David talks about his cat (again) and covers top stories: Narco kitty apprehended; and Man arrested for vigilante spray-chalking a crosswalk. Foreign correspondent Tony Five talks about a dog-related dilemma he's having on Dony Dive's Dog Dilemma. (Explanation for terrible segment title: our comedy writers must be on vacation.) Tony and David take listener call (singular intended) from fan Lauren in Detroit. Emmy-winning city spokeswoman for Kansas City, Missouri Sherae Honeycutt goes over a letter she wrote to her younger self. Peter Quadrino discusses organizing a book club that has been reading the same enigmatic book for 12 years (and not being close to done). David plays a clip from the archive from when he was less than honest. Street performer Silver Elvis chats about a life busking as a silver... Elvis. Mike Shekhtman tells David the dos and don'ts of using generative AI during your job search.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:29) Narco kitty
• (05:53) Vigilante chalking arrest
• (09:59) Tony Five
• (19:59) Lauren from Detriot & Tony Five
• (29:59) Sherae Honeycutt pt. 1
• (39:49) Sherae Honeycutt pt. 2
• (49:49) Peter Quadrino
• (59:49) Silver Elvis
• (1:09:49) Mike Shekhtman
• (1:19:06) Sign-off

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David and foreign correspondent Tony Five's top story for News You Can't Use: Firm posts lucrative office cat sitting job – Lisa Bond from the firm joins the show. Couples therapist Dr. Josh Novak goes over a study finding that couples who cuddle at bedtime feel more secure and less stressed. Tony Five rejoins the program to sing a jingle and discuss boundaries. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers topics: Bankrupt DNA testing company 23andMe to be bought by Regeneron; Netflix will show generative AI ads midway through streams in 2026; China installs kill switches in solar panels sold to the West; and Google's AI Mode reportedly replacing iconic I'm feeling lucky button. Eva Buechel reveals that managers penalize employees for unplugging, even as they recognize its value. Writer and career coach Samuel Dunsiger explains why he quit his job and went back to school. Dr. Daniela Pirani and Dr. Vera Hoelscher reveal why women seldom propose to men – and what happens when they do.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:13) Lisa Bond & Tony Five
• (09:59) Dr. Josh Novak
• (19:59) Tony Five
• (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1
• (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2
• (49:49) Eva Buechel
• (59:49) Samuel Dunsiger
• (1:09:49) Dr. Daniela Pirani & Dr. Vera Hoelscher
• (1:19:18) Sign-off

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David's top stories: Chicago newspaper prints a fake summer reading list; and Woman sues adult websites after her son accesses them. Psychology researcher Dr. Owen Waddington reveals how a psychology experiment shows that children are more likely to delay gratification if a peer promises to wait too. David attempts to explain how ChatGPT works to foreign correspondent Tony Five. On News You Can't Use, Tony tells the tale of a man who is suing Whataburger for almost $1M over onions. Coral from the Tomato Foster Club in New Orleans talks about running a dedicated rescue for orphaned neonatal and special needs kittens. David calls his brother Jon for his birthday. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary discuss making new friends as adults.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:34) Newspaper's fake book list
• (05:28) Mom sues adult websites
• (09:59) Dr. Owen Waddington
• (19:59) Tony Five pt. 1
• (29:59) Tony Five pt. 2
• (39:49) Coral (Tomato Foster Club) pt. 1
• (49:49) Coral (Tomato Foster Club) pt. 2
• (58:11) Jon Cooper Birthday Call
• (59:49) Gary Direnfeld (3/26/25)
• (1:09:49) Gary Direnfeld (3/26/25)
• (1:19:10) Sign-off

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