Episodes

  • Mastering the Art of Conscious Conversations

    Mastering the Art of Conscious Conversations
    Nov 1 2024
    We live in conversations like fish live in water. Here's how to become a better swimmer — er, talker. 📕 The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact by Chuck Wisner
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    14 mins
  • The Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History

    The Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History
    Oct 31 2024
    Sharon McMahon shares a few inspiring stories from her new book, "The Small and the Mighty," a #1 New York Times bestseller.
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    14 mins
  • Who Owns Your Face?

    Who Owns Your Face?
    Oct 30 2024
    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, and businesses, threatening to end privacy as we know it.
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    14 mins
  • The Science of Paternal Potential

    The Science of Paternal Potential
    Oct 29 2024
    Most male mammals, including our closest primate relatives, barely participate in childcare. So why do at least some human men do a marginally better job? Here to explain is James Rilling, author of the new book "Father Nature."
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    15 mins
  • Seth Godin's Advice for Making Better Plans

    Seth Godin's Advice for Making Better Plans
    Oct 28 2024
    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."
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    12 mins
  • Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts

    Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts
    Oct 25 2024
    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 "Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts."
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    12 mins
  • A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy

    A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy
    Oct 24 2024
    Frank Barry takes us on a thought-provoking journey into the heart of our democracy and the soul of our country. His new book is "Back Roads and Better Angels."
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    14 mins
  • AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World

    AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World
    Oct 23 2024
    Rival CEOs. A race to build god-like machines. What could go wrong? In "Supremacy," Bloomberg's Parmy Olson shares the thrilling (and sometimes chilling) story of Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, and the battle to create our future.
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    11 mins