The Last Show with David Cooper

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top story: Unlicensed doctor found guilty of performing invasive medical exams in his home. Professor Jay Zagorsky from Boston University's Questrom School of Business explains what personalized pricing is, and how you can avoid it. Then, it's Noah Cappe's top five most compelling alien abduction stories on Noah vs. The Unknown. Freelance writer Nicole Johnson describes how she was parented with fear and how she tried to do things differently with her kids, but the results were the same. Professor of political science Susan Banducci shares her study on how female election candidates are less likely to be retweeted and receive media coverage. Professor of international politics Nicola Pratt discusses how party tourism promotes and permits predatory behavior. ⁠Dr. Louise Hecker⁠ from Baylor College of Medicine reveals that ⁠magic mushrooms help aging mice not just live longer but also look better⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Jay Zagorsky (19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (29:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (39:49) Nicole Johnson (49:49) Susan Banducci (59:49) Nicola Pratt (1:09:49) Dr. Louise Hecker (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's bird news with foreign correspondent Tony Five: Drug dealer's pet parrot helps cops bring down crime gang. Computational neuroscientist Dr. Maria Balaet shares her study linking psychedelic use to mental health recovery in times of crisis. Environmental scientist Dan McCamish describes how to spot tarantulas during mating season. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers: Uber Canada says it's changed emergency policies after driver left with child in backseat; Ontario city facing $18.3m cyberattack bill after insurer denies claim; New study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens; and Microsoft predicts these jobs are safe from AI. Tony Five descends on the show for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Neuroscience researcher Dr. Naila Ayala reveals that female pilots outperform their male counterparts under pressure. Social work professor Dr. Keith Anderson explains that viewing nature livestreams can build real human ties. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Maria Balaet (19:59) Dan McCamish (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (49:49) Tony Five (59:49) Dr. Naila Ayala (1:09:49) Dr. Keith Anderson (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five cover a recent development in a strange alleged insurance fraud case involving a bear suit. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson reveals that NASA has issued a directive to speed up moon power reactor plans. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss how to deal with a bad day. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Andrew Thomas explains that people judge a potential partner's sexual history by timing, not total number. Psychology and decision sciences professor Dr. Daniel Oppenheimer describes how cognitive fixation from Google searches hurts a team's ability to innovate. Computer science professor Dr. Daniel Vogel shares his research showing that you're better at spotting computer malware than you think. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:49) Dr. Andrew Thomas pt. 1 (49:49) Dr. Andrew Thomas pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Daniel Oppenheimer (1:09:49) Dr. Daniel Vogel (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's back to the basics of bird-related news with foreign correspondent Tony Five and an almost breaking story (from 2016): Angry seagull terrorizes Tesco, causes evacuation after perching atop pet food aisle. Psychology researcher Emiliana Simon-Thomas explains how simple micro‑actions can boost psychological well‑being. On Vet Talk with Dr. Cliff Redford – or is it Pet Talk? – David and Cliff cover: Pet owners warned of ticks transmitting Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; Genetic test detects early signs of kidney disease in cats; and Boy injured when octopus grabbed his arm at Texas aquarium. (⁠Check out Cliff's podcast here⁠.) Former Canadian Bachelor Bachelor [sic] Brad Smith discusses the pros and cons of being on reality TV. Giselle Rodriguez Greenwood shares how her 17-year-old wasn't excited about being able to drive, and that she understands his hesitation. Alicia Berkelmans from Ontario, Canada's London Bicycle Café describes the 'bug burgers' on their menu. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Emiliana Simon-Thomas (19:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:49) Brad Smith pt. 1 (49:49) Brad Smith pt. 2 (59:49) Giselle Rodriguez Greenwood (1:09:49) Alicia Berkelmans (1:19:00) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five detail how a New Jersey man angry over being sold an eggplant sandwich returned to a store four years later and stabbed its owner. Social psychology researcher Amanda Szczesniak explains her study simulating ghosting, revealing why it's so damaging. Assistant professor of psychology Dr. Jillian O'Connor reveals that voice pitch influences who we trust with money. Reporter ⁠Matthew Alston⁠⁠ critiques how Gen Z is perceived as having poor etiquette and soft skills in the workplace. Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Geoff MacDonald⁠ shares ⁠his research on how the reasons for seeking romance are a top predictor of whether you find it⁠. Dr. Jonathan Bernstein⁠ goes over ⁠the people who are allergic to other humans (and their fluids)⁠. Mia de Graaf⁠ and ⁠Julia Pugachevsky⁠ from Business Insider explain ⁠that everyone is hooking up at work – even bosses – and how HR departments should handle it⁠. Evolutionary psychologist ⁠Dr. Gil Greengross⁠ goes over ⁠his study suggesting the ability to be funny may not be genetic⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Amanda Szczesniak (19:59) Dr. Jillian O'Connor (29:59) Matthew Alston (39:49) Dr. Geoff MacDonald (49:49) Dr. Jonathan Bernstein (59:49) Mia de Graaf & Julia Pugachevsky (1:09:49) Dr. Gil Greengross (1:19:11) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Tony Five in London, England discuss how Britain's most tattooed man can't watch adult content under new rules because it doesn't recognize his face. Dr. Louise Hecker from Baylor College of Medicine reveals that magic mushrooms help aging mice not just live longer, but also look better. ⁠⁠Laurel Roberts-Meese reviews ChatGPT CEO's warning that there's no legal confidentiality when using the platform – from a therapist's perspective. REM psychologist Zhanna Zhunusova explains that lucid dreamers report reduced fear after confronting phobias in their sleep. Comedian Natalie Norman and David ponder whether going to movie theaters is worth it in 2025. Reporter Lee Chong Ming reviews tech company Cluely's hiring play: $1M salary for engineers. Philosophy professor ⁠Dr. Neil McArthur⁠ explains ⁠why we shouldn't judge someone for taking an AI lover⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Louise Hecker (19:59) Laurel Roberts-Meese (29:59) Zhanna Zhunusova pt. 1 (39:49) Zhanna Zhunusova pt. 2 (49:49) Natalie Norman (59:49) Lee Chong Ming (1:09:49) Dr. Neil McArthur (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five's top story: The manhunt is on for a naked dog walker traumatizing Salisbury village in the UK. Communication studies professor Dr. Paul Schrodt goes over his research showing that when parents get involved in their kids' love lives, it can go sideways. