David gives a quick update, then covers stories: Radioactive Floridian roads; and High-viz vest chicken. After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sex educator Samantha Bitty who shares a sobriety milestone with the show and then discusses sober sex. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford shows up for Pet Talk and covers a recent case of "avian bird flu" caused by a dog's diet and the alarming increase of pet exposure to cocaine since 2019. Comedian Natalie Norman chats about New Year's Eve and other holidays. Finally, professor Alan Fowler explains his recent article on the history of gift-giving.

We'll see you in 2025!

Segments:

• (00:26) Introduction
• (02:00) Monologue
• (3:29) Radioactive Floridian roads
• (7:11) High-viz vest chicken
• (10:16) Samantha Bitty pt. 1
• (22:23) Samantha Bitty pt. 2
• (34:04) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1
• (45:52) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2
• (57:18) Natalie Norman pt. 1
• (1:07:56) Natalie Norman pt. 2
• (1:19:08) Alan Fowler
• (1:30:18) Sign-off

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David's top stories: Flat Earther admits he's wrong; and Murder solved by Google Street View. Then it's Pop Cultured, Like Fungus with Caitlin Green, media personality and co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast. David and Caitlin discuss whether OnlyFans is cheating. After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday) with Gary Direnfeld on the very personal topic of dealing with the imminent death of loved ones. Economics professor Eric Kam explains president-elect Trump's recent comments about Canada becoming the 51st state. Finally, It's Time for Technology Time with Carmi Levy on Google's latest in AI, ChatGPT Search's general availability, and more.

Segments:

• (00:24) Introduction
• (2:03) Flat Earther admits he's wrong
• (5:07) Murder solved by Google Street View
• (8:47) Caitlin Green pt. 1
• (18:37) Caitlin Green pt. 2
• (29:48) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1
• (39:45) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2
• (49:19) Eric Kam
• (1:00:47) Carmi Levy pt. 1
• (1:11:24) Carmi Levy pt. 2
• (1:22:37) Sign-off

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David shares how his cat Tomato loves, and has these top stories: NY town uses laser on crows; and Googly eye vandals. Then, it's The Science Appliance with Dr. Dan Riskin and the two discuss how David is a bad science communicator, how coffee can extend your life, and how math can help you move your mattress. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) After that, it's neurologist, physicist, and author Kelly Clancy on how games have changed the world. Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and sheds light on the drone hysteria in New Jersey. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Finally, it's Sex, Et Cetera with Samantha Bitty with topics: New Years smooches and holiday expectations.

Segments:

• (00:26) Introduction
• (02:00) NY town uses laser on crows
• (05:12) Googly eye vandals
• (08:48) Dan Riskin pt. 1
• (20:22) Dan Riskin pt. 2
• (32:28) Dan Riskin pt. 3
• (45:08) Kelly Clancy
• (55:57) Nathan Radke pt. 1
• (1:05:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2
• (1:16:59) Samantha Bitty
• (1:26:12) Sign-off

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