MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value ― and can also si ... Show More
Jan 15
Your Self-Discipline Isn’t the Problem
Productivity expert Chris Bailey explains why follow-through fails — and how aligning your values, intentions, and friction levels makes action feel natural. And later in the show, we hear from Becky Blades, author of Start More Than You Can Finish. Sponsors: Shopify - Start your ... Show More
34m 35s
Jan 14
What If Laughing More Made You Better at Everything?
Most of us think of humor as something that happens at comedy clubs or in group texts with friends. But what if laughter could actually make you better at your job, more creative, and more connected to the people around you? Chris Duffy is a comedian, TV writer, and host of TED’s ... Show More
27m 57s
Jun 2025
Win Hearts, Then Minds + Your Questions Answered on Identity and "Covering"
<p>There’s a saying that’s attributed to the Dalai Lama: in the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher. It’s a nice idea. But when people don’t share our values, it’s hard for us to tolerate theirs. This week, we bring you a favorite episode with sociologist <a hr ... Show More
1h 25m
Aug 2017
How to Debate... Yourself.
Think about your most strongly held political belief. How did you arrive at your position? What experiences, information, or opinions influenced you?
In the final installment of our summer podcast series on the state of political discourse today, we dive into an increasingly impo ... Show More
23m 9s
Dec 2024
Seneca, On Anger Book 2 - Anger Over Trivial Matters - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Stoic philosopher Seneca's work, On Anger, book 2
It focuses specifically on his discussion of petty and trivial matters that tend to make people angry, and why we should not allow these to get to us.
To support my ongoing work, g ... Show More
15m 30s
