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141. Is Greed Good?
Episode 141
Who’s greedier — gamblers or casinos? What’s the difference between betting on sports and entering a charity raffle? And does Angela know the name of…
2 years, 9 months ago
140. Is Envy Healthy?
Episode 140
What does social media do to our self-esteem? How is envy affecting our politics? And should you go to your high school reunion?
Take the Seven Deadl…
2 years, 9 months ago
139. Why Do We Get Angry?
Episode 139
What’s the difference between anger and indignation? What’s Angela’s problem with turkey sandwiches? And why wasn’t a No Stupid Questions listener an…
2 years, 9 months ago
138. Why is Everyone Having Less Sex?
Episode 138
Are we too busy watching Friends? Is porn driving us apart? And why did New Yorkers stop vacationing in the Catskills?
Take the Seven Deadly Sins surv…
2 years, 10 months ago
137. Are We All Addicted to Ultra-Processed Foods?
Episode 137
Is your favorite treat changing your brain? Why do so many snacks melt in your mouth? And why can’t Stephen replicate his favorite salad dressing?
Ta…
2 years, 10 months ago
136. Is Sloth a Sin or a Virtue?
Episode 136
How can we distinguish between laziness and patience? Why do people do crossword puzzles? And how is Angie like a combination of a quantum computer a…
2 years, 10 months ago
135. What Should You Do on Your Birthday?
Episode 135
Birthdays! Why do Americans prefer Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July to theirs? Why do they make Stephen think of molasses and chicken feed? And is…
2 years, 10 months ago
134. Will You Live to Be 100?
Episode 134
How far would you go to extend your life? What’s the best way to stay sharp as your brain ages? And does Keith Richards deserve a Nobel Prize?
Hoste…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money? (Ep. 81 Replay)
What’s the connection between conversations about money and financial literacy? Could the taboo against talking about your salary be fading? And why …
2 years, 11 months ago
133. Can You Really Work on an Airplane?
Episode 133
Are those travelers on their laptops just showing off? Why does V8 taste better at 35,000 feet? And why won't Angela chat with her seatmate?
Hosted …
2 years, 11 months ago