Joel Stein: "In Defense Of Elitism"

Is all this convenience actually making our lives better—or are we losing something valuable along the way? Michael talks with author Gabe Bullard about his new book, "Against Convenience: Embracing Friction in an Age of Endless Ease." From streaming music and online shopping to ...  عرض المزيد

Are smartphones and social media really to blame for the youth mental health crisis? Michael talks with Dr. Peter Gray, Boston College research professor and author of "Restoring Childhood: How to Set Kids Free in the Age of Anxiety," who challenges conventional wisdom about what ...  عرض المزيد

This week, Barbara Ehrenreich discusses “Rise of the Robots” and “Shadow Work”; Alexandra Alter has news from the publishing world; Andrew Solomon talks about Oliver Sacks’s new memoir, “On the Move”; and Gregory Cowles has best-seller news. Pamela Paul is the host.

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Michael—er, Rachel Maddow—cries on MSNBC. We'll analyze the contrived immigration issue that has the GOP losing another fake Republican strategist! Then, Derek Hunter will join fittingly to discuss his new book, “Outrage Inc.: How the Liberal Mob Ruined Science, Journalism, and H ...  عرض المزيد

Matt Chorley speaks to Adam Macqueen, author of a new book chronicling six decades in news as captured by the satirical magazine.

Plus Libby Purves and Rachel Sylvester on NHS backlogs and overhauling the honours system.