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers stories: Drones will be 'first responders' to 911 police calls in Mississauga and Brampton; and Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men. Tony Five joins the conversation with Carmi to discuss ChatGPT CEO's warning that there's no legal confidentiality when using the platform as a therapist. Freelance writer Tayla Blaire explains that she's highly organized and productive, so her ADHD diagnosis at age 32 surprised some people. Comparative psychology researcher Luca Marie Lüpken shares how stress strengthens group bonds, and fuels intergroup conflict. Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau chats about soft skills, etiquette and Gen Z: What went missing and how to bring it back. Divorce attorney ⁠John Nachlinger⁠ and David debunk a viral video claiming that you can go after a sperm donor for child support. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Paul Schrodt (19:59) Carmi Levy (29:59) Carmi Levy & Tony Five (39:49) Tayla Blaire (49:49) Luca Marie Lüpken (59:49) Julie Blais Comeau (1:09:49) John Nachlinger (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five begins with top story: WNBA game comes crashing to a halt as a sex toy is thrown on the court. Robbie Torney discusses how teens are turning to generative AI for social interaction. Relationship expert Dr. Wendy Walsh explains how Gen Z men are three times more likely than the older generations to prioritize 'dominance'. (Dr. Wendy's writings appear on DatingAdvice.com.) Philosopher of science Byron Hyde reveals that counterintuitively, lying increases public trust in science. Tony Five and therapist Gary Direnfeld discuss facing the final chapter of your loved one's lives (and medical assistance in dying) on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. Stepmom coach Mindy Kyle goes over mistakes that stepparents make and how you can avoid them. Dr. Sarah Forgie and Dr. Marghalara Rashid go over how promoting joy on the job is the antidote to burnout in health care. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Robbie Torney (19:59) Dr. Wendy Walsh (29:59) Byron Hyde (39:49) Gary Direnfeld & Tony Five pt. 1 (49:49) Gary Direnfeld & Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Mindy Kyle (1:09:49) Dr. Sarah Forgie & Dr. Marghalara Rashid (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent Tony Five and top stories: Police officer caught in compromising position by Google Street View camera; and Veteran celebrates long-awaited bar mitzvah at 101 years of age. Reporter from Business Insider Julia Pugachevsky explains why millennials are reluctant to have three or more children. Tony Five and Nathan Radke join the show for Conspiracy Corner and discuss the conspiracies of climate control. (⁠Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠.) On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David chat about what to do when you don't like your friend's partner, and how to deal with a friend that keeps complaining about their messy relationship. On Vet Talk – or is it Pet Talk? – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford and David discuss pet psychics then cover stories: Study links dog breed, environment to canine obesity; Study shows dogs can sniff out Parkinson's disease; and Couple go to animal shelter, take a chance on 'oldest, goodest' dog there. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Julia Pugachevsky (19:59) Nathan Radke & Tony Five pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke & Tony Five pt. 2 (39:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (1:09:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five from London, England cover absurd stories: Man carrying home gardening tools arrested by armed police in Manchester; and Chuck E. Cheese handcuffed and arrested at... Chuck E. Cheese. After that, Swedish psychologist Katarina Blom from NBC's The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning walks Tony through how he might approach helping his mother downsize on her items before she passes – through Swedish death cleaning. Psychology professor Dr. Johanna Peetz walks through her research showing that a higher income may boost your odds of finding a romantic partner. AI researcher Dr. Aaron French reflects on whether or not generative AI is making us stupid. Professor of teaching Dr. Peter Arthur answers whether artificial intelligence helps students learn smarter or just faster. Pet (and people) psychic Carrie Kenady discusses with a somewhat skeptical David how she connects with pets from the beyond. Economics professor Dr. Titus Galama explains what happens when society stops expecting you to work. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) Tony Five (09:59) Katarina Blom & Tony Five pt. 1 (19:59) Katarina Blom & Tony Five pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Johanna Peetz (39:49) Dr. Aaron French (49:49) Dr. Peter Arthur (59:49) Carrie Kenady (1:09:49) Titus J. Galama (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five ponders the privacy implications of new online age verification rules that came into effect in the UK today. Mia de Graaf and Julia Pugachevsky from Business Insider explain that everyone is hooking up at work – even bosses – and how HR departments should handle it. Dr. Isaiah Kletenik from Harvard Medical School describes how an injury to specific brain connections might explain some people's criminal behavior. Career coach Bill Hoogterp says that billionaires, politicians, and CEOS are ambitious but also lazy. Noah Cappe joins the program for Noah vs. The Unknown to tell David all about the ancient ruins of Puma Punku. Professor of writing Dr. Ryan Leack raises the question: Can AI think? Career coach Kolby Goodman reveals that Gen Z has regrets: 1 in 4 say they wish they hadn't gone to college or picked a higher-paying industry. Professor of sustainable enterprise ⁠Dr. Andrew Hoffman⁠ discusses ⁠rethinking how we teach MBAs⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Mia de Graaf & Julia Pugachevsky (19:59) Dr. Isaiah Kletenik (29:59) Bill Hoogterp (39:49) Noah Cappe (49:49) Dr. Ryan Leack (59:49) Kolby Goodman (1:09:49) Dr. Andrew Hoffman (1:19:14) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Man smuggles 14 toucans stashed in his Volkswagen dashboard; and Florida man arrested for DUI on lawn mower on toll road. On It's Time for Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers: New research says AI search causes massive drop in search clicks; A new study just upended AI safety; Ring reintroduces video sharing with police; and Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158 year-old company. Media personality Caitlin Green joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus to discuss Tea, the viral women-only app and an update on the Astronomer CEO kiss-cam cheating scandal. Dr. Treena Orchard explains why in-person dating is making a comeback, and why Gen Z is struggling with it. Tony Five comes back for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Travel content creator Anthony St. Clair reveals that his family travels full-time and how he saves money on trips. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (29:59) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (39:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Treena Orchard (59:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (1:09:49) Anthony St. Clair (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: Surgeon accused of lying about his own amputation in £466k insurance claim; and Indian police arrest man accused of running a fake embassy. Psychology professor Dr. Kenneth DeMarree extols the benefits of listening well. Philosophy professor Dr. Neil McArthur explains why we shouldn't judge someone for taking an AI lover. Agricultural economics professors Dr. Sofia Berto Villas-Boas and Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Taylor discuss how consumers prefer self-checkout when buying stigmatized products. After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld on the topic of resilience. On Vet Talk – or is it Pet Talk? – Dr. Cliff Redford tells David what TV shows your pet prefers and ponders whether electronic litter boxes and dog-washing machines are safe. