Alex and Shane discuss the Christmas aftermath, who did a better job gift giving, pillows, New Year’s resolutions, and flossing.

 

Economist and author (“Expecting Better” and “Cribsheet”) Emily Oster, PhD., discusses her research, controversial findings about alcohol and pregnancy, circumcision, why people shame each other for making different choices as parents, maternity leave, the data behind whether “breast is best,” marital satisfaction, and why we can probably give ourselves a break when it comes to doubting our parenting. 

 

CPA, financial strategist, and author of “The Wealthy Entrepreneur,” Robert Gauvreau discusses tax mistakes you are probably making, ways to save money during tax season, and financial planning. 

 

Listener questions are answered in a mailbag segment, hitting topics like whether science and math should be mandatory in school, the harshest criticism they’ve received, cryptic pregnancy, and screen time.

 

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