FULL EPISODE: The Truth is the UFO Files, Probably - May 11, 2026

Technology and culture correspondent Katie Notopoulos explains what the 'millennial daughter tax' is, and why it's so terrifying. Psychology professor Marie Helweg-Larsen goes over Denmark's 'hands‑off' approach to parenting that could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self‑reliant kids. Christian Stepien from The National UFO Reporting Center covers the Pentagon's latest UFO file dump and how we might interpret it. Criminology professor John Leverso details what 'GangTok' is and provides insight into the presence of gang culture on social media. Psychologist Annika Brandtner reveals the addictive nature of endless scrolling and why it gets harder to stop. Professor of government Sonali Chakravarti discusses the implications of AI showing up in court cases, and what it would mean if it were used on a jury. Social psychology researcher Alessia Telari shares what the psychological impact of ghosting is, and how it lasts longer than outright romantic rejection. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:34) Katie Notopoulos (10:00) Marie Helweg-Larsen (20:00) Christian Stepien pt. 1 (30:00) Christian Stepien pt. 2 (39:50) Mid-show teaser (40:49) John Leverso (49:50) Annika Brandtner (59:50) Sonali Chakravarti (1:09:50) Alessia Telari (1:18:54) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices