Arthur Brooks on think tanks, happiness, and management
Explain It to Me15 Okt 2015

Arthur Brooks on think tanks, happiness, and management

In a special edition of The Weeds, Ezra interviews Arthur Brooks —head of the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute, a New York Times columnist, a major influence on Jeb Bush, and a surprisingly snappy dresser. Really. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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