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Freakonomics Radio · July 9, 2026 · 00:43:27

681. How to Host a Talk Show, with Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett
Show Notes

Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio, drives to Connecticut to seek advice from legendary talk show host Dick Cavett. Dubner is launching his own YouTube talk show, *Better in Person*. The episode explores what it takes to host a great conversation and why in-person interaction still matters. Cavett shares his philosophy on interviewing, drawn from decades of hosting his own iconic show.

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Highlights

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Dubner’s leap to visual medium
Stephen Dubner is launching a YouTube talk show called *Better in Person*, moving from audio interviews to a visual format.
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Learning from a master
Dubner sought out Dick Cavett, a veteran talk show host, to learn what makes a great conversation.
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The essence of *Better in Person*
The show’s title highlights the belief that in-person interaction creates a richer, more human interview.
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✧Stephen Dubner drove to Connecticut and knocked on Dick Cavett’s door.
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