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“Exercise May Be the Single Most Potent Medical Intervention Ever Known”

Euan Ashley joins Derek to discuss the benefits of exercise and our current scientific understanding of why it helps

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Democrats Are Euphoric. But This Election Is Much Closer Than They Think.

Derek briefly reviews the Democratic National Convention, the science behind post-convention bounces, and the reality of this year’s polling

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The Four Biggest Myths About Political Persuasion

Derek is joined by David Broockman to talk about how we change our minds, the biggest myths of political persuasion, and more

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How to Be Happy and the Science of Cognitive Time Travel

Derek is joined by Laurie Santos—superstar in the crowded field of happiness research—to talk about her favorite lessons from modern happiness research, our relationship to time, and more

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Market Meltdown FAQ: Recession Fears, Global Stock Wipeout, and the Case for Calm

Bloomberg’s Conor Sen joins Derek for a special episode to examine all of the recent economic and financial fears

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Why Are Robocalls So Hard to Stop? (Plus: Kamala and the Gender Wars.)

Derek offers his thoughts on Kamala Harris and the gender polarization in this election, then is joined by Joshua Bercu to talk about the history, tech, and methods behind robocalls

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Why Are Conservatives Happier Than Progressives?

It has now been nearly two decades since a majority of Americans have told pollsters at NBC that they’re satisfied with the way things are going. This hope drought has no precedent in modern polling.

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The Future of Everything With Derek Thompson, Plus Olympics Hoops Bets With Joe House

Bill and House find some value in gold medal odds as well as their favorite Team USA prop bets

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Harsh Truths About 2024 and the Future of the U.S. Economy

On today’s episode Derek discusses the state of American politics, then the future of America’s economy with Chicago Fed president: Austan Goolsbee

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“The Weirdest Housing Market in Recent History”

Mike Simonsen and Lance Lambert join Derek to unravel the many mysteries of the current U.S. housing market