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Ezra Klein

Mentioned in 51 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A New York Times columnist and podcast host known for long-form interviews and policy discussions through *The Ezra Klein Show*, covering topics ranging from artificial intelligence and politics to philanthropy and personal practices. Co-author of the "Abundance" framework that combines supply-side economics with progressive goals, he is frequently referenced across podcasts as a model of reasoned cross-ideological conversation and substantive journalism. His work spans analysis of technology regulation, social democracy, and governance reform.

Episode Appearances

The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Aug 5, 2026

Why the Data Center Fight Has Little to Do With AI

“Interviewed Jasmine Sun in a follow-up podcast exploring community opposition themes covered in her data center piece.”

Data Center Community Opposition and MoratoriumsWhite House AI Safety Testing Framework SecrecyAI Agent Unsanctioned Real-World Actions
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The Spillover

The Spillover · Jul 15, 2026

Rahm Emanuel Talks Israel, Midterm Elections, and the Democratic Party

“Interviewed Emanuel as president-elect about anticipated corruption in administration”

2024 Midterm Election Integrity and Contested Results RiskDemocratic Party Cultural Issues vs. Economic Messaging StrategyIsrael-Palestine Policy and U.S. Conditional Ally Support
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TBPN

TBPN · Jun 27, 2026

Shifts In The Creator Economy, Kylie Jenner x Meta, GPT 5.6 Limited Release | Diet TBPN

“His NYT podcast cited as a success story for legacy media cracking YouTube via strong packaging.”

Creator Economy Independence vs. ConsolidationSmart Glasses Market Adoption and MonetizationMeta Kylie Jenner Smart Glasses Partnership
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · May 19, 2026

How to End the Gerrymandering Doom Loop Forever

“Host of The Ezra Klein Show; author of 'Why We're Polarized'”

Gerrymandering and partisan redistrictingProportional representation electoral systemsVoting Rights Act and racial gerrymandering
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · May 15, 2026

This Is Why I Find Pema Chödrön So Essential

“Host of The Ezra Klein Show conducting the interview with Pema Chödrön”

Buddhist meditation practice and mindfulnessEmotional regulation and working with difficult feelingsUncertainty and discomfort tolerance
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · May 12, 2026

I Have Some Questions for the Democrats Who Want to Run California

“Moderated 90-minute housing forum with five Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Oakland”

California Housing Construction Costs and Modular HousingPermitting Timelines and Regulatory StreamliningLocal Government Fees and Fiscal Incentives for Housing
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The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · May 8, 2026

The Week the AI Story Shifted

“Published opinion piece on why AI job apocalypse won't happen, bringing mainstream attention to economic displacement analysis”

AI Job Displacement and Economic DisruptionEnterprise AI Deployment and IntegrationAI Infrastructure Investment and Data Centers
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Hard Fork

Hard Fork · May 8, 2026

Can the U.S. Rein in Prediction Markets? + Joanna Stern on Her Year of A.I. Experiments + Our Producer Goes to Attention School

“Referenced as host of The Ezra Klein Show; provided opening remarks about making sense of current moment”

Prediction Market Regulation and Insider TradingCFTC vs SEC Regulatory JurisdictionAI in Healthcare Diagnostics and Upselling
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · May 8, 2026

GLP-1s and the ‘Wild West’ of Wellness

“Host of The Ezra Klein Show; has personal family history of cardiovascular disease and has tried GLP-1 drugs”

GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide) mechanisms and efficacyWeight loss as appetite suppression vs. metabolism increaseCardiovascular and organ-protective benefits independent of weight loss
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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Deep Questions with Cal Newport · May 7, 2026

Is the AI Doom Fever Breaking? | AI Reality Check

“Published skeptical column titled 'Why the AI Job Apocalypse Probably Won't Happen' showing increased journalism skepticism”

AI Job Displacement ClaimsExistential Risk (X-Risk) MovementAI CEO Communication Strategy
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The Daily

The Daily · May 6, 2026

Your Kids Asked the Artemis Astronauts Questions. They Answered.

