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A Pilot Throws a Surprise Airport Concert

Jul 25, 2026 · 15m

Summary

This episode highlights an 82-year-old Minnesota grandmother who successfully lobbied for a law allowing assisted living facilities to serve alcohol. It also profiles Scott Strode, a CNN Hero who founded a global recovery movement through sports, and Nauti, a pilot and violinist who performs for travelers. Additionally, the show covers the North Pole Marathon champions and psychologist Barry Schwartz’s advice on reducing decision fatigue to improve happiness.

Topics discussed

Intro: Wine Day, North Pole Marathon, and Decision Making Sponsors: StreetEasy and Choice Hotels Airline Pilot and Violinist Nauti Dreiblatt Grandparents' Happy Hour Act in Minnesota CNN Hero Scott Strode and The Phoenix Recovery North Pole Marathon Champions and Challenges Sponsors: Stewart Fails Podcast and EA Sports Psychologist Barry Schwartz on The Paradox of Choice Outro and Preview of CNN One Thing
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