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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

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Lifestyle

What drives our morbid curiosity

Why do we love scary stories and films? Why are there so many true crime fans? We talk with psychologist Coltan Scrivner about our morbid curiosity.

Air Date: October 25, 2024 12:00 pm

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Britain's Prince William, second right, Kate, Princess of Wales, right, Prince Harry, left, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, second left, leave after they paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall, in London, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
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Family estrangement and reconciliation

What drives parents and children apart? What does it take to make amends and rebuild the relationship?

Air Date: October 17, 2024 12:00 pm

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4-year old Marty with her dog Trudy
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Lifestyle

Exploring the human-canine bond

Millions of people share their lives with dogs. What makes the dog-human connection so unique and so fulfilling?

Air Date: October 11, 2024 12:00 pm

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Health

The case for hopeful skepticism and the science of human goodness

Psychologist Jamil Zaki explains how to avoid cynicism and why most people are better than we think.

Air Date: October 4, 2024 12:00 pm

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Science

Dr. Francis Collins on reconciling science and faith

Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the NIH and the Human Genome Project, on finding common ground and the role of science and faith in his life.

Air Date: September 27, 2024 12:00 pm

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Jay Van Bavel is the co-author of 'The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony.'
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Lifestyle

How belonging can bring us together & pull us apart

Belonging is a powerful need for us human beings whether we’re a sports fan, a member of a book group, part of a neighborhood clean up ...

Air Date: September 20, 2024 12:00 pm

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Health

The crisis of connection among boys and young men

Psychologist Niobe Way says "boy" culture has led to a crisis of connection for young men. Her new book is "Rebels with a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves and Our Culture."

Air Date: September 13, 2024 12:00 pm

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Health

How to protect yourself from burnout at work

Stress, exhaustion and negativity can lead to workplace burnout. Kandi Wiens explains how to become more resilient and reset your relationship with work.

Air Date: September 6, 2024 12:00 pm

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Lifestyle

How to get a good night’s sleep

Our bodies are built for sleep so why is it so difficult to get a good night's rest?

Air Date: August 30, 2024 12:00 pm

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Kamala Harris
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Biracial identity and belonging

What are you? That's a question people of mixed race hear all the time. Today we talk with a trio of guests about their biracial identity and belonging.

Air Date: August 23, 2024 12:00 pm

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Marty's childhood teddy bear
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Lifestyle

Why we love our stuff

Why does a childhood blanket or teddy bear hold so much meaning? Why do we find it so hard to part with certain objects? This hour, our emotional connection to things.

Air Date: August 16, 2024 12:00 pm

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(Arik Kershehbaum)
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Science

Why animals talk

Dr. Arik Kershenbaum decodes howls, whistles, squeals, grunts and other sounds of the wild.

Air Date: August 9, 2024 12:00 am

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(Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence)
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Health

The Value of Emotional Intelligence

Yale University's Marc Brackett explains the importance of emotional intelligence in our lives and how it can help us make better decisions and have healthier relationships.

Air Date: August 2, 2024 12:00 pm

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(Henri Rousseau, The Sleeping Gypsy, 1897. Courtesy Museum of Modern Art, New York)
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Science

Why we dream: the science and psychology of dreaming

Can our dreams help us make sense of our waking lives?

Air Date: July 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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Health

Redefining how we age

As people live longer, should we rebalance work, family, and friendships? Do we need to rethink what it means to be old and the aging process?

Air Date: July 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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