FULL EPISODE: Learning From Baboon Mamas - July 3, 2026

What this episode covers

Medicine professor and registered dietitian Leah Cahill warns that many YouTubers offering nutrition advice are not actually qualified to give it. Education professor Soroush Sabbaghan expresses his opinion on whether AI chatbots should simulate empathy and care for students. On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers the following animal-related stories: How humans and great apes share similar giggles; The benefits of female baboons keeping family bonds strong; Marine biologists have followed a lone whale in the North Pacific known as "52 Blue" for decades; and The heat risks for pets in North America. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman talks about being a PG-only creator on OnlyFans and her new series Exit Interviews where she interviews people who've stayed with her. Sport social work researcher Emily Nothnagle shares details of her study challenging the idea that simply playing sports makes kids less prone to violent behavior. Digital media and culture professor Nicholas John exposes 'ragebait' culture on social media: why we're addicted to it and who benefits from it. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) Leah Cahill (10:00) Soroush Sabbaghan (20:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:50) Natalie Norman (49:50) Emily Nothnagle (59:50) Nicholas John pt. 1 (1:09:50) Nicholas John pt. 2 (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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