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Are We Alone Out There?
Episode 544
In the 1990s, scientists unearthed a striking discovery – there are planets outside of our own solar system. Turns out, many of these planets are in …
1 year ago
One Family Size Doesn’t Fit All
Episode 543
The nuclear family structure that Americans think of as traditional is actually a relatively recent convention. And for a lot of folks, it isn’t quit…
1 year ago
The Tragedy and Comedy of Being Raised by Hollywood with Griffin Dunne
Episode 542
A privileged childhood in Hollywood surrounded by entertainment industry characters gave actor, producer and director Griffin Dunne a wealth of stori…
1 year ago
How to Supercommunicate with Charles Duhigg
Episode 541
Communication is about a lot more than the words coming out of our mouths. We often hear each other, but don’t really listen. Or we understand the li…
1 year ago
Breaking Down Mental Health Stigma: NBA Stars DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love Get Real
Episode 540
In 2018, professional basketball superstar DeMar DeRozan gave the world a dose of reality when he tweeted about struggling with depression. Even thou…
1 year ago
Breaking Down the Mental Health Stigma: NBA Stars DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love Get Real
Episode 540
In 2018, professional basketball superstar DeMar DeRozan gave the world a dose of reality when he tweeted about struggling with depression. Even thou…
1 year ago
The Question of Happiness
Episode 539
For centuries, people have tried to get to the bottom of what makes us happy. Recent studies show regular sex makes people happiest and commuting is …
1 year, 1 month ago
The Dilemma of Modern Parenting
Episode 538
Being a parent today is full of stress, pressure and information overload. Experts offering advice are everywhere, and for some parents, the wealth o…
1 year, 1 month ago
Without Just Cause: Political Prisoners and the Fight to Free Them
Episode 537
Using the law to charge and imprison political opponents is a favorite tactic of dictators the world over. In an age of growing global authoritariani…
1 year, 1 month ago
Finding Your Path in a Post-Career World (Encore)
Episode 536
The quest for work-life balance is neverending for many of us. The advice in this talk from the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival still holds a lot of releva…
1 year, 1 month ago