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Why Do We Still Work 40 Hours A Week?

The 40-hour, 5-day workweek has been the norm in the United States for almost 100 years. Now imagine if it were replaced with a 32-hour, 4-day workweek--with no cut in pay. Would work-life balance magically descend on the land? Or would people be more stressed than ever? Explore the possibilities and weigh the evidence with Myles. Should the 4-day workweek become the new normal?
Season 6 Episode 16 Length 11:06 Premiere: 09/01/22

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S6 E13 Length 08:35 Premiere Date 08/31/22

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S6 E12 Length 09:14 Premiere Date 08/30/22

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S6 E11 Length 09:39 Premiere Date 08/30/22

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S6 E10 Length 10:10 Premiere Date 08/30/22

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S6 E9 Length 08:48 Premiere Date 04/06/22

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S6 E8 Length 07:18 Premiere Date 03/10/22

What Happens If You Take ADHD Drugs And You Don’t Have ADHD?
S6 E7 Length 12:02 Premiere Date 02/24/22

The Secret Economy of Conspiracy Theories
S6 E6 Length 11:35 Premiere Date 02/24/22

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S6 E5 Length 08:55 Premiere Date 12/15/21

The Lasting Impact of Native American Residential Schools
S6 E4 Length 14:39 Premiere Date 12/02/21

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