How to Motivate Young People; Peptalks 101; Dash Shaw's "Blurry"; Memoir on a Courtroom Sketch Artist

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Aug 9, 2024

A new book from an influential psychologist explains that when it comes to mentoring, educating or parenting teenagers, making them feel respected is key. Dr. David Yeager, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the cofounder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute discusses his new book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their strategies for motivating the young people in their lives.

Sometimes looking in the mirror and trying to psych yourself up just isn't enough. When you need external validation, Josh Gondelman is your man. He's a comedian and writer and the author of a pep talk newsletter titled "That's Marvelous." He joins us to spread enthusiasm -- and give listeners a boost.

Cartoonist, animator, and author Dash Shaw joins us to discuss his new graphic novel, Blurry, which examines the small life choices that lead to bigger life change. Plus, we discuss his film "Cryptozoo," which will be screening at Roxy Cinema on Sunday at 7 pm.

A new memoir offers readers a front-row seat inside of America's most infamous trials featuring characters such as Donald Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell, Stormy Daniels, Steve Bannon, Tom Brady, Robert DeNiro, Bill Cosby, and Harvey Weinstein. Jane Rosenberg joins us to talk about her new book, Drawn Testimony: My Four Decades as a Courtroom Sketch Artist.

*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

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