Episode

Nicholas Epley: Talking to strangers

Podcast: Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
Published: Aug 4, 2026
Duration seconds: 2229
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Summary

An encounter on his commuter train led to 20 years of research that changed his life for the better. You too can be friendlier, kinder, more open, more curious – and the first step could be a smile and a hello to the stranger sitting next to you.