Fitbits and other wearable devices are very popular, but research says they may not make us any more fit. A social psychologist digs into why that might be. Wisconsin’s craft beer industry has boomed in the past couple of decades. Are we reaching the market’s saturation point? And we look at why some songs, movies and concepts become wildly popular, while others never make it out of obscurity.
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Why Fitness Trackers Might Not Make You Healthier
New research shows that wearing a fitness tracker may not automatically lead to better health. A social psychologist digs into what might be missing in the equation, and how we can get better results.
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Have We Reached Peak Craft Beer?
Beer making has enjoyed a long history in Wisconsin, and the boom of craft breweries over the past few decades doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. But with so many craft breweries popping up in Wisconsin, will we see craft beer production outpace the demand?
We talk to a beer writer about the craft beer boom in Wisconsin, and if we’re reaching a possible saturation point.
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The Science Of Popularity: Why Do Some Things Become Hot, And Others Not?
What makes something popular? In today’s world, where we’re surrounded by a seemingly infinite number of products, ideas, services, songs and entertainment options, why do some rise to the top and become cultural phenomena, and others languish in obscurity? An author breaks down the science of popularity, and what’s often going on behind the scenes designed to grab our attention and influence our behavior.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Regan Gurung Guest
- Robin Shepard Guest
- Derek Thompson Guest
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