The Matt Townsend Show

Individual Liberty, Physics of a Free Throw, Ways To Unplug


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Individual Liberty and the Common Good (10:58)
Colin Woodard is an award-winning journalist and author of several books. He has reported from more than fifty foreign countries and seven continents. His latest book, American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good, explores America’s regional cultures. Colin Woodard discusses how his book outlines the political, ideological, and sociological predicaments that result in the differences between regional cultures.
Physics of a Free Throw (56:55)
Larry Silverberg, Ph.D., Professor of Theoretical and Applied Dynamics at North Carolina State University and lead researcher behind the article “The Anatomy of the Free Throw” and many other research projects. 2 seconds left on the clock with the game on the line and all you need is one free throw to win the National Championship in basketball. Sounds like the scenario I would create in my driveway. But for two teams this year it could be a reality. Larry Silverberg explains the physics behind the free throw.
Ways To Unplug When You're Short On Time (1:42:28)
Paula Davis-Laack is the Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute, a former practicing lawyer, an internationally-published writer, media contributor, and a stress and resilience expert. As part of her post-graduate training, she taught and trained resilience skills to more than 25,000 soldiers as part of the Army’s Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program. She is the author of  “Addicted to Busy: Your Blueprint for Burnout Prevention” Paula share tips on how to reduce stress, improve resilience and unplug.
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