Obama Names LGBT Landmark As National Monument
The Stonewall National Monument in New York City will be the first addition to the National Park System specifically highlighting the history of the LGBT community.
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Bluegrass Legend Ralph Stanley Dies At 89
Bluegrass pioneer Ralph Stanley has died. Family members say he passed away Thursday night at his home in Virginia after a battle with skin cancer. He was 89 years old.
What Is A Nudge?
How can a simple adjustment - a nudge - change our behavior for the better? Professor Richard Thaler says his "nudge theory" can make it easier for people to save money, eat healthily and more.
Can Mindfulness Help You Quit Smoking?
Psychiatrist Judson Brewer describes how patients who practice simple mindfulness techniques can kick unhealthy habits.
Should We Stop Telling Kids They're Smart?
Carol Dweck finds that the words adults use to describe kids' progress affects the children's belief in their own potential.
How Can A Nudge Save A Life?
We have the treatments to end health problems like infant diarrhea. Sendhil Mullainathan says the "last mile" nudge is to encourage people to use them.
Director Taika Waititi's 'Wilderpeople' Is Good For A Laugh — And Then A Cry
The Kiwi actor/filmmaker uses humor to address painful situations in his films. His latest, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, follows a city kid trekking through the wilderness with his reluctant foster dad.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Finding Dory' And Great Voice Acting
This week's show finds us swimming around in Pixar's latest, and then we talk about the finer points of the voice acting we love the most. Plus: what's making us happy this week.
Can Coding Help Girls Take Risks?
Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani offers a creative solution to gently push young women into making bold decisions. Her program aims to close the gender gap in computer science.
How Are Health Workers Putting An End To Guinea Worms?
Professor Richard Thaler returns to the show to talk about how a nudge has essentially eradicated guinea worm disease in Africa.