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Schwab Market Update AudioThree Positives Result in Negative StocksGDP, unemployment claims, and durable goods data all came in better than expected, changing expectations to the Fed rate cuts causing stocks to sell off.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
2025-09-2604 minSchwab Market Update AudioStocks Stagnate as AI Companies ConsolidateStock indexes retreated on Wednesday as AI tech companies settle lower. A weaker dollar could help multinational and foreign companies as the Fed navigates a sticky situation.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co...
2025-09-2505 minSchwab Market Update AudioPrecious Metals Shine Despite Hawkish FedGold and silver have experienced large returns in 2025 and there are signs that they’ll continue. Bitcoin recently lost ground to gold, but seasonal cycles could cause a catch up.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Ch...
2025-09-2408 minSchwab Market Update AudioPowell Up Next with Stocks at New AI-driven HighsFed Chairman Powell gives a lunchtime speech on the economic outlook today after other policy makers sounded hawkish. Nvidia and Apple helped the market to new highs Monday.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab...
2025-09-2309 minSchwab Market Update AudioWeek Ahead Features Powell Speech, Inflation DataA speech by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell tomorrow on the economic outlook and Friday's PCE price data are highlights ahead. Micron and Costco both report in coming days.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab...
2025-09-2210 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanWhy Starting Over HurtsIf you've ever gotten well into a project—maybe a DIY renovation—and then realized that you've taken the wrong approach, you probably know that it's very tempting to just stay the course. Starting all over again would be so painful, even if starting over is clearly the best option.Or maybe you've taken a wrong turn on a hike and only noticed it a mile later. You know the dread of going back. Even if turning around is the smartest option, there's a strong pull to just keep moving forward.In this episode of Choi...
2025-09-2237 minSchwab Market Update AudioOptions Expiration, BOJ Rate Decision on TapAfter a tech- and rate-driven record close Thursday for small and large caps, today could see volatile trading as options expire. The Bank of Japan isn't expected to hike rates.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of...
2025-09-1910 minSchwab Market Update AudioJobless Claims, Key Earnings Next After Rate CutThe quarter-point Fed rate cut yesterday didn't move markets much, but helped banks and some consumer firms. Today brings weekly jobless claims and earnings from FedEx and Lennar.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab...
2025-09-1809 minSchwab Market Update AudioRate Cut Seen, Projections Awaited as Fed LoomsToday's Fed meeting appears likely to bring a 25-basis point rate cut, the first since December. Rate and economic projections are also awaited, along with Powell's remarks.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co...
2025-09-1709 minSchwab Market Update AudioRetail Sales Take Spotlight Ahead Of Fed MeetingMarkets open with investors watching retail sales for clues about consumer strength while the Fed’s Wednesday policy meeting looms large.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.All names and ma...
2025-09-1610 minSchwab Market Update AudioFed Decision, Economic Data Take Center StageAll eyes will be on the Federal Reserve this week, with investors hoping for a rate cut, and signs of more market-boosting cuts on the horizon.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
2025-09-1510 minSchwab Market Update AudioFed Rate Cut in Focus Despite Sticky CPI ReportAll three major market indexes hit record highs on Thursday despite a sticky CPI report. Investors are now focused on the Fed cuts next week, and today’s consumer sentiment data.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of...
2025-09-1209 minSchwab Market Update AudioCPI Next: Final Key Data Point Before Fed DecisionAfter a benign PPI, this morning's CPI is the last big data news before next week's Fed decision. Stocks are at record highs after Oracle's massive rally. Adobe reports later.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of...
2025-09-1110 minSchwab Market Update AudioPPI, Oracle Results, and Slower Job Gains in FocusAugust PPI could affect the Fed's decision next week, and Oracle missed on earnings but gave solid guidance, initially boosting shares. The BLS slashed prior job growth estimates.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab...
2025-09-1009 minSchwab Market Update AudioApple Event, Jobs Update, Oracle Precede PPI DataOracle results, a jobs update, and Apple's event loom, but investors are focused on tomorrow's PPI. The last PPI far exceeded estimates, raising concerns over tariffs' impact.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co...
2025-09-0909 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanTeamwork That Works: What Great Teams Have in CommonWhat makes an effective team? Talent? Skill? Discipline?In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we're looking at some of the more surprising ingredients of successful teams, according to science. Teams where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.You'll hear the story of the Kon-Tiki expedition—a harrowing journey across the Pacific Ocean led by Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl. A journey made by a small band of adventurers who set out to understand ancient human migration. They were young. Most were inexperienced. But they had enthusiasm, a range of talents and...
2025-09-0842 minSchwab Market Update AudioInflation In-Focus After an Anemic Jobs ReportAfter Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report spooked investors, all eyes will be on this week’s inflation data for evidence of a brewing, yet still mild, form of stagflation.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schw...
2025-09-0808 minSchwab Market Update AudioPondering Broadcom, Waiting for PayrollsInvestors looking for signs of labor market softness to confirm imminent Fed rate cuts will be focused on the long-awaited nonfarm payrolls report Friday.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc....