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Kenneth DeMarree (19:59) Dr. Neil McArthur (29:59) Dr. Sofia Berto Villas-Boas & Dr. Rebecca Taylor (39:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (1:09:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:19:14) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With news you probably can't use, foreign correspondent Tony Five and David cover: Brain surgeon who lost a £14m snowmobile holiday crash claim after his text messages were read in court; and Coldplay kiss cam joke branded 'tone deaf' as Stroke Association issues apology. Dr. Andrea Vial explains that the ideal leader isn't hyper-masculine, rather that people shows preference for androgynous traits. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson discusses a top scientist's new UFO report and how the academic community responds to reports of UFOs/UAPs. Therapist ⁠Laurel Roberts-Meese chats about love bombing – how to spot it and when it can be problematic. Tony Five returns to the show for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Psychology researcher Dr. Daniel Waldeck reveals how to protect your mental health from a passive-aggressive narcissist. Dr. Grant Shields explains why people make riskier choices when they're stressed. Head of the laboratory of neurogenetics of language at Rockefeller University Dr. Erich D. Jarvis educates us as to why scientists are mapping the genomes of every animal, plant, and fungal species in the US. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Dr. Andrea Vial (19:59) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (29:59) Laurel Roberts-Meese (39:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Daniel Waldeck (59:49) Dr. Grant Shields (1:09:49) Dr. Erich Jarvis (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five – foreign correspondent from the UK – and David cover how British schoolchildren tunneled their way out of school and give an update on the Astronomer scandal. Dr. Michelle Ann Abate discusses whether memes are a form of comics. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains that scammers who call you can be victims themselves. (⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠.) Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer reveals much about school lunches and community, the French way. Psychology professor Dr. Geoff MacDonald shares his research on how the reasons for seeking romance are a top predictor of whether you find it. Dr. Ray Garza tells us that daughters who feel more attractive report stronger, more protective bonds with their fathers. Mediologist Mohit Rajhans questions whether AI can convey emotions and be a good companion or therapist and how Gen Z is working with social media. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Carey Fitzgerald reveals that ⁠common sounds like coughs and sneezes can impair your learning⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Michelle Ann Abate (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle (29:59) Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer (39:49) Dr. Geoff MacDonald (49:49) Dr. Ray Garza (59:49) Mohit Rajhans (1:09:49) Dr. Carey Fitzgerald (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wacky bird news "expert" and foreign correspondent Tony Five dives into the international relations crisis between Canada and the US over ostriches. Astrophysicist Dr. Maya Fishbach briefs us on the detection of the largest black hole merger yet. Media personality Caitlin Green – who co-hosts The Jan Arden Podcast – covers the tech CEO who was caught cheating on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Marketing professor Dr. Caleb Warren gives David a guide to the things all cool people have in common. Evolutionary biologist Dieter Lukas explains that alpha males are actually pretty rare among our fellow primates. Psychology professor Dr. Kiley Hamlin reveals that even newborn babies can tell the difference between kind and unkind behavior. Marketing lecturer Melise Panetta illuminates how Gen Z's entry into the workplace is being affected by AI. Tourism and hospitality management professor Dr. Karen P.S. Tan shares why so many workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they've earned. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Maya Fishbach (19:59) Caitlin Green (29:59) Dr. Caleb Warren (39:49) Dieter Lukas (49:49) Dr. Kiley Hamlin (59:49) Melise Panetta (1:09:49) Dr. Karen Tan (1:19:15) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cornering the media landscape of offbeat bird-related news, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers a hit and run road rage incident with bear spray and a chicken in Key West, FL. History professor Dr. Meg Leja explains how medieval medicine was smarter than you might think, and how it was weirdly similar to TikTok trends of today. Professor of sustainable enterprise Dr. Andrew Hoffman discusses rethinking how we teach MBAs. Tony Five and David accept advice based on their dreams during Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). On It's Time For Technology Time, tech industry expert Carmi Levy goes over the following stories: Facebook privacy practices the focus of a $8 billion trial targeting Zuckerberg; OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome; Experts warn that 'Smishing' scams are likely rising because of AI; and xAI and Grok apologize for 'horrific behavior'. Comedian Natalie Norman brings up the abrupt and unexpected signs that you're getting older. Medical sociology professor Tarani Chandola describes how 'anxious Mondays' are linked to long-term stress and heart health risks in older adults. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Dr. Meg Leja (19:59) Dr. Andrew Hoffman (29:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (49:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (59:49) Natalie Norman (1:09:49) Tarani Chandola (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Nurse commutes 5,000 miles for work; and Court rejects drug dealers' claim that drugs, weapons, and cash found at their home wasn't theirs. On Noah vs. The Unknown, TV personality Noah Cappe and David discuss the ancient Anunnaki. Psychology and neuroscience researcher ⁠Gabriela Fernández-Miranda⁠ ⁠sheds light on how forgiveness does and doesn't reshape memories⁠. Tony Five and David speak with Amandine Ranson from sexual wellness and sex toy company ⁠LELO⁠ and chat about sex myths. Tony and David descend into commenting on the unbearable weight of government bureaucracy. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld speaks to the unsung heroes that changed our lifes. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (29:59) Gabriela Fernández-Miranda (39:49) Amandine Ranson & Tony Five (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:19:07) Sign off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with David recalling a bad dream. UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on a new "healthy" trend involving walking with the wind behind you, sort of. