Episodes

  • Cannabis, Decision Making and Bipolar Disorder

    Cannabis, Decision Making and Bipolar Disorder
    Feb 21 2026
    Psychiatry professor ⁠Jared W. Young⁠ explains how ⁠cannabis use is associated with better decision-making skills in people with bipolar disorder⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Animal and Human Prescriptions: Not So Different After All

    Animal and Human Prescriptions: Not So Different After All
    Feb 21 2026
    For Vet Talk – which David confusingly also calls Pet Talk – veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ talks about how he recently prescribed a dog a tiny blue pill and why. (Yes, that tiny blue pill.) Cliff then covers these animal news stories: How parents likely talked you into antipathy toward snakes at an early age⁠; and Pets can be silent witnesses and offer a fur-ensic tale⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Facts on Young People Sharing Explicit Pics

    Facts on Young People Sharing Explicit Pics
    Feb 21 2026
    Criminal Justice professor ⁠Justin Patchin⁠ from the ⁠Cyberbullying Research Center⁠ shares details of ⁠his new sexting study revealing an "alarming" reality for young people who share explicit images⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Dating Apps Don't Optimize For Love

    Dating Apps Don't Optimize For Love
    Feb 21 2026
    Marketing professor ⁠Mathieu Lajante⁠ describes ⁠what dating apps are really optimizing for⁠. (Hint: it isn't love.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • A Solar System That Shouldn't Exist

    A Solar System That Shouldn't Exist
    Feb 21 2026
    The show opens with astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ covering these science news stories: Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible⁠; The simple habit that can significantly ease depression and anxiety⁠; Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity⁠; and Deer create mysterious ultraviolet signals that glow in forests⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • FULL EPISODE: Hack Your Brain While You Sleep - February 20, 2026

    FULL EPISODE: Hack Your Brain While You Sleep - February 20, 2026
    Feb 21 2026
    The show opens with astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson covering these science news stories: Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible; The simple habit that can significantly ease depression and anxiety; Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity; and Deer create mysterious ultraviolet signals that glow in forests. Psychiatry professor Jared W. Young explains how cannabis use is associated with better decision-making skills in people with bipolar disorder. For Vet Talk – which David confusingly also calls Pet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford talks about how he recently prescribed a dog a tiny blue pill and why. (Yes, that tiny blue pill.) Cliff then covers these animal news stories: How parents likely talked you into antipathy toward snakes at an early age; and Pets can be silent witnesses and offer a fur-ensic tale. Criminal Justice professor Justin Patchin from the Cyberbullying Research Center shares details of his new sexting study revealing an "alarming" reality for young people who share explicit images. Marketing professor Mathieu Lajante describes what dating apps are really optimizing for. (Hint: it isn't love.) Management professor Jeremy Beus reveals how pay differences among top NBA performers can erode their cooperation. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:19) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Jared W. Young (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:50) Justin Patchin (59:50) Mathieu Lajante (1:09:50) Jeremy Beus (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Attachment Styles and Ideal Dates

    Attachment Styles and Ideal Dates
    Feb 20 2026
    Psychology professor ⁠Amy Muise⁠ explains how ⁠your attachment style predicts which activities boost romantic satisfaction⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • AI is Reshaping Human Connection

    AI is Reshaping Human Connection
    Feb 20 2026
    Sociology and AI scientist ⁠James Evans⁠ discusses how as artificial intelligence is an increasing part of daily life, it is altering the landscape of human relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins