Podcast Episodes
Back to Search47. Robert Axelrod on Why Being Nice, Forgiving, and Provokable are the Best Strategies for Life
Episode 47
The prisoner’s dilemma is a classic game-theory problem. Robert, a political scientist at the University of Michigan, has spent his career studying i…
4 years, 5 months ago
46. Amanda & Lily Levitt Share What It’s Like to be Steve’s Daughters
Episode 46
Steve shows a different side of himself in very personal interviews with his two oldest daughters. Amanda talks about growing up with social anxiety …
4 years, 5 months ago
45. Leidy Klotz on Why the Best Solutions Involve Less — Not More
Episode 45
When we try to improve things, our first thought is often: What can we add to make this better? But Leidy, a professor of engineering, says we tend t…
4 years, 5 months ago
44. Edward Glaeser Explains Why Some Cities Thrive While Others Fade Away
Episode 44
An expert on urban economics and co-author of the new book Survival of the City, Ed says cities have faced far worse than Covid. Steve talks with the…
4 years, 6 months ago
43. Arne Duncan Says All Kids Deserve a Chance — and Criminals Deserve a Second One
Episode 43
Former U.S. Secretary of Education, 3x3 basketball champion, and leader of an anti-gun violence organization are all on Arne’s resume. He’s also Stev…
4 years, 6 months ago
42. America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up
Episode 42
A special episode: Steve reports on a passion of his. Most high-school math classes are still preparing students for the Sputnik era. Steve wants to …
4 years, 6 months ago
41. Dr. Bapu Jena on Why Freakonomics Is the Best Medicine
Episode 41
He’s a Harvard physician and economist who just started a third job: host of the new podcast Freakonomics, M.D. He’s also Steve’s former student. The…
4 years, 6 months ago
40. Harold Pollack on Why Managing Your Money Is as Easy as Taking Out the Garbage
Episode 40
He argues that personal finance is so simple all you need to know can fit on an index card. How will he deal with Steve’s suggestion that Harold’s ni…
4 years, 7 months ago
39. Aicha Evans Wants You to Take Your Eyes Off the Road
Episode 39
She’s the C.E.O. of Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company. Steve asks Aicha about the big promises the A.V. industry hasn’t yet delivered — and the rad…
4 years, 7 months ago
38. Sendhil Mullainathan Explains How to Generate an Idea a Minute (Part 2)
Episode 38
Steve continues his conversation with his good friend, MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient, and fellow University of Chicago economist. Sendhil breaks…
4 years, 7 months ago