The psychology of political messaging, with D...

Many of us have trouble switching off from work, whether it's staying late at the office, checking messages on vacation, or lying awake running through tomorrow's to-do list. Malissa Clark, PhD, of the University of Georgia, discusses how workaholism differs from simply working h ...  Show more

We've all felt a pang of envy watching a friend's success or a colleague's promotion. But does this much-maligned emotion deserve its negative reputation? Psychologist Jens Lange, PhD, and philosopher Sara Protasi, PhD, discuss the difference between envy and jealousy; why we're ...  Show more

Explore how social identity influences political behavior and why our group affiliations shape voting and attitudes more than facts or policies. 

In this episode of the Mindset Mentor podcast, we’re diving deep into the psychology behind our political beliefs and why they can feel so intense and polarizing. Ever wondered why you and your friends seem to live in different realities when it comes to politics? 🤔 Discover ...

Are our brains hardwired to be left-wing or right-wing? How did mental health become a hot political issue? What advice can brain scientists give politicians to help get their message across? This week David interviews Professor Barbara Sahakian – the renowned neuropsychologist w ...  Show more

Robb Willer, director of the Polarization and Social Change Lab at Stanford University, is here to discuss his "Strengthening Democracy" mega-study, which looks at effective ways to reduce anti-democratic attitudes and partisan animosity. Plus, the red-wave doubters—the most stra ...  Show more