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Pursuit of Happiness
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July 7, 2025
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Arthur Brooks on the Secret to a Fulfilling Life

This video was originally published by The Free Press. Watch the full interview here.

We’re living in an era of hyper-politicization, loneliness, and a growing mental health crisis. So what does it actually mean to build a “good” and “happy” life in the middle of all that?

Coleman Hughes interviews Arthur Brooks on The Free Press' "Conversations with Coleman" podcast.

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