Post-debate special!

In this ground-breaking book, Katy Milkman reveals a proven path to help readers move from where they are to where they want to be. Drawing on her original research and the work of her world-renowned scientific collaborators, Milkman shares strategic methods for identifying and overcoming common barriers to change, such as impulsivity, procrastination, and forgetfulness. The book offers innovative approaches like 'temptation bundling,' using timely reminders, and creating 'set-it-and-forget-it systems' to make change more achievable. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring solutions to specific roadblocks and using science to stack the deck in favor of successful change.

In this book, Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi reveal how the financial stability of middle-class families has deteriorated despite the increase in dual incomes. They argue that the rise in fixed living expenses, such as housing and education costs, and the decline in employment security have created a 'two-income trap. ' The authors propose several policy solutions, including subsidized daycare, school vouchers, tuition freezes for public universities, and stricter credit regulations to mitigate these financial pressures. The book challenges the 'overconsumption myth' and highlights the need for institutional changes to support middle-class families.

In 'Why We're Polarized,' Ezra Klein argues that America’s political system is polarizing due to the merging of partisan identities with racial, religious, geographic, ideological, and cultural identities. The book explores how these merged identities have led to a dysfunctional political system and traces the feedback loops between polarized political identities and institutions. Klein also discusses the role of media and psychological factors in exacerbating polarization, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current state of American politics.