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Gil Greengross goes over his study suggesting the ability to be funny may not be genetic. Misinformation, trust, and social media researcher Dr. Sacha Altay explains that certain use of social media for two weeks can improve knowledge and fake news recognition. For Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David go over how to stay friends with a broken up couple. On Pet Talk (or is it Vet Talk?), Dr. Cliff Redford covers the following pet-related stories: Scientists try to bring 12-foot tall giant bird back from extinction; PETA sues American Kennel Club, demands an end to 'deformed' breeding; and Pets can get sunburned too. (Check out Cliff's podcast Vet Life here.) Finally, conspiracy studies professor Nathan Radke drops in for Conspiracy Corner and warns against the use of conspiracy theories for political gain using demand for the Jeffery Epstein files to be released as an example. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Gil Greengross (19:59) Dr. Sacha Altay (29:59) Samantha Bitty (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:49) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (1:09:49) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on there being no jail time for the Wisconsin nurse who chopped off someone's foot without permission for a frostbite prop. Clinical psychologist Dr. Leonie Ascone explains how virtual reality forest bathing can alleviate stress. Dr. Neal Barnard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reveals that many people can't tell healthy processed foods from unhealthy ones. Psychology researchers Dr. Luca Pascolini and Dr. Natalie Wyer share how playing games with robots makes people see them as more humanlike. On Pop Cultured, Like Fungus, media personality Caitlin Green and David cover: Hugh Grant's royal faux pas at Wimbledon; Many adults don't like showing their feet in public; and A very expensive purse sells at auction. (Check out Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Trail cam enthusiast Mary Beth Pongrac tells the story of how her camera caught many bears all mysteriously obsessed with the same tree. Social-personality psychologist ⁠William Chopik⁠ explains ⁠what we get wrong in our misjudgments about people with tattoos⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Leonie Ascone Michelis (19:59) Dr. Neal Barnard (29:59) Dr. Luca Pascolini & Dr. Natalie Wyer (39:49) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (49:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (59:49) Mary Beth Pongrac (1:09:49) Bill Chopik (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five open with stories: Wisconsin officers find drugs, guns in bag labeled 'Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs'; and Ice pack after wisdom teeth removal gets woman fined for phoning while driving. Astrophysics professor Michael Garrett describes how radar at major airports could help aliens spot Earth. Experimental scientist of religion Dr. Jana Nenadalová sheds light on the mysterious feelings of presence you get while you're alone. The self-styled leader of the rats Suzanne Reisman joins Tony and David to discuss her rat and garbage walking tour of New York City. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle tells us what really happened in Roswell in the 1940s – and it probably isn't aliens. (⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠.) Investor John Williams explains his controversial billboard in Cleveland that reads 'Yes! I Buy Crack Houses'. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Prof. Michael Garrett (19:59) Dr. Jana Nenadalová (29:59) Suzanne Reisman & Tony Five pt. 1 (39:49) Suzanne Reisman & Tony Five pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (59:49) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (1:09:49) John Williams (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five covers the strange tale of the Sycamore Gap Tree and its trunk and the sorry state of X's Grok chatbot. Consumer behavior researcher Ethan Milne explains the rise of retributive philanthropy (or revenge donations). Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Carey Fitzgerald reveals that common sounds like coughs and sneezes can impair your learning. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy discusses stories: China's new robot soccer league; Nvidia now at record $4 trillion valuation; TikTok is being flooded with inappropriate AI videos generated by Google tools; and TikTok building new version of app ahead of expected US sale. Head of the laboratory of neurogenetics of language at Rockefeller University Dr. Erich D. Jarvis educates us as to why scientists are mapping the genomes of every animal, plant, and fungal species in the US. Tony Five attends a short Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) and then caller Gillian from London, Ontario tells the two how she's been enjoying her wedding gift. Assistant professor of psychology Dr. Saida Heshmati describes how when people express love, they feel more loved. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Ethan Milne (19:59) Dr. Carey Fitzgerald (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Erich Jarvis (59:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (1:09:49) Dr. Saida Heshmati (1:19:29) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on prospective fines for British supermarkets if they don't sell enough healthy food. Experimental psychology researcher Maximilian (Max) Maier reveals hidden biases in AI's moral advice. Dr. Grant Shields explains why people make riskier choices when they're stressed. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss common boundaries people violate without even realizing it. Tony Five joins the show for another installment of Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Comedian Natalie Norman clarifies what the Labubu doll craze is all about. Parent coach Kim Muench discusses how some parents are sacrificing financial security to help their adult children. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:20) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Maximilian Maier (19:59) Dr. Grant Shields (29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Natalie Norman (1:09:49) Kim Muench (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports that drones are dropping zombie knives and kilos of drugs into UK prisons. Noah Cappe joins David for Noah vs. The Unknown and describes the strange Buga Sphere object from Columbia. Cognitive and brain sciences researcher Christian Montag explains that positive attitudes toward AI are linked to problematic social media use. Retail analyst Bruce Winder gives the lowdown on Prime Day 2025. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty describes how best to send a sext (responsibly). Tony Five and David give themselves Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Divorce attorney John Nachlinger and David discuss the gen Z student who got a $10,000 "inheritance" from their dad in lieu of unpaid support money. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Noah Cappe (19:59) Christian Montag (29:59) Bruce Winder (39:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (59:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (1:09:49) John Nachlinger (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top stories on News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent Tony Five: Woman convicted of triple murder after serving a fatal beef Wellington; and Bees attack in French town. Psychology professor Dr. Daniel Casasanto reveals that the idea that lefties are more creative is a misconception. Evolutionary anthropology researcher Dr. Joseph Feldblum explains that chimpanzee babies do better when their moms have strong social connections. On Pet Talk (or is it Vet Talk?) with Dr. Cliff Redford we cover: Extreme heat linked to increased pet dog deaths; Pets get hay fever too; Standing out from the crowd can be a survival mechanism; and Orcas offer food to humans in the wild. