Cultivating Happiness in an Election Year

How can we stay happy in divisive times? Many people are exhausted by today’s political discourse, especially as the U.S. elections approach. In this Wiener Conference Call, leadership and happiness expert Arthur Brooks shares tips on how to successfully navigate the currents of polarization.

Wiener Conference Calls recognize Malcolm Wiener’s role in proposing and supporting this series as well as the Wiener Center for Social Policy at Harvard Kennedy School.

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