David's top stories: A naked 5k run; and Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David receive Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) dealing with sleep hygiene and spinal health. Psychological science researcher Dr. Mitch Brown explains when and why we choose physically strong leaders. Political scientist Dr. Paul Platzman shares his study revealing that diversity in your social circle may come with a surprising trade-off. Tony Five rejoins the broadcast just in time to interview sociolinguist Dr. Amanda Cole about Cockney rhyming slang. Comedian Natalie Norman and David discuss what people actually do when they travel. Dimana Atanassova explains that because people with psychopathic traits feel less pain, they assume you do too.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:00) The Naked 5k
• (06:16) J.Lo sued for pic of self
• (09:59) Tony Five pt. 1
• (19:59) Tony Five pt. 2
• (29:59) Dr. Mitch Brown
• (39:49) Dr. Paul Platzman
• (49:49) Dr. Amanda Cole & Tony Five
• (59:49) Natalie Norman
• (1:09:49) Dimana Atanassova
• (1:19:06) Sign-off

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The show opens with London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five reading a listener's texts. Tony's top story: British magic club rights a wrong. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle visats [sic] and goes over various papal conspiracies – past and present. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) Dr. Elisa Becker explains the difference between distaste and disgust, and what bacon and poop have in common. Psychology lecturer Dr. Jasmin Wertz shares how childhood maternal warmth predicts your key personality traits. Tony Five returns in time for caller Mike from Windsor to share his Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). David gets angry when Mike's advice isn't really advice. Cancer epidemiologist Dr. Parveen Bhatti reveals that scrolling through screens at bedtime greatly increases your risk of insomnia. Atmospheric and oceanic sciences professor Brian Toon lists what would happen if WW3 broke out, and the safest countries to be in if it happens.

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Segments:

• (00:00) Intro
• (01:51) Tony Five
• (09:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1
• (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2
• (29:59) Dr. Elisa Becker
• (39:49) Dr. Jasmin Wertz
• (49:49) AFY-TSY: Mike from Windsor
• (59:49) Dr. Parveen Bhatti
• (1:09:49) Owen Toon
• (1:19:34) Sign-off

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Foreign correspondent Tony Five revisits the Hertfordshire Harris hawk hero story from earlier in the week with the man himself, Steve Harris. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford tells us about his docuseries, Dr. Cliff – Worldwide Vet. Jessica Reif shares her research showing that people who use AI at work are perceived as lazier and less competent. Dr. Natalie Pennington says those that actually call their romantic partner their best friend are in the minority. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. David rants about video projectors to Carmi, and the two cover the following stories: A countertop robot that cooks your meals for you; Pope Leo XIV names AI one of the reasons for his papal name; and Company now hires back human help after going all-in on AI. Etiquette expert Nick Leighton and David discuss whether it's rude to recline while seated on an airplane. (Check out Nick's etiquette podcast Were you raised by wolves? here.) Dr. Dean Miller explains a social media trend called "grounding".

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:59) Steve Harris & Tony Five
• (09:59) Dr. Cliff Redford
• (19:59) Jessica Reif
• (29:59) Dr. Natalie Pennington
• (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 1
• (49:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2
• (59:49) Nick Leighton
• (1:09:49) Dr. Dean Miller
• (1:19:06) Sign-off

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