The Decision Education Podcast

We take you into the homes, offices, and minds of today’s most fascinating decision makers.

A podcast about decision-making

The decisions we make have a tremendous impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. But what goes into making better decisions? Hear from experts from diverse backgrounds as they share insights on how asking the right questions, improving predictions, managing cognitive biases, and other strategies can make us better decision makers. Through real-life stories and cutting-edge research, gain practical strategies and transform your understanding of the role decisions play in our lives.

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Episode 043:
The Arithmetic of Uncertainty
with Barry Schwartz
September 2, 2026
In this episode, our host Annie Duke sits down with psychology professor Barry Schwartz to challenge the idea that good decisions come only from spreadsheets.
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Episode 042:
Redefining Risk
with Jenny Just
August 19, 2026
In this episode, our host Annie Duke sits down with entrepreneur Jenny Just to explore the experiences that shaped her approach to risk.
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Season 7 Trailer
August 12, 2026
Season 7 of The Decision Education Podcast unveils decision-making tips from experts in AI, risk, entrepreneurship, and the military. Host, Annie Duke, engages our guests in interesting discussions, in which they unpack their decision toolkits and share how the world might look different if we practiced decision-making skills from a younger age.
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Episode 041:
The Science of a Good Explanation
with Tania Lombrozo
November 19, 2025
In this episode, our host Annie Duke sits down with cognitive scientist Tania Lombrozo to explore the psychology of “why.”
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Episode 040:
Mastering the Game Plan
with Paraag Marathe
November 5, 2025
Annie Duke speaks with Leeds United Football Club and San Francisco 49ers executive Paraag Marathe on how analytics-based decision-making helps to build successful sports teams.
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Episode 039:
Bulls, Bears, and Biases
with Howard Marks
October 22, 2025
Annie Duke speaks with Oaktree Capital co-founder and renowned investor Howard Marks on the psychology behind market volatility and investor behavior.
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Episode 038:
A Contrarian’s Guide to Venture Capital
with Josh Wolfe
October 8, 2025
Annie Duke speaks with Lux Capital co-founder Josh Wolfe to explore his unconventional approach to venture investing and decision-making under uncertainty.
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Episode 037:
Choosing With Intent
with Dr. Sunita Sah
September 24, 2025
Annie Duke speaks with organizational psychology expert Dr. Sunita Sah as they explore the hidden forces behind compliance, consent, and ethical decision-making.
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Episode 036:
The Science of Clearer Thinking
with Spencer Greenberg
September 10, 2025
Annie Duke speaks with entrepreneur and mathematician Spencer Greenberg balancing intuition and analysis leads to the best decisions.
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Season 6 Trailer
September 3, 2025
Season 6 of The Decision Education Podcast unveils decision-making tips from experts in AI, psychology, entrepreneurship, and sports. Host, Annie Duke, engages our guests in interesting discussions, in which they unpack their decision toolkits and share how the world might look different if we practiced decision-making skills from a younger age.
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Episode 035:
Your Future Self Will Thank You
with Bina Venkataraman
February 5, 2025
Annie Duke speaks with journalist and author Bina Venkataraman about the barriers to making long-term decisions
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Episode 034:
The Systems That Shape Us
with Seth Godin
January 22, 2025
Annie Duke and Seth Godin, renowned author, entrepreneur, and marketing expert, explore the role of systems in shaping our choices.
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