Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein is a columnist at The New York Times, co-founder of Vox, and host of The Ezra Klein Show. He is known for his work on systems thinking and American governance.

Derek Thompson is a senior writer at The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast, where he explores economics, innovation, and culture. His previous book, Hit Makers, examined how ideas become successful. Together, they merge policy insight with optimism, offering a blueprint for rebuilding America’s capacity to create.