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Derek Thompson is a writer, author, and podcast host who explores the forces shaping the modern economy, technology, work, and culture. He is the co-author, with Ezra Klein, of Abundance, a #1 New York Times bestseller examining American politics, liberalism, and the challenges of building for the future. After 17 years as a staff writer at The Atlantic, Derek launched his own Substack in 2025 and continues to contribute to the magazine.

He is the founder and host of Plain English, one of the country’s leading podcasts on current events, economics, technology, and society. Derek is also the author of Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction, a national bestseller on the psychology of popularity and culture, and Derek Thompson on Work, a collection of essays exploring the changing nature of labor, innovation, and economic opportunity.

Known for translating complex economic and social trends into clear, engaging insights, Derek is a sought-after speaker on the future of work, growth, technology, and the ideas shaping America’s next chapter.

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