Strong Floor, No Ceiling: A New American Dream

Strong Floor, No Ceiling: A New American Dream

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, Oliver B. Libby lays out a centrist blueprint to restore opportunity and rebuild trust. His new book is Strong Floor, No Ceiling. Then, in act two, we hear from Alissa Quart, author of the 2013 book Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream.

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"Free Will: An Opinionated Guide" by Alfred R. Mele

"Free Will: An Opinionated Guide" by Alfred R. Mele

Last week, Stanford neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky came on the show to make the case that free will does not exist. Today, Alfred Mele, a professor of philosophy at Florida State University, is here t...

31 Jan 20248min

"Nobility in Small Things: A Surgeon's Path" by Craig Smith

"Nobility in Small Things: A Surgeon's Path" by Craig Smith

Craig Smith has been a heart surgeon for more than 40 years, and in that time he's saved the lives of ordinary patients and one former President of the United States. Today, he's on the show to reflec...

30 Jan 202414min

"Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication" by Vanessa Van Edwards

"Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication" by Vanessa Van Edwards

Charisma. Some people have it, some people don’t. Or so we’ve been led to believe. But speaker, researcher, and bestselling author Vanessa Van Edwards says that to be charismatic, you just have to har...

29 Jan 202413min

"Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World" by Scott Shigeoka

"Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World" by Scott Shigeoka

Curiosity may not seem like a skill, but it is. You can cultivate it. Scott Shigeoka will teach you how. • Attend our event on Jan. 31 • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club...

26 Jan 202415min

"How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion" by David McRaney

"How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion" by David McRaney

What does it take to open someone's mind? We asked David McRaney for his science-backed tips.

25 Jan 202411min

"The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society" by Mauro Guillén

"The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society" by Mauro Guillén

Increasing longevity and the explosion of technology are reshaping the world. What will it mean for your education, career, and life? Wharton professor Mauro Guillén has the answers.

24 Jan 202412min

"Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss" by Gina Moffa

"Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss" by Gina Moffa

"The art of losing isn't hard to master," Elizabeth Bishop wrote in her poem "One Art." Psychotherapist Gina Moffa agrees. In her new book, "Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go," Gina offers an easy-to-...

23 Jan 202417min

"All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams" by Mike Michalowicz

"All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams" by Mike Michalowicz

With the rise of hybrid work, intergeneration offices, and flexible schedules, it has never been harder to build a successful team. Leaders are bending over backward, searching for solutions that work...

22 Jan 202413min

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