How to Survive (and Maybe Even Enjoy) Thanksgiving Dinner

Happy Thanksgiving from Hidden Brain! All of the research in this week's episode is geared toward helping you have a happier holiday, with tips to help you avoid three deadly Thanksgiving pitfalls: overeating, over-shopping, and fighting with your relatives.

For appetizers, we'll start with two of Shankar's Morning Edition radio stories.

First up, a story about political arguments at the dinner table, and why it's so hard for Democrats and Republicans to find common ground.

See the rest at NPR.