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Arthur Brooks
Social science writer and professor
Arthur Brooks is a social science writer and professor at Harvard University. He has written several books on topics such as happiness, productivity, and social science. Brooks is also a former president of the American Enterprise Institute.
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Associated podcasts
GuestThe James Altucher Show1435 eps
HostOffice Hours with Arthur Brooks41 eps
GuestThe Glenn Beck Podcast312 eps
GuestNPR's Book of the Day1314 eps
HostThe Checkup with Doctor Mike96 eps
GuestA Bit of Optimism239 eps
GuestCBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley661 eps
GuestThink Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques328 eps
GuestThe Trey Gowdy Podcast548 eps
HostThe Daily Stoic2973 eps
HostThe Lila Rose Show408 eps
GuestThe Jamie Kern Lima Show117 epsChronological feed
Recent appearances
Journalist Jodi Kantor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks on how to find purposeNPR's Book of the DayAug 21, 202620:19GuestWhy Crazy Activism is Taking Over the West — Harvard Professor Arthur BrooksTRIGGERnometryJul 11, 20261:20:35HostSomething Is Very Wrong With Modern Life - Arthur Brooks - #1109Modern WisdomJun 11, 20261:54:07Guest6 Big Lessons to Build Your Dream Life with Sahil BloomOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksApr 13, 202649:48HostHow to Create Your CallingOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksApr 6, 202636:48HostThe Meaning of Your Life with Arthur Brooks: Finding Purpose in an Age of EmptinessThe Jamie Kern Lima ShowApr 2, 202659:53GuestModern Life Is Designed to Leave You Empty. Here's the Antidote. | Arthur Brooks10% Happier with Dan HarrisApr 1, 20261:14:45HostThe Ben Shapiro Show - Ep. 2399 - NBA Player RELEASED For Expressing Traditional ChristianityWGKMMar 31, 20261:10:06GuestUncovering The Meaning of Your Life With Arthur BrooksThe Trey Gowdy PodcastMar 31, 202645:13GuestHow to Build a Life That Actually Feels Meaningful | Arthur Brooks - EP 748Passion Struck with John R. MilesMar 31, 202650:31Host276. Dead End Goals: Are Your Ambitions Actually Leading You Toward Meaning?Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication TechniquesMar 30, 202620:36Guest6 Protocols to Find Meaning and Build a Happier LifeOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksMar 30, 202640:03HostHow the Meaning of Life Affects Your Brain: Part 2 of 3Office Hours with Arthur BrooksMar 23, 202641:53HostFind the Meaning of Your Life Part 1 of 3: Get Better at BoredomOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksMar 16, 202646:04Host3 Steps to Embracing Your FearsOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksMar 9, 202637:46HostHow to find your faithOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksMar 2, 202638:13HostThe Science Behind Being Good at LeisureOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksFeb 23, 202651:56HostHow to Live Your Life Like a Start-up with Codie SanchezOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksFeb 16, 20261:13:31Host15. Give Up Condemnation for LentBecome New with John OrtbergFeb 16, 202613:37GuestHow to Find Love in 2026Office Hours with Arthur BrooksFeb 9, 202659:10Host