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On Learning, Perfectionism, and Happiness with Oliver Burkeman
Ravi sits down with journalist and bestselling author Oliver Burkeman (Meditation for Mortals and Four Thousand Weeks) to explore what it means to li…
1 year, 3 months ago
Childhood in the 90s, Authentic Populism, Forgotten Places
In this special episode, Ravi is joined by Emily Lilley of The Book & Cover to discuss his new novel, Garbage Town, out today. Set in 1990s Staten Is…
1 year, 3 months ago
How To Get Unstuck with Dan Heath
How do you fix a system that’s stuck? Ravi sits down with New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath to unpack the lessons from his new book, Reset,…
1 year, 3 months ago
How To Keep Your Brain Young
Is cognitive decline inevitable, or can we keep our minds sharp as we age? Ravi sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood to explore what truly dr…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Future of Education with Doug Lemov
What happens when schools lose their way, and how do we restore faith in our institutions? In this special crossover episode from Sweat the Technique…
1 year, 3 months ago
Trade Confusion, Recession Risk, Trump-Era Schools
Ravi kicks off the show by unpacking the latest economic headlines, from inflation trends to the impact of Trump’s unpredictable trade policies and h…
1 year, 3 months ago
DOGE v. Big Science, Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
Ravi welcomes back Dr. Dhruv Khullar, a physician, assistant professor at Cornell, and contributing writer at The New Yorker, for a deep dive into th…
1 year, 3 months ago
Health Frauds and Facts + Parenting Lessons with Emily Oster
Ravi sits down with Emily Oster, New York Times bestselling author, professor of economics at Brown University, and founder and CEO of ParentData, to…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Crisis of Boys and Men With Richard Reeves
Is there a crisis facing young men in America? Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and non-resident senior fello…
1 year, 4 months ago
The New Romanticism, New Old Media, Cuomo Comeback
Journalist and author Ross Barkan returns to the show to discuss why traditional media is in crisis, whether we’re living in a new romantic age, and …
1 year, 4 months ago