FULL EPISODE: The Kids Shouldn't Bet - May 6, 2026

Economics researcher Kassandra Hernández from the UC Berkeley Labor Center explains how low wages and poor training put security guards – and the public – at risk. Psychology professor Christopher Hopwood shares details of his study that found no meaningful link between meat consumption and depression. Psychology researcher Lennart Freyth reveals how gold digging is strongly linked to psychopathy and dark personality traits. It's Mother's Day Sunday on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday – confusing, we know – with therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld who drops a bomb about who Mother's Day is really about. Psychology professor Steve Joordens discusses the dangers of online gambling and teens. Scientist Dr. Gary Goldfield outlines how limiting social media to one hour a day reduces loneliness in distressed individuals. Forensic chemistry researcher Georgina Sauzier describes how 3D-printed 'ghost guns' are not as untraceable as criminals think. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:08) Kassandra Hernández (10:00) Christopher Hopwood (20:00) Lennart Freyth (30:00) Gary Direnfeld (39:50) Mid-show teaser (41:09) Steve Joordens pt. 1 (49:50) Steve Joordens pt. 2 (59:50) Dr. Gary Goldfield (1:09:50) Georgina Sauzier (1:18:53) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices