# Modern Wisdom: Raccoons, Scams & Fatherhood With Matt McCusker

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Published: 2026-09-12T19:47:04+00:00
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## Resource

A chaotic, funny conversation about raccoons, scams, fatherhood, and the hidden costs of modern life becomes a surprisingly thoughtful lesson in psychology and meaning. In this condensed Modern Wisdom summary, Chris Williamson and guest Matt McCusker move from backyard raccoon wars and bull riding to NFL-level scams, NXIVM, postpartum psychosis, and what it really means to become a parent. The full episode is distilled into a quick listen in minutes, so you can skip the long-form chat and still catch the key ideas. You’ll hear McCusker’s take on isolation after childbirth, empathy, responsibility, work-life tradeoffs, and why “which pain you want in your life” may be the most honest productivity advice of all. Perfect for listeners interested in current events, mental health, philosophy of mind, society and culture, and practical wisdom. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

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