2025-09-0510 minSchwab Market Update AudioLabor Market Softness, Broadcom Earnings In FocusAfter a weak JOLTS reading, investors will be closely watching today's jobs data for signs of softness as rate cut expectations continue to rise.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc....
2025-09-0409 minSchwab Market Update AudioJob Openings, Salesforce Next Amid Tariff ConcernsThough today's focus could be on job openings data early and Salesforce results late, tariff-related uncertainty remains a factor and markets stumbled out of the gate this week.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab...
2025-09-0309 minSchwab Market Update AudioSeptember Dawns with Jobs, Tech Results in ViewThe shortened week is long on data with today's ISM Manufacturing report, tomorrow's JOLTS, and Friday's nonfarm payrolls. Salesforce and Broadcom results are also ahead.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
2025-09-0209 minSchwab Market Update AudioMarket Awaits PCE, Fed’s Favorite Inflation GaugeAll eyes will be on the PCE price index today as investors look for evidence that inflation has cooled enough for the Federal Reserve to cut rates. Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., I...
2025-08-2909 minSchwab Market Update AudioNvidia Tops Estimates Despite Miss in Key BusinessNvidia's results late Wednesday likely set the stage. The firm topped earnings and revenue estimates, but data center fell short. Shares of the firm initially sagged on the news.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles...
2025-08-2809 minSchwab Market Update AudioNvidia Results Awaited and Could Have Broad ImpactAs Nvidia reports later, AI demand and any color executives can provide on China sales loom large. Stocks closed near record highs yesterday despite Fed independence fears.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co...
2025-08-2709 minSchwab Market Update AudioMarket Awaits Key Catalysts, Pauses After RallyFriday's Fed-fueled rally lasted one day. Stocks limp into Tuesday after starting the week in a slump amid rising yields and a lack of positive news. Nvidia looms tomorrow.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles...
2025-08-2609 minSchwab Market Update AudioNvidia, Inflation Data, Auctions Highlight WeekNvidia earnings on Wednesday and PCE inflation on Friday could determine Wall Street's path in coming days, along with several Treasury auctions. Powell gave stocks a boost Friday.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab...
2025-08-2510 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanWhen It Feels Like Everyone's WatchingWe've all been there. Maybe you fumbled a line in a presentation. Or tripped on a shoelace. Or suffered a bad hair day. It can feel like the whole world is watching you—and judging you—in those embarrassing moments. But are people paying as much attention to you as you think?In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore why we tend to blow our own missteps out of proportion.We go behind the scenes of some of the most consequential speeches of World War II. Speeches given by a man who was c...
2025-08-2536 minSchwab Market Update AudioPowell on Tap After Fifth Straight Lower SessionThe S&P 500 is down five sessions in a row as data hints at inflation and hopes for a September rate cut fall. Powell talks at 10 a.m. ET, but it's unclear if he'll discuss policy.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for...
2025-08-2209 minSchwab Market Update AudioWalmart Next as Fed's Jackson Hole Summit StartsWalmart's earnings could be a good barometer of tariffs' impact after a solid day for staples stocks Wednesday. The Fed's Jackson Hole summit begins with Powell speaking Friday.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab...
2025-08-2109 minSchwab Market Update AudioTarget Results, Fed Minutes Follow Tech's Hard DayAfter tech stocks fell in what seemed to be sector rotation Tuesday, investors await Lowe's and Target results along with Fed minutes ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole speech Friday.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles...
2025-08-2009 minSchwab Market Update AudioHome Depot Kicks off Big Box Earnings, Fed AheadHome Depot results start the big box parade, with Lowe's and Target tomorrow and Walmart Thursday. Investors also await Fed minutes tomorrow and Powell's Friday speech.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
2025-08-1908 minSchwab Market Update AudioFed's Jackson Hole Meeting Ahead as Data SlowsThis week features a slower data flow but reaches a crescendo Friday when Fed Chair Powell speaks from Jackson Hole. Retailers including Home Depot and Walmart get ready to report.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of...
2025-08-1809 minSchwab Market Update AudioRetail Sales Loom with Stocks on Edge After PPIA hot Producer Price Index (PPI) report yesterday raised new challenges for the Fed as inflation and jobs both seem troubled. Retail sales today spotlight consumer demand.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co...
2025-08-1510 minSchwab Market Update AudioInvestors Brace for PPI, Jobs Data After New HighsWholesale price data and weekly jobless claims kick off the day after fresh new highs Wednesday. Falling Treasury yields have been a tailwind. Cisco earnings topped estimates.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co...
2025-08-1409 minSchwab Market Update AudioCatalysts Thin for Now as Cisco, PPI Data AwaitedCisco results due later today and July PPI data early tomorrow are key events ahead. Major indexes hit record highs Tuesday on hopes for rate cuts after a benign CPI report.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division...
