Money Isn’t Real—Here’s Why That Matters

Money Isn’t Real—Here’s Why That Matters

Journalist Paul Vigna has spent years covering crypto and asking hard questions about finance. He’s written a new book called The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin and in it he argues that money is less of a tool and more of a kind of religious object — a myth fueled by faith, weaponized by greed, and now so central to our lives that we barely question it. But maybe we should. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter

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"The Presidents and the People" by Corey Brettschneider

"The Presidents and the People" by Corey Brettschneider

American presidents have often pushed the boundaries established for them by the Constitution. Today, Corey Brettschneider shares the inspirational stories of the citizens who pushed back.

17 Heinä 202412min

A Better Way of Thinking About Medicine and Healing

A Better Way of Thinking About Medicine and Healing

Today, journalist Julia Hotz reports on a radical new trend in healthcare: social prescribing. 📩 Can't get enough of The Next Big Idea Daily? Check out our brand new Substack: https://bookoftheday.ne...

16 Heinä 202413min

Mastering the Art of Changing Minds

Mastering the Art of Changing Minds

Michael McQueen has spent two decades teaching Fortune 500 leaders the skills they need to change people's minds. Now, he's here to share those skills with you.

15 Heinä 202413min

The Power of Connection in a Fractured World

The Power of Connection in a Fractured World

Let's close out the week by hearing from Sharon Brous, one of the country's leading rabbis, about her new book "The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World." 📩 We launched a S...

12 Heinä 202414min

A Journey From White Nationalism to Antiracism

A Journey From White Nationalism to Antiracism

R. Derek Black grew up with the founders of the American white nationalist movement but became an advocate for antiracism. How did that happen? 📩 We have a new Substack! Check it out at https://booko...

11 Heinä 202413min

Myths Shaped America. Now They've Brought Us to the Brink of Crisis.

Myths Shaped America. Now They've Brought Us to the Brink of Crisis.

We are a nation of mythmakers. But in his new book, "A Great Disorder: National Myth and the Battle for America," Richard Slotkin argues those myths may be to blame for our current polarization.

10 Heinä 202414min

A Scientist's Path from Grief to Wonder

A Scientist's Path from Grief to Wonder

A decade ago, Alan Townsend's wife and daughter were both diagnosed with life-threatening forms of brain cancer. In the face of this gut-wrenching news, he took solace in science.

9 Heinä 20249min

Can You Become Immune to Burnout?

Can You Become Immune to Burnout?

After extreme stress nearly killed Kandi Wiens, she dedicated herself to understanding why some people seem to be naturally “immune” to burnout and what the rest of us can learn from them. Kandi's new...

8 Heinä 202413min

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