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.

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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.

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Clinical psychology researcher ⁠Alexandra Liepmann⁠ outlines ⁠the link between how couples divide household chores and women's sexual desire⁠.

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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.

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For the ambiguously named Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ covers the following stories:

David and Cliff weigh in on ⁠a dilemma of a woman whose husband refuses to let her get a new cat⁠.

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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.) 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. Former president of the Ontario Medical Association Dr. Sohail Gandhi describes the benefits and side effects of GLP-1 drugs, sexual and otherwise. 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. Clinical psychology researcher Alexandra Liepmann outlines the link between how couples divide household chores and women's sexual desire.

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For pop culture news, media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ covers the following:

Listen to Caitlin co-host The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠.

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Professor ⁠Thomas Dee⁠ chats about ⁠the surprising results from school cell phone bans⁠.

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Marketing researcher ⁠Eva Marckhgott⁠ explains ⁠why clear packaging may help brands sell more desirable products⁠.

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Professor ⁠Katie Davis⁠ from the ⁠UW Center for Digital Youth⁠ discusses ⁠how teachers are reckoning with AI in schools⁠.

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