People I (Mostly) Admire

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.

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82. Is This the Future of High School?

82. Is This the Future of High School?

Khan Academy founder Sal Khan returns to share his vision for a new way to learn — and the conversation inspires Steve to make a big announcement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

2 Juli 202244min

81. Why Bother Searching for Aliens?

81. Why Bother Searching for Aliens?

Astronomer Jill Tarter spent her career searching for extraterrestrial intelligence. She explains what civilizations from other planets could teach us about our own future. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

25 Juni 202247min

80. Get Your Share of the Pie

80. Get Your Share of the Pie

Game theorist Barry Nalebuff explains how he used basic economics to build Honest Tea into a multimillion-dollar business, and shares his innovative approach to negotiation.  Hosted by Simplecast, an ...

18 Juni 202250min

79. Solar Geoengineering Would Be Radical. It Might Also Be Necessary.

79. Solar Geoengineering Would Be Radical. It Might Also Be Necessary.

David Keith has spent his career studying ways to reflect sunlight away from the earth. It could reduce the risks of climate change — but it won’t save us.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ...

11 Juni 202255min

78. Giving It Away

78. Giving It Away

Billionaire John Arnold is figuring out how to do as much good as he can with his wealth. It takes hard work, risk tolerance, and a lot of spending. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

4 Juni 202251min

77. Can Games Prepare Us for Catastrophes? (Part 2)

77. Can Games Prepare Us for Catastrophes? (Part 2)

Many of us hate to think about future crises. Game designer Jane McGonigal wants to make it fun.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

28 Maj 202234min

76. Is Gaming Good for You?

76. Is Gaming Good for You?

Jane McGonigal designed a game to help herself recover from a traumatic brain injury — and she thinks playing games can help us all lead our best lives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

21 Maj 202241min

75. Self-Help for Data Nerds

75. Self-Help for Data Nerds

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz combs through mountains of information to find advice for everyday life.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

14 Maj 202252min

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