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The Next Big Idea Daily

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What if engaging with great ideas could become one of your daily habits? What if some of the best tips for living better and working smarter were served up with your morning coffee, a hit of motivation guaranteed to start your day right? That’s the idea behind The Next Big Idea Daily. We work with hundreds of non-fiction authors — experts in productivity, creativity, leadership, communication, and... more

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With America's 250th birthday just days away, two books ask the same urgent question from very different angles: what does it mean to be American—and are we living up to our own ideals? In All We Say, former Obama speechwriter Ben Rhodes traces the b... more

We've been told for decades to slather on sunscreen and stay in the shade. But what if the real health risk is avoiding the sun? Rowan Jacobsen, award-winning science writer, spent nine years diving into the research — and what he found will surprise... more

Margie Lachman is a psychology professor at Brandeis University where she conducts research on adult development and aging. She is an investigator on the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study, in which they have followed thousands of adults for ... more

It turns out fatherhood isn't just a role — it's a biological transformation. Darby Saxbe, an award-winning psychologist at USC, draws on decades of research in Dad Brain to show how the fathering brain literally rewires itself through time and pract... more

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Recent Guests

Megan Garber
Staff writer at The Atlantic, author of Screen People, How We Entertained Ourselves into a State of Emergency
The Atlantic
Episode: Main Character Energy: How Screens Turn Us Into Spectators
Katie Davis
Professor at the University of Washington, director of the Digital Youth Lab; author of Technology's Child
University of Washington
Episode: Main Character Energy: How Screens Turn Us Into Spectators
Courtney Conley
Co-author of Walk
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Episode: When in Doubt, Reach Out: The Science of Social Connection
Milica McDowell
Author of Walk
Author
Episode: When in Doubt, Reach Out: The Science of Social Connection
Nicholas Epley
Professor of Behavioral Science, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: When in Doubt, Reach Out: The Science of Social Connection
Erica Dhawan
Author of Digital Body Language
Author, Digital Body Language
Episode: How to Read the Room: Mastering Body Language in Person and Online
Joe Navarro
Former FBI counterintelligence agent and author of Mastering Connections
Author, Mastering Connections
Episode: How to Read the Room: Mastering Body Language in Person and Online
Ethan Kross
Professor of psychology and management; author of Chatter
University of Michigan
Episode: How to Make Friends With the Voice in Your Head
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Science journalist and author of Mind Drama
Mind Drama (book)
Episode: How to Make Friends With the Voice in Your Head

Host

Michael Kovnat
Host of The Next Big Idea Daily; frequent interviewer of authors and thought leaders

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Valuable insights

    This show provides an unbelievable concentration of value in a short time. Lots of useful ideas, distilled so you can use them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DorieClark
    United States15 days ago
  • Too long for a daily show

    Show used to be great but they have doubled the length of each show. I don’t have the time to listen to a full half hour - that was kinda the point. I am going to have to unsubscribe. Show is interesting but they gave no warning to listeners of the new format which shows a certain blindness or lack of care towards their audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Random Pseudonym
    United States8 months ago
  • Fabulous podcast

    The very best. Consistently high quality and deeply inspiring and useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yvesTT
    Canada8 months ago
  • Excellent talk but too short. More of this from the author would be welcomed.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Henabel
    2 years ago
  • Unfortunately recently only seems to promote Leftist ideas.

    Used to be a tremendous Podcast but increasingly has featured mostly Leftist positions rather than a providing a platform for all ideas through a unbiased lens. I thought at first that it was because most media and authors are academic Left so that is natural, but increasingly has started to feel like some of the topics are bordering on propaganda and other topics are censored.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Slashdog
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's engaging, concise style and practical insights that fit into a busy morning routine.
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Guests are typically strong, well-researched thinkers who provide tangible takeaways.

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Best Of: How Running Can Unlock the Life You Didn't Know You Had
Q: What can ordinary people learn from these events?
Sally Jenkins explains that we can borrow principles from great champions—conditioning, practice, candor, discipline, and learning from failure—to enhance our own performance and leadership.
Why Your Life Feels Empty (And the Neuroscience Fix You Haven't Tried)
Q: What's the meaning of life, and why is it important to understand it now?
Brooks outlines five key insights about meaning (its definition, the meaning of meaning, where to find it, how to live with it, and what to do after achieving it), emphasizing coherence, purpose, and significance as core pillars and tying it to real-world issues like happiness, relationships, and technology use.
The Emotion You're Most Ashamed of Is the One Worth Listening To
Q: What exactly causes mental illness, and why is it so hard to pinpoint a single cause?
Palmer explains that mental illness arises from a complex mix of genetics, neurotransmitters, hormones, inflammation, trauma, and stress, and that a single cause is unlikely; a metabolic framework helps connect these factors to treatments.
Before You Quit, Listen to This
Q: If you were to get enough money to live as comfortably as you would like for the rest of your life, would you continue to work or would you stop working?
Most people would continue working, but when asked if they would quit if they won the lottery, the percentage drops dramatically, highlighting how context changes decisions about staying or leaving a job.
The Art of Managing Risk
Q: Are you a risk taker?
The guest explains that risk is an ecosystem within which individuals and organizations operate, and that understanding risk fingerprints and risk empathy helps manage uncertainty more effectively than simply labeling oneself as 'risky' or 'risk-averse.'

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Next Big Idea Daily

What is The Next Big Idea Daily about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers compact, idea-forward conversations with a focus on leadership, productivity, economics, and human behavior, typically anchored by author-led insights and practical takeaways. Across episodes, listeners are invited to apply big ideas to work and life in short, actionable segments, often complemented by sponsor messages. Notable strengths include a diverse set of expert guests—from business leaders and researchers to journalists—sharing frameworks, anecdotes, and research findings in easily digestible chunks that fit into busy mornings. The format's bite-sized nature and practical orientation make it a good fit for professionals seeking quick, applicable lessons to improve work performance, decision-making, and daily routine... more

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