“Host of The Ezra Klein Show; mentioned in opening segment promoting New York Times Opinion content”

Artemis II Moon MissionAstronaut Training and SelectionSpace Exploration ROI and Public Funding
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The Opinions

The Opinions · May 6, 2026

Justice Neil Gorsuch on the ‘Miracle’ of Agreement on the Court

“Introduced the episode and The Opinions podcast series; mentioned as host of The Ezra Klein Show”

Originalism and constitutional interpretation methodologySeparation of powers and institutional balanceDeclaration of Independence and founding principles
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · May 5, 2026

The Book That Changed How I Think About Liberalism

“Host conducting inquiry into liberalism's intellectual tradition and contemporary crisis”

History of Liberalism and Liberal PhilosophyLiberality as Virtue vs. Individual Rights FrameworkLiberal Arts Education and Citizen Formation
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 28, 2026

What We Got Right — and Wrong — in ‘Abundance’

“Host of show; co-author of 'Abundance' book; leading abundance movement discussion”

Housing Supply and Zoning ReformClean Energy Transmission and Grid ModernizationGovernment Bureaucratic Efficiency and Speed
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 24, 2026

Stewart Brand, Silicon Valley’s Favorite Prophet, on Life’s Most Important Principle

“Host of The Ezra Klein Show conducting the interview”

Right to Repair legislation and policyMaintenance as philosophical and spiritual practiceAI interpretability and the opacity problem
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 21, 2026

Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?

“Host of The Ezra Klein Show; frames discussion around political economy of AI regulation and tech industry influence”

AI Safety Regulation and the RAISE ActPolitical Economy of Tech Industry InfluenceSuper PAC Spending and Campaign Finance in AI Regulation
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 17, 2026

Our Tax System Should Make You Furious

“Podcast host conducting interview about tax system fairness and billionaire tax avoidance strategies”

Capital Gains Tax Rates and Preferential TreatmentStock Buyback Mechanics and Tax AvoidanceEstate Tax Loopholes and Dynasty Trusts
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Ask Haviv Anything

Ask Haviv Anything · Apr 16, 2026

107: What does Ezra Klein get wrong?

“Primary subject of critique for his video on one-state reality in Israel/Palestine lacking serious engagement with Palestinian politics”

Israeli-Palestinian conflict and two-state solution viabilityHamas political control and Palestinian governanceHezbollah military doctrine and Iran's regional strategy
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The Michael Knowles Show

The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 15, 2026

Ep. 1953 - JD Vance Speaks At TPUSA Amid Attacks On Erika Kirk

“Published article defending Hassan Piker as 'not the enemy' despite calls for political violence”

Israel Public Opinion Collapse Among RepublicansIran Nuclear Program and Strait of Hormuz BlockadeU.S. Immigration Enforcement via Banking Sector
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 15, 2026

4/15/26: Troop Surge To Iran, Dire Economic Warnings, JD Vance Begs Voters, Italy Clashes With Israel

“Wrote column arguing Israel polling decline is due to Gaza war coverage, not media manipulation or antisemitism”

Iran Military Escalation and Naval Blockade StrategyMiddle East Conflict Impact on Global InflationFertilizer Supply Chain Crisis and Agricultural Economics
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The Michael Knowles Show

The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 14, 2026

Ep. 1952 - Trump Corrects His Viral Picture EXPLAINED

“Published column defending violent extremist Hassan Piker and characterizing conservatives as enemies deserving violence”

Eric Swalwell resignation and Democratic Party political strategyTrump image deletion and Christian community responsePolitical violence endorsement by mainstream media figures
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 14, 2026

Reckoning With Israel’s ‘One-State Reality’

“Moderates discussion on Israel's one-state reality and its implications for U.S. foreign policy”

Israeli-Palestinian One-State RealityWest Bank Settlement Expansion and AnnexationGaza Buffer Zone and Territorial Control
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 10, 2026

Fareed Zakaria on the Moral Cost of Trump’s War

“Host of The Ezra Klein Show conducting interview on Trump's foreign policy and liberalism's crisis”

Trump's Iran War Strategy and Negotiation TacticsPost-WWII Liberal International Order and Rules-Based SystemAmerican Moral Authority and Soft Power Decline
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Cato Podcast

Cato Podcast · Apr 2, 2026

The Great Political Realignment

“Mentioned as liberal techno-enthusiast and abundant movement advocate representing optimistic regulation reform”

Political realignment theory and structural driversNational identity vs. cosmopolitanism as primary political divideEconomic globalization and deindustrialization effects on voting behavior
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Apr 1, 2026

Michael Pollan Returns (on consciousness)

“Mainstream media figure with whom Pollan openly discussed psychedelic experiences”

Consciousness definition and the hard problem of subjective experienceEvolution of consciousness and theory of mind in social primatesPlant sentience and neurobiology of plants
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Hard Fork

Hard Fork · Mar 27, 2026

The Ezra Klein Show: How Fast Will A.I. Agents Rip Through the Economy?