2025-08-1309 minSchwab Market Update AudioAll Aboard for CPI: Inflation Data Could Set ToneToday's July CPI report could show if imported goods saw a blunter tariff impact after signs of that emerged in June. Yields might jump if the data come in hotter than expected.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a...
2025-08-1209 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanHow a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like SeveralYou've probably been in situations where multiple friends recommend the same product. It must be great, if everyone is talking about it, right? But then you find out that those friends had all just seen the same product on a popular TV show. What seemed like independent recommendations really came from a single source.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we consider the consequences of missing out on the true source of information when we're exposed to that information through multiple channels.Joe Schwarcz tells the story of two-time Nobel laureate Linus Pauling a...
2025-08-1128 minSchwab Market Update AudioAfter Solid Week, July CPI and Trade Deadline LoomLast week featured records for the tech-heavy Nasdaq, along with S&P 500 strength. Today's calendar is light, but investors await tomorrow's tariff deadline for China and CPI data.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab...
2025-08-1109 minSchwab Market Update AudioStocks Up for Week but Tariffs, Auctions Take TollWall Street nears the weekend with "buy the dip" still intact but rallies also being sold. Tariff pressure hit many stocks yesterday and yields rose on weak bond auction demand.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of...
2025-08-0808 minSchwab Market Update AudioTariff Deadline On Hand as Treasury Auctions LoomTreasury auctions could help set direction for yields and stocks, and tariffs hit imports from dozens of countries. Eli Lilly is a major earnings report to watch this morning.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles...
2025-08-0709 minSchwab Market Update AudioConsumer in Focus with Uber, McDonald's, DisneyThree consumer giants report and Fed speakers loom with the S&P 500 down five of six sessions on job and tariff fears. Info tech fell Tuesday and the SPX teeters near key support.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is...
2025-08-0608 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanLittle Bits of Happiness: With Guests Sally Millington & Ellen EversWere you the kind of kid who devoured all your Halloween candy in one sitting—or savored it daily until, somehow, it was Easter? And when it comes to bad news, do you prefer it all at once or with some time in between? Turns out, the way we bundle or separate life's highs and lows can influence our happiness. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we consider a mental accounting trick that can help maximize joy and minimize pain. You'll hear from Sally Millington of York, U.K., who set out to try 5...
2025-06-0228 min
PGA Drive for Show, DFS for DoughPGA Drive For Show, DFS For Dough - Charles Schwab ChallengeOur PGA gurus are here to break down the field for the Charles Schwab Challenge! Join Justin Van Zuiden (stlcardinals84) and Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) for Drive for Show, DFS for Dough, your first look at this week’s PGA DFS slate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-2132 min
FanDuel Research PodcastsPGA Best Bets and DFS Picks for the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country ClubFresh off his dominant win at the PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler is the runaway favorite for this week's Charles Schwab Challenge. Can anybody push Scheffler for the win? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to Colonial Country Club, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:39), and the top DFS plays of the week (59:10).
2025-05-201h 12
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanHooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie SilvermanStreaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily writing. But now apps encourage us to keep streaks going for just about anything. Messaging friends, learning new languages, meditating, exercising, you name it. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore the motivational power of streaks. And we look at ways to alleviate the demotivating effects of breaking a streak. We speak with journalist Chloë Hamilton, who wrote a story for The Guardian about how a daily ritual can enrich your life or become an unhealthy obse...
2025-05-0531 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanObstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom GilovichFirst-born children tend to believe that their parents were harder on them than their siblings are willing to grant. Football fans take disproportionate note of the challenging games on their team's schedules. We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we consider our tendency to focus more attention on our negative or challenging experiences than on our positive or easy ones. This asymmetry also appears in how we remember the lives and experiences of other people. Daniella Mc...
2025-04-2130 min
On InvestingClimate Shocks & the Muni Bond MarketIn this conversation, Kathy Jones and Cooper Howard discuss the impact of climate shocks, particularly wildfires in Los Angeles, on the municipal bond market. They explore the risks associated with California municipal bonds, the financial implications for issuers, and the broader trends in climate-related events. Cooper emphasizes the importance of diversification for investors to mitigate potential risks and highlights the increasing frequency of climate shocks over the years. The discussion also touches on the role of federal assistance in managing the aftermath of such events. You can read more from Cooper Howard about municipal bonds, including the po...
2025-01-1721 minOn InvestingUncertainty Around Future PolicyIn this week's episode, Liz Ann Sonders, Schwab's chief investment strategist, and Kathy Jones, Schwab's chief fixed income strategist, discuss the current economic landscape, focusing on policy changes in Washington, the implications of tariffs and immigration reform on inflation, and the Federal Reserve's potential moves at their next meeting. They explore the dynamics of the housing market, the uncertainty businesses face due to fluctuating policies, and the impact of global events on market reactions. The discussion concludes with reflections on gratitude and collaboration within their teams.On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more...
