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Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson gets recommended on Modern Wisdom and The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, including episodes with Morgan Housel and Ezra Klein, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson appears 12 times across 12 podcast episodes on 6 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“There are several books that have been written about it recently. Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson is a good one.”
Why people keep bringing this up
Multiple hosts and guests are not cited; the single documented mention comes from the Dwarkesh Podcast episode featuring Ken Rogoff, dated 2025-06-12. In that episode Rogoff references “Ezra Klein's book” while discussing costs and benefits, quoting an excerpt that uses the phrase “Ezra Klein's book actually makes the abundance.” The reference is used as a rhetorical or evidentiary touchstone in a conversation about economic conditions, suggesting the book is being invoked to support a point about trade-offs or comparative outcomes.
Because the mention appears in a policy- and economics-focused discussion on the Dwarkesh Podcast, this book is surfacing in episodes where guests frame their arguments around published commentary. The single, brief citation implies the book functions as a recognizable sourcing device in that context rather than as the subject of extended analysis: it is cited to bolster a claim during a wider conversation about national economic trajectories.
The host discusses the significant issues surrounding the housing market, particularly the impact of zoning laws on home construction. They mention 'Abundance' as a valuable resource that explores these themes and the broader implications of housing affordability in America.
The host mentions the book 'Abundance' in the context of discussing how modern society's overindulgence in pleasurable activities can lead to addiction and a lack of fulfillment. This book serves as a critical reference point for understanding the implications of living in a world filled with excess and the psychological effects it has on individuals.
The host mentions Ezra Klein's The Abundance to criticize the progressive framing of 'austerity' and to argue there are trade-offs to higher public debt. They use the book to support the point that ignoring debt has costs and that policy must weigh benefits against those costs.
Recent show rotation: Modern Wisdom, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, and The Ezra Klein Show.
Guests tied to these mentions include Morgan Housel, Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson, and Ken Rogoff.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 1:47:21 in the episode where we captured it.
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Which episode recommended Abundance?
#1055 - Morgan Housel - Mastering the Art of Spending Money on Modern Wisdom is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. Other indexed episodes include Dopamine Expert: Short Form Videos Are Frying Your Brain! This Is A Dopamine Disaster! on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett and The Origins of Abundance on The Ezra Klein Show. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 1:47:21.
Which podcast mentioned Abundance?
Modern Wisdom, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, and The Ezra Klein Show are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson.
Who recommended Abundance on podcasts?
Morgan Housel, Ezra Klein, and Derek Thompson are the main guests currently tied to recommending Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson.
Why do podcast guests bring up Abundance?
The host discusses the significant issues surrounding the housing market, particularly the impact of zoning laws on home construction. They mention 'Abundance' as a valuable resource that explores these themes and the broader implications of housing affordability in America. It most often appears in conversations about housing market challenges, modern addiction challenges, and austerity vs debt.
Mentions across episodes
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“Several books have been written about zoning issues, including 'Abundance' which discusses the challenges in building homes due to zoning laws.”
“The speaker mentions a book called Abundance in relation to discussions about the future and the age of abundance that AI and robotics may bring.”
“So, this week on Tuesday, March 18th, my book Abundance came out. I am excited about it.”
“The book has become a big deal in the UK, where it's become a big book on Downing Street. In Canada, Mark Carney's Build Baby Build agenda has been very aligned to it.”
“The book 'abundance' created a lot of energy and dropped into a void, reflecting the current state of the Democratic Party.”
“Mentioned as a new jointly written book titled Abundance that lays out a manifesto for the left (line [5])”
“I just finished a book coming out in March, Abundance, which you'll be hearing more about.”
“Referenced (as 'Ezra Klein's book') making a point about costs and benefits; excerpt says 'Ezra Klein's book actually makes the abundance'.”
“Among the Democrats talking about the abundance agenda, and my book on abundance comes out next month, so I will admit to being particularly interested here.”
“He's going to say Abundance. Classic.”
“It's been a little over a year since Derek Thompson and I published the book Abundance. The book didn't begin what I think of as the Abundance Movement, but it did mark a kind of kickoff of the idea.”
“My book Abundance is coming out on March 18th. It is available for pre-order now.”