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Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger

Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger

By: Paul Ollinger
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 Comedian Paul Ollinger wants you to be happy but let’s not go crazy here, okay? In his new show, Reasonably Happy: the Skeptic’s Guide to Achievable Contentment (fka Crazy Money), Paul will help you find authentic fulfillment through candid conversations with comedians, authors, celebrities, and other remarkable guests who share their failures and foibles, anxiety and addiction, and their grand vision of life that keeps them pushing forward.Copyright © 2019-2024 Absolutely Huge Company, LLC. All rights reserved. Economics Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • Jeffery Toobin Exposes Presidential Power | Reasonably Happy Podcast

    Jeffery Toobin Exposes Presidential Power | Reasonably Happy Podcast
    Jun 18 2025
    CNN legal analyst and bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin breaks down the hidden power of presidential pardons — and how they reveal the true character of American presidents. From Trump’s transactional pardons to the controversial case of Hunter Biden, Toobin offers sharp analysis, historical insight, and headline-worthy commentary. He discusses why Gerald Ford’s Nixon pardon was unnecessary, how the January 6th pardons expose Trump’s political strategy, and why public cynicism is fueled by elite immunity. Plus, Toobin opens up about his career, love for golf, admiration for Jim Gaffigan, and his obsession with Evel Knievel’s wardrobe. This episode delivers sharp wit, surprising revelations, and crucial context for anyone interested in politics, justice, or power. Follow Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paul_ollinger/?hl=en Check out Jeffery's book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Pardon/Jeffrey-Toobin/9781668084946
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    59 mins
  • A Poet’s Wild Past w/ Edward Hirsch

    A Poet’s Wild Past w/ Edward Hirsch
    Jun 11 2025
    Acclaimed poet and Guggenheim Foundation president Edward Hirsch joins us in an unforgettable episode to discuss his powerful memoir My Childhood in Pieces: A Stand-Up Comedy and a Skokie Elegy. Hirsch reflects on his chaotic upbringing in 1950s Jewish Chicago, his complicated relationships with his parents, and the wild characters who shaped his life. He opens up about the tragic loss of his son Gabriel, how grief became poetry, and why humor and heartbreak often walk hand in hand. From poetic craft and emotional truth to the role of art in a distracted world, this is a raw, funny, and deeply moving conversation about identity, creativity, and resilience. Follow Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_ollinger/?hl=en Check out "My Childhood" in Pieces: https://edwardhirsch.com/ Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from MY CHILDHOOD IN PIECES by Edward Hirsch, read by the author. © Edward Hirsch ℗ 2025 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved.
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    51 mins
  • Has Affirmative Action FAILED? | Richard Kahlenberg & Paul Ollinger

    Has Affirmative Action FAILED? | Richard Kahlenberg & Paul Ollinger
    Jun 5 2025
    Has affirmative action failed in America?? In this eye-opening conversation, Richard Kahlenberg—author of Class Matters and a longtime education and housing policy scholar—explains why race-based affirmative action has failed America's working class and what can be done to fix it. A self-described “liberal maverick,” Kahlenberg dives into his controversial role in the Supreme Court case against Harvard, arguing that socioeconomic-based admissions would promote both racial equity and fairness without alienating the working-class voters Democrats are rapidly losing. From Harvard's legacy advantages and billionaire endowments to MLK’s and RFK’s forgotten views on class over race, this episode challenges elite institutions, political orthodoxy, and the future of education in America. Check out al of Richard's books and appearances: https://www.richardkahlenberg.org/ Get Paul's book: https://www.paulollinger.com/the-book
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    53 mins
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