Happiness and money, Nuclear fusion energy

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In this Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, photo, a woman pays for merchandise at a Kohl's department store in Sherwood, Ark. Danny Johnston/AP Photo
In this Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, photo, a woman pays for merchandise at a Kohl’s department store in Sherwood, Ark. Danny Johnston/AP Photo

We talk to a Wisconsin happiness researcher about our relationship with money. Then, a physics professor brings us the latest developments in trying to generate nuclear fusion energy.

Featured in this Show

  • The relationship between money and happiness

    People say money can’t buy happiness, but access to money can have an influence on our happiness. We talk to a happiness researcher at UW-Madison about the relationship between our financial circumstances and our wellbeing.

  • Could nuclear fusion power the future?

    Several companies say they’re close to achieving nuclear fusion that could be used as clean energy. A physicist explains why fusion is so difficult to achieve and whether commercial fusion is realistic.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Christine Whelan Guest
  • Cary Forest Guest

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