who showed willingness to cooperate, which helped him regain control and eventually win when the numbers shifted.

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

Q: Did you actually literally with words try to communicate that you were using game theory to your fellow players, or did you try to keep it hidden?

He found that signaling the use of game theory explicitly to non-economists could backfire, so the strategy was to keep it subtle and let the moves speak for themselves, while sharing the idea with other economists.

11. Paul Romer: “I Figured Out How to Get Myself Fired From the World Bank.”

Q: You've spoken a lot about quitting and changing directions; what guidance would you give to someone facing a roadblock in their work?

He suggests there is always something else you can do, and if continuing requires compromising your values, you should switch tracks and pursue a different path rather than stubbornly pushing a failing approach.

11. Paul Romer: “I Figured Out How to Get Myself Fired From the World Bank.”

Q: What was your experience at the World Bank and why did you decide to leave?

Romer describes a clash over reform; he fought for reforms but faced top-level resistance and decided that quitting and speaking out was necessary to avoid harming the organization, leading to a controversial interview.

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What is People I about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Renowned for its insightful interviews, this podcast explores the lives and careers of high achievers across various fields. From literature and education to health and technology, each episode features a deep dive into the passions and life lessons of diverse guests. The conversations often reveal surprising insights and personal anecdotes that resonate with listeners, providing a unique perspective on success and the human experience.

Noteworthy for its blend of humor and intelligence, the host engages in candid discussions that not only highlight guest expertise but also touch on societal issues, such as gender equality, education reform, and health. It's an engaging resource for anyone eager to understand the thinking and motivations b... more

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