Are Memes Comics? - July 21, 2025

Tony Five – foreign correspondent from the UK – and David cover how British schoolchildren tunneled their way out of school and give an update on the Astronomer scandal. Dr. Michelle Ann Abate discusses whether memes are a form of comics. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains that scammers who call you can be victims themselves. (⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠.) Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer reveals much about school lunches and community, the French way. Psychology professor Dr. Geoff MacDonald shares his research on how the reasons for seeking romance are a top predictor of whether you find it. Dr. Ray Garza tells us that daughters who feel more attractive report stronger, more protective bonds with their fathers. Mediologist Mohit Rajhans questions whether AI can convey emotions and be a good companion or therapist and how Gen Z is working with social media. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Carey Fitzgerald reveals that ⁠common sounds like coughs and sneezes can impair your learning⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Michelle Ann Abate (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle (29:59) Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer (39:49) Dr. Geoff MacDonald (49:49) Dr. Ray Garza (59:49) Mohit Rajhans (1:09:49) Dr. Carey Fitzgerald (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices