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October 24, 2022Ryan Holiday on Discipline Is DestinyAuthor Ryan Holiday talks about his book, Discipline Is Destiny, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts.…Listen
November 1, 2021Jennifer Frey on Education, Philosophy, and the UniversityPhilosopher Jennifer Frey of the University of South Carolina talks about the state of the…Listen
October 25, 2021Paul Bloom on Happiness, Suffering, and the Sweet SpotAuthor and psychologist Paul Bloom of the University of Toronto talks about his book, The…Listen
June 28, 2021Sebastian Junger on FreedomJournalist and author Sebastian Junger talks about his book, Freedom, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts.…Listen
May 3, 2021Katy Milkman on How to ChangeBehavioral scientist Katy Milkman of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania talks about…Listen
March 8, 2021Leon Kass on Human Flourishing, Living Well, and AristotleLeon Kass, long-time teacher of classic works at the University of Chicago and now Dean…Listen
March 1, 2021Michael Munger on Desires, Morality, and Self-InterestEconomist and author Michael Munger of Duke University talks about human wants and desires with…Listen
November 23, 2020Daniel Haybron on HappinessPhilosopher and author Daniel Haybron of St. Louis University talks about his book, Happiness, with…Listen