Tony Five⁠ – our foreign correspondent – crashes into the show revealing new technology while reporting on the following stories:

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Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠ unpacks how to deal with ⁠holiday regression: slipping back into old behaviors that resemble our younger selves⁠.

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Tony Five – our foreign correspondent – crashes into the show revealing new technology while reporting on the following stories: Florida man claims he 'teleported' into a stolen car; and Hundreds of Canada goose deaths in Manitoba leave wildlife experts perplexed. Psychology professor Rachel Dinero describes how psychedelics may enhance emotional closeness and relationship satisfaction when used therapeutically. Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠ unpacks how to deal with holiday regression: slipping back into old behaviors that resemble our younger selves. Astrobiologist ⁠Dr. Sarah Rugheimer⁠ explains how to observe the Geminid meteor shower this weekend – and tells David that comet 3I/ATLAS still isn't aliens. (⁠⁠Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠⁠.) Biomed professor Dr. Josh Kellogg warns how the growing fad of legally gray mushroom edibles is leading to poison control center calls and emergency room visits. Motivated by her upcoming book Kink Curious, sex and relationships psychotherapist Gigi Engle tells us how to safely explore our kinks without shame. Clinical psychology researcher Sarafina Métellus cautions how jealousy fueled by social media can erode young couples' satisfaction with their relationships over time. Reporter Matt Alston ponders the AI slop of things to come.

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University of Saskatchewan professor ⁠Ekaterina (Kate) Dadachova⁠ and lab manager Mackenzie Malo explain how ⁠a mysterious black fungus grows near Chernobyl that may eat radiation⁠.

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For Pet Talk (or Vet Talk), veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ talks about his recent trip to Jamaica, helping people with their animals after the devastation of hurricane Melissa. Cliff addresses ⁠the recent study showing that cats meow more at men⁠.

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Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ blasts into the show covering:

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On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ goes over the following stories:

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Foreign correspondent Tony Five blasts into the show covering: Woman accused of placing googly eyes on sculpture to begin negotiating with prosecution; and Person hospitalized after Pluribus TV ad on smart fridge triggers psychotic episode. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy goes over the following stories: Woman hailed as hero for smashing man's Meta smart glasses on subway; Operation Bluebird wants to relaunch 'Twitter,' says Musk abandoned the name and logo; Waymo's robotaxi fleet is being recalled again, this time for failing to stop for school buses; and Facebook and Instagram have a new hub to help get hijacked accounts back. University of Saskatchewan professor Ekaterina (Kate) Dadachova and lab manager Mackenzie Malo explain how a mysterious black fungus grows near Chernobyl that may eat radiation. For Pet Talk (or Vet Talk), veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford talks about his recent trip to Jamaica, helping people with their animals after the devastation of hurricane Melissa. Cliff addresses the recent study showing that cats meow more at men. Comedian Annick Adelle chats about launching his podcast Stacking Chairs where he addresses creative struggles with (of all people) co-host David Cooper – yes, the very same. Psychology of education professor ⁠Neil Humphrey⁠ reveals that creative arts programs boost teen well-being, and drive economic gains.

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If you thought with weapons that could destroy the world, there would've been only a small number of accidents over the years: You'd be wrong. On Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle unpacks the numerous accidents that have occurred with nuclear weapons. ⁠

Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠.

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For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ is joined by David and foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ to have a frank discussion about grief and loss.

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