This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

Comedian ⁠Kate Davis⁠ talks about how her mother-in-law moved into her home after a run-in with the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economics professor ⁠Bill Kosteas⁠ shares ⁠how more paid time off keeps workers from quitting⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor ⁠⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠⁠ reports on science news with the following stories: Study shows some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics⁠; A high-sugar breakfast may trigger a 'rest and digest' state that dampens cognitive focus⁠; Simulation suggests it may be safe to nuke an earthbound asteroid after all⁠; and Microbes in Fukushima found surprisingly unscathed by radiation⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ reports on science news with the following stories: Study shows some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics; A high-sugar breakfast may trigger a 'rest and digest' state that dampens cognitive focus; Simulation suggests it may be safe to nuke an earthbound asteroid after all; and Microbes in Fukushima found surprisingly unscathed by radiation. Marketing researcher Danielle Hass explains why using AI to write love notes leaves people feeling crummy about themselves. Economics professor Bill Kosteas shares how more paid time off keeps workers from quitting. Forensic psychology professor Dr. Dean Fido reveals that psychopathy is linked to a proclivity for committing certain digital sexual abuse crimes. Professor of psychology Jordan Wylie outlines the tension between moral pursuits and personal authenticity. Comedian Kate Davis talks about how her mother-in-law moved into her home after a run-in with the law. Writer and community facilitator ⁠Jess Janz⁠ goes ove

Microbial ecologist ⁠Lars Behrendt⁠ explains how ⁠strange microbes that photosynthesize in the dark of deep caves are transforming our search for extraterrestrial life⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Laboucane⁠⁠, indigenous author of the Kinky Screw novels, goes over ⁠the series' smutty, Nancy Drew-inspired protagonist⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Vet Talk – or is it Cat Talk? – veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ goes over the following: Cats aren't vegans, but why isotopic signatures of their fur could trick us into thinking that way⁠; The signs your cat may not want a feline sibling⁠; and Surge in rabies reports prompts public health concerns⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠ and David discuss ⁠how some of Gen Z are turning to ChatGPT to deal with loneliness⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sociology researcher ⁠Meaghan Furlano⁠ reveals how ⁠frustration in hetero relationships has a long history, and that's why today's crisis looks so familiar⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with It's Time For Technology Time and tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers the following stories: Moltbook is a new social media platform exclusively for AI, and some of its bots are plotting humanity's downfall⁠; NASA used Claude to plot a route for its Perseverance rover on Mars⁠; A Toronto company is helping Uber go driverless⁠; and Apple just made its second-biggest acquisition ever after Beats⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with It's Time For Technology Time and tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: Moltbook is a new social media platform exclusively for AI, and some of its bots are plotting humanity's downfall; NASA used Claude to plot a route for its Perseverance rover on Mars; A Toronto company is helping Uber go driverless; and Apple just made its second-biggest acquisition ever after Beats. Microbial ecologist Lars Behrendt explains how strange microbes that photosynthesize in the dark of deep caves are transforming our search for extraterrestrial life. Sociology researcher Meaghan Furlano reveals how frustration in hetero relationships has a long history, and that's why today's crisis looks so familiar. For Vet Talk – or is it Cat Talk? – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over the following: Cats aren't vegans, but why isotopic signatures of their fur could trick us into thinking that way; The signs your cat may not want a feline sibling; and Surge in rabies reports prompts public health c

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ briefly takes over and hosts the show, interviewing David and his girlfriend Miranda about their recent watching of ⁠the romantic hit Heated Rivalry⁠. Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle tells the cautionary tale of the ⁠dancing plague of 1518⁠, and uses it to show how more modern panics form. Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David do rapid-fire therapy with the following topics: Are 'little white lies' okay?; Going from boss to consultant with your children; Crazy dog (and cat) owners; and When your kids come home looking for a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's fungus time with microbiology professor and all-around fun gal ⁠Sydney Glassman⁠. (See what we did there?) Sydney describes ⁠the fire-loving fungi that have learned to eat charcoal⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's fungus time with microbiology professor and all-around fun gal Sydney Glassman. (See what we did there?) Sydney describes the fire-loving fungi that have learned to eat charcoal. Then, media personality Caitlin Green briefly takes over and hosts the show, interviewing David and his girlfriend Miranda about their recent watching of the romantic hit Heated Rivalry. (Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here.) For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle tells the cautionary tale of the dancing plague of 1518, and uses it to show how more modern panics form. (Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Philosopher and scientist Michael Prinzing reveals how being virtuous is good for you and can make your life more meaningful. Social-personality psychologist ⁠⁠William Chopik⁠⁠ explains that narcissism shows surprisingly consistent patterns across many different countries. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld and David do rapid-fire

Board-certified pelvic health therapist ⁠Dr. Sara Reardon ⁠(⁠@the.vagina.whisperer⁠) explains ⁠the benefits of using a Squatty Potty⁠ and talks to David about pelvic floor health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sociology professor ⁠Dr. Jordan Foster⁠ explains that ⁠men are embracing beauty culture, however many of them refuse to call it that⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Krystia Reed⁠ shares details of ⁠her study showing justice can happen on a laptop with virtual juries⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI in mental health researcher ⁠Dr. Karthik V. Sarma⁠ reveals how ⁠chatbots tend to overdiagnose mental health conditions when used without structured guidance⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices