Choiceology with Katy Milkman

Behavioral economics research applied to smarter decision-making AI summary

Charles Schwab Visit website › Science · EN · 121 episodes · latest 2026-11-02

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Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good. Season 1 of Choiceology was hosted by Dan Heath, bestselling author of Made to Stick and Switch. Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options. (0321-1S88)

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Latest episodes

  1. 2026-11-02 · 39 min

    Are there proven ways to improve our predictions?

  2. 2026-10-19 · 33 min · Season 18, episode 5

    Learn how subtle linguistic shifts can change the way you make decisions and bridge the gap between who you are today and who you want to be tomorrow.

  3. 2026-10-05 · 32 min · Season 18, episode 4

    Why do we prefer experiences that appear to get better over time? Take a closer look at how improving sequences shape our everyday choices.

  4. 2026-09-21 · 31 min · Season 18, episode 3

    Harvard Business School's Leslie John explains why we misjudge the risks of self-disclosure and how openness can improve relationships.

  5. 2026-09-07 · 35 min · Season 18, episode 2

    Learn about the barriers we build between ourselves and the rest of the world—and how connecting more can make us happier and wiser.

  6. 2026-08-24 · 37 min · Season 18, episode 1

    The people around us can make goals easier to achieve—or easier to abandon. Find out why social influence matters more than you might expect.

  7. 2026-08-10 · 2 min

    Each episode tells true stories involving high-stakes moments and explores the latest research to help you make better judgments and avoid costly mistakes.

  8. 2026-06-01 · 36 min · Season 17, episode 6

    Teamwork is an essential part of everyday life. Discover how candid cultures that invite ideas from every level of an organization can be the difference between failure and a miracle.

  9. 2026-05-18 · 26 min · Season 17, episode 5

    When progress falters, our confidence often goes with it. This episode explores why short-term performance can carry more psychological weight than it deserves.

  10. 2026-05-04 · 31 min · Season 17, episode 4

    From market booms to historic downturns, learn how major economic events impact us and influence how much risk we're comfortable taking.

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Oldest episode in feed
01/2018 · over 8 years
Typical length
32 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords
Katy Milkman, Charles Schwab, behavioral economics, decision making, Dan Heath

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