According to the science, it really is better to give than receive. Donating a dollar; sharing a kind word or lending someone a hand changes lives, but can also hugely boost your happiness. So we're teaming up with other podcasts from Hidden Brain to Revisionist History to ask you to give to a charity helping some of the poorest people around. We're calling it #PodsFightPoverty.     

Go to givedirectly.org/happinesslab right now and give whatever you can. And the first $500,000 we donate will be matched thanks to our friends at Giving Multiplier!

Even a small donation will make you feel good and have a much larger impact on the world than you thought possible. To help inspire you, this special episode examines the science of giving and shares stories of heartwarming and impactful acts of kindness.   

According to the science, it really is better to give than receive. Donating a dollar; sharing a kind word or lending someone a hand changes lives, but can also hugely boost your happiness. So we're teaming up with other podcasts from Hidden Brain to Revisionist History to ask you to give to a charity helping some of the poorest people around. We're calling it #PodsFightPoverty.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Go to <a href="https://www.givedirectly.org/happinesslab2025/">givedirectly.org/happinesslab</a> right now and give whatever you can. And the first $500,000 we donate will be matched thanks to our friends at&nbsp;<a href="https://givingmultiplier.org/">Giving Multiplier</a>!
Even a small donation will make you feel good and have a much larger impact on the world than you thought possible. To help inspire you, this special episode examines the science of giving and shares stories of heartwarming and impactful acts of kindness.&nbsp; &nbsp;

How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab

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Today we're sharing a recent episode from another show Malcolm hosts, Smart Talks with IBM.

Malcolm Gladwell sits down with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna in a special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM. They discuss the groundbreaking potential of quantum computing, the transformative impact of AI on business, and how Krishna’s visionary predictions from the 90s continue to guide IBM’s innovations.

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Today we're sharing a recent episode from another show Malcolm hosts, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-talks-with-ibm/id1558889546">Smart Talks with IBM</a>.
Malcolm Gladwell sits down with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna in a special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM. They discuss the groundbreaking potential of quantum computing, the transformative impact of AI on business, and how Krishna&rsquo;s visionary predictions from the 90s continue to guide IBM&rsquo;s innovations.
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IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum

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Today, we're sharing a new podcast from Pushkin Industries we think you'll enjoy. Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small, bringing to life the greatest innovations, the boldest entrepreneurs and the craziest mavericks in the archives of commerce and finance. 

Jacob and Robert explore how Southwest revolutionized flying by offering free whisky, cheap late-night tickets and free-for-all seating allocation. Their winning formula forced Southwests' competitors to change how they did business—but then the Southwest model fell apart.

Find Business History (00:10) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts.

Today, we're sharing a new podcast from Pushkin Industries we think you'll enjoy. Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small, bringing to life the greatest innovations, the boldest entrepreneurs and the craziest mavericks in the archives of commerce and finance. Jacob and Robert explore how Southwest revolutionized flying by offering free whisky, cheap late-night tickets and free-for-all seating allocation. Their winning formula forced Southwests' competitors to change how they did business&mdash;but then the Southwest model fell apart.
Find Business History (00:10) on <a href="https://apple.co/4nuRrLg">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0eCqHmuyMoj8NXXFHP6wIi?si=b69941e775e54aba">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessHistoryPod">YouTube</a> or wherever you get podcasts.

Introducing Business History: How Free Whisky, Hot Pants and Low Fares Led to Southwest's Success 

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To mark Veterans Day, host J.R. Martinez sits down with producer Ryan Sweikert to talk about what he’s learned from the stories of veterans who have received the Medal of Honor, how to talk to veterans about their service, and the moments that shaped his life, both in the service and afterward.

Medal of Honor Season 3 is coming on May 27th, 2026. In the meantime, we want to hear from you. We’ve put together a listener survey. Tell us what you love about the show. What we can improve on. Stories you think we've missed. To take the survey, follow this link: bit.ly/mohsurvey

To mark Veterans Day, host J.R. Martinez sits down with producer Ryan Sweikert to talk about what he&rsquo;s learned from the stories of veterans who have received the Medal of Honor, how to talk to veterans about their service, and the moments that shaped his life, both in the service and afterward.
Medal of Honor Season 3 is coming on May 27th, 2026. In the meantime, we want to hear from you. We&rsquo;ve put together a listener survey. Tell us what you love about the show. What we can improve on. Stories you think we've missed. To take the survey, follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/mohsurvey">bit.ly/mohsurvey</a>

From Medal of Honor: Showing Up On Veterans Day

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Holman Correctional Facility. January 2024. Over three decades after the murder of Elizabeth Sennett, the failure cascade comes to an end, but not before claiming one more life.

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Holman Correctional Facility. January 2024. Over three decades after the murder of Elizabeth Sennett, the failure cascade comes to an end, but not before claiming one more life.
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The Alabama Murders - Part 7: The Second Warrant 

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Manhattan, NY December. 2022. What do you do, after the state has tried to execute you, but failed? Kenny Smith’s legal team calls Kate Porterfield. A psychologist who specializes in trauma.

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Manhattan, NY December. 2022. What do you do, after the state has tried to execute you, but failed? Kenny Smith&rsquo;s legal team calls Kate Porterfield. A psychologist who specializes in trauma.
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The Alabama Murders - Part 6: The Porterfield Sessions

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Holman Correctional Facility. November 2022. The State of Alabama tries to execute Kenneth Smith.

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Holman Correctional Facility. November 2022. The State of Alabama tries to execute Kenneth Smith.
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The Alabama Murders - Part 5: Cruel and Unusual

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Holman Correctional Facility. June 2010. John Forrest Parker is put to death by lethal injection. He didn’t appear to suffer. But did he?

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Holman Correctional Facility. June 2010. John Forrest Parker is put to death by lethal injection. He didn&rsquo;t appear to suffer. But did he?
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The Alabama Murders - Part 4: The Protocol

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Colbert County. May 1989. One of the men charged with Elizabeth Sennett’s murder stands trial. But the prosecution’s case has  problematic inconsistencies. His fate comes down to the jury’s decision –– at least at first.

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Colbert County. May 1989. One of the men charged with Elizabeth Sennett&rsquo;s murder stands trial. But the prosecution&rsquo;s case has&nbsp; problematic inconsistencies. His fate comes down to the jury&rsquo;s decision &ndash;&ndash; at least at first.
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The Alabama Murders - Part 3: A Peculiar Institution 

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Florence, Alabama. 1988. After a horrifying murder takes place, an anonymous caller names three young men as suspects. But speculation swirls about the victim’s husband.

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Florence, Alabama. 1988. After a horrifying murder takes place, an anonymous caller names three young men as suspects. But speculation swirls about the victim&rsquo;s husband.
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The Alabama Murders - Part 2: Coon Dog Cemetery Road 

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Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance.

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Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past&mdash;an event, a person, an idea, even a song&mdash;and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance.
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Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance

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