Two Percent with Michael Easter

Science & Technology News

From New York Times bestselling author and journalist Michael Easter comes a twice-weekly deep dive into the science of living better by doing things the hard way. Building on the insights of his #1 Substack and acclaimed books, Easter balances...

Episodes

Avoiding Anxiety Makes It Stronger | John Delony

A Trial Lawyer's Rules for Hard Conversations | Jefferson Fisher

Should You Take Peptides? A Doctor's Evidence-Based Answer | Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum

A Navy SEAL's Case for Being Humble and Obsessed | Eric Frohardt

A Harvard Psychologist's Case Against Following the Rules | Ellen Langer

You're Living Through the Fastest Revolution in History | Tyler Cowen

What AI Is Actually Doing to Your Workday | Cal Newport

Lessons From the Most Dangerous Job: Hotshot Firefighting with River Selby

The Fastest Way to Help Animals Isn't Going Vegan | Dan Shannon, Humane League CEO

Dr. Lucy McBride: Why Doctors Miss What's Actually Making You Sick

Blue Zones Debunked: The Longevity Con That's Fooled Millions

Art Is the Missing Pillar of Your Health

Muscle, Not Weight, Predicts How Long You'll Live | How Medicine Gets Weight Loss Wrong with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Kidnapped in Colombia, Dinner with the Taliban: What the World’s Most Dangerous Places Actually Teach Us

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The Mindset That Won Her $1M+ | How to Make Optimal Decisions with Poker Champion & Psychology PhD Maria Konnikova

The Self-Improvement Books That Will Actually Change Your Life | Ditch the Overrated Reads

These Sports Protect Your Brain Against Dementia

Ditch the Numbers and Finally Feel Good: A Philosopher's Guide to Health and Happiness

Why Your Brain Is Wired for Negativity — And How to Rewire It