Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on there being no jail time for the Wisconsin nurse who chopped off someone's foot without permission for a frostbite prop. Clinical psychologist Dr. Leonie Ascone explains how virtual reality forest bathing can alleviate stress. Dr. Neal Barnard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reveals that many people can't tell healthy processed foods from unhealthy ones. Psychology researchers Dr. Luca Pascolini and Dr. Natalie Wyer share how playing games with robots makes people see them as more humanlike. On Pop Cultured, Like Fungus, media personality Caitlin Green and David cover: Hugh Grant's royal faux pas at Wimbledon; Many adults don't like showing their feet in public; and A very expensive purse sells at auction. (Check out Caitlin on The Jan Arden Podcast here.) Trail cam enthusiast Mary Beth Pongrac tells the story of how her camera caught many bears all mysteriously obsessed with the same tree. Social-personality psychologist ⁠William Chopik⁠ explains ⁠what we get wrong in our misjudgments about people with tattoos⁠.

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David and foreign correspondent Tony Five open with stories: Wisconsin officers find drugs, guns in bag labeled 'Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs'; and Ice pack after wisdom teeth removal gets woman fined for phoning while driving. Astrophysics professor Michael Garrett describes how radar at major airports could help aliens spot Earth. Experimental scientist of religion Dr. Jana Nenadalová sheds light on the mysterious feelings of presence you get while you're alone. The self-styled leader of the rats Suzanne Reisman joins Tony and David to discuss her rat and garbage walking tour of New York City. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle tells us what really happened in Roswell in the 1940s – and it probably isn't aliens. (⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠.) Investor John Williams explains his controversial billboard in Cleveland that reads 'Yes! I Buy Crack Houses'.

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Foreign correspondent Tony Five covers the strange tale of the Sycamore Gap Tree and its trunk and the sorry state of X's Grok chatbot. Consumer behavior researcher Ethan Milne explains the rise of retributive philanthropy (or revenge donations). Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Carey Fitzgerald reveals that common sounds like coughs and sneezes can impair your learning. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy discusses stories: China's new robot soccer league; Nvidia now at record $4 trillion valuation; TikTok is being flooded with inappropriate AI videos generated by Google tools; and TikTok building new version of app ahead of expected US sale. Head of the laboratory of neurogenetics of language at Rockefeller University Dr. Erich D. Jarvis educates us as to why scientists are mapping the genomes of every animal, plant, and fungal species in the US. Tony Five attends a short Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) and then caller Gillian from London, Ontario tells the two how she's been enjoying her wedding gift. Assistant professor of psychology Dr. Saida Heshmati describes how when people express love, they feel more loved.

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Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on prospective fines for British supermarkets if they don't sell enough healthy food. Experimental psychology researcher Maximilian (Max) Maier reveals hidden biases in AI's moral advice. Dr. Grant Shields explains why people make riskier choices when they're stressed. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss common boundaries people violate without even realizing it. Tony Five joins the show for another installment of Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Comedian Natalie Norman clarifies what the Labubu doll craze is all about. Parent coach Kim Muench discusses how some parents are sacrificing financial security to help their adult children.

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Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports that drones are dropping zombie knives and kilos of drugs into UK prisons. Noah Cappe joins David for Noah vs. The Unknown and describes the strange Buga Sphere object from Columbia. Cognitive and brain sciences researcher Christian Montag explains that positive attitudes toward AI are linked to problematic social media use. Retail analyst Bruce Winder gives the lowdown on Prime Day 2025. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty describes how best to send a sext (responsibly). Tony Five and David give themselves Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Divorce attorney John Nachlinger and David discuss the gen Z student who got a $10,000 "inheritance" from their dad in lieu of unpaid support money.

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Top stories on News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent Tony Five: Woman convicted of triple murder after serving a fatal beef Wellington; and Bees attack in French town. Psychology professor Dr. Daniel Casasanto reveals that the idea that lefties are more creative is a misconception. Evolutionary anthropology researcher Dr. Joseph Feldblum explains that chimpanzee babies do better when their moms have strong social connections. On Pet Talk (or is it Vet Talk?) with Dr. Cliff Redford we cover: Extreme heat linked to increased pet dog deaths; Pets get hay fever too; Standing out from the crowd can be a survival mechanism; and Orcas offer food to humans in the wild. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Freelance journalist Eric Hal Schwartz discusses how you don't have to be real to score brand deals as an influencer. Political scientist David Macdonald goes over his findings that student loan debt doesn't deter civic engagement.

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David's top stories: Snake on a plane delays a flight in Australia; and Hurdler gets modeling offer after shorts malfunction during race. Social-personality psychologist William Chopik explains what we get wrong in our misjudgments about people with tattoos. Foreign correspondent Tony Five joins in to chat with environmental psychologist Dr. Jim Uttley about why only certain types of crime, but not others, increases after dark. Mark – a man who saved a bumblebee – shares his story with Tony and David. (Donate to The Bumblebee Conservation Trust here.) Jill Connolly from RC Pets convinces us to leash our cats. Psychology researcher Annika From reveals that similarity in long‑term romantic couples probably matters less than you'd think. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ describes our first look from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory⁠. Relationship scientist Dr. Marisa Cohen⁠ explains how to spot (and avoid dating) a "man child"⁠.

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The show opens with News You Can't Use, and foreign correspondent Tony Five covering cryptic tears shed in British parliament causing economic turmoil. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy dives into the following: Half a million Spotify users are unknowingly grooving to an AI-generated band; Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death dies after 40 years of memes, jokes, t-shirts; Amazon now has 1 million robots steadily pushing humans out; and Google launches Doppl, a new app that lets you visualize how an outfit might look on you. Dr. Jess Dominguez explains that friendships between queer people can improve well-being, however there's nuance. Dr. Jonathan Bernstein goes over the people who are allergic to other humans (and their fluids). David interviews comedian/musician Avery Pearson. ⁠Reporter Matthew Alston⁠ discusses things you should never share at work – no matter how much you trust your coworkers. Dr. John-Patrick Alao shares how caffeine could slow cellular aging.

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On News You Can't Use, foreign correspondent Tony Five explains how Superman was spotted 1,000ft over London, England. David talks about how he toasts his nuts. (Cashews – get your head out of the gutter!) Mentalist Mysterion the Mind Reader chats about his career breaking brains and reading minds. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday and discusses how requesting childcare from grandparents can be fraught with trouble. Amina Yousaf shares how summer break brings uncertainty for children, and how kindness at home can make a difference for them. Chris Dawson describes his research showing why smarter people make better decisions.

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:38) Tony Five pt. 1

(09:59) Tony Five pt. 2

(19:59) Mysterion the Mind Reader pt. 1

(29:59) Mysterion the Mind Reader pt. 2

(39:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1

(49:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2

(59:49) Amina Yousaf

(1:09:49) Chris Dawson

(1:19:07) Sign-off

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After wishing his audience a happy Canada Day, David is joined by foreign correspondent Tony Five to discuss their ideal power bands. After that, it's Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Psychology and neuroscience researcher Gabriela Fernández-Miranda sheds light on how forgiveness does and doesn't reshape memories. Comedian Natalie Norman acts as the show's special NBA draft correspondent on basketball player fashion. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David debate whether "don't yuck my yum" is a yucky thing to say, then divulge the sexy (and not-so-sexy) things in their bedside drawers. Romantic matchmaker Lucinda Luttrell from Agape Machmaking chats about her profession and about what Hollywood has gotten wrong about it. Social psychology researcher and research fellow at The Kinsey Institute Dr. Jessica Campbell explains how online camming can help men feel more comfortable in their own skin.

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