FULL EPISODE: TV Watchers, Beware - August 21, 2026

Astrobiology professor Sarah Rugheimer reports on a 'river' of cosmic gas 1 trillion miles long that sent planets in the Orion constellation into tilted orbits. (Check out Sarah's course Experiencing James Webb on The Great Courses here.) Pop culture writer Callie Ahlgrim explains what the Hollywood hype husband is: a savvy husband whose best career move is supporting his more famous wife. Media personality Caitlin Green covers how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will make a shocking move back to the UK, how Tom Holland stands to make over $100 million on the new Spider-Man movie, and some new Gen Z slang. (Catch Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Physical activity researcher Natan Feter reveals how excessive time spent in front of the TV is linked to brain shrinkage. Career prosecutor and author Dr. Wendy Patrick outlines how children view AI and why it matters. Anesthesiologist Dr. Zack Meade breaks down medical misinformation involving taking blood pressure incorrectly, a woman waking up from a knee replacement paralyzed, and the efficacy of mammograms. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Sarah Rugheimer (10:00) Callie Ahlgrim (20:00) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (30:00) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (39:50) Natan Feter (49:50) Dr. Wendy Patrick (59:50) Dr. Zack Meade pt. 1 (1:09:50) Dr. Zack Meade pt. 2 (1:19:09) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices