Steven Levitt is not a typical interviewer. The host of the podcast People I (Mostly) Admire takes pride in his unpolished style. He's rarely eloquent, but he claims his mind works differently. That is exactly what makes him a captivating podcast host.
The University of Chicago economist has worked for two decades in the economic industry. He dedicated his studies to exploring strange phenomena, human behavior, and weird circumstances. But now, with his podcast People I (Mostly) Admire, he's trying something different. Instead of writing academic papers, he wants to figure out how to make the world a better place.
In his podcast, Levitt talks to interesting, insightful, and unique people. Sometimes they're celebrities, like the filmmaker Ken Burns or actor Mayim Bialik. Other times, they are people listeners have never heard of. In one episode, he speaks with someone who grew up in a village in Guyana and went on to run the Yale School of Management. Levitt interviews everyone-from Nobel prize winners to neuroscientists to CEOs. The only requirement is that each interviewed guest shares a unique way of thinking.
Levitt takes pride in having no shame and not caring what people think of him. Since People I (Mostly) Admire is his podcast, and he's in charge, he's not scared to appear rude. This leads to questions that generate honest and often entertaining responses.
From his guests, Levitt wants to get as much advice as possible. It doesn't have to be professional advice, either. Of course, that's part of the fun and part of his mission to make the world better. By talking to the greatest minds of this generation, he wants to help listeners live better lives. New People I (Mostly) Admire episodes come out every two weeks.
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