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Conversations with Tyler, page 3
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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John Arnold on Trading, Energy, and Evidence-Based PhilanthropyIn this episode of "Conversations with Tyler," host Tyler Cowen speaks with John Arnold, a prominent figure in energy trading and philanthropy.4 Jun 2025 · 1 h 5 min
Theodore Schwartz on Neurosurgery, Consciousness, and Brain-Computer InterfacesIn this episode of *Conversations with Tyler*, Tyler Cowen interviews neurosurgeon Theodore Schwartz.21 May 2025 · 58 min
Jack Clark on AI's Uneven ImpactIn this episode of *Conversations with Tyler*, host Tyler Cowen engages in a wide-ranging discussion with Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic.7 May 2025 · 1 h 3 min
Kenneth Rogoff on Monetary Moves, Fiscal Gambits, and Classical ChessIn this episode, Tyler Cowen engages with Kenneth Rogoff, a prominent Harvard economist and chess grandmaster, discussing his new book *Our Dollar, Your Problem*, along with various topics related to…30 Apr 2025 · 1 h 1 min
Chris Dixon on Blockchains, AI, and the Future of the InternetIn this episode, Tyler Cowen engages with Chris Dixon, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of *Read Write Own*.23 Apr 2025 · 1 h 3 min
Ian Leslie on McCartney, Lennon, and the Greatest Creative Partnership of All TimeExploration of the creative partnership between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, based on Leslie's book *John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs*.16 Apr 2025 · 59 min
Jennifer Pahlka on Reforming GovernmentIn this episode of *Conversations with Tyler*, host Tyler Cowen speaks with Jennifer Pahlka, founder of Code for America and co-founder of the United States Digital Service.9 Apr 2025 · 54 min
Sheilagh Ogilvie on Epidemics, Guilds, and the Persistence of Bad InstitutionsExploration of historical pandemics, economic impacts, and institutional effectiveness.2 Apr 2025 · 59 min
Ezra Klein on the Abundance AgendaIn this episode, Tyler Cowen engages in a deep conversation with Ezra Klein, discussing Klein's new book, *Abundance*, co-authored with Derek Thompson.19 Mar 2025 · 1 h 9 min
Carl Zimmer on the Hidden Life in the Air We BreatheCarl Zimmer on the Hidden Life in the Air We Breathe5 Mar 2025 · 52 min
Gregory Clark on Social Mobility, Migration, and Assortative Mating (Live at Mercatus)Gregory Clark on Social Mobility, Migration, and Assortative Mating (Live at Mercatus)19 Feb 2025 · 1 h 23 min
Ross Douthat on Why Religion Makes More Sense Than You ThinkRoss Douthat on Why Religion Makes More Sense Than You Think5 Feb 2025 · 1 h 14 min
Joe Boyd on the Birth of Rock, World Music, and Being There for EverythingTyler Cowen engages today's deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between.22 Jan 2025 · 1 h 1 min
Scott Sumner on Monetary Rules, Blooming Late, and the Death of Cinema Scott Sumner on Monetary Rules, Blooming Late, and the Death of Cinema8 Jan 2025 · 1 h 8 min
Conversations with Tyler 2024 RetrospectiveIn this special year-in-review episode of "Conversations with Tyler," host Tyler Cowen and producer Jeff Holmes reflect on the past year of the podcast, highlighting listener questions, most popular…25 Dec 2024 · 58 min
Paula Byrne on Thomas Hardy's Women, Jane Austen's Humor, and Evelyn Waugh's WarmthPaula Byrne, a biographer and therapist, discusses the impact of women in Thomas Hardy's life and novels, the humor of Jane Austen, and the warmth in Evelyn Waugh's writing.11 Dec 2024 · 55 min
Stephen Kotkin on Stalin, Power, and the Art of BiographyIn this episode of *Conversations with Tyler*, Tyler Cowen interviews Stephen Kotkin, a renowned scholar of Russian and Soviet history, particularly noted for his comprehensive biography of Joseph…4 Dec 2024 · 1 h 26 min
Russ Roberts on Vasily Grossman's Life and FateAn in-depth conversation about Vasily Grossman's monumental novel, *Life and Fate*, examining its themes, historical context, and literary significance.25 Nov 2024 · 1 h 2 min
Neal Stephenson on History, Spycraft, and American-Soviet ParallelsNeal Stephenson on History, Spycraft, and American-Soviet Parallels13 Nov 2024 · 47 min
Christopher Kirchhoff on Military Innovation and the Future of WarThe episode explores military innovation, emerging technologies, and the future of warfare, focusing on insights from Kirchhoff's experience and his book "Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley…30 Oct 2024 · 57 min
Musa al-Gharbi on Elite Wokeness, Islam, and Social MovementsMusa al-Gharbi, Sociologist and Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University16 Oct 2024 · 49 min
Tom Tugendhat on Modernizing the UK and Political ReformTyler and Tom discuss the evolving landscape of governance in the UK, including political reform, economic imbalances, and the role of London in the British political system.9 Oct 2024 · 50 min
Kyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social MediaKyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social Media2 Oct 2024 · 1 h 5 min
Tobi Lütke on Creating Shopify for Americans as a German in CanadaTobi Lütke, CEO and Co-founder of Shopify18 Sep 2024 · 54 min