This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

It's poop pills with immunologist ⁠Dr. Saman Maleki⁠ who gives the exciting scoop on ⁠early trials of a medication that shows promise for cancer patients⁠. 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. Then, it's poop pills with immunologist Dr. Saman Maleki who gives the exciting scoop on early trials of a medication that shows promise for cancer patients. Sociology professor Dr. Jordan Foster explains that men are embracing beauty culture, however many of them refuse to call it that. Psychology professor Krystia Reed shares details of her study showing justice can happen on a laptop with virtual juries. 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. Economist ⁠⁠Moshe Lander⁠⁠ tackles some money dilemmas involving picking up dinner tabs, rental properties and kids, and compensation for babysitting. Political science professor ⁠Jared Wesley⁠ shares details of ⁠a new university course aimed at helping students resist rage bait⁠

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ joins David for pop culture news, including: Catherine O'Hara, Home Alone and Schitt's Creek actress, dies at 71⁠; and Moments from the 2026 Grammys⁠. You can hear Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Suzanna Forwood⁠ explains ⁠her study showing takeout meals serve as both reward and comfort after work⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of public health ⁠Jessica Kruger⁠ reveals how ⁠swapping a cold one for a cannabis beverage can help people drink less⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality Caitlin Green joins David for pop culture news, including: Catherine O'Hara, Home Alone and Schitt's Creek actress, dies at 71; and Moments from the 2026 Grammys. (You can hear Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Psychology professor Dr. Suzanna Forwood explains her study showing takeout meals serve as both reward and comfort after work. Professor of public health Jessica Kruger reveals how swapping a cold one for a cannabis beverage can help people drink less. Author and psychotherapist ⁠Dr. Stephanie Sarkis⁠ navigates a dilemma where someone is frustrated with a friend who uses their ADHD as an excuse. (⁠Find Dr. Sarkis's book Healing From Toxic Relationships here⁠.) Social psychology researcher and assistant professor Jenny Veldman discusses how women tend to downplay their gender in workplaces with masculinity contest cultures. Then, the study showing a claimed online business page can have unintended effects on customer reviews is described by its author Jong Youl Lee. Cognitive sc

Social and behavioral science researcher ⁠Nate Breznau⁠ reveals details of ⁠his study where scientists used the same data, but their politics predicted the results⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Information science researcher ⁠Federica Bologna⁠ explains how ⁠readers crave good stories, no matter the characters' gender⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's stories from the tech sector with analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ for It's Time For Technology Time, covering: Song banned from Swedish charts for being an AI creation⁠; Ring can now verify if a video has been altered⁠; Legislators push to make companies tell customers when their products will die⁠; and What does TikTok being saved really mean for you⁠? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Vet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ reports on: Caring for and learning from the dogs of Chernobyl⁠; Llamas could be big pharma's secret weapon to find new drugs⁠; and One week in a foster home can dramatically improve shelter dogs' lives⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, it's stories from the tech sector with analyst Carmi Levy for It's Time For Technology Time, covering: Song banned from Swedish charts for being an AI creation; Ring can now verify if a video has been altered; Legislators push to make companies tell customers when their products will die; and What does TikTok being saved really mean for you? Social and behavioral science researcher Nate Breznau reveals details of his study where scientists used the same data, but their politics predicted the results. On Vet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford reports on: Caring for and learning from the dogs of Chernobyl; Llamas could be big pharma's secret weapon to find new drugs; and One week in a foster home can dramatically improve shelter dogs' lives. Information science researcher Federica Bologna explains how readers crave good stories, no matter the characters' gender. Communication professor Bree McEwan goes over the Meta, TikTok and YouTube landmark trial over youth addiction claims. Professor of managemen

Political science professor ⁠Jared Wesley⁠ shares details of ⁠a new university course aimed at helping students resist rage bait⁠ along with its instructor and facilitator ⁠Pieter de Vos⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media psychology professor ⁠Nathan Walter⁠ explains why ⁠forceful language makes people resist health advice⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ says whether AI therapy worries him, then discusses how best an adult should deal with a bully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychedelics and cannabis researcher ⁠Dr. Daniel Kruger⁠⁠ reveals ⁠best practices for first psychedelic experiences, and gives us some harm reduction advice⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens on a discussion of why coaches get blamed (and fired) for poor team performance in sports with associate professor of kinesiology, sport, and recreation Brian Soebbing. Media psychology professor Nathan Walter explains why forceful language makes people resist health advice. Political science professor Jared Wesley shares details of a new university course aimed at helping students resist rage bait along with its instructor and facilitator Pieter de Vos. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld says whether AI therapy worries him, then discusses how best an adult should deal with a bully. Psychedelics and cannabis researcher Dr. Daniel Kruger⁠ reveals best practices for first psychedelic experiences, and gives us some harm reduction advice. Toronto-based comedian ⁠Natalie Norman⁠ talks about whether the recent 2016 throwback photo trend is annoying, weighs in on an 'Am I the A-hole?' dilemma, and explores what to do when you're in a relationship but your c

Gastroenterologist and professional fart demystifier ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Wendi LeBrett⁠⁠⁠ provides information about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and answers David's questions about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ drops in for science news, covering: Penguins may be adapting to a rapidly warming climate, but at a cost⁠; Spider monkeys pool knowledge for fruit⁠; People are swayed by AI-generated videos even when they know they're fake⁠; and Scientists reveal the oldest map of the night sky, previously lost to time⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke goes over some famous moments in gaslighting history. Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical psychology researcher ⁠Anuki Amarakoon⁠ explains how ⁠singles who have casual sex may get a boost in confidence⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices