Podcast Episodes
Back to Search"Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age" by Katherine May
In this episode, the New York Times–bestselling author of Wintering invites us to rediscover the feelings of awe and wonder available to us all.
2 years, 4 months ago
"The Phoenix Economy Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal" by Felix Salmon
We are living in a strange world. Felix Salmon calls it “the New Not Normal.” Today, he explores the economic ramifications of the pandemic years, ma…
2 years, 4 months ago
"Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times" by Brigid Delaney
Can the ancient wisdom of the Stoics help you live a better life today?
2 years, 4 months ago
"System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot" by Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami & Jeremy M. Weinstein
Technology is rapidly reshaping our lives. And not always for the better. In this episode, three Stanford professors argue that if we want technology…
2 years, 4 months ago
"Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark" by Sarafina El-Badry Nance
Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance shares how she boldly carved out a place in the field of astrophysics, grounding herself in …
2 years, 4 months ago
"How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older" by Michael Greger
Today, physician and New York Times bestselling author Michael Greger shares simple hacks you can use to stay healthy as you age.
2 years, 4 months ago
"Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence" by Rich Horwath
Over the past two decades, Rich Horwath has helped more than a quarter million leaders develop their strategic thinking and planning skills. Today, h…
2 years, 4 months ago
"How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book" by Liel Leibovitz
Today, journalist and podcaster Liel Leibovitz explores how the Talmud — an ancient work of Jewish ethics, law, and tradition ― might actually be hum…
2 years, 4 months ago
"We, the Data Human Rights in the Digital Age" by Wendy H. Wong
Today, Wendy Wong, a political scientist at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, stops by to tell us why we need to reboot rights in this da…
2 years, 4 months ago
"Fool Proof: How Fear of Playing the Sucker Shapes Our Selves and the Social Order—and What We Can Do About It" by Tess Wilkinson-Ryan
The fear of playing the fool is a universal psychological phenomenon and an underappreciated driver of human behavior, says Tess Wilkinson-Ryan. She'…
2 years, 5 months ago