The Office's Rainn Wilson on meaning and happiness
Rainn Wilson was a late bloomer: he landed the role of Dwight Schrute on “The Office” after over a decade of struggling as an actor. But success didn’t solve all of his problems — and it even created ...
14 Nov 202346min
Why aiming for the best isn't always good for you (w/ Barry Schwartz and Coco Krumme)
Many people are obsessed with optimizing their lives, but this might be a suboptimal way to live. Adam brings together psychologist Barry Schwartz (author of “The Paradox of Choice”) and applied mathe...
7 Nov 202348min
The art of rough drafts with George Saunders
Before his stories regularly appeared in The New Yorker, before the MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellowships, and before being named one of the world’s most influential people by TIME, George Saunders was...
31 Okt 202338min
Unlocking Hidden Potential with Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell hosts a rollicking live discussion about Adam's new book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," which is out today. They explore why we overemphasize innate tal...
24 Okt 202345min
Why Meetings Suck and How to Fix Them
Meetings often drain our joy and sap our focus – and meeting overload kills productivity. So why do we have so many of them, and is a better world possible? Adam investigates the science of improving ...
26 Sep 202332min
How to set boundaries with therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab
As a therapist, Nedra Glover Tawwab has spent years helping people set boundaries in their personal and professional lives. As the New York Times bestselling author of the books “Drama Free” and “Set ...
22 Aug 202337min
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan on AI and the future of education
As the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, Sal is a pioneer in the education technology space. With millions of users and billions of views, he’s been recognized as one of Time’s “100 Most Influential Pe...
15 Aug 202338min
Jim Gaffigan on how comedy leaves an aftertaste
With his sharp observational comedy and dry wit, Jim Gaffigan has been making people laugh for decades. He’s a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer who has earned an Emmy award and multiple ...
8 Aug 202335min
