Derek Thompson
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Derek Thompson has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2021 on The Bill Simmons Podcast.
Derek Kahn Thompson is an American podcaster and journalist. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic. He is the author of Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction and, with Ezra Klein, the co-author of Abundance.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2021 on The Bill Simmons Podcast |
| Role | Journalist, Author |
| Affiliation | The Atlantic |
| Field | Journalism, Economics |
How do different shows talk about Derek Thompson?
2 shows discussed Derek Thompson in these episodes.
- The Bill Simmons Podcast — 2 episodes
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
Who talks about Derek Thompson on podcasts?
Derek Thompson came up; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show.
- MAHA Is a Bad Answer to a Good Question | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show (Aug 2025)
- The Eff You Warriors, 2021 NFL Draft Mistakes, and Million Dollar Picks With Marcus Thompson on The Bill Simmons Podcast (Nov 2021)
- The Cinderella Wizards, AFC East Intrigue, and the 'Rocky IV' Director’s Cut With Joe House, Chris V on The Bill Simmons Podcast (Nov 2021)
What is Derek Thompson mentioned alongside?
Derek Thompson is most often mentioned alongside Plain English, Ben Simmons and Chargers.
Mentioned together: Plain English, Ben Simmons, Chargers, Department of Health and Human Services, FDA, Instagram, CO (COVID-19 pandemic), NIH, SNAP, Russia