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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We’re sharing another podcast we think you’ll enjoy, The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules, hosted by fellow Pushkin podcast host Michael Lewis. The Big Short is now 15 years old and to mark the occasion, Lewis narrated a new audiobook version of The Big Short and is looking back on how the 2008 financial crisis still affects the world today. To make sense of Wall Street’s hangover from the crash described in The Big Short, Lewis calls up Matt Levine, author of the Money Stuff newsletter for Bloomberg Opinion. He’s also a former investment banker who was working at Goldman Sachs during the market crisis of 2008. He and Lewis talk about Bitcoin, bank regulation, and new forms of risk-taking—all ways Wall Street has changed since the crisis.

Find The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules (00:45) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your Podcasts.

Find The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine (00:10) on Apple Books or wherever you get your audiobooks.

We&rsquo;re sharing another podcast we think you&rsquo;ll enjoy, The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules, hosted by fellow Pushkin podcast host Michael Lewis. The Big Short is now 15 years old and to mark the occasion, Lewis narrated a new audiobook version of The Big Short and is looking back on how the 2008 financial crisis still affects the world today. To make sense of Wall Street&rsquo;s hangover from the crash described in The Big Short, Lewis calls up Matt Levine, author of the Money Stuff newsletter for Bloomberg Opinion. He&rsquo;s also a former investment banker who was working at Goldman Sachs during the market crisis of 2008. He and Lewis talk about Bitcoin, bank regulation, and new forms of risk-taking&mdash;all ways Wall Street has changed since the crisis.
Find <a href="https://apple.co/3XsDEdw">The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules</a> (00:45) on Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5vaBQ06qUNNU5w90KMnqw8?si=7406ca15d1984d93">Spotify</a> or wherever you get your Podcasts.
Find <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-big-short-inside-the-doomsday-machine/id1828393213">The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine</a> (00:10) on Apple Books or wherever you get your audiobooks.

The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules: How the Financial Crisis Broke Wall Street

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Nina Mohanty is the founder and CEO of Bloom Money. Nina’s problem is this: How do you build an app to help immigrants manage their money? 

On today’s show, Nina talks about bringing a saving and lending practice into the 21st century, navigating regulators who’ve never seen anything like it, and what global traditions can teach us about the future of money.

Nina Mohanty is the founder and CEO of Bloom Money. Nina&rsquo;s problem is this: How do you build an app to help immigrants manage their money? On today&rsquo;s show, Nina talks about bringing a saving and lending practice into the 21st century, navigating regulators who&rsquo;ve never seen anything like it, and what global traditions can teach us about the future of money.

The App Where Strangers Lend Each Other Money

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What's Your Problem? host Jacob Goldstein has a new show: Business History. 

How did Hitler’s favorite car become synonymous with hippies? What got Thomas Edison tangled up with the electric chair? Did someone murder the guy who invented the movies? On Business History, Jacob and fellow former Planet Money host Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small and find out what you can learn from those who founded them.

In this episode: The inventor that transformed America and the world. Thomas Alva Edison registered over one thousand patents before he died in 1931—and we can thank him for advances in electric power, communications technology, music recording and even the movies. But his biggest breakthrough doesn't get nearly enough attention. In many ways, Edison invented modern inventing. Jacob and Robert they trace the life story of a scrappy young boy with bad hearing who almost singlehandedly invented R&D. This is the first of a three part series on Edison—if you want to hear the full series, ad-free, right now, join Pushkin+ on the Business History show page on Apple Podcasts or at pushkin.fm/plus.

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

What's Your Problem? host Jacob Goldstein has a new show: <a href="https://apple.co/4nuRrLg">Business History</a>. How did Hitler&rsquo;s favorite car become synonymous with hippies? What got Thomas Edison tangled up with the electric chair? Did someone murder the guy who invented the movies? On Business History, Jacob and fellow former Planet Money host Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small and find out what you can learn from those who founded them. In this episode: The inventor that transformed America and the world. Thomas Alva Edison registered over one thousand patents before he died in 1931&mdash;and we can thank him for advances in electric power, communications technology, music recording and even the movies. But his biggest breakthrough doesn't get nearly enough attention.&nbsp;In many ways, Edison invented modern inventing. Jacob and Robert they trace the life story of a scrappy young boy with bad hearing who almost singlehandedly invented R&amp;D.&nbsp;This is the first of a three part series on Edison&mdash;if you want to hear the full series, ad-free, right now, join Pushkin+ on the Business History show page on Apple Podcasts or at <a href="http://pushkin.fm/plus">pushkin.fm/plus</a>.
Find <a href="https://apple.co/4nuRrLg">Business History</a> (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: The Edison Invention People Don't Talk About

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 Mike Blue is the CEO of HistoSonics. The company recently developed a device that uses ultrasound to destroy tumors.

On today’s show, Mike talks about how a garage-built prototype became an FDA-approved machine; changing the company’s story after a failed clinical trial; and why he loves being a salesman but hates most sales pitches.

Mike Blue is the CEO of HistoSonics. The company recently developed a device that uses ultrasound to destroy tumors. On today&rsquo;s show, Mike talks about how a garage-built prototype became an FDA-approved machine; changing the company&rsquo;s story after a failed clinical trial; and why he loves being a salesman but hates most sales pitches.

