Are resolutions for the New Year worth making even if they are not sustainable throughout the year? Stephen thinks a carefully chosen fresh start may be worthwhile, but can he convince James?

As the end of the year approaches, so does the number of cards promising to make a charitable donation “in your name”. But how well do these charities spend the money with your name attached to it? Also, what does it take to make “the list” for an annual holiday party?

Does the stress of the holidays compel you to pick up the martini glass? For many it does, but at what cost?

Today's question is all about America's favorite winter-holiday foul, their modern day voluptuous 'white meat', and the new industry that's sprung up because of it.

James is spending the holidays without his wife or daughters this year, and needs help to make the most out of a lonely situation. Will Stephen be able to rouse James from his December funk?

Holiday sweaters, cash, and one oft-mentioned backgammon set are fair play for today's discussion about gift giving and "dead weight loss". Side question: Are any holidays 'real'? James doesn't seem to think so.

Stephen’s forthcoming golf lessons prompt a discussion considering how mechanisms such as rapid feedback and failure keep us ‘on course’ in more ways than one.

Age and maturity level should go hand-in-hand, but that’s not always the case. What does it take to be ‘mature’, and what are some signs that a person is, shall we say, ‘lacking’ in that department?

When James has a marital spat, unlicensed therapist Stephen J. Dubner is at the ready to discuss the tribulations of committed adult relationships.

With the holiday season approaching, James and Stephen give their personal secrets to going on vacation with children.