Best Think Fast Talk Smart Podcasts (2025)

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249. Quick Thinks: Rituals That Make Teamwork Work 17:30

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The right rituals—and the right conversations—can transform how your team collaborates. Strong collaboration starts with thoughtful practices and clear communication. As Molly Sands, Head of the Teamwork Lab at Atlassian, emphasizes, the teams that thrive are the ones that regularly pause to align on what matters and how they’re progressing. “You w…

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Think Fast, Talk Smart: How to Communicate Confidently on the Spot 28:18

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This holiday season, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes featuring communication expert Matt Abrahams. Learn how to stay calm, concise, and confident in spontaneous conversations — from job interviews to everyday workplace interactions. You’ll learn: How to manage anxiety in high-stakes communication moments Simple structures (like “W…

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Tech Titans or Tyrants: Should the U.S. Government Break Up Big Tech? 53:15

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Has Big Tech become too powerful? Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft shape how we shop, communicate, and consume information. But has their dominance gone too far? Advocates argue these firms are monopolies that harm competition, exploit consumer data, and wield disproportionate influence over public discourse. Structural reforms would re…

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12.12.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Retirement Planning 2026 30:51

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in today’s episode: Take it to the limit - the new retirement account limits. Clark has updates and advice to enhance your retirement saving strategy. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Retirement Planning 2026: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segmen…

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Smart AI Use for Schools: Trust, Teaching, and Thinking Skills 58:01

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Artificial intelligence is accelerating faster than most schools can respond—and the greatest risk isn't the technology itself, but how unprepared we are to lead, teach, and think in this new era. In this powerful episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, Dr. Nancy Frey and Vickie Echols offer a practical, grounded roadmap for navigating AI with clarity an…

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12.10.25 Mortgage Refinance Guidelines / Switching Banks - Easier Than You Think 33:35

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Is now the time to refinance your mortgage? Only if you meet certain criteria. Clark breaks it down. Also - Are you with what Clark calls a Giant Monster Mega Bank? If so, you may be paying fees you don’t have to! Clark’s overview of the banking industry makes it clear, the regional, super regional and giant banks are not your wallet’s friend. Hear…

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248. Better Together: How to Supercharge Your Team’s Productivity 25:11

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The secret to effective teamwork and collaboration. To collaborate, we have to communicate. As Molly Sands knows, “The more that we can get on the same page, the more effective we are.” Sands is a behavioral scientist and the head of the Teamwork Lab at Atlassian, where she researches how teams can collaborate more effectively and efficiently, espe…

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12.09.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss 33:54

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Costly IRA Conversion Warning & the Hidden Billions Americans Are Leaving Behind In this episode, fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss tackles a piece of financial advice that he calls "lunacy" and "insanity" – a recent Op-Ed arguing that retirees should convert their entire Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in a single year. Wes explains why this acad…

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3 in 30: Ask Marnie Anything 24:19

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In this solo 3 in 30 episode, career coach Marnie Lemonik answers listener questions across leadership, job searching, and workplace growth. From stepping into people management for the first time to navigating stagnation, hypothetical interview questions, and asking for more feedback, Marnie breaks down the mindsets and tactical approaches that wi…

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12.08.25 Empowerment: Fitness Trackers / Home Equity: When A HELOC Makes Sense 31:30

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Clark makes no secret of his obsession with fitness trackers. Nerd Alert: He wears three. But there’s new data that proves he’s just being, well - Clark Smart. We’re moving into an era where more devices can be monitored by healthcare providers, to potentially save lives - A true case of knowledge is power. Also, homeowners with a lot of equity can…

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133 | Greater Energy and 30 lbs Lighter on a Plant-Based Diet – Cindy’s Health and Weight Loss Journey [Part 1] 17:08

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Cindy was just a regular person on a regular Standard American Diet, living a quiet sedentary lifestyle. One based on frozen dinners and pre-packaged meals, along with sodas and sugary snacks, though she did try a ‘clean keto’ diet on and off. Except one day, something happened that changed everything. She had a sudden massive heart attack. After a…

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12.05.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Recommended: Digital IDs 28:15

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in today’s episode - so many people have not taken advantage of an easy way to store identification. Why Clark thinks you should do it TODAY. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Digital Identification: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mention…

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INSIDE THE DEBATE with John Donvan, Nayeema Raza, and Nick Gillespie 34:26

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What does it take to moderate a debate? How do we keep conversations civil when the world feels so polarized? In celebration of our launch on Substack, moderator-in-chief John Donvan joins Nayeema Raza and Reason’s Nick Gillespie for a lively conversation on the craft of moderation and the art of asking questions that reveal rather than inflame. Fe…

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12.03.25 Choose Lifelong Learning / Supporting Adult Children 29:19

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What’s awesome? The trend of lifelong learning. And in this age of emerging AI disruption and uncertainty, it seems to be catching on. Later - Not awesome: Paying expenses for your adult children when it impacts your own financial well-being over time. How prevalent is this practice? Clark shares some surprising statistics. Life Is For Learning: Se…

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247. “Matt”er of Fact: Coaching on Feedback and Q&A 17:35

10d ago17:35

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Two new Think Fast Talk Smart AI tools put communication skills to the test in real time. Technology promises many things, but few experiments illustrate its potential more vividly than a coach in conversation with his own digital counterpart. In this episode, Matt Abrahams introduces two new AI-powered tools from the Think Fast Talk Smart Online L…

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12.02.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss 39:10

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50-Year Mortgage: Game Changer or Gimmick? & the Key to Winning a 401(k) Wes Moss dives into the new 50-year mortgage, which he calls a gimmick but sees one potential benefit. Since ownership is key to financial security and the median home-buying age is rising, the concept of starting the equity journey sooner is good. However, Wes and Christa tal…

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132 | Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Slow Down or Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? 12:13

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As we age, it’s hard not to start worrying about our health, and about how long we can stay ‘mentally there’ for our loved ones. It’s natural to want to stay alert, sharp and aware of the people we love and of our surroundings, so we can get the most out of our remaining years. But maybe Alzheimer’s disease runs in your family, and you’re afraid th…

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12.01.25 Homeowners- Are You Underinsured? / Designer Goods For Less 28:12

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We hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday and spent time with loved ones. Something many of us are not loving - the cost of homeowner’s insurance. But there is something many of us are overlooking - whether we have ENOUGH homeowner’s insurance. Also - is there someone on your holiday list who has a thing for luxury brands? You don’t have to pay …

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11.28.25 BEST OF: About Clark Howard + A Special Birthday Edition of Clark Stinks 36:23

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Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Please enjoy this Special Best Of Birthday episode from last June. Clark returns December 1st with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off! About Clark Howard + A Special Birthday Edition of Clark Stinks Today we celebrate Clark Howard’s birthday and the many accomplishments he’s inspired - startin…

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Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving Right? 52:07

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Effective altruism is a philosophical and social movement that uses empirical data to maximize the impact of charitable efforts. Those who champion EA praise its methodological framework for maximizing the effectiveness of donations, thus ensuring equal consideration for all individuals. Those who challenge EA argue that its emphasis on measurable …

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246. Shared Wisdom: How Communication Defines Culture and Builds Community 23:38

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Why good communication is the key to good communities. Community and communication go hand-in-hand. For Sandy Pentland, the culture and cohesion of any group “has to do with the stories [people] tell each other.” Pentland is a professor at MIT, where he helped create and direct the MIT Media Lab. As a pioneer in computational social science, he’s u…

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11.26.25 Booking Future Travel / New Vehicle Sticker Shock! 29:14

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Clark shares a warning about booking any future travel, whether it’s a cruise, rental house, tour or flight - and has two specific guidelines to help protect your money. Also - Vehicles have become increasingly expensive. The average cost for a new automobile has reached an all time high. Know the Clark smart strategies for car buyers. Travel Booki…

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GSB at 100: "The Experience" 29:01

