Now I Get It, with Dr. Andy
Andrew Winkler
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I’m Andrew Winkler, a former Stanford and Columbia math professor.
We’ll explore the most interesting insights I’ve come across, ranging across the mental landscape: math, science, personality, how we think and feel, and how we love or feel unloved. We’ll give answers to all the most confusing questions everyone has, have new books and authors, and reach new understandings.
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Recent Episodes
How Children's Love Languages Can Transform Your Parenting and Classroom — with Angela MacEwen
In this episode of Now I Get It with Dr. Andy, I'm joined by Angela MacEwen, a veteran child development expert who helped design San Francisco's citywide childcare plan during COVID-19. Angela…
Are Screens Rewiring Our Children's Brains? The Child Development Crisis Every Parent Needs to Hear
Welcome to Now I Get It with Dr. Andy. In this episode, I sit down with Angela MacEwen, a lifelong child development expert and former site supervisor at Friends of St. Francis — a distinguished San…
Why Police Accountability Protects Every Officer: Understanding Brandishing and the Danger of Normalizing Violence
Today, I tackle one of the most critical and challenging conversations we need to have in America right now—the intersection of law enforcement heroism and accountability. While there are truly…
Uncovering Border Patrol Shooting Patterns: What a 2012 Government Report Reveals About Deadly Force
In this episode of Now I Get It, I'm diving into a 2012 government report that's been sitting on the Customs and Border Patrol website, and what it reveals is deeply disturbing. This report examines…
Love Lost — and Found Again: How to Stop the Relationship Death Spiral Before It’s Too Late
In this episode of Now I Get It, I take a hard, compassionate look at one of the most tragic patterns I see in relationships: what I call the death spiral. It’s the painful process where two people…
When Military Power Crosses a Line: What “Harm’s Way” Really Means in Modern Warfare
Welcome back to Now I Get It. In this episode, I break down a term we hear all the time in national security conversations but rarely slow down to understand: harm’s way. I explore how this concept…
How a Government Shutdown Reveals the Dark Reality of U.S. Healthcare Politics
In this episode, I break down what really happened during the recent government shutdown—and why it matters far beyond the headlines. I walk you through how the standoff between Republicans and…
The Hidden Power of “Paltry”: How Half-Truths Shape What We Believe
In this episode of Now I Get It, I take you into the subtle—but dangerous—world of paltry: the art of lying by telling nothing but the truth. Through stories pulled from literature, current events,…
Beyond the Binary: How Language and Biology Shape Our Understanding of Gender
In this episode of Now I Get It, I explore the fascinating intersection of language, culture, and gender identity—and how our words shape the way we perceive human difference. I dive into how…
From Inequality to Identity: Understanding America’s Cultural Tug-of-War
In this episode of Now I Get It, I dive deep into how cultural differences shape the United States—past and present. Drawing from Geert Hofstede’s groundbreaking IBM studies, I explore how nations…
The Geography of Fear: Why Borders Define Power, Paranoia, and Peace
In this episode of Now I Get It, I dive into the hidden logic behind borders—why they exist where they do, and how geography quietly shapes the course of world history. From the frozen plains of…
From Math Formulas to AI Warfare: Why Understanding Matters More Than Ever
In this episode of Now I Get It, I explore why simply memorizing formulas in math—or blindly trusting any model—can lead to catastrophic outcomes. I take a hard look back at the financial meltdown…
Dying of Thirst in an Ocean of Love: Why We Miss What’s Right in Front of Us
Have you ever felt unloved—even when surrounded by people who care for you? In this episode of Now I Get It, I unpack the paradox of “dying of thirst in an ocean of love.” Just like seawater can’t…
Why Metrics Fail, the Heisenberg Effect, and What Betting Teaches Us About Decision-Making
When it comes to business, measurement is everything—or at least, that’s what we like to believe. In this episode of Now I Get It, I dive into the hidden traps of relying on metrics as tools for…
Why “That’s Not What I Voted For” Misses the Point About Democracy
When people say, “That’s not what I voted for,” it reveals a common misunderstanding about how representative democracy actually functions. In this episode of Now I Get It, I share personal…
The Hidden Forces Undermining American Democracy—and Why the Epstein Story Won’t Go Away
This week on Now I Get It, I dive into the real reason conspiracy theories—like those around Jeffrey Epstein—are taking hold of the public imagination. Spoiler: It’s not just wild speculation. I walk…
Why Reading Is So Hard—And the Surprisingly Simple Skill That Changes Everything
I'm Andrew Winkler, and in this episode of Now I Get It, I dive into one of the most overlooked causes of low literacy: the surprising complexity behind how we learn to read. We explore why simply…
Why Reading Is Harder Than You Think—And How to Fix It Fast
I'm Andrew Winkler, and in this episode of Now I Get It, I dive into one of the most overlooked causes of low literacy: the surprising complexity behind how we learn to read. We explore why simply…
Understanding Decision-Making Through Cognitive Functions
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Andrew Winkler explores the psychology behind decision-making and how personality type influences whether we act quickly or hesitate. Drawing from John Cleese’s…
Who Really Pays the Price? Unpacking the Truth About Tariffs and Trade
In this episode of Now I Get It, I break down the real story behind tariffs—who actually pays them, how they affect the prices you see on store shelves, and why politicians might not be telling the…
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Now I Get It, with Dr. Andy has published 42 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Mathematics, Relationships.
Now I Get It, with Dr. Andy is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 15m.
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