FULL EPISODE: Flickering Quasars, Monster Black Holes - June 17, 2026

Professor Jesse Rogerson brings the following science news stories to the show: Scientists discover a strange global pattern in the way humans walk; Earliest flickering quasar ever seen could explain monster black holes; Researchers finally discover how Venus flytraps snap shut so fast; and Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Social psychology professor Daryl Van Tongeren reveals how everyone wants to think they're open-minded, but why most people are not. Lecturer in criminology Michael Cain explores whether mandatory body cameras actually reduce police brutality. Management professors Anja Krstić and Ivona Hideg explain that when men take parental leave, their careers may benefit, but women's do not. Given that David is turning the big four-oh tomorrow, for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld walks us through why getting older freaks us out, and what the upsides of aging are. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:09) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Daryl Van Tongeren pt. 1 (30:00) Daryl Van Tongeren pt. 2 (39:50) Michael Cain (49:50) Anja Krstić & Ivona Hideg (59:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:19:04) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices