People I (Mostly) Admire

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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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Introducing “People I (Mostly) Admire”

Steve Levitt has spent decades as an academic economist, “studying strange phenomena and human behavior in weird circumstances.” Now he’s turning his curiosity to something new: interviewing some of the most interesting, unorthodox people around — from actresses to athletes, authors to inventors. Here is a preview of Levitt’s new podcast, which premieres August 21st. New episodes every two weeks. “People I (Mostly) Admire” is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network.

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@WilbertCollage

The David Eagleman episode solidified my opinion that Levitt is autistic (source: peer review; I am autistic). Great episode, loved all his questions.
Awesome

12/24/2024

ricardoreina06

I love PIMA and all content from Freakonomics, its super cool to get a logic and scientific view on our day to day stuff. Keep up the great work!
Turning Work into play

12/16/2024

bws7

This podcast is always enjoyable. I like his voice, and of course I enjoy the interviews. I enjoyed this particularly possibly because I am almost 77 years old and I figured this out about 30 years ago. I made up my mind to be happy with whatever I had, and I am. My life is full! I read what I want, study what I want, interact with whom I want, see my great grandchildren regularly (maybe not quite enough😁), and it made me joyful to be affirmed by this man.
Best Pod

12/01/2024

mp678904

Easily my favorite podcast. The whole family of shows by Freakonomics is great, and People I (Mostly) Admire is The best.
Love it!

09/04/2024

Alimoyni

Steve is such a fun interviewer! He asks great questions and has a great way of looking at issues. The Q&A section is great as well.
Steve loves himself

09/14/2024

lrhhrl

I am finally tired of this show. Steve is smart but he is way too into himself. It always comes back to him. Unfortunately confirms many peoples priors about arrogant academics.
An Important Podcast/An Important Topic

07/02/2024

danteangelo

If the spoke word is supposed to lead to more careful and mindful thinking, then this is the podcast that has achieved that objective. My spouse and I have listened to it thrice, and still we know that we are not fully comprehending ALL the major points. We are now fans of this podcasts (just subscribed) and Ellen Langer (bought her books yesterday)!
Always Amazing

06/16/2024

Seahawk69

A show I often share with family and friends!!
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06/02/2024

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Idiotic comments

06/08/2024

Dtheman555

How about insurance companies refuse to pay claims for smokers, over weight people, alcoholics, people that abuse drugs, diabetics and everyone else that chooses NOT to take care of themselves. This last podcast explained the whole problem with education. Idiotic liberal ideals that 1+1 can equal 1 if you’re adding piles of sand. In what world is this acceptable teaching math class.

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.