Finding post-election happiness
1 big thing11 Nov 2020

Finding post-election happiness

The pandemic, a historic election and all of 2020's other events have caused a huge amount of stress. That's why today, we're bringing you a special deep dive about the physiological affects of that prolonged anxiety - and the ways in which we can maintain a sense of normalcy during this abnormal time. Guests: Yale psychology professor and host of "The Happiness Lab" Dr. Laurie Santos. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: The Happiness Lab Otis' Dream: The right to vote

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