Episodes

  • Idea Theft Stings, What to Do About It

    Idea Theft Stings, What to Do About It
    May 15 2026
    Professor of organizational behavior ⁠David Zweig⁠ chats about idea theft and ⁠how properly crediting employees for their ideas is key to building a strong workplace culture⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • In Defense of Paying a Hacker's Ransom

    In Defense of Paying a Hacker's Ransom
    May 15 2026
    On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ reports on the following stories: Learning management software company Canvas reaches 'agreement' with hackers to secure stolen data⁠; Who'd have thought you can hijack a robot lawn mower for nefarious purposes⁠; GM's autonomous vehicle software written primarily by AI⁠; Instagram debuts a new disappearing-photo app called Instants⁠; and ChatGPT can reach out to a friend if you're at risk of self-harm⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • The Divorce Mediators Are in Session

    The Divorce Mediators Are in Session
    May 15 2026
    Divorce mediators ⁠Alex Howard⁠ and ⁠Amanda Silver⁠, hosts of ⁠Dirty Laundry: The Divorce Podcast⁠ go over what exactly their jobs entail. David brings up a horse's head. (Spoiler: it's never about the horse's head.) The three weigh in on two relationship dilemmas involving ⁠a marriage's cat fight⁠ and ⁠a man skipping town as his partner's due to have a baby⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • FULL EPISODE: Plants Can Hear?! - May 14, 2026

    FULL EPISODE: Plants Can Hear?! - May 14, 2026
    May 15 2026
    On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy reports on the following stories: Learning management software company Canvas reaches 'agreement' with hackers to secure stolen data; Who'd have thought you can hijack a robot lawn mower for nefarious purposes; GM's autonomous vehicle software written primarily by AI; Instagram debuts a new disappearing-photo app called Instants; and ChatGPT can reach out to a friend if you're at risk of self-harm. Divorce mediators Alex Howard and Amanda Silver, hosts of Dirty Laundry: The Divorce Podcast go over what exactly their jobs entail. David brings up a horse's head. (Spoiler: it's never about the horse's head.) The three weigh in on two relationship dilemmas involving a marriage's cat fight and a man skipping town as his partner's due to have a baby. Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson brings the following science news stories to the show: Deadly hantavirus can spread between humans, but here's why it's not the next COVID; Scientists found an 'impossible' atmosphere on a tiny world beyond Neptune; Researchers warn AI is giving you bad advice to make you feel validated; and Plant seeds do something incredible when the sound of rain strikes. Professor of organizational behavior David Zweig chats about idea theft and how properly crediting employees for their ideas is key to building a strong workplace culture. Physician and scientist Lorenzo Leggio from the National Institutes of Health discusses how Ozempic and GPL-1 drugs show promise for alcohol abuse disorder, and why existing drugs to treat drinking problems are underutilized. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:04) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Alex Howard & Amanda Silver pt. 1 (30:00) Alex Howard & Amanda Silver pt. 2 (39:50) Mid-show teaser (40:53) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (49:50) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (59:50) David Zweig (1:09:50) Lorenzo Leggio (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Conspiracy Analysis: The Pentagon UFO Dump

    Conspiracy Analysis: The Pentagon UFO Dump
    May 14 2026
    Cultural history professor Lee Kuhnle joins the show for Conspiracy Corner, and analyzes ⁠the Pentagon's recent UFO dump⁠ using his lens as someone who studies conspiracy theories. Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Women, Chores and Sexual Desire

    Women, Chores and Sexual Desire
    May 14 2026
    Clinical psychology researcher ⁠Alexandra Liepmann⁠ outlines ⁠the link between how couples divide household chores and women's sexual desire⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Dealing With Bad Work-Life Balance

    Dealing With Bad Work-Life Balance
    May 14 2026
    On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ frankly discusses how to manage a poor work-life balance while reducing the impact it has on your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Curious Gaming Monkeys; Macedonian Tortoise Nightmare

    Curious Gaming Monkeys; Macedonian Tortoise Nightmare
    May 14 2026
    For the ambiguously named Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ covers the following stories: Japanese macaques actively explore video games prioritizing curiosity⁠; Self‑destructive behavior among Hermann's tortoises on a Macedonian island is leading to their decline⁠; and How to protect pets from the New World screwworm⁠. David and Cliff weigh in on ⁠a dilemma of a woman whose husband refuses to let her get a new cat⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins