Steve Levitt

Economist and podcaster

Chicago, USA

About Steve

Steve Levitt is an American economist, podcaster, and professor. He is a professor of economics at the University of Chicago and has hosted several popular podcasts, including "Stuff You Should Know" and "The Steve Levitt Podcast". Levitt is known for his work on behavioral economics and his ability to make complex topics accessible to a broad audience. He has written several books on economics and has been a frequent guest on TV shows and podcasts. Levitt is also a popular speaker and has given talks at conferences and events around the world.

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Recent Appearances

683. In the New Space Race, Who Makes the Rules?

Freakonomics Radio•Jul 31, 2026•56:27•host

682. Should A.I. Move to Space?

Freakonomics Radio•Jul 24, 2026•48:18•host

Steve Levitt

About Steve

Associated Podcasts

People I (Mostly) Admire

Freakonomics Radio

Connect

Recent Appearances

683. In the New Space Race, Who Makes the Rules?

682. Should A.I. Move to Space?

Key Topics

This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Update)

16. Joshua Jay: “Humans Are So, So Easy to Fool.”

161. How to Captivate an Audience

Yul Kwon: “Don't Try to Change Yourself All at Once.” (Update)

Sue Bird: “You Have to Pay the Superstars.” (Replay)

What It’s Like to Be Steve Levitt’s Daughters (Update)

EXTRA: Remembering Daniel Kahneman

107. Bringing Data to Life

95. The One Thing Stephen Dubner Hasn’t Quit

90. Peter Singer Isn’t a Saint, But He’s Better Than Steve Levitt

73. Turning Work into Play

41. Dr. Bapu Jena on Why Freakonomics Is the Best Medicine

29. Bruce Friedrich Thinks There’s a Better Way to Eat Meat

Nathan Myhrvold: “I Am Interested in Lots of Things, and That's Actually a Bad Strategy.” (Episode 6 Rebroadcast)

23. Greg Norman & Mark Broadie: Why Golf Beats an Orgasm and Why Data Beats Everything

16. Joshua Jay: “Humans Are So, So Easy to Fool.”

15. Tim Harford: “If You Can Make Sure You're Not An Idiot, You've Done Well.”

Yul Kwon: “Hey, Do You Have Any Bright Ideas?” (Part 2)