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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74. Getting Our Hands Dirty

74. Getting Our Hands Dirty

Soil scientist Asmeret Asefaw Berhe could soon hold one of the most important jobs in science. She explains why the ground beneath our feet is one of our greatest resources — and, possibly, one of our...

7 Maj 202252min

73. Turning Work into Play

73. Turning Work into Play

How psychologist Dan Gilbert went from high school dropout to Harvard professor, found the secret of joy, and inspired Steve Levitt's divorce. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

30 Apr 202251min

72. “Leaving Black People in the Lurch”

72. “Leaving Black People in the Lurch”

Linguist and social commentator John McWhorter explains how good intentions may be hurting Black America — and where the word “motherf*cker” comes from. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

23 Apr 202247min

71. Bombs Away

71. Bombs Away

Beatrice Fihn wants to rid the world of nuclear weapons. As Russian aggression raises the prospect of global conflict, can she put disarmament on the world's agenda? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

16 Apr 202246min

70. You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Experiment

70. You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Experiment

Nobel Prize winner Joshua Angrist explains how the draft lottery, the Talmud, and West Point let economists ask — and answer — tough questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

9 Apr 202235min

69. Does Death Have to Be a Death Sentence?

69. Does Death Have to Be a Death Sentence?

Palliative physician B.J. Miller asks: Is there a better way to think about dying? And can death be beautiful?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...

2 Apr 202245min

68. “No One Can Resist a Jolly, Happy Pig.”

68. “No One Can Resist a Jolly, Happy Pig.”

Naturalist Sy Montgomery explains how she learned to be social from a pig, discovered octopuses have souls, and came to love a killer that will never love her back.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

26 Mars 202246min

67. We Can Play God Now

67. We Can Play God Now

Gene-editing pioneer Jennifer Doudna worries that humanity might not be ready for the technology she helped develop.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

19 Mars 202241min

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