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Better in Person with Stephen Dubner

Stephen Dubner

Booking Overview

Interview show centered on free-form, intellectually curious conversations with accomplished figures from business, academia, sports, literature, arts, and cultural institutions. Agencies could credibly pitch prominent authors, institutional leaders, executives, scholars, athletes with substantial second careers, and experts with distinctive personal or professional stories; booking is likely high difficulty because guests are notably accomplished and the show is affiliated with Freakonomics Radio.

Metrics

Episodes: 11

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 120.0k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

radio@freakonomics.com

nsq@freakonomics.com

pima@freakonomics.com

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Host

Stephen Dubner - Award-winning journalist, author, and co-author of Freakonomics; he is also the host of Freakonomics Radio.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Prominent authors, award-winning creative professionals, senior leaders of major institutions or companies, accomplished academics, and public figures with an unusual career trajectory or a distinctive body of work.
Required Achievements:  
Pulitzer Prize or comparable major recognition, Author of notable or definitive books, Leadership of major cultural, educational, or retail institutions, Distinguished academic or professional career, High-level professional sports career followed by significant accomplishments in another field

Recent Guest Discussions

John Urschel - His Transition From Professional Football To Mathematics, Teaching, Blocking Techniques, And Infinity.

James Daunt - Independent Bookselling, Retail Leadership, And How To Run Bookstores Successfully.

Michael Roth - Leading A University And Maintaining Institutional Stability During A Culture War.

Anne Pasternak - Running A Major Cultural Institution And Navigating Cultural Conflict.

Jennifer Egan - Confidence, Luck, And The Lengthy Process Of Revising Fiction.

Recent Topics

Society, Human Behavior, Leadership, Literature, Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Better in Person with Stephen Dubner
:

How to Be a Double Unicorn, with John Urschel

September 08, 2026

He was thriving in the N.F.L., but then he decided to focus on mathematics — a subject he now teaches at M.I.T. John walks Stephen Dubner through the whole story, teaches him some blocking techniques, and explains why some infinities are bigger than others.

Amazon Was Supposed to Kill the Bookstore. James Daunt Had Other Plans

September 01, 2026

He started with one small shop in London. He has since resuscitated both Barnes & Noble and Waterstones. He tells Stephen Dubner exactly how he does it.

How to Run an Institution in an Anti-Institution Era

August 25, 2026

Anne Pasternak (Brooklyn Museum) and Michael Roth (Wesleyan University) tell Stephen Dubner how they keep the peace in the middle of a culture war.

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Frequently asked questions

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Better in Person with Stephen Dubner
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How do I get in touch with Better in Person with Stephen Dubner?

Better in Person with Stephen Dubner is hosted by Stephen Dubner. Its publicly listed emails are radio@freakonomics.com, nsq@freakonomics.com, and pima@freakonomics.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Better in Person with Stephen Dubner?

The publicly listed emails for Better in Person with Stephen Dubner: radio@freakonomics.com, nsq@freakonomics.com, and pima@freakonomics.com.

How many listeners does Better in Person with Stephen Dubner have?

Podseeker estimates Better in Person with Stephen Dubner reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Better in Person with Stephen Dubner?

Better in Person with Stephen Dubner typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Prominent authors, award-winning creative professionals, senior leaders of major institutions or companies, accomplished academics, and public figures with an unusual career trajectory or a distinctive body of work. Common among recent guests: Pulitzer Prize or comparable major recognition; Author of notable or definitive books; Leadership of major cultural, educational, or retail institutions. Recent guests include John Urschel, James Daunt, and Michael Roth.

How hard is it to get booked on Better in Person with Stephen Dubner?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Better in Person with Stephen Dubner cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Human Behavior, Leadership, Literature, and Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

radio@freakonomics.com

nsq@freakonomics.com

pima@freakonomics.com

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