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This week on If/Then we’re sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs as Stanford GSB celebrates its first century and looks around the corner to what the next 100 years may hold. On this epis…

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245. Mindful Messages: Leveraging the Power of Presence 20:58

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When you enter a conflict trying to win, Deepak Chopra says you’ve already lost. “We can resolve any conflict,” says Dr. Deepak Chopra. All it takes is what he calls “conscious communication.” Chopra is a physician, a leading authority on integrative wellbeing, and the author of over 97 books. His “conscious communication” approach puts presence at…

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131 | It’s Time for Gratitude – Celebrating Health Thanksgivings 9:36

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It’s that time of year again. A moment carved out, where we can just sit…and be. A time to recognize ways in which our lives have changed and how far we’ve come since the year started. Despite the ongoing unrest and uncertainty we see in our nations and in the world around us, I know there is STILL much we can be thankful for. So I want to take tim…

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Growth Mindset at Work: Overcome Fixed Thinking and Unlock Career Success 38:54

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We’re replaying one of our most-loved episodes to close out the year. Career coach Kristin Evanson joins me to share how neuroscience can help you shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset — so you can approach challenges with confidence and creativity. You’ll learn: The difference between fixed and growth mindsets (and how to spot your own te…

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11.24.25 Spotlight: Warehouse Clubs / Scam Prevention Team Work 28:46

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We’re starting out this holiday week talking about one of Clark’s great loves - warehouse clubs. Clark discusses how the warehouse club business model works to offer consumers lower prices & how the big three are dominating sales. Also - With AI perfecting voice cloning and all types of scams in general, there’s now a necessary step for every famil…

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Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs? 53:15

21d ago53:15

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he Trump administration is taking the War on Drugs in a bold direction, using aircraft carriers, intelligence networks, and direct military strikes to target alleged smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Supporters of militarization argue that previous strategies to stop cartels have failed, and only aggressive deterrence will sto…

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11.21.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Auto Theft: Is Your Car A Target? 28:21

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, auto thefts are down, but some vehicles are bigger targets for theft than others - and they’re probably not the models you’d expect. Do you have a car that is more likely to be stolen? Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Prevent Auto…

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244. Community Creates Change: Build Relationships That Actually Matter 26:29

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Why community is the most powerful tool for transformation. Community isn't just a feel-good buzzword. According to Gina Bianchini, it's a catalyst for personal and collective transformation. Bianchini is the CEO and founder of community-building platform, Mighty Networks, and author of the book Purpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life. "Co…

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11.19.25 Save More On Thanksgiving / The Clark Smart Way To Shop Online 29:50

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Thanksgiving is upon us and the expense can get crazy. Clark shares ways to spend less on the family feast. Later - you may be charged more when purchasing online because of the WAY you shop, among other factors. How do you know you’re getting the best price? Clark explains “surveillance pricing” and money saving tricks of the trade. Plus, at the v…

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BONUS: Why Debate Matters — Robert Rosenkranz on Clearer Thinking 1:07:37

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We are pleased to share an episode from the Clearer Thinking Podcast featuring Open to Debate Founder Robert Rosenkranz in conversation with Spencer Greenberg. About this episode: What makes a forum truly open-minded rather than performative? When does listening change minds instead of just hardening identities? Are we teaching citizens to separate…

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11.18.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss 38:40

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The Ultimate Inheritance for Your Kids and Will AI Actually Create More Jobs? In this episode, Wes Moss shares the real-life story of a couple who is wrestling with the common parental dilemma of whether to pay off their son's significant student debt. While the urge to help is strong, Wes breaks down the financial reality, explaining why protectin…

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130 | Too Busy for Plant-Based Cooking? 3 Reasons To Think Again 10:59

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Do you find yourself ‘busy’, ‘busy’, and ‘BUSY’ ALL day long? There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in a day to get everything done. So how do you take care of yourself, much less your health? And how do you make such a big shift, changing from meats to plants, when life just seems so busy all the time? Well Friend, if time is your biggest cha…

