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"The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War" by Jim Sciutto Apr 17, 2024

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In this episode, CNN anchor and chief national security analyst Jim Sciutto warns that another world war could be looming.

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"Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets" by Janet Chrzan & Kima Cargill Apr 16, 2024

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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?

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"The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life" by Jill Schlesinger Apr 15, 2024

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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."

"The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at Midlife" by Ben Katt Apr 12, 2024

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Can Joseph Campbell’s "hero’s journey" help you find fulfillment?

"Our Biggest Fight" by Frank H. McCourt Jr. & Michael J. Casey Apr 11, 2024

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Is the design of the internet to blame for our current crises of disinformation, mental illness, and hyper-partisan division?

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"The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality" by Amanda Montell Apr 10, 2024

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Why does living in the so-called Information Age only seem to make life more confusing? Amanda Montell has some surprising answers.

"The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours" by Chantel Prat Apr 09, 2024

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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."

"The Friction Project" by Huggy Rao and Robert Sutton Apr 08, 2024

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How smart leaders make the right things easier and the wrong things harder.

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"Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships" by Scott Rick Apr 05, 2024

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For the past few years, Scott Rick, a behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, has been surveying couples, and he's reached a surprising conclusion: many tightwads are married to spendthrifts. Why does this happen? Why do penny pinchers fall for cash splashers? And if you find yourself in such a relationship, what can you do about it?

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"Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict" by William Ury Apr 04, 2024

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William Ury wrote the world’s best-selling book on negotiation. Now he's here to help us navigate conflict.