Podcast · 118 episodes
Conversations with Tyler, page 2
by Mercatus Center at George Mason University · English
Tyler Cowen engages today's deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. New conversations every other Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Diarmaid MacCulloch on Christianity, Sex, and Unsettling Settled FactsIn this episode, Tyler Cowen speaks with Diarmaid MacCulloch, a distinguished historian and author of several works on Christianity, including his latest book, *Lower Than the Angels: A History of…21 Jan 2026 · 1 h · 27 chapters
Brendan Foody on Teaching AI and the Future of Knowledge WorkEngages deep thinkers in explorations of their work and the world.7 Jan 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 37 chapters
Conversations with Tyler 2025 RetrospectiveIn this special year-in-review episode, Tyler Cowen and producer Jeff Holmes reflect on the highlights of Conversations with Tyler (CWT) throughout 2025.23 Dec 2025 · 1 h
Alison Gopnik on Childhood Learning, AI as a Cultural Technology, and Rethinking Nature vs. NurtureAlison Gopnik on Childhood Learning, AI as a Cultural Technology, and Rethinking Nature vs. Nurture17 Dec 2025 · 1 h 1 min
Gaurav Kapadia on New York City, Investing, and Contemporary ArtGaurav Kapadia discusses his investment philosophy, urban development in New York City, and insights into contemporary art, marking a rare opportunity to hear from an investor who typically shuns…10 Dec 2025 · 1 h
Dan Wang on What China and America Can Learn from Each OtherIn this episode, Tyler Cowen engages Dan Wang, a prominent thinker and author, in a comprehensive discussion about the differences between China and America, focusing on infrastructure, governance,…3 Dec 2025 · 1 h 33 min
Cass Sunstein on Liberalism and Rights in the Age of AIIn this episode of "Conversations with Tyler," Tyler Cowen speaks with renowned legal scholar Cass Sunstein about the complexities of liberalism today and the implications of artificial intelligence…26 Nov 2025 · 1 h 20 min
Blake Scholl on Supersonic Flight and Fixing Broken Infrastructure - Live at the Progress ConferenceBlake Scholl on Supersonic Flight and Fixing Broken Infrastructure19 Nov 2025 · 38 min
Donald S. Lopez Jr. on BuddhismIn this episode of *Conversations with Tyler*, host Tyler Cowen speaks with Donald S. Lopez Jr., a leading scholar of Buddhism and professor at the University of Michigan.12 Nov 2025 · 57 min
Sam Altman on Trust, Persuasion, and the Future of Intelligence - Live at the Progress ConferenceSam Altman on Trust, Persuasion, and the Future of Intelligence - Live at the Progress Conference5 Nov 2025 · 55 min
Jonny Steinberg on South African Crime and Punishment, the Mandelas' Marriage, and the Post-Apartheid EraIn this episode of *Conversations with Tyler*, Tyler Cowen interviews Jonny Steinberg, an acclaimed author whose work focuses on South African society, particularly in the context of crime,…28 Oct 2025 · 52 min
George Selgin on the New Deal, Regime Uncertainty, and What Really Ended the Great DepressionGeorge Selgin on the New Deal, Regime Uncertainty, and What Really Ended the Great Depression15 Oct 2025 · 1 h 9 min
John Amaechi on Leadership, the NBA, and Being Gay in Professional SportsIn this episode of Conversations with Tyler, Tyler Cowen speaks with John Amaechi, a former NBA player turned professor of leadership and author.1 Oct 2025 · 1 h
Steven Pinker on Coordination, Common Knowledge, and the Retreat of Liberal EnlightenmentSteven Pinker on Coordination, Common Knowledge, and the Retreat of Liberal Enlightenment24 Sep 2025 · 46 min
David Commins on Saudi Arabia, Wahhabism, and the Future of the Gulf StatesDavid Commins, scholar and author of *Saudi Arabia: A Modern History*17 Sep 2025 · 51 min
Seamus Murphy on Photographing Patterns Across CulturesIn this episode, Tyler Cowen speaks with Seamus Murphy, an Irish photographer and filmmaker known for his extensive work in conflict zones, including Afghanistan and Nigeria.3 Sep 2025 · 55 min
David Brooks on Audacity, AI, and the American Psyche (Live at 92NY)David Brooks on Audacity, AI, and the American Psyche (Live at 92NY)20 Aug 2025 · 1 h 10 min
Nate Silver on Life’s Mixed StrategiesEngages with deep thinkers about their work and the world.13 Aug 2025 · 1 h 4 min
Annie Jacobsen on Nuclear War, Intelligence Operations, and Conspiracy RealitiesIn this episode of *Conversations with Tyler*, Tyler Cowen engages with Annie Jacobsen, an author renowned for her work on nuclear war and intelligence operations.6 Aug 2025 · 58 min
Helen Castor on Medieval Power and Personalities In this episode of *Conversations with Tyler*, Tyler Cowen engages with Helen Castor, a British historian and BBC broadcaster, to discuss her latest work, *The Eagle and the Hart*, which explores the…23 Jul 2025 · 1 h 7 min
David Robertson on Conducting, Pierre Boulez, and Musical InterpretationDavid Robertson on Conducting, Pierre Boulez, and Musical Interpretation9 Jul 2025 · 1 h
Austan Goolsbee on Central Banking as a Data DogAustan Goolsbee on Central Banking as a Data Dog25 Jun 2025 · 59 min
Chris Arnade on Walking CitiesIn this episode of "Conversations with Tyler," Tyler Cowen speaks with Chris Arnade, a former Wall Street bond trader turned urban explorer and street-level sociologist.18 Jun 2025 · 59 min
Any Austin on the Hermeneutics of Video GamesIn this episode of "Conversations with Tyler," Tyler Cowen engages with Any Austin, a prominent YouTuber known for his in-depth analysis of video game infrastructure.11 Jun 2025 · 1 h 6 min