Using Sound Waves to Destroy Tumors

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Chris Urmson is the co-founder and CEO of Aurora, a company trying to bring autonomous driving to commercial trucking.

Chris led a team at the 2004 DARPA challenge that launched the autonomous vehicle industry. Then he held a senior role at Google’s self-driving car project, which later became Waymo.

On the show today, he talks about the long arc of autonomous driving, why he left Google, and the future of autonomous trucking.

Chris Urmson is the co-founder and CEO of Aurora, a company trying to bring autonomous driving to commercial trucking. Chris led a team at the 2004 DARPA challenge that launched the autonomous vehicle industry. Then he held a senior role at Google&rsquo;s self-driving car project, which later became Waymo. On the show today, he talks about the long arc of autonomous driving, why he left Google, and the future of autonomous trucking.

From Desert Robots to Driverless Trucks

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Michael Porter is the Chief Technology Officer of OceanWell.

Michael's problem is this: How can you desalinate water at the bottom of the ocean – and deliver it to land at a cost that’s competitive with other sources of fresh water?

On today’s show, Michael explains how he built OceanWell’s prototype in his kitchen, what it takes to make a system that’s less disruptive to marine life, and why innovations from the oil and gas industry are making his work possible.

Michael Porter is the Chief Technology Officer of OceanWell. Michael's problem is this: How can you desalinate water at the bottom of the ocean &ndash; and deliver it to land at a cost that&rsquo;s competitive with other sources of fresh water? On today&rsquo;s show, Michael explains how he built OceanWell&rsquo;s prototype in his kitchen, what it takes to make a system that&rsquo;s less disruptive to marine life, and why innovations from the oil and gas industry are making his work possible.

Is the Future of Fresh Water Under the Sea?

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Justin Lopas is the COO and co-founder of Base Power, a battery and power company based in Texas. 

Justin’s problem is this:  How can you deliver more energy to more people without having to build so much more grid?

On today’s show, Justin explains why the grid needs a major upgrade, and how putting batteries next to homes could help. Also: what Texas’ embrace of renewable energy could mean for the future of power in the U.S.

Justin Lopas is the COO and co-founder of Base Power, a battery and power company based in Texas. Justin&rsquo;s problem is this:  How can you deliver more energy to more people without having to build so much more grid? On today&rsquo;s show, Justin explains why the grid needs a major upgrade, and how putting batteries next to homes could help. Also: what Texas&rsquo; embrace of renewable energy could mean for the future of power in the U.S.

Could Home Batteries Save the Grid? 

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Fletcher Wilson is the CEO and co-founder of  Throne Labs.

Fletcher’s problem is this: How can you create public toilets that people actually want to use?

On today’s show, Fletcher explains how his company is trying to make public bathrooms cleaner, safer and more accessible. The conversation also points to a bigger idea: why it’s so hard for cities to build and maintain pretty much anything.

Fletcher Wilson is the CEO and co-founder of  Throne Labs. Fletcher&rsquo;s problem is this: How can you create public toilets that people actually want to use? On today&rsquo;s show, Fletcher explains how his company is trying to make public bathrooms cleaner, safer and more accessible. The conversation also points to a bigger idea: why it&rsquo;s so hard for cities to build and maintain pretty much anything.

Building a Better Public Bathroom

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Boris Sofman is the co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Robotics. 

Boris' problem is this: How do you teach machines not just to drive, but also to work: to grade roads, move heavy objects and dig big holes at construction sites. 

 On today’s show, Boris talks about how his work at Waymo led him to found Bedrock, and he explains how autonomous construction equipment could help unleash an American building boom.

Boris Sofman is the co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Robotics. Boris' problem is this: How do you teach machines not just to drive, but also to work: to grade roads, move heavy objects and dig big holes at construction sites.  On today&rsquo;s show, Boris talks about how his work at Waymo led him to found Bedrock, and he explains how autonomous construction equipment could help unleash an American building boom.

Could Autonomous Diggers Unleash a Building Boom?

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Every week on What's Your Problem?, former Planet Money host Jacob Goldstein talks with entrepreneurs and engineers tackling the biggest challenges at the forefront of technology. How do you make a trip to space as routine as a plane flight? How do you turn solar energy into clean fuel? How do you use AI to stop deadly infections before they spread? We hear a lot these days about how the world is getting worse. What's Your Problem? learns from the thinkers and doers trying to make our future better.

iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

Every week on What's Your Problem?, former Planet Money host Jacob Goldstein talks with&nbsp;entrepreneurs and engineers&nbsp;tackling the biggest challenges at the forefront of technology. How do you make a trip to space as routine as a plane flight? How do you turn solar energy into clean fuel? How do you use AI to stop deadly infections before they spread? We hear a lot these days about how the world is getting worse. What's Your Problem? learns from the thinkers and doers trying to make our future better.
iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

What's Your Problem?

Every week on What’s Your Problem, entrepreneurs and engineers talk about the future they’re trying to build – and the problems they have to solve to get there.

How do you take a drone delivery service you’ve built in Rwanda and make it work in North Carolina? How do you convince people to buy a house on the Internet? How do you sell thousands of dog ramps to weiner dogs all across America when a pandemic breaks the global supply chain? 

Hosted by former Planet Money host Jacob Goldstein, What’s Your Problem helps listeners understand the problems really smart people are trying to solve right now.

iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

What's Your Problem?

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