Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at Cornell University Talbot Andrews outlines why we're skeptical of the emotions we see on our screens. Educational psychology professor Virginia Clinton-Lisell explores whether listening to audiobooks improves learning. Planetary scientist Paul Hayne goes over a new study that narrows down the most likely locations for water on the moon. (David sneaks in a 'Is the moon made of cheese?' question.) Organizational behavior professor Merrick R. Osborne proposes when two wrongs makes a right: the narrow circumstances when rudeness may be rewarded. Psychology professor Matthias Mehl weighs in on whether women talk more than men, with the answer being: it's complicated. Motivated by Fleetwood Mac's drummer getting married for the fifth time, drive show host Drex at 102.1 the Edge shares his mother's turbulent, many-marriage story. Philosopher Ross Channing Reed reveals the two things living the good life requires. Real estate reporter ⁠Jordan Pandy⁠ explains how ⁠homebuyers have another thing to worry about: 'housefishing'⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:37) Talbot Andrews (10:00) Virginia Clinton-Lisell (20:00) Paul Hayne (30:00) Merrick R. Osborne (39:50) Matthias Mehl (49:50) Drex (59:50) Ross Channing Reed (1:09:50) Jordan Pandy (1:18:19) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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