Steve Levitt
Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows
Economist and co-author of Freakonomics who hosts the podcast "People I (Mostly) Admire," where he conducts interviews exploring economics, business, and decision-making with notable figures. A professor emeritus at the University of Chicago, he applies economic thinking to everyday questions and has maintained a long career in both academia and media. His work bridges popular economics and cultural commentary, making him a frequent guest and host across podcast platforms.
Episode Appearances
People I (Mostly) Admire · Apr 11, 2026
17. Emily Oster: “I Am a Woman Who Is Prominently Discussing Vaginas.”
“Host conducting interview; met Oster 20 years ago at Harvard and has followed her career”
Freakonomics Radio · Apr 10, 2026
670. Beeconomics 101
“Guest host for episode, University of Chicago economist exploring hidden economic incentives in honey industry”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Apr 4, 2026
16. Joshua Jay: “Humans Are So, So Easy to Fool.”
“Host of People I Mostly Admire podcast interviewing Joshua Jay about magic and its applications”
Freakonomics Radio · Mar 27, 2026
668. Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands?
“Freakonomics co-author and PhD advisor to Bapu Jena; pioneered natural experiments in economics”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Feb 28, 2026
10. Suzanne Gluck: “I'm a Person Who Can Convince Other People to Do Things”
“Economist and podcast host; co-author of Freakonomics; client of Suzanne Gluck for 15 years”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Feb 21, 2026
8. Peter Attia: “I Definitely Lost a Lot of IQ Points That Day”
“Host of People I Mostly Admire conducting interview; economist who follows Attia's health advice despite skepticism”
Freakonomics Radio · Feb 20, 2026
664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?
“Freakonomics co-author and University of Chicago professor emeritus; guest host for this episode”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Feb 14, 2026
7. Caverly Morgan: "I Am Not This Voice. I Am Not This Narrative."
“Host of People I Mostly Admire; economist interviewing Caverly Morgan about mindfulness in schools”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Feb 7, 2026
6. Nathan Myhrvold: “I Am Interested in Lots of Things, and That's Actually a Bad Strategy”
“Host of People I Mostly Admire; economist and author conducting interview with Myhrvold”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Jan 31, 2026
5. Susan Wojcicki: “Hey, Let’s Go Buy YouTube!”
“Host of People I Mostly Admire podcast; conducted interview and provided economic perspective on YouTube's ad system and content moderation.”