2024-11-2216 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanA Hero's Journey: With Guests Ethan Gilsdorf, David Fajgenbaum & Kurt GrayLuke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Katniss Everdeen, the main characters of many great stories, they all have one thing in common: the shape of their journey. From answering the call to adventure, to undergoing tests of character and strengths, to triumphantly returning home forever changed. It's a classic narrative structure that's inspired countless tales from ancient myths to modern media. But it's not just great for entertainment. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how this specific type of storytelling can be leveraged to make your life more manageable, exciting, and meaningful. Wri...
2024-10-2139 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanThe Truth Is Out There: With Guests Tania Lombrozo & Toby BallYour car breaks down. Must be because you skipped an oil change last month. Or your favorite team loses. Well, that was because of a bad call by a corrupt referee. In reality, many events involve multiple contributing factors. But we tend to gravitate toward single causes. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our desire to explain things simply, even when the truth may be more complex.Where unidentified flying objects are concerned, there is rarely a simple answer. They'd be identified flying objects otherwise. So in the absence of co...
2024-09-0931 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanTo Fight Another Day: With Guests Alex Imas & Mary StockwellWhen you're facing loss—say, in a board game or during a sporting event or with a declining stock—it can be difficult to remember your true tolerance for risk. You're likely to seek risk more than you normally would.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a tendency to seek risk in the face of losses when those losses aren't yet finalized, but how chalking up those losses and moving on can actually help you recalibrate your appetite for risk.During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington and his generals often...
2024-06-0335 minPGA Drive for Show, DFS for DoughPGA Drive For Show, DFS For Dough: Charles Schwab Challenge_Our PGA gurus are here to break down the field for the Charles Schwab Challenge. Join Justin Van Zuiden (stlcardinals84) and Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) for the Drive for Show, DFS for Dough show, your first look at this week's PGA DFS slate._ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2229 min
FanDuel Research PodcastsThe Heat Check: PGA Charles Schwab Challenge 2024Scottie Scheffler is a massive favorite for this week's Charles Schwab Challenge. Can we justify betting Scheffler at FanDuel Sportsbook, or can we find value elsewhere? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing their view of Scheffler, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (32:16), and the top DFS plays on FanDuel (48:19).
2024-05-211h 05
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanChoiceology's Guide to Better Decisions: With Guests James Korris, Carey Morewedge & Jack SollOver the years, Choiceology has offered a lot of advice for making better decisions. In this special episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we bring you the story of a video game that is surprisingly effective at reducing decision errors, and you'll hear about a practical checklist for improving choices in many different contexts.Solving fictitious mysteries might sound like fun and games, but the video game MISSING: The Pursuit of Terry Hughes was designed with a serious purpose in mind: to help intelligence analysts avoid decision-making traps. In 2015, James Korris and Carey Morewedge worked together to de...
2024-05-2031 minOn InvestingThe Power of Compounding & the Definition of "Rich" (With Scott Galloway)In this episode, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the latest CPI data and the impact for investors. Then, Liz Ann interviews NYU Professor Scott Galloway about his latest book and discusses the importance of financial literacy and strategies for achieving economic security. Galloway shares personal anecdotes and insights on topics such as the power of compounding, the definition of "rich," and the role of upbringing on one's relationship with money. He emphasizes the need for discipline, the value of time, and the rewards of building wealth with a partner. The conversation highlights the role of money as...
2024-05-1745 minOn InvestingHow Innovation Drives Growth: A Conversation With Chuck SchwabIn this episode, Liz Ann Sonders sits down with Chuck Schwab, founder of Charles Schwab & Co. They discuss how the company was founded, Chuck's decision to cut commissions on trades, how innovation plays a crucial role in driving growth in the economy, and how investing allows individuals to participate in the growth of the country.You can watch the new documentary film they mention, Chuck, for free on YouTube.Chuck is the story of Charles Schwab: a man with a vision that would end up changing Wall Street forever. In the new documentary by Oscar-winning...
2024-05-1031 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanRecipe for Success: With Guests Simon Rogan & Michele GelfandAre rules made to be followed—or meant to be broken? Often, the answer will depend on culture and the context in which people make decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how carefully people in different contexts follow social norms, rules, and procedures. We'll also see how strict and relaxed cultures affect the quality of our decisions—and how to find the sweet spot depending on your goals.Professional kitchens have historically been challenging work environments: high standards, long hours with low pay, and a strong hierarchy of cook...
2024-04-2234 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanTop of Mind: With Guests John Farrell & Manasvini SinghWhen someone asks, "What's your favorite restaurant?" odds are you're inclined to recommend a place you've eaten at recently—even if it's not really your favorite. It's just top of mind. Why do we weigh recent events so heavily? And how does this tendency impact important decisions, like whom to vote for or how to conduct medical procedures? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a phenomenon that can cause us to overweight recent events compared to earlier events and make suboptimal decisions. The 1968 presidential election was one of...
2024-03-2532 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanRepeat After Me: With Guests Jennifer LeMesurier & Tali SharotVitamin C is a cure for the common cold. Bats are blind. Sugar makes children hyperactive.All of these statements are false. So why are they so pervasive? And why do they feel so true?In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a phenomenon that can cause us to believe inaccurate information more than we should, and also lead us to trust reliable information less than we should.If you’re over a certain age, you might remember friends or family panicking about MSG, or monosodium glutamate, particularly in Ame...
