#93 Emily Esfahani Smith: The Power of Meaning
Are you happy? If not, perhaps you’re asking yourself the wrong question.Our culture is obsessed with happiness - a right that’s enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. But living a life of meaning, ins...
8 Mar 201722min
Fix It Shorts #8. Immigrants: Great for the Economy!
When did the arguments for free trade and the benefits of immigration go out of fashion?Why is the case for scaling back the power of the financial industry under attack by the Trump administration? ...
1 Mar 201715min
#91 Geoffrey Colon: Pay-to-Play: A Menace to Society?
Do you know where your information is coming from? Shadowy forces are at work to influence what we think, how we behave, and where we spend our money.They're part of the explosion in pay-to-play. From...
23 Feb 201722min
#90 David Greenberg: President Trump and The History of Spin
Does Donald Trump lie more than previous presidents? In the history of political spin, how does the Trump administration stack up? Presidents have always used spin and propaganda to skirt the truth, b...
16 Feb 201725min
#89 Shearly Markowicz: Online Dating: Why It Works
Valentine’s Day is almost here, so we invited Dating Ring CEO Shearly Markowicz to talk about the company and give advice how to find love online. Dating Ring first came to fame when it was profiled b...
8 Feb 201724min
#88 The New Brooklyn: Bringing Cities Back: Kay Hymowitz
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump gave a grim description of American cities, speaking of "carnage" and "rusted out factories.” But the reality is far different in many urban centers.Our guest is...
2 Feb 201726min
#87 Taxes: How to Avoid an Audit, Get a Refund, and Don't Panic
Do you dread filing your taxes? We simplify the process and break it down into simple steps so you can avoid costly mistakes and even an audit. You might even get back hundreds of dollars in refunds. ...
25 Jan 201724min
#86 Farai Chideya: Re-think Your Career. Find a New Job
Have you spent your life switching careers? So has former NPR host, professor, and journalist Farai Chideya. It’s the new normal —- the episodic career.Can you build a career with a non-traditional wo...
18 Jan 201723min