“Host interviewing Clark about AI developments and their societal implications”

AI Agents and Autonomous SystemsAI-Generated Code and Software DevelopmentEmergent AI Personalities and Self-Awareness
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ImpactAlpha Podcasts

ImpactAlpha Podcasts · Mar 26, 2026

Pulling policy and financial levers for housing affordability with Carol Galante

“Referenced for promoting abundance argument that building more housing reduces prices”

Housing affordability crisisIndustrialized construction methodsRegional housing finance agencies
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Making Sense with Sam Harris

Making Sense with Sam Harris · Mar 16, 2026

#464 — The Politics of Pragmatism and the Future of California

“Author cited for scholarship on government inefficiency and 'everything bagel liberalism' regulatory accumulation”

California Housing Supply Crisis and Zoning ReformHomelessness Solutions: Shelter-First vs. PermissivenessWealth Tax Policy and Capital Flight
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Diabolical Lies

Diabolical Lies · Feb 22, 2026

The Myth of Centrism

“Described as 'centrist passing' leftist who performs moderation; co-author of 'Abundance' agenda; evolved from more progressive 2014 positions”

Political Centrism as Rhetorical PerformanceCentrist Punditry in Legacy MediaProgressive Electoral Success and Candidate Viability
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10% Happier with Dan Harris

10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 22, 2026

How To Increase Performance By Working At Your Edge -- Plus A Quick Hack For When Panic or Anxiety Swells

“New York Times columnist and podcaster; cited as model of reasonable cross-ideological conversation with Ben Shapiro”

Panic Disorder Management and Exposure TherapyMeditation and Mindfulness PracticeSelf-Talk and Self-Compassion Techniques
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KCRW's Left, Right & Center

KCRW's Left, Right & Center · Feb 13, 2026

Texas Dems are stuck on identity politics with Senate race at stake

“Commentator promoting 'abundance' economic approach combining supply-side solutions with progressive goals”

Texas Senate Primary Race - Democratic SideTexas Senate Primary Race - Republican SideIdentity Politics in Democratic Party Strategy
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · Feb 10, 2026

George Saunders on Anger, Ambition and Sin

“Host of The Ezra Klein Show; engages Saunders in deep discussion about sin, judgment, and contemporary American politics”

Sin and moral judgment in contemporary literatureFree will versus determinism and conditioningTruth and alignment with reality as spiritual practice
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Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Feb 10, 2026

LIVE FROM DC: Abundance and Social Democracy: Enemies or Allies?

“Co-author of 'Abundance' book; cited as key figure in popularizing abundance framework post-Biden administration”

Exclusionary Zoning and Land Use ReformNEPA Streamlining and Environmental PermittingHousing Supply and Affordability Policy
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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Deep Questions with Cal Newport · Feb 9, 2026

Ep. 391: Is AI Reporting Broken? + Rethinking Morning Routines

“Referenced as example of journalist doing long-form content and video podcasting with elite institutions”

AI Reporting Bias and MisinformationVibe Reporting TechniquesDigital Ick Mining
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10% Happier with Dan Harris

10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 6, 2026

How To Stop an Anxiety Spiral, The Best Protections Against Financial Ruin, and a Workaholic's Guide to Productivity (and Self-Care) | Andrew Ross Sorkin

“New York Times journalist cited as example of modern media figure who shares personal life details effectively”

Market Bubbles and Financial CrisesHuman Behavioral Finance and FOMODebt Management and Financial Risk
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The AI Policy Podcast

The AI Policy Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

Jennifer Pahlka on Reforming Government for the AI Era

“Co-author of Abundance, praised Pahlka's Recoding America book”

Government Digital Service ReformCivil Service and Federal Hiring ReformAI Policy and Governance
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The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show · Feb 3, 2026

Is Your Social Life Missing Something? This Is For You.