2024-03-1134 minOn InvestingWhat Can the Sahm Rule Tell Us About the Economy?In this episode, Schwab's Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones interviews former Fed economist Claudia Sahm. And Schwab's Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders discusses the December jobs report with Kevin Gordon. Liz Ann and Kevin look at the differences between the numbers in the household survey and the establishment survey—and how this data will affect the fight against inflation, among other topics. You can see the charts they mention in this article: Mixed Signals: December's Jobs Report.Kathy and Claudia discuss the Sahm rule, which is an indicator of a recession, and its purpose in pr...
2024-01-1255 minOn InvestingThe View from Washington D.C.In this episode of On Investing, hosts Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones welcome Mike Townsend to the show. Mike is Schwab's managing director of legislative and regulatory affairs in Washington D.C. He is also the host of Schwab's WashingtonWise podcast, which explores the intersection between policy, politics, the markets, and the economy. He shares his thoughts on the 2024 election cycle, the likelihood of a government shutdown, and the state of the federal budget deficit and government debt.Kathy and Liz Ann also give an update on what they are keeping an eye on next week in...
2023-11-1027 minOn InvestingFrequently Asked Questions from InvestorsIn this episode of On Investing, hosts Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones recap the previous week and dig into a list of frequently asked questions from investors. They cover questions such as "What's the next move for the Fed?" and "Is a recession coming or not?" among others.Kathy and Liz Ann also give an update on what they are keeping an eye on next week in the markets.Liz Ann Sonders is Schwab's chief investment strategist. She's regularly quoted in financial publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Barron's, and the...
2023-11-0336 minOn InvestingOur Philosophy and What Matters in the MarketsIn the first episode of Schwab's new podcast, On Investing, hosts Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones introduce each other and explain what matters to them as they analyze the equity and bond markets. They also discuss the current market cycle and what the broader picture might tell us. Liz Ann Sonders is Schwab's chief investment strategist. She's regularly quoted in financial publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Barron's,and the Financial Times.She also appears asa regular guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Yahoo! Finance, and Fox Business News. Liz Ann has b...
2023-10-2733 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanA Sticky Situation: With Guests Richard Thaler, Wendy Wood & Susan BudowskiFilling out an overly complicated form or waiting on hold for hours to speak with a customer service rep is a frustrating experience. And sometimes it seems like the process itself is designed to be difficult.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how friction––time, distance, complexity, or anything that gets in the way of your goals—can contribute to what Nobel Prize–winning economist Richard Thaler calls "sludge." A young couple walks into a theme park and they are offered a gift card. The only catch is that they have to w...
2023-10-2337 minOn InvestingIntroducing On InvestingEach week On Investing hosts Liz Ann Sonders, Schwab's chief investment strategist, and Kathy Jones, Schwab's chief fixed income strategist, analyze the financial headlines and bring context to all the conversations around equities, fixed income, the economy, and more.Join Kathy, Liz Ann, and their guests, as they share insights on what's moving the markets and why, as well as the indicators they are watching for signs of change.They'll also answer investor questions on everything from which sectors are on the move, to what the bond markets are telling us, to where to look...
2023-10-1201 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanJumping to Conclusions: With Guests David Silbey & Ned AugenblickA train was speeding along the tracks in 19th-century England when a passenger suddenly started smashing windows and waving a pistol in the air. People believed his actions were caused by what was, at the time, a new and unfamiliar form of transportation. Doctors posited the rattling motion and noise of trains could cause passengers to act erratically, creating the short-lived but popular myth of "railway madness."In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how people often overreact to poor quality or incomplete information.A sudden explosion in 1889 ripped apart the...
2023-10-0937 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanThe Golden Misfits: With Guests Gary Lawless & Erika KirgiosWhat is the difference between buying groceries for the whole week versus grabbing something to eat on the way home each day? Grouping choices together so that you make a bunch of selections all at once can seem daunting, but it can actually help you reach your goals faster.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how taking a bird's eye view on a series of selections can help create better results overall.Most sports teams take years to establish themselves as contenders. But sometimes, a brand-new team is able to...
2023-08-2833 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanAn Accidental Experiment: With Guests Steven Levitt, Solomon Ezra & Stephen SpectorScientifically sound, randomized experiments can be expensive and difficult to run. But there’s an alternative: It turns out that certain real-life situations can also generate useful scientific data. The trick is finding them.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how events outside of our control can create opportunities for so-called natural or accidental experiments. The organizers of a heroic airlift transporting thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel broke the record for the flight with the most passengers. It was 1994, and the clock was ticking for Israeli intelligence per...