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Freelance journalist Eric Hal Schwartz discusses how you don't have to be real to score brand deals as an influencer. Political scientist David Macdonald goes over his findings that student loan debt doesn't deter civic engagement. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:27) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Dr. Daniel Casasanto (29:59) Dr. Joseph Feldblum (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:49) Eric Hal Schwartz (1:09:49) David Macdonald (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Snake on a plane delays a flight in Australia; and Hurdler gets modeling offer after shorts malfunction during race. Social-personality psychologist William Chopik explains what we get wrong in our misjudgments about people with tattoos. Foreign correspondent Tony Five joins in to chat with environmental psychologist Dr. Jim Uttley about why only certain types of crime, but not others, increases after dark. Mark – a man who saved a bumblebee – shares his story with Tony and David. (Donate to The Bumblebee Conservation Trust here.) Jill Connolly from RC Pets convinces us to leash our cats. Psychology researcher Annika From reveals that similarity in long‑term romantic couples probably matters less than you'd think. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ describes our first look from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory⁠. Relationship scientist Dr. Marisa Cohen⁠ explains how to spot (and avoid dating) a "man child"⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Snake on a plain (05:28) Hurdler shorts oops (09:59) William Chopik (19:59) Dr. Jim Uttley & Tony Five (29:59) Mark (Bumblebee Saver) & Tony Five (39:49) Jill Connolly (49:49) Annika From (59:49) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (1:09:49) Dr. Marisa Cohen (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with News You Can't Use, and foreign correspondent Tony Five covering cryptic tears shed in British parliament causing economic turmoil. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy dives into the following: Half a million Spotify users are unknowingly grooving to an AI-generated band; Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death dies after 40 years of memes, jokes, t-shirts; Amazon now has 1 million robots steadily pushing humans out; and Google launches Doppl, a new app that lets you visualize how an outfit might look on you. Dr. Jess Dominguez explains that friendships between queer people can improve well-being, however there's nuance. Dr. Jonathan Bernstein goes over the people who are allergic to other humans (and their fluids). David interviews comedian/musician Avery Pearson. ⁠Reporter Matthew Alston⁠ discusses things you should never share at work – no matter how much you trust your coworkers. Dr. John-Patrick Alao shares how caffeine could slow cellular aging. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:14) Tony Five (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Jess Dominguez (39:49) Dr. Jonathan Bernstein (49:49) Avery Pearson (59:49) Matthew Alston (1:09:49) Dr. John-Patrick Alao (1:19:14) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On News You Can't Use, foreign correspondent Tony Five explains how Superman was spotted 1,000ft over London, England. David talks about how he toasts his nuts. (Cashews – get your head out of the gutter!) Mentalist Mysterion the Mind Reader chats about his career breaking brains and reading minds. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday and discusses how requesting childcare from grandparents can be fraught with trouble. Amina Yousaf shares how summer break brings uncertainty for children, and how kindness at home can make a difference for them. Chris Dawson describes his research showing why smarter people make better decisions. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:38) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Mysterion the Mind Reader pt. 1 (29:59) Mysterion the Mind Reader pt. 2 (39:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:49) Amina Yousaf (1:09:49) Chris Dawson (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After wishing his audience a happy Canada Day, David is joined by foreign correspondent Tony Five to discuss their ideal power bands. After that, it's Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Psychology and neuroscience researcher Gabriela Fernández-Miranda sheds light on how forgiveness does and doesn't reshape memories. Comedian Natalie Norman acts as the show's special NBA draft correspondent on basketball player fashion. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David debate whether "don't yuck my yum" is a yucky thing to say, then divulge the sexy (and not-so-sexy) things in their bedside drawers. Romantic matchmaker Lucinda Luttrell from Agape Machmaking chats about her profession and about what Hollywood has gotten wrong about it. Social psychology researcher and research fellow at The Kinsey Institute Dr. Jessica Campbell explains how online camming can help men feel more comfortable in their own skin. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Gabriela Fernández-Miranda (29:59) Natalie Norman (39:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (59:49) Lucinda Luttrell (1:09:49) Dr. Jessica Campbell (1:19:21) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Rollercoaster stuck on opening day with riders hanging straight down; and Hotel ordered to stop their red panda wake-up service. For the inaugural Live From The Lonely Pole, David and foreign correspondent Tony Five interview tarot reader Ape Alexander. (If you see any interesting flyers posted on telephone poles, send pictures to [email protected]!) Tony and David give themselves Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Therapist Laurel Roberts-Meese⁠ discusses a man who admits that his wife of 5 years has no clue he's secretly worth millions. Journalist Hannah J. Davies speaks to her love (and the benefits) of solo travel. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers pet-related stories – maybe you should leash your cat? Assistant professor of psychiatry Dr. Amanda Elton explains how adversity in childhood is linked to accelerated brain development. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Rollercoaster stuck upside down (06:11) Red panda wakeup service (09:59) Ape Alexander & Tony Five (19:59) Tony Five (29:59) Laurel Roberts-Meese (39:49) Hannah J. Davies (49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (59:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:09:49) Dr. Amanda Elton (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent Tony Five⁠⁠ with stories: Pigeons in cowboy hats confuse Las Vegas; and A 'poop cruise' documentary. David interviews Harriet Goldberg about her jazzy tune you've probably heard while on hold. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson describes our first look from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Tony Five and David speak with Amandine Ranson from sexual wellness and sex stoy company LELO and discuss love making during heatwaves. On Pop Cultured, Like Fungus, co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast and media personality Caitlin Green chats about a man who nabbed more than 100 free flights and is now facing hard time. Dr. Brian Fisher⁠ – curator of entomology at The California Academy of Sciences⁠ – shares what ants can teach us about building better corporations. Author Léa Taranto chats about living with severe OCD and her semi-autographical debut novel A Drop in the Ocean. