What Would Your Mother Say?

Monogamy is not a natural state, says author Hannah Holmes. Then the panel looks at emotional abuse and how it takes its toll. Listeners ask about alpha males and what's the best response by other males. Guest: Hannah Holmes, "The Well-Dressed Ape"Duration: 55:52 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.5 MB Broadcast Date: May 19, 2009

Straight talk from career counselor Lindsay Pollack about making a two-year plan. Then, the WWYMS Roving Reporter brings in some opinions on porn. Guest: Lindsay Pollack, "Getting from College to Career"Duration: 53:57 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 24.7 MB Broadcast Date: March 5, 2009

The panelists discuss the physical and emotional effects of jealousy. Does age lessen the intensity of those feelings? Then, a discussion on a fear of commitment, losing independence, and the cost of being in a committed relationship. Duration: 56:37 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.9 MB Broadcast Date: February 19, 2009

The panel disagrees whether porn is an acceptable outlet. Then, different perceptions of cheating by men and women; binge drinking; returning home from college. Duration: 51:33 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 23.6 MB Broadcast Date: November 20, 2008

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely talks about the powerful impact sexual desire has on decision-making. Then, the panelists address listeners' questions about manicures and pedicures. Guest: Dan Ariely, "Predictably Irrational"Duration: 58:19 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 26.7 MB Broadcast Date: November 13, 2008

It takes decades of drug and alcohol use to kill brain cells, according to neuroscientist Sam Wang, author of "Welcome to the Brain." Wang also describes how being in love affects the brain. The panelists then discuss intuition. Guest: Sam Wang, "Welcome to the Brain"Duration: 55:41 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.5 MB Broadcast Date: October 30, 2008

Advice columnist Harlan Cohen discusses dealing with difficult roommates. Students compare notes on being up close and personal with the opposite sex in the dorms. WWYMS's Roving Reporter beings in stories about irritating roommates. The panel also takes on jealousy. Guest: Harlan Cohen, "The Naked Roommate"Duration: 56:37 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 51.8 MB Broadcast Date: October 16, 2009

The student panelists say a kiss is not a tease. But can you kiss too many people in a month? Also, a conversation about whether a "cheating gene" seems plausible. Also, an update on "cuddle parties." Duration: 57:18 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 26.2 MB Broadcast Date: October 9, 2008

"Old people" have budgets...young people have cash flow analysis. Whatever, knowing how you're spending your money is smart, says financial guru Mary Morrison. Students share credit card horror stories. The panel then discusses the issue of trust. Callers and emails from listeners. Guest: Mary MorrisonDuration: 54:43 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.1 MB Broadcast Date: June 5, 2008

Career advisor Marty Nemko says finding the right career is often based on luck. Students discuss their parents' occupations and the influence on their own choices. Then, reaching out to friends, the perfect pick-up lines. Guest: career advisor Marty NemkoDuration: 50:14 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 23.0 MB Broadcast Date: May 29, 2008

Nic Sheff, author of "Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines," tells his story of drug addiction and recovery. Then, the conversation turns to charisma: what is it, and why do only some people have it? Guest: Nic Sheff, "Tweak" Duration: 54:30 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.0 MB Broadcast Date: April 6, 2008

Author Nancy Redd talks about exotic body piercings and "tramp stamps" from her book, "Body Drama: Real Girls, Real Bodies, Real Issues, Real Answers." The panelists are then inspired to list things they would never talk about, even with friends. Guest: Nancy Redd, "Body Drama" Duration: 39:21 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 18.1 MB Broadcast Date: January 17, 2008

Read the small print and pay on time, advises financial expert Mary Morrison. The student panelists talk about their own money issues, and the politics of holiday gifts. Guest: financial advisor Mary Morrison Duration: 55:04 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.2 MB Broadcast Date: December 13, 2007

The politics of breaking up, forgiving and moving on. The student panelists talk about how parents should avoid certain battles with their kids once they get older. Duration: 50:01 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 22.9 MB Broadcast Date: October 25, 2007

Even experts are baffled by rising depression on college campuses, says Dr. Peter Kramer. Then, the panel talks about interpreting compliments and dating in the workplace. Guest: Dr. Peter Kramer, "About Depression," "Listening to Prozac" Duration: 53:04 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 24.3 MB Broadcast Date: October 11, 2007

The student panelists discuss communication in relationships in a non-dating world. When, and how, do you say "I love you?" Calls and emails from listeners. Duration: 56:34 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.9 MB Broadcast Date: October 4, 2007

Leslie Bennetts, author of "The Feminine Mistake," says stay-at-home moms should rethink their choice. The panel discusses the choices made by the moms and by the student panelists' own mothers. Also, the perils of text messaging. Guest: Leslie Bennetts, "The Feminine Mistake" Duration: 46:42 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 21.3 MB Broadcast Date: November 15, 2007

Women traditionally make less than men, says economist Linda Babcock, because they don't ask. The panel discusses how to ask for things in their personal lives. Guest: economist Dr. Linda Babcock, "Women Don't Ask" Duration: 52:44 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 24.1 MB Broadcast Date: May 3, 2007

Columnist Leslie Kaplan discusses her research on why men and women cheat on each other, only to find out that some of the reasons are pretty lame. She also quizzes the pessimistic panel on their views on marriage. Guest: author and columnist Leslie Kaplan Duration: 54:50 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 25.1 MB Broadcast Date: April 12, 2007

School counselor and author Jane Bluestein talks about the debilitating effects of being a "loser" in high school and how to overcome the feelings associated with it. The panel then talks about tattoos, and one mother describes her own body art. Guest: author Jane Bluestein, "You're Not in High School Anymore" Duration: 52:43 File Type: Mp3 64 kbps 24.1 MB Broadcast Date: March 21, 2007