2023-08-1432 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanThe Superforecasters: With Guests Leon Panetta, Peter Bergen & Barbara MellersThere are moments in life where it seems as though everything is riding on one important decision. If only we had a crystal ball to see the future, we could make those decisions with greater confidence. Fortune-telling aside, there are actually methods to improve our predictions—and our decisions.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at what makes some people “superforecasters.” In 2010, the United States government had been looking for Al Qaeda leader and perpetrator of the 9/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden, for nearly a decade. Years of intelligence gathering all over the wor...
2023-06-0537 min
FanDuel Research PodcastsThe Heat Check: PGA Charles Schwab Challenge 2023Scottie Scheffler is a heavy favorite this week entering the Charles Schwab Challenge. Which golfers are best positioned to challenge Scheffler for the win? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing their favorite non-Scheffler options, roster construction, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.
2023-05-231h 09PGA Drive for Show, DFS for DoughPGA Drive For Show, DFS For Dough: Charles Schwab ChallengeOur PGA Gurus are here to break down the field for the Charles Schwab Challenge! Join Justin Van Zuiden (Stlcardinals84) and Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) for the Drive for Show, DFS for Dough show, your first look at this week's PGA DFS tournament!#PGA #DFS #FanDuel #draftkings We've got the best advice from the top DFS experts for DraftKings and FanDuel! Use this link to get your RotoGrinders Premium DFS subscription at a discount! $10 off your first month! - https://rotogrinders.com/media/grindersliveYou can also join the RG Discord for F...
2023-05-2332 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanSurvey Says: With Guests W. Joseph Campbell & Emily OsterIf you ran a survey at a science fiction convention to find out which movies were most popular with the general public, chances are good that the results would lean heavily towards sci-fi films. This skewing of data is plain to see in this context, but in many others it’s less obvious and potentially more pernicious.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a bias that can distort information that we gather from the world around us.First, W. Joseph Campbell tells the story of the infamous Literary Digest election pol...
2023-05-2229 min
Choiceology with Katy Milkman(BONUS) From Ripple Effect: Does Diversity Training Work? with Katy MilkmanOn this special bonus episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we highlight Ripple Effect, a new podcast from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Hosted by Dan Loney, Ripple Effect showcases research by Wharton faculty and shares what their insights mean for you.As part of a series on women and work, this episode of Ripple Effect features Choiceology host and Wharton professor Katy Milkman. After years of conducting research on gender bias in the workplace, Katy has reached a singular conclusion: Systemic change is necessary to create long-lasting progress towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sh...
2023-05-0831 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanBrave on the Waves: With Guests Bianca Valenti & Katherine CoffmanWe all make decisions involving risk. Decisions like trying out for your school’s chess team, speaking up when you don’t agree with your boss, or going down a double-black-diamond run at the end of a long day of skiing. So how do we determine which risks are worth taking and which ones are too … risky?In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at gender differences around confidence and uncertainty, and how we can all better calibrate our bravado.Surfing waves as tall as apartment buildings takes a lot of strength and sk...
2023-04-2432 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanThe Beanie Bandwagon: With Guests Robert Cialdini & Yemisi BrookesMullets. Skinny jeans. Crocs. Many of us can recall trends that we've jumped on, only to see those trends become passé soon after. But the fear of missing out can snowball into heavier consequences.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how speculation and rapidly growing trends, however niche, can cloud people's judgment. A tight knit group of friends in Chicago start buying stuffed animals from a little-known toymaker, called Ty Warner, for their kids. The friends' enthusiasm for the toys is contagious, and soon the demand for these cute stuffed an...
2023-03-2731 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanThe Power of Do-Overs: With Guests Jeff Ryan & Marissa SharifWhen you fail to reach a challenging goal, say, saving a certain amount of money each month or getting to the gym a certain number of times a week, it can be tempting to just give up on the plan entirely. But new research shows that building some flexibility into that plan can actually improve your chances of success.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how mulligans, skip days, cheat meals, and get-out-of-jail free cards are important strategies for sticking to your long-term goals.In the era of pinball and...
2023-03-1325 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanMesmerized: With Guests Mara Rockliff & John ListIt seems like every other week there's a news report about how coffee will help you live longer or will shorten your life. There are similar reports about vitamins and water consumption and any number of other health-related studies. So why do we see so much conflicting information around scientific research in the media? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, a look at the slippery problem of separating correlation from causation.You'll hear the fascinating story of Franz Mesmer and the apparently miraculous effects of what he dubbed animal magnetism. Author Mara Rockliff r...
2022-11-0735 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanThe Bad with the Good: With Guests Uzma Khan & Gustav KällstrandYou've probably caught yourself indulging after a workout or a game or a stretch of healthy eating. Maybe it was a pint or two after a soccer game or an extra piece of cheesecake after a vigorous hike. These indulgences are easier to justify after a healthy activity. Ironically, though, these indulgences can undo some of your hard work. So why do we tend to behave this way? In this episode of Choiceology withKaty Milkman, a look at how we justify our decisions based on previous behavior.Alfred Nobel was a very successful inventor and b...
