People I (Mostly) Admire

Robert Solow is 98 years old and a giant among economists. He tells Steve about cracking German codes in World War II, why it’s so hard to reduce inequality, and how his field lost its way.  Hosted by...

24 Juni 202354min

Talithia Williams thinks you should rigorously track your body's data. She and Steve Levitt trade birth stories and bemoan the state of STEM education. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

10 Juni 202358min

Kevin Kelly believes A.I. will create more problems for humanity — and help us solve them. He talks to Steve about embracing complexity, staying enthusiastic, and taking the 10,000-year view.  Hosted ...

27 Maj 202356min

Clementine Jacoby went from performing in a circus to founding a nonprofit that works to shrink the prison population.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

13 Maj 202351min

Steve is on a mission to reform math education, and Sarah Hart is ready to join the cause. In her return visit to the show, Sarah explains how patterns are everywhere, constraints make us more creativ...

29 Apr 202353min

From recording some of the first rap hits to revitalizing Johnny Cash's career, the legendary producer has had an extraordinary creative life. In this episode he talks about his new book and his art-m...

15 Apr 202357min

Physician Peter Attia returns to the show to talk about the science of longevity — which focuses not only on extending life but on maintaining good health into old age. He explains the possibilities a...

1 Apr 202356min

Steve and producer Morgan Levey look back at the first 100 episodes of the podcast, including surprising answers, spectacular explanations, and listeners who heard the show and changed their lives. Ho...

18 Mars 202349min