What's the best way to handle 'sharing economy' vendors, such as Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts, who aren't providing their services as advertised? On today's episode, Stephen, James, and guest host Brian Koppelman work to find a common ground on how to deal with the practical and emotional implications of giving less-than-perfect ratings to these 'contractors'.

How does a TV show script get transformed from multiple writers' ideas into a cohesive episode? Our guest expert Brian Koppelman – a co-creator, writer, and showrunner for the Showtime series 'Billions' – gives James and Stephen insight into how the show was created, what the various roles are within a writers' room, and what his job expectations are in order to get an episode 'to air'.

"How does one learn to have fast yet legible handwriting?" a QOD listener asks. Stephen thinks maybe we should all take a clue from mid-century America's secretarial pool, while James attempts to recover from a traumatizing flashback to grammar school.

Stephen thinks political commentators' predictions of this year's presidential race are more stupid and arrogant than ever, but does it really matter which candidate wins the election? Listen to James and Stephen dissect how much authority the executive branch really holds in domestic and foreign matters, and to what degree our daily lives are actually affected by who's in the Oval Office.

How did it come to pass that alcohol was made readily available and culturally celebrated, while marijuana and other intoxicants were stigmatized and made illegal? Listen on to hear if James agrees with Stephen that these landmark drug laws are little more than "accidents of history".

Stephen has a problem, and he doesn't have the time to solve it. Today, we're talking about impatience. Whether it's long lines at the coffee shop or bumbling Question of the Day podcast producers, he'll have a bone to pick if his internal timer dings before the task is accomplished. Luckily, non-certified internet therapist James Altucher is here to help. The question is, will he be able to guide Stephen toward a solution before time runs out on their session?

Will James and Stephen retire from live stand-up comedy after each performing one successful set, or might this become a new source of income? Today, our hosts discuss what they've learned from their on-stage 'Question of the Day Live!' experiences, and we hear how James has been combating his introverted nature by getting in front of a crowd.

A discussion about Miley Cyrus' music makes a tangential leap into a debate about voting. James, who hasn't voted in 25 years, obviously has some strong opinions. Will Stephen's research on the economics of voting change James' mind?

Stephen and James make their first attempts at live stand up comedy on today's third and final installment from our 'Question of the Day Live!' event. Topics include house cats, Stephen's failed jingle writing career, parenthood, Sean Penn, cream cheese, and much more!

Today, in our second 'Question of the Day Live!' podcast, moderator Negin Farsad asks Stephen and James about the best ways to make friends as an adult, what fads they'd like to see return, and what ceremonial rites of passage should be eliminated. Then, we hear how our hosts held up to Negin's rapid-fire 'lightning round' questions.