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80-Year-Olds on the Keys to Happiness in 2021

Season 1 Episode 11

Does your grandparent hold the secret to a happier New Year? Because Americans over 80 years old report feeling happier than any other age group, we asked them to share their wisdom as 2021 begins during a time of challenge and uncertainty. These elders include cannabis comedian Tommy Chong, a psychologist, a transgender burlesque performer, and a 90-year-old nudist who lets it all hang out.

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Life Without Internet When the Whole World Has Gone Virtual
8:59
The digital divide in America has become a major problem during the pandemic.
The Joys (and Challenges) of Living in a Van
9:45
Meet some Americans who live full time in their vans traveling the country.
I Gave Birth to a Preemie During the Pandemic
10:14
Becoming a new parent during a global pandemic means expecting even more of the unexpected
I Met My Mom For The First Time at 50
9:36
For one adopted New Yorker, COVID-19 nearly derailed a reunion with her birth mother.
An Unseen Look Inside the Portland Protests
9:15
A look inside Portland’s protests through the lens of photojournalist Beth Nakamura.
Finding Love in Quarantine
8:28
America is facing a serious epidemic: loneliness.
What It’s Like to Reinvent Yourself
8:44
Reinvention is a vital part of the American identity.
How Musicians are Soundtracking this Weird Year
9:44
Music is a reflection of our American collective consciousness.
Behind the Activist
11:20
An intimate look at the everyday lives of activists fighting for racial equality.
Being 10 in 2020
12:03
Kids from all over the US give their tips on staying strong, safe, and sane in 2020.
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