On Learning, Perfectionism, and Happiness with Oliver Burkeman
Ravi sits down with journalist and bestselling author Oliver Burkeman (Meditation for Mortals and Four Thousand Weeks) to explore what it means to live a meaningful life in a culture addicted to optim...
27 Maalis 202548min
Childhood in the 90s, Authentic Populism, Forgotten Places
In this special episode, Ravi is joined by Emily Lilley of The Book & Cover to discuss his new novel, Garbage Town, out today. Set in 1990s Staten Island, this coming-of-age thriller follows a group o...
25 Maalis 20251h 2min
How To Get Unstuck with Dan Heath
How do you fix a system that’s stuck? Ravi sits down with New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath to unpack the lessons from his new book, Reset, a guide to help people and businesses break free f...
20 Maalis 202550min
How To Keep Your Brain Young
Is cognitive decline inevitable, or can we keep our minds sharp as we age? Ravi sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood to explore what truly drives cognitive aging, and why the science is more h...
18 Maalis 202549min
The Future of Education with Doug Lemov
What happens when schools lose their way, and how do we restore faith in our institutions? In this special crossover episode from Sweat the Technique, Doug Lemov flips the script and interviews Ravi. ...
16 Maalis 20251h 53min
Trade Confusion, Recession Risk, Trump-Era Schools
Ravi kicks off the show by unpacking the latest economic headlines, from inflation trends to the impact of Trump’s unpredictable trade policies and how they could impact businesses and consumers. He a...
13 Maalis 20251h 10min
DOGE v. Big Science, Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
Ravi welcomes back Dr. Dhruv Khullar, a physician, assistant professor at Cornell, and contributing writer at The New Yorker, for a deep dive into the latest shifts in American science and nutrition. ...
11 Maalis 202535min
Health Frauds and Facts + Parenting Lessons with Emily Oster
Ravi sits down with Emily Oster, New York Times bestselling author, professor of economics at Brown University, and founder and CEO of ParentData, to discuss the measles outbreak in Texas, the rise of...
6 Maalis 202554min
