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Want To Know Why Trump Won? Pay Attention. Nov 11, 2016

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How exactly was Donald Trump able to captivate us on his path to the White House? Columbia University Professor Tim Wu explains.

Full Show: Fear and Our Future Nov 04, 2016

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There are things you should be very afraid of. According to security expert Juliette Kayyem, terrorism isn’t one of them. But science writer Annalee Newitz tells us that mass extinction is. Plus, our seeds are becoming less diverse. Conservationist Cary Fowler says this is something you should care about, if you consider eating crucial to your health.

What Should We Really Be Afraid Of? Nov 03, 2016

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It’s very unlikely that you will be killed by a far-off terrorist group. So why do we worry about it so much? National security expert Juliette Kayyem explains what we should - and shouldn’t - be afraid of.

Sowing the Seeds for Food Security Nov 03, 2016

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Cary Fowler thinks we might be in trouble. But he’s got a solution. A tiny, tiny solution.

The Great Extinction - A Survivor's Guide Nov 03, 2016

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Afraid of the apocalypse? Well, maybe you shouldn’t worry too much. The Earth has already gone through at least five.

Redefining Office Space Oct 28, 2016

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Robert Propst was a brilliant inventor who wanted to make a better office. Instead, he created something he hated.

What's Your Job Really Worth? Oct 28, 2016

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How do money and happiness intersect when it comes to finding a job? Economist Robert Frank thinks he might have the answer.

Full Show: You Can Take This Job Oct 28, 2016

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That quick glance at Facebook… it’s kind of a big deal. Professor Cal Newport says it can significantly derail your train of thought for about 10 minutes. Plus, Immigration may be a contentious issue in this election, but immigrants are absolutely essential to our economic success. Cabinet member Maria Contreras-Sweet explains. And finally, economist Robert Frank talks love, money, and happiness.

The Career-Boosting Power Of Your Spouse Oct 28, 2016

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According to researcher Brittany Solomon, there’s one personality trait in a husband or wife that can predict success for their spouse: conscientiousness.

Why Immigrants Aren't Stealing Our Jobs (Unless You're a CEO) Oct 28, 2016

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Do you remember your first job? Odds are, it was with a local small business. One of President Obama’s cabinet members talks small businesses, immigration, and jobs.

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