2022-10-2430 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanRebroadcast: Silver Linings: With Guests Annie Duke, Kassia St. Clair & Adam GrantIf you’ve ever lost a job, or been through a breakup, or failed an exam, you’ll know that the aftermath can be painful and disorienting. But for some percentage of those who experience these disappointing outcomes, unforeseen opportunities will arise.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the occasional upside of being forced to quit a career, or a relationship, or even a favorite route to work.Kassia St. Clair brings us the story of William Henry Perkin. As a young man in 19th-century London, Perkin had set his sigh...
2022-10-1039 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanHow You Spend It: With Guests Joshua Fields Millburn & Cassie Mogilner Holmes“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” A quintessentially American phrase from the Declaration of Independence. That “pursuit of happiness” takes many forms, but it turns out that some approaches are more likely to be successful, according to science. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a way to frame how you spend your time and money that may help you lead a happier life.Joshua Fields Millburn was hungry for success. Despite a difficult childhood, he was determined to make it big. He worked long hours, took little time off, and rapid...
2022-09-1231 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanNot by a Long Shot: With Guests Katia Jordan & Craig FoxHumans can easily distinguish between a zero-chance event (e.g., the Washington Nationals winning the World Series in 2022) and a sure thing (e.g., the sun coming up tomorrow). But in between those two clear outcomes, it turns out that we’re not great at estimating odds.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, a bias that affects the way we predict the likelihood of rare events.Katia Jordan had all the makings of a tennis star: a preternatural talent, an intense drive to succeed, top-tier coaches, and parents who supported her dream completely. Sh...
2022-08-2933 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanFail Better: With Guests Joseph Herscher & Lauren Eskreis-WinklerYou hear it a lot in contemporary education, the tech world, and the arts: that it's important to fail, to make mistakes so that you can learn from them and get better at whatever you do. But that generally accepted wisdom is incomplete.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how failure can cloud your ability to learn and to improve.Joseph Herscher is creator of the wildly successful YouTube channel Joseph's Machines. He builds intricate and whimsical contraptions that perform simple tasks in overly complicated ways. You may know them...
2022-08-1532 min
Business BreakdownsCharles Schwab: The 8 Trillion Dollar GorillaThis is Matt Reustle and today we are breaking down the financial institution known as Charles Schwab. Schwab is a financial behemoth. They report over $8 trillion in assets under custody and a market cap scratching $120 billion but I think the most fascinating part about this breakdown is the strategic pivot taken by Schwab. While the online brokerage market has been decimated in recent years from fee compression, Schwab has been pivoting their business model to that of a traditional bank. Now what does that mean? Today, Schwab makes the majority of their money earning interest on customer cash deposits.
2022-07-201h 07
The Cut LinePGA Championship Recap/ Charles Schwab Challenge PreviewThe Cut Line team review a huge week at the PGA Championship where Justin Thomas claimed his second major before looking ahead to this weeks Charles Schwab Challenge and the stacked field in attendance
2022-05-2546 min
FanDuel Research PodcastsThe Heat Check: PGA Charles Schwab Challenge 2022The PGA Tour wraps up its Texas swing with this week's Charles Schwab Challenge. Which golfers should we build around within our DFS lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing golfers with plus history at Colonial Country Club, a couple under-salaried mid-range and value plays, and much more.
2022-05-241h 10
PGA Drive for Show, DFS for DoughPGA Drive For Show, DFS For Dough: Charles Schwab ChallengeOur PGA Gurus are here to break down the field for the upcoming Charles Schwab Challenge! Justin Van Zuiden (Stlcardinals84) is joined by Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) for the Drive for Show, DFS for Dough show, your first look at this week's PGA DFS tournament!#PGA #DFS #FanDuel #DraftKings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-2442 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanSecond-Guessing First Impressions: With Guests Allen Sarven & Richard NisbettDon’t shoot the messenger is a metaphorical phrase for blaming the bearer of bad news. It’s easy to be angry with someone who is associated with information you don’t want to hear–say, a doctor delivering an unwelcome diagnosis, or a manager who has to fire you due to budget issues beyond her control. The phrase also points to a tendency we all have to overweight someone’s personality or disposition (that person who fired me is a jerk) and underweight the situation (sales were down this year, and they can’t afford current staffing levels).In this...
2022-03-2832 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanLess Is More: With Guests Ryan McFarland & Gabrielle AdamsSupply chain issues and income inequality notwithstanding, we live in an age of abundance. Our closets overflow with clothing. Many children have more toys than they could possibly enjoy. Garages are filled with sporting gear. Offices are cluttered with gadgets. And even our calendars are packed with meetings and tasks. It can all be a bit much. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a bias that leads us to add to our collections and to-do lists but neglect to remove unnecessary or unhelpful items.We begin with the charming story o...
2022-03-1434 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanThe Power of Negative Thinking: With Guests Annie Duke, Mike Richard & Kelvin WuAnticipating and planning for obstacles can sometimes be more powerful than adopting a positive mindset.A positive attitude is important when embarking on any new endeavor. However, as you may have heard in previous episodes of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, overoptimism also can blind you to important information.In this episode, we look at a strategy that can help counteract the effects of overoptimism and overconfidence. You could call it the power of negative thinking.We begin with the amazing story of a lake in Louisiana that completely disappeared in a matter of h...
