Guy Raz — “How I Built This” and Solving Our Big Problems

<p>On today’s Daily Stoic Podcast, Ryan talks with <a href='https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this'><em>How I Built This</em></a><em> </em>creator and host Guy Raz about how we deal with big collective action problems in an era of increased polarization, harnessing entrepreneurial energy to help society, and more.</p><p>Guy Raz is a podcast creator and host with a combined audience of over 19 million downloads a month. He is the creator and host of <a href='https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this'><em>How I Built This</em></a><em>, </em>a podcast about entrepreneurs, and also co-created NPR’s <a href='https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/'><em>TED Radio Hour</em></a><em> </em>and <a href='https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world'><em>Wow in the World</em></a><em>. </em>Guy joined NPR in 1997 and has worked every single newsroom job from production assistant to news anchor.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href='http://gomacro.com'>GoMacro</a>. <a href='http://gomacro.com'>GoMacro</a> is a family-owned maker of some of the finest protein bars around. They&apos;re vegan, non-GMO, and they come in a bunch of delicious flavors. Visit <a href='http://gomacro.com'>http://gomacro.com</a> and use promo code STOIC for 30% off your order plus free shipping.</p><p>This episode is also brought to you by <a href='http://amazon.com/dailystoic'>Amazon Alexa</a>. <a href='http://amazon.com/dailystoic'>Amazon Alexa</a> is the perfect system to use to set up your house with Smart Home functionality—and with the new <a href='http://amazon.com/dailystoic'>Amazon Smart Lighting Bundle</a>, it’s easy to get started. Just connect your Amazon Echo Dot with your first Sengled color changing light bulb and you’re on your way. Visit <a href='http://amazon.com/dailystoic'>Amazon.com/dailystoic</a> to get 20% off the bundle.</p><p>***</p><p>If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps with our visibility, and the more people listen