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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Politics & Policy

Frank Bruni on our culture of complaint

New York Times columnist Frank Bruni joins us to talk about why Americans feel so angry, outraged and aggrieved these days.

Air Date: May 10, 2024 12:00 pm

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Arts & Entertainment

Artist Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye

Jamie Wyeth comes from an artist dynasty. His father is Andrew Wyeth and grandfather N.C. Wyeth. Jamie Wyeth join us to talk about finding his own artistic vision.

Air Date: May 2, 2024 12:00 pm

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Lifestyle

Why we are so attached to our stuff

Why does a childhood blanket or teddy bear hold so much meaning? Why do we find it so hard to part with certain objects? This hour, our emotional connection to things.

Air Date: April 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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Are Americans Losing Their Religion?

Americans are losing faith with their religious institutions and traditions. That’s a major finding in the latest report from the Publi ...

Air Date: April 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Lifestyle

When to Trust Your Intuition

There's something to those gut feelings, the hunches you have that push you toward a decision. We'll talk about where intuition comes from and when to use it.

Air Date: April 11, 2024 12:00 pm

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Science

Our Love of Dogs: Exploring the Human-Canine Bond

Millions of people share their lives with dogs. What makes the dog-human connection so unique and so fulfilling?

Air Date: April 5, 2024 12:00 pm

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Science

Remembering Acclaimed Primatologist Frans de Waal

Primatologist Frans de Waal died last week. We listen back to Marty's interviews with de Waal about our connections to our great ape cousins.

Air Date: March 29, 2024 12:00 pm

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Lifestyle

What Improv Can Teach Us About Life

Taking the rules of improv off the stage. We talk about what improv can teach us about life, ourselves, being in the moment…and having fun

Air Date: March 22, 2024 12:00 pm

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Lifestyle

Esther Perel on the Future of Love and Desire

Psychotherapist Esther Perel on love and intimacy in a time of conflict

Air Date: March 15, 2024 12:00 pm

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Lifestyle

Why Friendship Matters

A conversation on how to make friendship a centerpiece of your life.

Air Date: March 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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Health

Why We’re Built for Sleep and How to Get More of It

Human beings are built for sleep. It’s a normal, natural process and yet many of us have a troubled relationship with it. This Friday o ...

Air Date: March 1, 2024 12:00 pm

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Lifestyle

Supercommunicators: The Language of Connection

Author Charles Duhigg explores the power of conversation to form deeper connections and bridge divides.

Air Date: February 23, 2024 12:00 pm

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Health

Rethinking Drug Addiction

Neuroscience journalist Maia Szalavitz on recovering from substance use disorder and the myths and misconceptions of addiction.

Air Date: February 16, 2024 12:00 pm

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Science

How We Form Attachments

Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine explains the science of our attachments to our children, romantic partners, friends, and pets.

Air Date: February 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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Michele Norris on “Our Hidden Conversations” on Race and Identity

Former NPR host Michele Norris asked Americans to share their thoughts about race on a postcard. "Our Hidden Conversations" is about what she learned.

Air Date: February 2, 2024 12:00 pm

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