What happens when an Iranian-American comedian from Southern California decides to make a leap into the publishing world by writing a book about how to entertain Caucasians? We find out today as cultural polymath and new Earwolf podcaster Negin Farsad returns to Question of the Day joining Stephen and James in the studio to discuss comedy, race, and white people owning outer space. Listen all week as Negin stays in the booth to ask the questions she's been looking for QOD to answer!

James may be the outspoken QOD host regarding higher education's low return-on-investment, but today Stephen is having a hard time remembering what he learned over those four very expensive years. Listen on as we roll back the clock to test both Stephen's post-50-year-old memory and see if the electives he paid for as an undergrad were worth more than a few minutes on Wikipedia today.This episode is sponsored by Magoosh.

Have you ever pretended to start a fight with someone much larger than you in the middle of the night just to start a conversation? What about entering a private community garden while people stare at you? James has done those things in the past few weeks, in fact, and today he's helping Stephen keep his vagabond mindset intact, following a return to the US after weeks abroad.This episode is sponsored by Magoosh.

Will James Altucher have the same level of success calling the White House that he did 36 years earlier, as an inquisitive twelve-year-old? Today, we learn that James' podcasting days began long before he teamed up with Stephen, as James attempted to have phone interviews with every Congressperson and the President of the United States while in elementary school. As James tells his story, we're regaled to the dulcet tones of the White House switchboard's hold music.This episode is sponsored by Magoosh.

Summer has arrived in New York City, which means that school is out for the summer and teenagers are ready to get jobs until the next school year starts. On today's episode, we have an on-air guest questioner as QOD's very own Alison Hockenberry calls into the session to get advice for one of her own teenage children.

Every time James Altucher is in a social situation he asks himself, "What am I going to learn from this conversation?" Bringing that attitude to every encounter he comes across is the beginning of a mental exercise regimen to strengthen his "question asking muscle". Listen on for more tips from Stephen and James about how they cultivate their curiosity throughout daily life and endless interviews.This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon.

After a disastrous game of competitive golf, an interested QOD party asks James how to not lose it all during clutch moments. Will out mystery questioner be able to improve his or her game using the wisdom James pulls from chess, business, and relationships? And why isn't Stephen chiming in with help on this topic?This episode is sponsored by Allstate.

Did Stephen's viewing habits of the TV show "Dragon Tales" when his children were young affect his pleasure watching "Game of Thrones" as an adult? Today, James and Stephen go a bit more casual than usual and discuss their television watching habits. Has James' work history with HBO impacted his enjoyment of their hit original television shows today? Does Stephen watch anything besides golf and soccer in his spare time? Stay tuned to find out these answers and more!

What does Stephen find upon entering the recording studio today? James holding a plastic bag with $4000 in two dollar bills. After a quick discussion about not forgetting thousands of dollars in cash in a hotel room, Stephen discovers the crux of the matter: James' need for public approval facilitates his eccentric actions that make him stand out in a crowd. From tipping servers in even numbers, to secretively making redundant reservations in case your friends mess up, today James tries to sell the finer points of his lifestyle to Stephen. Will it work?This episode is sponsored by Allstate.

What can you gain in your daily life by being more observant? On today's episode, Stephen and James discuss a few techniques they've learned that helps tamp down the noise of city life, activate your brain while holding a smartphone, and increase your success in courting a lover. Also, James gives his number 1 pick for the book people who want to increase their powers of observation need to read.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.