Episode

8/25 Paul Tough: Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why

August 25, 2016

On today, journalist Paul Tough (@PaulTough) to discuss his new book, “Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why.” How Paul’s research into education has developed in relation to policy debates in education. The relationship between poverty, morality, and learning. How stress influences learning, and what constitutes “toxic stress.” The importance of early education. How is success defined? What are the prospects for positive change going forward?

For Members: Eugene Mirman and voice of Majority Report Jon Benjamin joined Sam (12/14/05) in studio to discuss a Mr. Hetero competition, make fun of Sean Hannity, closeted republican homophobes, and how jews took over Christmas. (49:30)

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