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:09) Tony Five (09:59) Harriet Goldberg pt. 1 (19:59) Harriet Goldberg pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (39:49) Amandine Ranson & Tony Five (49:49) Caitlin Green (59:49) Dr. Brian Fisher (1:09:49) Léa Taranto (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David tells his harrowing story of being on vacation with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Nathan Radke joins David and Tony for Conspiracy Corner, and explains why people who are feeling low can fall victim to conspiratorial thinking. (Check out Nathan's podcast here⁠.) Relationship scientist Dr. Marisa Cohen explains how to spot (and avoid dating) a "man child". Carmi Levy⁠⁠⁠ joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: 'Godfather of AI' says intellectually mundane jobs will disappear; ChatGPT is changing how we speak and interact with others; Billions of login credentials have been leaked online; and Streaming services are now more popular than cable and broadcast TV combined. Social psychologist Dr. Anatolia Batruch shares how personality stays mostly the same after moving up in social class. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Nathan Radke & Tony Five pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke & Tony Five pt. 2 (39:49) Dr. Marisa Cohen (49:49) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (59:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (1:09:49) Dr. Anatolia Batruch (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with comedic musician Bungalow Jonathan (Jacob Anstey) on why he took a hiatus and what it means to be an artist. Professor Ken Hyland describes what happened when he pitted AI writing against student writing – and who came out on top. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford explains why dogs consume doo-doo (Don't worry, Cliff's a vet. It's educational. We're not violating any broadcasting decency standards.) Dr. Michael Esterman shares his research showing that negative images hijack our attention and linger in our memory. Gabriela Küchler tells David that older adults reflect less on their personality traits than younger adults. Former WWE wrestling referee Jimmy Korderas joins the show. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:43) Bungalow Jonathan pt. 1 (09:59) Bungalow Jonathan pt. 2 (19:59) Ken Hyland (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Michael Esterman (59:49) Gabriela Küchler (1:09:49) Jimmy Korderas (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: WordPress CEO forces everyone to love pineapple on pizza; and Police find $600K in giant teddy bear during massage parlor raid. Entrepreneur Ramon van Meer reveals the sobering results from his test of customers paying more for American-made. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke gives an overview of the history of alien abductions and tells the Travis Walton story. (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) UK-based Foreign correspondent Tony Five gives us the latest provincial news. Sobriety coach Kelly France and David discuss addiction and sobriety. Dr. Jennifer Lansford explains that parental warmth – not poverty or danger – predicts positive world beliefs in adulthood. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) $600k found in teddy bear (04:58) CEO loves pineapple pizza (09:59) Ramon van Meer (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (39:49) Tony Five pt. 1 (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Kelly France (1:09:49) Dr. Jennifer Lansford (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with evolutionary biologist at the University of Chicago Dr. Yara Haridy⁠ on the reason you can blame your sensitive teeth on an ancient fish⁠. Jessica Reif shares her research showing that people who use AI at work are perceived as lazier and less competent. Dr. Sandra Peter⁠ and Dr. Kai Riemer⁠ and discuss AI systems being too human-like posing a problem for us⁠. Sociologist Dalton Conley reveals whether DNA can predict your individual future and what that means for our collective future. (Check out Dalton's book The Social Genome here.) Gary Direnfeld⁠ joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David reads ⁠A Narcissist's Prayer⁠, and he and Gary discuss strategies for dealing with narcissists. Dr. Daniela Pirani and Dr. Vera Hoelscher reveal why women seldom propose to men – and what happens when they do. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Dr. Yara Haridy (09:59) Jessica Reif (19:59) Dr. Sandra Peter & Dr. Kai Riemer (29:59) Dalton Conley pt. 1 (39:49) Dalton Conley pt. 2 (49:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:09:49) Dr. Daniela Pirani & Dr. Vera Hoelscher (1:19:19) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent Tony Five⁠ covering the following: Woman in China sends 1,000kg of onions to cheating ex's home⁠. Dr. Lenore Newman⁠, co-author of Dinner on Mars⁠, goes over the technologies that will likely transform the red planet into a place that grows food. Conservation scientist Lisa Wilkinson shares how she descends into the darkness of Alberta's largest bat cave to fight a deadly bat fungus. Caitlin Green⁠, media personality and co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast⁠ joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus discuss the best way to load a dishwasher. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and chats about the mystery of Atlantis. Cosmologist Dr. Alexander Ji gives insight into how stars die and create the stuff we're made of. David and foreign correspondent Tony Five⁠ follow up with caller Gillian from London – not that London – and our hosts discuss the wedding present they bought for her. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:06)Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Lenore Newman (19:59) Lisa Wilkinson (29:59) Caitlin Green (39:49) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (49:49) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Alexander Ji (1:09:49) Tony Five & Caller Gillian (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five⁠ revisits the Hertfordshire Harris hawk hero story⁠ from earlier with the man himself, Steve Harris. Tony and David talk about why tourists aren't welcome in Spain, then take a listener call involving a drunken Zamboni driver. Carmi Levy⁠⁠ joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: University students built robot that solves a Rubik's Cube in just 0.103 seconds⁠⁠; Unlicensed law clerk fired after ChatGPT hallucinations found in filing⁠⁠; AI cheating is so out of hand in schools that blue books are coming back⁠⁠; AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025⁠⁠. Couples therapist Dr. Josh Novak goes over a study finding that couples who cuddle at bedtime feel more secure and less stressed. Oxford professor Suzannah Williams explains the "poo zoo" and how dung could be used in animal conservation. Psychology researcher Dr. Owen Waddington reveals how a psychology experiment shows that children are more likely to delay gratification if a peer promises to wait too. A legend in the art world, accountant ⁠Jamie Lee Matthias⁠ describes ⁠what it's like being the world's worst artist⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:59) Steve Harris & Tony Five (09:59) Tony Five (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:49) Dr. Josh Novak (49:49) Prof. Suzannah Williams (59:49) Dr. Owen Waddington (1:09:49) Jamie Lee Matthias (1:19:17) ) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Man convicted of posing as flight attendant to score over 120 free flights; and Don't be alarmed, but hitting the snooze button is unhealthy. Professor Peter Karl Jonason explains that one's dissatisfaction with their own height predicts jealousy and competitiveness. (Thanks for picking this topic, producer Dani.) Journalist and novelist Sam Graham-Felsen asks where have all the deep male friendships gone? Dr. Brian Fisher – Curator of entomology at The California Academy of Sciences – discusses the amazing (and war-like) nature of ants with David. Mechanical engineer Dr. Debora Lyn Porter shares how mushrooms' microscopic filaments provide a blueprint for better materials. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David chat about spooky Friday the 13th and superstitions. Professor of leadership Dr. Laurie Barclay reveals why bystanders defend bad behavior at work – even when they know it’s wrong. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:29) Fake flight attendant (05:26) Snooze button no good (09:59) Prof. Peter Karl Jonason (19:59) Sam Graham-Felsen (29:59) Dr. Brian Fisher pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Brian Fisher pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Debora Lyn Porter (59:49) Tony Five (1:09:49) Dr. Laurie Barclay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: DoorDash driver arrested at customer's house with gun after demanding a tip; and Scientists in the UK create the world's smallest violin. Dr. Sandra Peter⁠ and Dr. Kai Riemer⁠ at the University of Sydney Business School discuss the cognitive revolution that AI may cause and how it could lead to mediocrity and conformity. Associate professor of marketing Dr. Ghalia Shamayleh shares her study showing adorable animal content truly makes the internet more positive. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy⁠ covers stories: Apple's AI takes back seat to design, iPad revamp at WWDC event; and Disney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement. German politician Julien Ferrat explains why he's stripping naked and is calling upon open-minded citizens to join him on a swingers trip to France. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss kopi luwak coffee. Leadership and organizational psychology professor Dr. Anthony Silard chats about how narcissistic CEOs are more likely to fake emotions when they feel lonely. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:13) DoorDasher brandishes over tip (05:36) World's smallest violin (09:59) Dr. Sandra Peter & Dr. Kai Riemer (19:59) Dr. Ghalia Shamayleh (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (49:49) Julien Ferrat (59:49) Tony Five (1:09:49) Dr. Anthony Silard (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ reports on breaking news: a fight outside his home. Cognitive neuroscience professor Dr. Steve Fleming explains that anxious-depressed individuals underestimate themselves even when they're right. Scott Berman of Sky Cave Retreats shares how days-long "dark retreats" are the newest spiritual conquest for tech elites. On Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ helps Tony Five with his dog's anal gland problem. After, Cliff covers topics: Why people resemble their dogs; and How pets suffer from allergies. Psychologist Dr. Alexandra Cobzeanu reveals that young adults who experience ghosting are more likely to ghost others. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David discuss various contradictory advice parents receive. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:54) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Steve Fleming (19:59) Scott Berman (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford & Tony Five (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford (49:49) Dr. Alexandra Cobzeanu (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: The FAA are finally replacing Windows 95 and floppy disks in air traffic control systems; and Lawyer steps up to claim cash thrown out in trash. Caitlin Green⁠, media personality and co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast⁠ joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus and the two chat about a badly behaved mother-in-law described on Reddit. Foreign correspondent Tony Five ponders class and why people would think less of those with less. Linguistics lecturer Dr. Ella Jeffries shares how kids start associating accents with intelligence surprisingly early. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke and David discuss the history of UFOs sightings and the pentagon disinformation that fueled America's UFO mythology. (⁠Check out Nathan's podcast here⁠.) Christian Stepien from The National UFO Reporting Center explains how to report strange sightings, and then has a "spirited debate" with a skeptical David about the plausible explanations for unexplained phenomenon. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) FAA replacing Windows 95 (05:17) Lawyer claims trash cash (09:59) Caitlin Green (19:59) Tony Five (29:59) Dr. Ella Jeffries (39:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (49:49) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (59:49) Christian Stepien pt. 1 (1:09:49) Christian Stepien pt. 2 (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five open the show by following up with caller Gillian from London – not that London – and our hosts discuss the wedding gift they bought for her. David describes the role of a "bug guy." Comedian Natasha Vinik shares her take on dating men who have the queen on their money. David and Tony take umbrage. Psychology professor Dr. Michael Poulin explains that mindfulness boosts generosity, but only for group-oriented individuals. Therapist Laurel Roberts-Meese and David decide whether or not someone is the a-hole for refusing to go to their in-laws for the holidays. Psychologist Dr. Kristin Laurin reveals why we trust people who grew up with less. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and spiritedly debates various conspiracies concerning the moon. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:28) Tony Five & Caller Gillian (09:59) Tony Five (19:59) Natasha Vinik & Tony Five (29:59) Dr. Michael Poulin (39:49) Laurel Roberts-Meese (49:49) Dr. Kristin Laurin (59:49) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (1:09:49) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (01:19:35) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: DoorDash driver at O'Hare drives right onto the tarmac exposing a hole in airport security; and Protests over bar's goldfish races. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: University students built robot that solves a Rubik's Cube in just 0.103 seconds; Unlicensed law clerk fired after ChatGPT hallucinations found in filing; AI cheating is so out of hand in schools that blue books are coming back; AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025. Foreign correspondent Tony Five talks about life post-depression, and he and David take a call from listener Bret attending a hippie campout. British journalist Esther Walker explains why girls should stop saying sorry. Travel expert Katy Nastro shares how clearing your browser history won't save you on flights. Economist Moshe Lander discusses a growing trend of young people accepting less money for better work-life balance and whether or not you should take out a 15-year mortgage. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) DoorDasher on runway (05:37) Goldfish race protests (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (29:59) Tony Five (36:27) Caller "Bret" (39:49) Esther Walker (49:49) Katy Nastro (59:49) Moshe Lander pt. 1 (1:09:49) Moshe Lander pt. 2 (1:19:15) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent and Scottish-to-English translator Tony Five. Tony's top bird-related story: Golden eagles soar south back to English skies. David and Tony take a listener call from a nerd. David plays a jingle for Tony. David finds a fatal flaw in a dental floss that can measure stress described by engineer Dr. Sameer Sonkusale. James Pikul reveals what a robot that eats instead of having batteries would function like. Economics professor Ulf Zölitz explains that your mom was right: your friends' personalities do rub off on you. Dr. Enda Byrne shares his research showing that high caffeine intake is linked to greater psychological distress in people with depression. Rabindra (Robby) Ratan – a media psychologist – extols the benefits and outlines the downsides of using VR in the classroom. Finally, Yonah Budd and David discuss June being Men's Mental Health Month. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:06) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Dr. Sameer Sonkusale (29:59) James Pikul (39:49) Ulf Zölitz (49:49) Dr. Enda Byrne (59:49) Rabindra (Robby) Ratan (1:09:49) Yonah Budd (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent Tony Five covering the following: Woman in China sends 1,000kg of onions to cheating ex's home. Tony and David talk about why tourists aren't welcome in Spain, then take a listener call involving a drunken Zamboni driver. Matthew Alston explains how employees are sick and tired of engagement surveys. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers: A warning about pets eating toxic flowers and plants; A study revealing how your cat remembers who you are; and One vet's warning for dog owners to stay away from a popular toy. Dr. Gareth Nye (happy birthday!) shares that the universal standard of eight hours being the perfect amount of sleep might not be correct. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David chat about "soiling the nest." Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:07) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Matthew Alston (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Gareth Nye (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with bird-attack expert and foreign correspondent Tony Five with top story: Dive-bombing buzzard unleashes chaos at London school. Tony tells David about his visit to the ER. Astrophysicist Dr. Rafael Luque explains how our best evidence for life in the cosmos now faces new doubt. Dr. Johannes Jungwirth shares how magic mushrooms (psilocybin) increases emotional empathy in depressed individuals. Dr. Lee Kuhnle joins David for Conspiracy Corner and reveals how governments and politicians steal your data. (Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Dr. Yasin Rofcanin shows how one handles their home life can have a positive impact on their work performance. Finally, Jenny Nagaoka from the To&Through Project chats about the four year degree fallacy. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:23) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Dr. Rafael Luque (29:59) Dr. Johannes Jungwirth (39:49) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (49:49) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt .2 (59:49) Dr. Yasin Rofcanin (1:09:49) Jenny Nagaoka (1:19:16) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Millions of bees escape an overturned truck; Woman allegedly attacks over dirty dishes. David tells UK-Based foreign correspondent Tony Five a couple very British experiences that he recently had. Tony talks about life in England. Organizational psychology researcher Dr. Evy Kuijpers explains that poor sleep can bring out the 'dark side' of your personality at work. Social psychology and sex tech researcher Dr. Valérie Lapointe discusses the current state of AI-generated pornography and the troubling new questions that it raises. Michał Stefańczyk shares his research challenging the idea that female breasts are sexualized due to modesty norms. Dr. Steven Heine tells David that how much sleep you really need appears to depend on your culture. Finally, Victoria from Sure Thing Wedding Chapel explains what it's like to work at a kitschy wedding venue in Las Vegas. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Bees escape (05:52) Fight over dirty dishes (09:59) Tony Five pt. 1 (19:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Evy Kuijpers (39:49) Valérie Lapointe (49:49) Michał Stefańczyk⁠ (59:49) Dr. Steven Heine (1:09:49) Victoria (Sure Thing Wedding Chapel) (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with evolutionary biologist at the University of Chicago Dr. Yara Haridy on the reason you can blame your sensitive teeth on an ancient fish. Dr. Sandra Peter and Dr. Kai Riemer discuss AI systems being too human-like and that posing a problem for us. Caitlin Green, media personality and co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus and debates whether or not Brittany Spears should have smoked on a private jet and Justin Bieber should have aired his dirty laundry with Hailey. David and Caitlin discuss the best way to load a dishwasher. Foreign correspondent Tony Five shares the story of a funeral he recently attended and gives a final update on Dony Dive's Dog Dilemma. Dr. Óscar Lecuona de la Cruz tells David that despite misconceptions, BDSM practitioners are very well adjusted. Finally, Dr. Mark Landau sheds light on why some moments seem to fly by. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Dr. Yara Haridy (09:59) Dr. Sandra Peter & Dr. Kai Riemer (19:59) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (29:59) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (39:49) Tony Five pt. 1 (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Óscar Lecuona de la Cruz⁠ (1:09:49) Dr. Mark Landau (1:19:17) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with Florida foul fowl correspondent Tony Five with top story: Rage-filled feral duck attacks elderly residents in Florida. Dr. Lenore Newman, co-author of Dinner on Mars, goes over the technologies that will likely transform the red planet into a place that grows food. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers stories: Infrared contact lenses that let you see in the dark; Zoox issues another software recall for its robotaxis; Texas readying to ban social media for anyone under 18; Young adults in Europe are putting away their phones; and OnlyFans in talks to sell off its empire. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke gives an overview of how to get rid of David according to a declassified CIA assassination manual from the 1950s. (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) Finally, on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss the mental health of today's children. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:34) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Lenore Newman (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:49) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (49:49) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:19:31) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five and top story: Harvard researcher studying dishonesty is (allegedly) dishonest. Dominique McKoy from University of Chicago's To&Through Project discusses what matters for high school and college success. Tony Five and David interview viral sensation Crazy Auntie Ann who discusses her videos rocking out and dispensing mental health advice. Sociologist Dalton Conley reveals whether DNA can predict your individual future and what that means for our collective future. (Check out Dalton's book The Social Genome here.) On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David answer the question: Is that normal?! Neuroscientist Dr. Yiren Ren shares her team's discovery of music's hidden power to reshape memory. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:59) Tony Five (09:59) Dominique McKoy (19:59) Crazy Auntie Ann & Tony Five (29:59) Dalton Conley pt. 1 (39:49) Dalton Conley pt. 2 (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (59:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (1:09:49) Dr. Yiren Ren (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices