Podcast Episodes

“Nuclear War: A Scenario” by Annie Jacobsen

If you're living in a city in America right now, there's a nuclear weapon pointed directly at you.

1 year, 8 months ago

"Catastrophe Ethics: How to Choose Well in a World of Tough Choices" by Travis Rieder

Life is full of moral dilemmas. How do you know you're making the right calls?

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"Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer" by Steven Johnson

Today, friend-of-the-pod Steven Johnson stops by to share a few big ideas from his recent book "Extra Life," which President Obama praised for offeri…

1 year, 8 months ago

"Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully" by Elaine Lin Hering

Have you ever been afraid to speak up? You're not alone, says Elaine Lin Hering, a lecturer at Harvard Law School. But your silence has repercussions…

1 year, 8 months ago

"Which Way Is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics" by Will Cady

To close out the week, let's hear from Reddit's Global Brand Ambassador, Will Cady, who has a few surprising tips for unlocking your creativity.

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1 year, 8 months ago

"The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself: The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times" by Robin Reames

Robin Reames grew up in a fundamentalist Christian, white, and very conservative family in the Deep South. "Up until about my late adolescence and ea…

1 year, 8 months ago

"The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War" by Jim Sciutto

In this episode, CNN anchor and chief national security analyst Jim Sciutto warns that another world war could be looming.

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1 year, 8 months ago

"Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets" by Janet Chrzan & Kima Cargill

Keto, Atkins, paleo, and Whole30 — it seems like fad diets are everywhere these days. How did they get so popular, and are they doomed to fail?

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1 year, 9 months ago

"The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life" by Jill Schlesinger

Today, indispensable financial advice from Jill Schlesinger, Emmy and Gracie Award winning business analyst for CBS News and author of "The Great Mon…

1 year, 9 months ago

"The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at Midlife" by Ben Katt

Can Joseph Campbell’s "hero’s journey" help you find fulfillment?

1 year, 9 months ago