People I (Mostly) Admire

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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.

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No. of episodes: 186
Latest episode: 2025-05-24
Society & Culture

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How many episodes are there of People I (Mostly) Admire?

There are 186 episodes avaiable of People I (Mostly) Admire.

What is People I (Mostly) Admire about?

We have categorized People I (Mostly) Admire as:

Society & Culture

Where can you listen to People I (Mostly) Admire?

People I (Mostly) Admire is available, among others places, on:

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When did People I (Mostly) Admire start?

The first episode of People I (Mostly) Admire that we have available was released 31 July 2020.

Who creates the podcast People I (Mostly) Admire?

People I (Mostly) Admire is produced and created by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher.