Podcast Episodes

The Psychology Behind America's Political Divide

Can we find a way to mend the personal bonds that are fraying for so many of us?

📕 Good Reasonable People: The Psychology Behind America's Dangerous D…

1 year, 2 months ago

'The Art of Verbal Warfare' by Rik Smits

Value judgments, cultural relativism, and other conversation killers.

1 year, 2 months ago

Can You Make Your Anxiety Work for You?

It's the most stressful day of the year! To help us stay calm, we're bringing in renowned psychologist Wendy Suzuki to share a few tips from her book…

1 year, 2 months ago

Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy

Women in this country lag behind men according to most economic measures. Why this is and how to change it is the subject of the recent book "Fair Sh…

1 year, 2 months ago

Mastering the Art of Conscious Conversations

We live in conversations like fish live in water. Here's how to become a better swimmer — er, talker.

📕 The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transformi…

1 year, 2 months ago

The Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History

Sharon McMahon shares a few inspiring stories from her new book, "The Small and the Mighty," a #1 New York Times bestseller.

1 year, 2 months ago

Who Owns Your Face?

Kashmir Hill, a reporter at the New York Times, shares the story of a small AI company that gave facial recognition to law enforcement, billionaires,…

1 year, 2 months ago

The Science of Paternal Potential

Most male mammals, including our closest primate relatives, barely participate in childcare. So why do at least some human men do a marginally better…

1 year, 2 months ago

Seth Godin's Advice for Making Better Plans

Seth Godin is one of the world's most influential business thinkers. Today, he shares five key insights from his brand new book "This Is Strategy."

1 year, 2 months ago

Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts

Oliver Burkeman has been called a self-help guru for people who make fun of self-help. He joins us today to share five key insights from his new book…

1 year, 2 months ago