“Host of The Ezra Klein Show; discusses personal gathering resolutions and Shabbat practice throughout episode”

Community Building and Social CohesionGathering and Hosting as Political PracticeIntentional Community Design and Social Contracts
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Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Feb 3, 2026

A Government Built to Stall—and What That Means for Democracy (with Hannah Garden-Monheit)

“Referenced humorously regarding progressive frustration with regulations, highlighting partisan blame for government constraints”

Government Capacity and State PowerRegulatory Procedure and Administrative LawPolicy Implementation and Execution Speed
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Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Good Inside with Dr. Becky · Jan 27, 2026

Screens without Shame: Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price

“Referenced by Haidt for podcast on Shabbat practice as model for unplugged family time and work-life boundaries”

Smartphone and social media impact on child development and attention spanParental modeling of phone use and family relationship qualitySystemic design of addictive technology versus individual willpower
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Live Free with Josh Howerton

Live Free with Josh Howerton · Jan 21, 2026

ABORTION & Homosexuality NOT in the Bible?! (Response to James Talarico) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

“Progressive commentator cited for claiming Christian conservatives are unconcerned with greed despite data showing opposite”

Biblical interpretation of abortion and fetal lifeScriptural teaching on homosexuality and same-sex relationshipsDefinition of justice: equal standards vs. equal outcomes
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Hard Fork

Hard Fork · Jan 13, 2026

Can We Build a Better Social Network?

“New York Times podcast host; unused studio in San Francisco bureau mentioned as location for Forkiverse meetings”

Fediverse architecture and ActivityPub protocolDecentralized social media platformsPlatform lock-in and user data portability
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Huberman Lab

Huberman Lab · Jan 12, 2026

How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys

Addiction neuroscience and brain plasticityAlcohol industry marketing tacticsCannabis legalization and potency increases
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Diabolical Lies

Diabolical Lies · Jan 11, 2026

Scott Galloway vs. Heated Rivalry: Who Will Save the Men?

“Policy-focused commentator contrasted with Galloway as having deeper expertise in specific domains”

Masculinity Crisis DiscourseGender and Educational AttainmentWage Gap and Economic Inequality
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This Machine Kills

This Machine Kills · Dec 23, 2025

437. Do Socialists Dream of Electric Institutions, Part 1 (ft. Aaron Benanav)

“New York Times columnist; criticized for shallow liberalism and rejecting politicization of economy”

Multi-criterial economy and optimization theoryDemocratic socialism and procedural democracySingle-parameter optimization in capitalism
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The Last Invention

The Last Invention · Dec 19, 2025

Ezra Klein on the Uncertain Politics of A.I.

“New York Times columnist and podcast host discussing AI politics, regulation, and societal impacts”

AI Existential Risk vs. Near-Term HarmsAI Labor Market Disruption and Job DisplacementGeopolitical Competition and AI Race Dynamics
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Giving Done Right

Giving Done Right · Dec 2, 2025

Ezra Klein on Philanthropy’s Role at a Precarious Time

“Main guest, New York Times columnist and podcast host discussing philanthropy and politics”

Democratic Party electoral strategyProgressive nonprofit effectivenessCivil society resistance to authoritarianism
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Search Engine

Search Engine · Nov 27, 2025

How to talk (or not talk) politics at family holidays

“Host of The Ezra Klein Show podcast and co-author of Abundance; guest discussing political dialogue and listening skills”

Political discourse at family gatheringsIdeological polarization and community self-selectionListening skills in political engagement
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Dream Life Club

Dream Life Club · Nov 13, 2025

What it Means to be an American

“Jokingly suggested as 'the Rogan of the left' but dismissed as inadequate alternative media figure”

American Patriotism vs. NationalismMilitary Recruitment and Economic InequalityPolitical Polarization and Constitutional Interpretation
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Capitalisn't

Capitalisn't · Oct 30, 2025

Nobel Economist Reveals Why Economic Models Keep Failing Us, ft. Richard Thaler

“Liberal commentator cited as complaining about high costs of infrastructure building in the US”

Behavioral Economics and Rational Actor ModelsAutomatic Enrollment in Retirement Savings PlansSubscription Cancellation and Consumer Protection Policy
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NVIDIA AI Podcast

NVIDIA AI Podcast · Jul 2, 2025

Alembic and the Future of AI in Marketing - Ep. 263

Spiking Neural NetworksCausal AI and InferenceMarketing Attribution
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