2021-10-2531 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanThe Good Fight: With Guests Adam Grant & Tom CrouchMost of us would prefer to avoid an argument at work or at home. But there are times when arguments—at least when they’re civil—can help surface important information for decision-making. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at situations where certain types of conflict can actually lead to better outcomes.You’re probably familiar with the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright. The Wright brothers secured their place in history by achieving the world’s first sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in December of...
2021-10-1131 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanWhat’s the Big Idea? With Guests Robert Rydell & Don MooreWhen young children imagine their future lives, they’re often very optimistic. They’ll say things like “I’m going to be an astronaut!” or “When I grow up, I want to be a movie star!” These outcomes are, of course, quite rare. Most children will grow into slightly less exotic careers as adults. But even as adults, we tend toward personal optimism. We assume that we will outlive the average person, that we will remain in better health than the average person, and that our children will be above average in school or in sports. Of course, we can’t all be a...
2021-09-1336 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanBig Goals, Little Steps: With Guests Shannon Miller & Hal HershfieldMost people wouldn’t attempt a marathon or a climb up Mount Everest without first working through some less audacious objectives. And yet there are countless examples of ambitious goals—new businesses, academic degrees, career changes, athletic feats—that were abandoned because they appeared too daunting in scope.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a simple strategy that can make your biggest goals more manageable.Shannon Miller is one of the most decorated athletes in the history of gymnastics. She is a seven-time Olympic medalist, and two-time inductee into the US Oly...
2021-08-1636 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanScientist Mode: With Guests Adam Grant & Luca ParmitanoImportant decisions can be complex and difficult to make. We’re at the mercy of certain behavioral biases, and we often face a degree of uncertainty. And while it’s helpful to be aware of our shortcomings and mindful of our incomplete picture of the world, there is a proven way to make better decisions, on balance. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how questioning our basic assumptions and thinking like a scientist can help us untangle the knottiest of problems and make choices with greater confidence.Luca Parmitano was the fi...
2021-06-0734 minThe Cut Line#95 Charles Schwab ChallengeLefty is back! The crew are up and about after an incredible PGA Championship victory from Phil Mickleson. They review all the drama before looking forward to this week's Charles Schwab Challenge, give their bets and touch on the big beef in the golfing world.
2021-05-2651 min
PGA Drive for Show, DFS for DoughPGA Drive for Show, DFS for Dough: Charles Schwab ChallengeOur PGA Gurus are here to break down the field for the Charles Schwab Challenge this weekend! Justin Van Zuiden is joined by Derek Farnsworth and Tyler Tamboline for the Drive for Show, DFS for Dough show, your first look at this week's PGA DFS tournament! Join us live each Tuesday at 8:30pm ET for a chance to win free RG Premium!#PGA #DFS #FanDuel #DraftKings #rotogrinders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-2641 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanSilver Linings: With Guests Annie Duke, Kassia St. Clair & Adam GrantIf you’ve ever lost a job, or been through a breakup, or failed an exam, you’ll know that the aftermath can be painful and disorienting. But for some percentage of those who experience these disappointing outcomes, unforeseen opportunities will arise.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the occasional upside of being forced to quit a career, or a relationship, or even a favorite route to work.Kassia St. Clair brings us the story of William Henry Perkin. As a young man in 19th-century London, Perkin had set his sigh...
2021-05-1038 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanIn the Face of Risk: With Guests Jeff Elison & Ido ErevFor many, the onset of the coronavirus pandemic was terrifying. Descriptions of the outbreak in Europe and Asia led to panic buying and sheltering in place here at home. But, as time passed and people became acclimatized to life with masks and social distancing, many of those same people who were terrified at the outset began to let their guard down and take unnecessary risks.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a peculiar inconsistency around how we perceive risk and rare events.Jeff Elison is a professor and an avid...
2021-04-1235 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanMindful of Mindsets: With Guests Erik Vance & Alia CrumHave you ever visited your doctor to deal with a minor health issue and then left the office with nothing more than the doctor’s calming reassurance? Chances are good that you felt a bit better, physically, just by virtue of experiencing the environment of the clinic and anticipating some kind of improvement in your health.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore how your beliefs and expectations can have a very real impact on your health and well-being.Science journalist Erik Vance vividly recounts several peculiar experiences taking part in traditional he...
2021-03-2935 min2020-06-1123 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanCoping Amid the Crisis: With Guest Laurie SantosAn unprecedented global health crisis has overwhelmed healthcare systems, disrupted economies and financial markets, and radically altered our daily lives. And while social distancing is the responsible thing to do to slow the spread of disease, it also heightens the emotional challenges we face during these scary and uncertain times.In this special bonus episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look to the science of happiness to see how we might mitigate the adverse impacts to our mental health and well-being—and maybe even cultivate good new habits that can help us when the crisis is ov...
2020-04-0639 min