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EconTalk

EconTalk

Russ Roberts · Education · EN-US

EconTalk features weekly conversations with a diverse range of guests, including academics and authors, exploring a broad spectrum of topics from economics and healthcare to philosophy and history. Hosted by Russ Roberts, the podcast aims to inform and engage curious listeners interested in...

1,064
Episodes
23
Guests

Notable Guests

AM
Aled Maclean 2x
BS
Ben Sasse 1x
BS
Ben Southwood 1x
CF
Cal Flyn 1x
David Epstein
David Epstein 1x
DB
Dean Ball 1x
DB
Dwayne Betts 1x
GB
Gary Becker 1x
GB
Gary Belsky 1x
HS
Hanno Sauer 1x
HM
Hussein Aboubakr Mansour 1x
Karen Elliott House
Karen Elliott House 1x
Matti Friedman
Matti Friedman 1x
MI
Me Ireland 1x
Michael Munger
Michael Munger 1x

Recent Episodes

Aug 24, 2026 · 01:11:50
Adam Kirsch discusses the widespread belief in extraterrestrial visitation and life beyond Earth.
01:11:50
Aug 17, 2026 · 01:13:36
Ben Southwood suggests legal changes, not just technology, fueled the Industrial Revolution.
Ben Southwood
01:13:36
Aug 10, 2026 · 01:21:11
Ben Sasse discusses his pancreatic cancer diagnosis and limited prognosis.
Ben Sasse
01:21:11
Aug 3, 2026 · 01:27:41
Hussein Aboubakr Mansour views the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a system of extraction.
Hussein Aboubakr Mansour
01:27:41
Jul 27, 2026 · 01:02:25
Cal Flyn discusses her book "The Savage Landscape" with Russ Roberts.
01:02:25
Jul 20, 2026 · 01:28:50
Dwayne Betts and Russ Roberts discuss Homer's Iliad.
Dwayne Betts
01:28:50
Jul 13, 2026 · 01:09:20
Ronnen Harary co-founded Spin Master, creating global toy franchises like Paw Patrol.
01:09:20
Jul 6, 2026 · 01:10:02
The Iliad's themes of ego, wrath, and conflict are surprisingly relevant.
01:10:02
Jun 29, 2026 · 00:59:44
Dr. John Mandrola discusses medical conservatism and knee surgery trials.
00:59:44
Jun 22, 2026 · 01:19:35
1990s Bangladesh mobile phone pioneers catalyzed a global tech revolution.
01:19:35
Jun 15, 2026 · 01:05:58
Author Rowan Jacobsen argues for the health benefits of prudent sun exposure.
01:05:58
Jun 8, 2026 · 01:11:06
The challenge of conforming to social pressures within a community.
01:11:06
Jun 1, 2026 · 01:07:02
Benjamin Todd on impactful career choices.
01:07:02
May 25, 2026 · 01:06:33
Sebastian Junger recounts a near-death experience and its impact.
01:06:33
May 18, 2026 · 01:08:28
Tom Cruise's stunts highlight embodied knowledge and usefulness in the digital age.
Aled Maclean
01:08:28
May 11, 2026 · 01:10:49
David Epstein discusses how boundaries foster creativity and productivity.
David Epstein
01:10:49
May 4, 2026 · 00:59:45
Gary Belsky discusses the unique physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of golfing alone.
00:59:45
Apr 27, 2026 · 01:17:23
Department of War sought to deploy Anthropic's Claude for "all lawful use."
01:17:23
Apr 20, 2026 · 01:03:46
Adam Smith's insights on the human desire for respect, not just wealth.
01:03:46
Apr 13, 2026 · 01:04:25
Jensen Huang's journey from immigrant to NVIDIA CEO.
01:04:25

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