Julianne Holt-Lunstad

Professor of psychology and neuroscience, Brigham Young University

Professor of psychology and neuroscience, Brigham Young University

Julianne Holt-Lunstad on KCRW

With 23 Senate seats up for election, Democrats are worried. Does the vice presidency matter in an election?

Democrats face uphill battle in 2024 Senate race

With 23 Senate seats up for election, Democrats are worried. Does the vice presidency matter in an election?

from Left, Right & Center

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Could the presidential nominees hurt their congressional colleagues down the ballot? Plus, we examine the president’s response to an Easter controversy.

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This week, clinical psychologist and Buddhist teacher Tara Brach on activism and how easy it is to unintentionally absorb the hate and anger leveled at others.

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This week Myisha and Jonathan Bastian, host of KCRW’s Life Examined, dig into the science of love and heartbreak.

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This fall, women lawmakers are slated to make up the majority in the California Legislature — a historical first. They could lead on reproductive care and family leave.

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Is the media’s coverage adding to the difficulties of Donald Trump’s criminal case? Where does protest cross the line into hate speech?

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A committee wants to invest in the happiness of Californias with data-proven ideas. But a multi-billion dollar state budget deficit looms over their efforts.

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Journalist Abraham Lustgarten and scientist-turned-activist Rose Abramoff discuss the impacts of climate research on human migratory patterns and activism.

from Life Examined

Is monogamy or my sexual fantasy the problem? How common is a sexless marriage? I’m Gen X, why are young people trying to date me?

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The recent missile exchanges between Iran and Israel stirred fears of World War III, and while the action has cooled down, the uncertain path still looms with tension.

from Scheer Intelligence