Stop acting like the planet is doomed, says this Harvard prof If you follow the news, you might get the impression that things are pretty bad. Not just "why bother" bad. It's "throw your hands up" bad. Or even "eat... Jason Pagano Play AudioListen 21 mins
For better, not worse: How the best marriages work Marriage conjures up so many things, but here’s a longish shortlist: union, promise, vow, relationship, interdependence, security, sacrifice, contract,... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 54 mins
Color blind or color silent? The continuing problem of talking about race In 1997 Dr. Beverly Tatum published her acclaimed book "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 37 mins
Gaslighting in American politics: The line between disagreement and lies The term "gaslighting" comes from the 1944 film "Gaslight," about an abusive husband who secretly manipulates the lighting in his house in order to... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 51 mins
Why the entire country (except Alabama) will be Husky fans this weekend Kim Malcolm talks with Sam Sommers about the science behind why we root for underdogs in sports. Sommers is associate professor of psychology at Tufts... Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 5 mins
Obsessed With The Seahawks? Science Can Explain Why In recent weeks, the 12th Man has been more ubiquitous in Seattle than rainfall (actually, we’ve been having pretty mild weather). The flying flags,... David Hyde Play AudioListen 10 mins
