Forget about monsters under your kids' beds...the real ones might be much closer. And is AI disappointing itself? One California company says it's helping, and they're still hiring humans! And finally, everyone knows the dangers of smog and junk in our water. But new research is showing that night light can be far more dangerous than once believed.

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There was a time when school bullies were found in the halls, or lurking in the parking lots. Not anymore. Plus, we got us a shortage of stripes! And then another one. And we're not talking zebras! Well, we sorta are, but not really...oh, just click and listen for crying out loud!

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A major change to a BIG part of our economy, in the name of...fairness? Also, we'll talk about a wonderful new therapy for depression with no side effects. And, a mystery topic that really isn't.

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Come with us on a trip through Weirdsville - and bring your brain, you'll need it. Also - this ain't your grandparents' economics! And finally...if you're on the hunt for a new gig, we just might have the thing for you.

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The controversial opener to the Olympic Games was awful, but almost as bad was the lame explanation given for it. Plus...should you trust someone (or something) who put you out of work to put you right back in? And speaking of going back to work, some folks (unexpectedly) are.

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On this week's Use Your Head! podcast: Numbers have values, but some numbers have a BIG value depending on who they belong to. (?)

Plus, "the cost of living is too high!" - said every generation ever. And eat 'em if ya got 'em...just be careful with 'em! All that, with a heartwarming baseball story.

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In this episode: the continuing menacing march of AI (or, AGI as it will soon be called.) Also, baseball's lamest event had a dreadful beginning. And, the fall of a 121 year old political trend that some are calling insignificant. Are they right?

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Listeners of The Audiobook Trail may have been wondering where I've been, where the promised June 12 show was, etc. I explain here, as we launch the brand new show, The Use Your Head! podcast. Come along for fresh and insightful cultural observation and commentary. I'm looking forward to it, and I'm glad it's finally here.

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