Arthur C. Brooks returns! The world-renowned social scientist joins Rep. Crenshaw to offer a roadmap to overcoming one of the defining problems of our time: why so many young people feel anxious, depressed, and lost of meaning in their lives. Drawing from neuroscience, behavioral science, and philosophy, Brooks explains how to achieve a life of true happiness and meaning. Hint: put the phone down (but not until you listen to this podcast).

Arthur C. Brooks, PhD is the author of the brand-new book "The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness." He is a social scientist and one of the world's leading authorities on human happiness. He is a Harvard professor, columnist with The Free Press, host of the podcast Office Hours, CBS News contributor, and internationally acclaimed public speaker. Find him on X at @arthurbrooks and Instagram at @arthurcbrooks.

The Situation Report for February 5, 2026. The DOJ releases millions of new Epstein documents exposing elite connections, Iran escalates regional threats while massacring protesters at home, and investigators uncover a massive Medicare hospice fraud scheme ripping off seniors in Los Angeles. All this and much more in just ten minutes.

The Department of Justice releases another massive tranche of the Epstein Files

Iran Ramps up Regional Threats as Accounts of Regime Violence Emerge

Los Angeles hospice fraud reaches billions as Medicare providers scam the federal system with fake companies

Medical Experts Come Out Against Gender Transition Surgeries for Children

NASA moves Artemis II Mission to March 2026 After Test-Run Issue

Media Bias Alert: The mainstream coverage on Alex Pretti and ICE

The Clintons agree to appear before the House Oversight Committee

A new Fed chairman

Hey Billie Eilish, what were you saying about "stolen land?"

Read of the week: "Gold Standard" by Michael D. Bordo

The Situation Report for January 23, 2026. President Trump heads to Davos to make the case for purchasing Greenland. Protests continue to rage across Iran. The Supreme Court hears weighs state laws banning transgender women (ie men) from women's sports. And the Trump Administration takes action against sanctuary cities. All this and more from Rep. Crenshaw in just ten minutes.

Developments on Greenland talks

Iranians take to the streets

Supreme Court hears arguments on men in women's sports

President Trump takes action against sanctuary cities and immigrants convicted of fraud

Media Bias Alert: If you didn't watch the Golden Globes, you'll never guess what you missed

The Clintons defy a congressional subpoena

Inflation eases for consumers

Congratulations to the Vance family!

Read of the week: How DEI Caused a Military Recruitment Crisis