FULL EPISODE: It's Okay to Be a Jerk Back - April 13, 2026

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