meritocracy
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, meritocracy has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show. Discussed as a factor in modern political and social dynamics.
Meritocracy is the notion of a political system in which economic goods or political power are vested in individual people based on ability and talent, rather than wealth or social class. Advancement in such a system is based on performance, as measured through examination or demonstrated achievement.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Field | Sociology / Political philosophy |
| Domain | Political Science |
How do different shows talk about meritocracy?
2 shows discussed meritocracy in these episodes.
- Mick Unplugged Podcast — 2 episodes
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
I have been one of the great beneficiaries of this move to a meritocratic elite.
Fareed Zakaria Thinks Steve Bannon Got One Thing Right | The Ezra Klein Show
Who talks about meritocracy on podcasts?
meritocracy came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Mick Unplugged Podcast.
- Fareed Zakaria Thinks Steve Bannon Got One Thing Right | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show (Nov 2025)
- Breaking Burnout Culture: Leveraging Your Zone of Genius with Amina AlTai on Mick Unplugged Podcast (Dec 2025)
- Modern Male Crisis: Scott Galloway's Candid Conversations on Empathy, Fatherhood & Purpose on Mick Unplugged Podcast (Dec 2025)
What is meritocracy mentioned alongside?
meritocracy is most often mentioned alongside Fred Zakaria, Black-and-white thinking and autoimmune disease.
Affiliated with: Fred Zakaria
Mentioned together: Black-and-white thinking, autoimmune disease, control, Mick Unplugged, Mick Hunt, Amina Alai, The Ambition Trap, purpose-first leadership, painful ambition, purposeful ambition