Each episode tells true stories involving high-stakes moments and explores the latest research to help you make better judgments and avoid costly mistakes.
Aug 10
1 min
Teamwork is an essential part of everyday life. Discover how candid cultures that invite ideas from every level of an organization can be the difference between failure and a miracle.
Jun 1
36 min
When progress falters, our confidence often goes with it. This episode explores why short-term performance can carry more psychological weight than it deserves.
May 18
25 min
From market booms to historic downturns, learn how major economic events impact us and influence how much risk we're comfortable taking.
May 4
31 min
Ranked lists are everywhere—top hospitals, best colleges, must-visit cities. Yet behind these rankings are hidden assumptions, and they don't always reflect what matters most to you.
Apr 20
33 min
Katy Milkman explores why people tend to keep investing time, money, or effort into something even when future benefits no longer justify continuing.
Apr 6
35 min
Explore the high-stakes friction between human intuition and algorithmic guidance.
Mar 23
35 min
Each episode tells true stories involving high-stakes moments and explores the latest research to help you make better judgments and avoid costly mistakes.
Mar 9
1 min
When your emotions flare or temptation calls, what does it take to hold back? Learn how self-control can be one of the hardest—and most important—skills we ever learn.
Oct 20, 2025
34 min
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