Podcast Episodes

"The Myth That Made Us How False Beliefs about Racism and Meritocracy Broke Our Economy (and How to Fix It)" by Jeff Fuhrer

False narratives about post-racism and meritocracy have been used to condone egregious economic outcomes. What can we do to fix the system?

1 year, 11 months ago

"Free Will: An Opinionated Guide" by Alfred R. Mele

Last week, Stanford neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky came on the show to make the case that free will does not exist. Today, Alfred Mele, a professor o…

1 year, 11 months ago

"Nobility in Small Things: A Surgeon's Path" by Craig Smith

Craig Smith has been a heart surgeon for more than 40 years, and in that time he's saved the lives of ordinary patients and one former President of t…

1 year, 11 months ago

"Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication" by Vanessa Van Edwards

Charisma. Some people have it, some people don’t. Or so we’ve been led to believe. But speaker, researcher, and bestselling author Vanessa Van Edward…

1 year, 11 months ago

"Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World" by Scott Shigeoka

Curiosity may not seem like a skill, but it is. You can cultivate it. Scott Shigeoka will teach you how.

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1 year, 11 months ago

"How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion" by David McRaney

What does it take to open someone's mind? We asked David McRaney for his science-backed tips.

1 year, 11 months ago

"The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society" by Mauro Guillén

Increasing longevity and the explosion of technology are reshaping the world. What will it mean for your education, career, and life? Wharton profess…

1 year, 11 months ago

"Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss" by Gina Moffa

"The art of losing isn't hard to master," Elizabeth Bishop wrote in her poem "One Art." Psychotherapist Gina Moffa agrees. In her new book, "Moving O…

1 year, 11 months ago

"All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams" by Mike Michalowicz

With the rise of hybrid work, intergeneration offices, and flexible schedules, it has never been harder to build a successful team. Leaders are bendi…

1 year, 11 months ago

"The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning" by Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko

To close out the week, let's hear from two philosophers about what it means to be happy, good, and to live with purpose.

1 year, 11 months ago