How Do You Create Happiness? & Why Dogs Behave the Way They Do

“Happy Birthday to You” might seem like a simple song, but its history is anything but. It has generated millions of dollars in royalties and been at the center of a wild legal saga. In this opening segment, you’ll hear the fascinating backstory of one of the world’s most famous tunes — and learn about its current legal status.

Is happiness just a fleeting feeling — or something deeper and more lasting? In this enlightening segment, I speak with Arthur C. Brooks, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, columnist at The Atlantic, and author of ⁠The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life. He shares powerful insights into what happiness really is and how you can create more of it in your life — starting today. Arthur is also host of the podcast “Office Hours.” 

Why do dogs behave the way they do — and why don’t they always listen, even when they seem to know better? Acclaimed dog behaviorist and trainer Louise Glazebrook joins me to explain how dogs think, how to train them more effectively, and how to break frustrating habits. She’s the author of ⁠The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read: How to Raise the Happiest Dog (https://amzn.to/4fCwFax) ⁠— and she’s full of practical advice for every dog owner.

If you don’t crack your knuckles, it might be hard to understand why others love it so much. Is it just a habit — or is there real pleasure (or danger) in the pop? In this segment, we explore what science says about why people crack their knuckles and whether it’s actually harmful.