"The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself: The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times" by Robin Reames
Robin Reames grew up in a fundamentalist Christian, white, and very conservative family in the Deep South. "Up until about my late adolescence and early adulthood," she says, "I more or less believed that the polarized view of the world that dominated my subculture was true. They are the bad guys. We are the good guys." But things changed when she went away to college and discovered rhetoric. That ancient art ultimately showed her how everything from disagreements with her parents to the polarized politics of our time — and even to the way that we think about truth itself — are propelled by the power of words. Robin, who is now a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, joins us today to share a few key insights from her new book, "The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Apr 202417min
"The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War" by Jim Sciutto
In this episode, CNN anchor and chief national security analyst Jim Sciutto warns that another world war could be looming. • We're hosting a live event with Scott Galloway in New York City on April 22nd. Learn more and grab your ticket at nextbigideaclub.com/events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Apr 202412min
"Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets" by Janet Chrzan & Kima Cargill
Keto, Atkins, paleo, and Whole30 — it seems like fad diets are everywhere these days. How did they get so popular, and are they doomed to fail? • Want to attend our live event with Scott Galloway on April 22? Learn more at nextbigideaclub.com/events/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Apr 202414min
"The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life" by Jill Schlesinger
Today, indispensable financial advice from Jill Schlesinger, Emmy and Gracie Award winning business analyst for CBS News and author of "The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Apr 202411min
"The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at Midlife" by Ben Katt
Can Joseph Campbell’s "hero’s journey" help you find fulfillment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Apr 202413min
"Our Biggest Fight" by Frank H. McCourt Jr. & Michael J. Casey
Is the design of the internet to blame for our current crises of disinformation, mental illness, and hyper-partisan division? • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Apr 202411min
"The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality" by Amanda Montell
Why does living in the so-called Information Age only seem to make life more confusing? Amanda Montell has some surprising answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Apr 202413min
"The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours" by Chantel Prat
Today, a few brainy insights from neuroscientist Chantel Prat, author of "The Neuroscience of You," which our pal Adam Grant called her book "the smartest, clearest, and funniest book I've ever read about the brain." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Apr 202417min
