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Evolutionary scientists details why 'existential angst' makes progressives less happy than conservatives

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Professor Gad Saad, an evolutionary psychologist, joins Sean Hannity's podcast to explore the differing psychological states of conservatives and progressives. Saad reveals research indicating conservatives often experience greater happiness due to their appreciation for foundational societal values. He contrasts this with progressives, who he observes frequently face "existential angst" stemming from perceived injustices within society. Conservatives are happier than liberals, and evolutionary behavioral scientist Dr. Gad Saad says there's a simple reason why. Appearing on Fox News' "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast, Saad pointed to decades of "unequivocal" research showing conservatives consistently report higher levels of happiness than their counterparts on the left, arguing the difference stems from how each side views society. "I offer a spe

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