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3 in 30: How to Prep for PTO and Actually Enjoy Your Vacation 29:21

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In this episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik are in full holiday prep mode—tackling the stress that often comes with taking paid time off. From the anxiety of unplugging to the chaos of catching up, they share practical strategies to make your vacations more restorative and less overwhelming. You’ll Learn: How to use AI tools to streamli…

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243. Rethinks: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently 28:52

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Reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals. “There’s no difference between the physiological response to something that you’re excited about and something that you’re nervous about or dreading,” says Andrew Huberman, associate professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University. In this Think Fast Talk Smart Rethink…

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11.17.25 Charity Season Guidelines / Quick Serve Value Wars 22:00

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We are in the height of the charitable solicitation season. How do you know what charities are going to use your money in a responsible way? Clark has some guidance for making sure your charity counts. Also, there are value wars happening in the food world that can help you spend less - IF you know how to find the deals. Holiday Giving: Segment 1 A…

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11.14.25 Batteries Not Included / Multigenerational Living 28:14

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Today - A form of shrinkflation is affecting toys & electronics this holiday season, but there’s something you can do about it, to save money. Also - Multiple generations living together used to be common in our country, but fell out of favor. Well, it’s back. How do you navigate having your adult kids living in your home? Battery Shrinkflation: Se…

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Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie 53:15

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How big is the divide between different age groups? In this inaugural episode of a new Open to Debate series, “Generational Divides,” Reason’s editor-at-large Nick Gillespie brings together a Baby Boomer, a Gen X-er, and a Gen Z-er to discuss Social Security benefits and how they’ll affect future generations, homeownership, and 1950s nostalgia, whe…

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242. Tech Tools: The Power of Showing, Not Telling 14:23

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Sometimes the best way to explain an idea is to show it. That’s why Loom was built — to make communication more visual, authentic, and efficient. By combining video, screen sharing, and AI-powered editing, Loom helps teams connect and collaborate asynchronously, no matter where …

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11.12.25 Shopper Guidance In The K-Economy / Screen Addiction Solutions 33:12

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We are in a K-shaped economy again - which creates a clear trend involving a reversal in the pricing of “have to” vs. “want to" purchases. Clark shares what you need to know to stretch every dollar. And… screen addiction. Sick of it, people are tackling the problem in a multitude of ways. Shopping In The K-Economy: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Ju…

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GSB at 100: "The Spirit" 24:30

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This week on [If/Then or View From The Top] we’re sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs as Stanford GSB celebrates its first century and looks around the corner to what the next 100 years…

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241. Team Spirit: How to Make Group Work Work 24:31

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How to unlock the power of groups through collective communication. They say teamwork makes the dream work. But as Colin Fisher knows, unlocking the power of groups requires a specific kind of collective communication. Fisher is an associate professor of organizations and innovation at University College London School of Management and author of Th…

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11.11.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss 35:12

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Top 10 'Overvalued' Cities and Second Act Career: A One-in-a-Million StoryIn this episode, Wes Moss dives deep into the housing market, revealing why it has become the most extreme buyer's market in a decade. Wes breaks down the latest data, pinpointing the top 10 "overvalued" cities that have the biggest seller-to-buyer imbalance, with some areas …

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129 | Why You Should Try Persimmons and How To Enjoy Them [Ingredient Spotlight] 10:51

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Are you new to plant-based eating and want to try more fruits and vegetables, but don’t know where to start or know how to enjoy them? You haven’t cooked with most of the veggies you’ve seen in the Fresh Produce department and have generally stuck to the same old familiar fruits you grew up on –like apples, oranges and pears – and haven’t ventured …

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3 Mental Strategies for Overcoming Fear (That Actually Work) 33:58

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Fear shows up in every career — whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, going for a stretch role, or asking for a raise. But courage isn’t about eliminating fear; it’s about acting with it. In this episode, Harvard Business School professor and author Ranjay Gulati shares the science of everyday courage and practical strategies to help you move forw…