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Back to Search98. Is Having Children Worth It?
Episode 98
Why have fertility rates dropped so dramatically? Do fathers or mothers get more happiness from parenting? And how does birth order affect a child’s …
5 hours ago
97. Are Women Really Less Happy Than Men?
Episode 97
Why are women unhappier than men? What can we do to move the needle? And is it better to be happy or to be good? This episode originally aired on May…
1 week ago
96. Why is Chick-fil-A Such a Big Deal?
Episode 96
How did Chick-fil-A become the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S.? Why does it serve salad? And can Angie’s moral compass override her cravin…
2 weeks ago
95. What’s So Bad About Denial?
Episode 95
Can denial be a healthy way of dealing with the death of a loved one? What do the five stages of grief misrepresent about mourning? And why does Angi…
3 weeks ago
94. What to Do When Everything Looks Like a Catastrophe?
Episode 94
What is the relationship between “catastrophizing” and anxiety? How did Angela react when her mother came close to drowning? And how can you gain per…
4 weeks ago
93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the Worm? Or Could the Night Owl Get There First?
Episode 93
How have Angie’s views on sleep changed since she wrote her Harvard application essay? Would starting high school later in the day be worth $8.6 bill…
1 month ago
92. Is Poor Nutrition a Supply Problem or a Demand Problem?
Episode 92
Is evolution stacked against healthy eating? What policies could increase demand for nutritious food? And does Popeyes count as a cultural icon? This…
1 month, 1 week ago
How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold | Better in Person
In this episode of Stephen Dubner’s new TV talk show, Gary and Stephen talk about creativity, recovery, getting fired, and holding grudges. They also…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
91. Do You Savor or Gobble?
Episode 91
What’s the difference between people who preserve special things and people who devour them right away? Why do we love to binge-watch? And did Adam r…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
90. If America Is a Train Wreck, Why Am I Doing Fine?
Episode 90
Why do so many Americans say they’re satisfied with their own lives but upset about the way the country is going? Why don’t other countries experienc…
1 month, 3 weeks ago