17 episodes

Dig into the art of disagreement and the power of love with social scientist Arthur Brooks. Against the backdrop of a toxic political climate engendered by the 2016 presidential election, season one focuses on the ways we can better disagree with our friends, family, and community. The second season focuses on love: what it means to find meaning in our work, loving our country, and how to love our enemies. Produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network.

The Arthur Brooks Show Vox Media

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 543 Ratings

Dig into the art of disagreement and the power of love with social scientist Arthur Brooks. Against the backdrop of a toxic political climate engendered by the 2016 presidential election, season one focuses on the ways we can better disagree with our friends, family, and community. The second season focuses on love: what it means to find meaning in our work, loving our country, and how to love our enemies. Produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network.

    Arthur Books in conversation with Simon Sinek

    Arthur Books in conversation with Simon Sinek

    A special bonus episode, recorded with a live audience at the 92nd Street Y in New York City: Simon Sinek talks to Arthur about his book Love Your Enemies.
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    • 1 hr 49 min
    With All Your Mind

    With All Your Mind

    When people say they love God, what do they actually mean? Are they merely describing a feeling? A physiological experience? Or something more? Arthur seeks answers to what’s happening in our hearts and in our brains when people express love for the divine. Featuring conversations with Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, and Curt Thompson, psychiatrist and expert on neuroscience and spiritual practice.
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    • 47 min
    Do You Love Your Country?

    Do You Love Your Country?

    Though seemingly straightforward, the question, “Do you love your country?” has taken on added significance in recent years. So what does it mean to love one’s country? And how should we love our country? Arthur takes a closer look at the debate over the appropriate places of patriotism and nationalism, and the virtues and vices of each. Featuring conversations with Brown University political science professor Prerna Singh, Georgetown University international affairs professor Paul Miller, and National Review editor Rich Lowry.
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    How to Love Your Enemies

    How to Love Your Enemies

    It’s easy to love people who see the world in the same way that we do. But loving our enemies? That’s easier said than done. Arthur examines how former enemies learned to reconcile with one another, and how we can apply the lessons of love and reconciliation to modern political conflicts.
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    • 40 min
    All the Lonely People

    All the Lonely People

    By many measures, Americans have fewer friends and feel lonelier than ever before. Arthur explores the decline of intimate friendship in the U.S., the consequences of loneliness, and how we can build the kinds of friendships that we most deeply desire. Featuring conversations with Doug Nemecek, Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health at Cigna, Julia Bainbridge, host of The Lonely Hour podcast, and Vivek Murthy, former surgeon general of the United States.
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    • 46 min
    Work-Love Balance

    Work-Love Balance

    Do you love your job? Many of us don’t – and it’s beginning to show. Arthur looks at why many Americans are disengaged at work, why our jobs often leave us dissatisfied, and how a different approach to work and success can give us a greater sense of purpose and life satisfaction. Featuring conversations with organizational psychologist and host of the TED WorkLife podcast Adam Grant, Gallup Chairman and CEO Jim Clifton, bestselling author William Deresiewicz, and Arthur’s son Carlos Brooks.
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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
543 Ratings

543 Ratings

BeejPopp ,

Hope

This podcast gives me hope. Ty

jdwrocks ,

100% Gratitude

Mr. Brooks pushes me to think at a higher intellectual level while reminding me of my humanity. I’m thankful there are people out there working to make the world a better place. And challenging me to do the same

PDPiper ,

We Need More of This in Our Lives!

I became aware of Arthur Brooks when he spoke at our daughters graduation ceremony from The Catholic University of America. From the moment Mr. Brooks took the microphone I was enthralled with the perspective of happiness as well as its pursuit he was pitching.

This led me to purchase Love Your Enemies, the first of many of his books. In addition it led me to this podcast which I have found to be a refreshing respite from the angry politically charged nonsense that seem to be so prevalent. I won’t lie many of his topics have forced me to look inside my own thoughts and preconceived ideologies forcing me out of my comfort zone to see a different perspective. I do wish this podcast was still being produced. However, I do have these as well as other outlets I have found to help me along my journey of opening my mind and learning to “disagree without being disagreeable.”

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