How to have conversations with people on the opposite side of the political spectrum.

Dr. Ramani Durvasula explores the toxic effects of narcissism and how to deal with narcissistic people.

Rebecca Davis explores the 400-year tension between sex, sexual identity and prudery in America and how it explains some of today’s political conflicts.

Psychologist Marc Brackett, founder of the Center for Emotional Intelligence at Yale University, on expressing and manage your emotions

It's easy to fly off the handle, especially when we're stressed out. This hour, where does anger come from, how to control it, and how to put it to good use.

Author Oliver Burkeman on why it's time to settle for your imperfections and ditch the relentless self-help messaging of productivity and control.

Ahead of the Ken Burns documentary on the genius and imagination of Leonardo da Vinci, we talk with the filmmakers and an art historian.

Yale University professor Timothy Snyder on American's distorted view of freedom and why it matters.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 ...