About Conversations with Tyler

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Economist and polymath Tyler Cowen engages today’s deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. Produced by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

This dedicated channel was launched in June 2025--older episodes can be found on the Mercatus Center channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS8aEHTqDvpInY9kslUOOK8Qj_-B91o_W

Tyler Cowen and John Amaechi on the roots of homophobia | Conversations with Tyler

Recorded September 15th, 2025 Transcript and links: https://conversationswithtyler.com/episodes/john-amaechi/ The Conversations with Tyler community is growing, and we want you in it! Our monthly newsletter connects you with curious minds through exclusive content, early event access, and insigh…

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John Amaechi on Leadership, the NBA, and Being Gay in Professional Sports

John Amaechi is a former NBA forward/center who became a chartered scientist, professor of leadership at Exeter Business School, and New York Times bestselling author. His newest book, It's Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders, argues that leadership isn't bestowed or innate, it's …

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Grade inflation at Harvard? Tyler challenges, Steven Pinker has the data | Conversations with Tyler

Recorded September 12th, 2025 Transcript and links: https://conversationswithtyler.com/episodes/steven-pinker-2/ Stay connected: Follow us on X, IG, and Facebook: @cowenconvos https://www.twitter.com/cowenconvos https://www.facebook.com/cowenconvos https://www.instagram.com/cowenconvos Join us o…

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