Stephen J. Dubner is an American author, journalist, and radio personality, best known for co-authoring the best-selling book series Freakonomics with economist Steven Levitt. The series explores the hidden side of everyday life through the lens of economics, using data and research to uncover surprising insights about human behavior. In addition to his work on Freakonomics, Dubner is the host of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, where he discusses various topics related to economics, social science, and decision-making. His engaging storytelling style makes complex ideas accessible to a broad audience, contributing to his popularity as a public intellectual.