Archive - Reasonably Happy

August 2025

What Bumper Stickers Tell Us About America

Have you ever seen a car with more than three bumper stickers on it and thought, “Oh, this guy has it all together!”Neither have I. There's a reason for…

Aug 2 •

July 2025

Tribalism is Dumb (w/ Andrew Heaton)

Andrew Heaton is the author of the new book Tribalism Is Dumb and the host of The Political Orphanage podcast.

Jul 30 •

1:06:09

The Great NYC Rationalization

"The weather is terrible, housing is unaffordable, and mentally ill people covered in filth roam the subway, but I can get authentic Chinese dumplings…

Jul 20 •

Puck CEO, Sarah Personette

Paul sits down with Sarah Personette, CEO of Puck, the fast-growing news outlet the New York Times described as “Vanity Fair for the Substack era.” From…

Jul 16 •

59:05

Weapons Grade Gorgeous w/ Mehran Khaghani

Paul sits down with comedian and actor Mehran Khaghani and gets deep into the psyche of a man who was brought to America from Iran as a 3-year-old.

Jul 6 •

1:17:17

How Victimhood and Narcissism Hold Us Back (w/ Scott Barry Kaufman)

Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and best-selling author of the book Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize…

Jul 2 •

50:05

June 2025

Legacy, Loss, and Being Jewish Now

Zibby Owens is an author, publisher, and bookstore owner.

Jun 30 •

45:09

Jeffery Toobin Exposes Presidential Power

CNN legal analyst and bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin breaks down the hidden power of presidential pardons — and how they reveal the true character of…

Jun 18 •

58:30

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