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About Good on Paper
Have you ever heard a commonly held belief or a fast-developing worldview and asked: Is that idea right? Or just good on paper? Each week, host Jerusalem Demsas and a guest take a closer look at the facts and research that challenge the popular narratives of the day, to better understand why we believe what we believe.
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Are We Talking About Therapy Too Much?
Is there such a thing as too much mental health awareness?
The Coming Labor Shortage Is Not Good News
Sure, workers may have higher wages. But there's more to it than that.
Are Young Men Becoming More Sexist?
In some places, young men are voting to the right of their grandfathers.
Who Really Protests, and Why?
Did the media get the 2020 protests wrong?
The Truth About Immigration and Public Opinion
Is immigration really just a political loser for the left?
The Great Remote-Work Experiment
Who is really benefiting from working from home?
Introducing: Good on Paper
A new show hosted by Jerusalem Demsas questions what we really know about the narratives driving public conversation.
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