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November 2018

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  • How to Be Happy November 29, 2018

    The U.N.&rsquo;s World Happiness Report is dominated every year by the Nordic countries. We head to Denmark to learn the secrets of this happiness epidemic. (episode)

  • Are We Running Out of Ideas? (Rebroadcast) November 22, 2018

    Economists have a hard time explaining why productivity growth has been shrinking. One theory: true innovation has gotten much harder and much more expensive. So what should we do next? (episode)

  • Can an Industrial Giant Become a Tech Darling? November 15, 2018

    The Ford Motor Company is ditching its legacy sedans, doubling down on trucks, and trying to steer its stock price out of a long skid. (episode)

  • America’s Hidden Duopoly November 8, 2018

    We all know our political system is &ldquo;broken&rdquo; &mdash; but what if that's not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a successful industry that has driven the country apart. (episode)

  • How to Optimize Your Apology November 1, 2018

    You said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m sorry,&rdquo; but somehow you haven&rsquo;t been forgiven. Why? Because you&rsquo;re doing it wrong! A report from the front lines of apology science. (episode)