We reflect on our newest obsession, the show Couples Therapy. From sharing our own experiences with therapy to takeaways from the famous couples therapists out there, this episode is sure to get you thinking, whether you’re in a relationship or not. Topics covered: -Who’s going to couple’s therapy -The efficacy of couples therapy -When should you go to couples therapy (and when should you not)? -The types of couples therapy and finding a good fit with a therapist -Advice from popular couples therapists: Orna Guralnik, Virginia Goldner, Terry Real, Esther Perel Sources & transcript available to anyone at our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️

What do olive oil and sand have in common? We dive into the surprising economies controlled by organized crime. Topics covered: -The history of the mafia -The olive oil mafia (also its effects on mozzarella and red wine) -The sand mafia (sand theft in India, Jamaica, and Kenya) Sources & transcript available to anyone at our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️

To what degree is college still worth it? We explore the benefits, financial and developmental, of higher ed and dig into what’s really driving declining college enrollment. Topics covered: -How most Americans feel about college today -How college has changed: tuition increases, student loan debt, shady for-profit colleges, declining enrollment -Alternatives to college: software bootcamps, apprenticeships, trade schools Sources & transcript available to anyone at our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️