FULL EPISODE: We're Friends, Right? But Why... - July 16, 2026

Economics professor Alexander Coutts describes how one in four managers withholds feedback from those they supervise, even when the news is positive. Infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down what's going on with the cyclosporiasis outbreak and whether we should be concerned about drug-resistant gonorrhea spreading in Europe. Psychology professor Adar Eisenbruch reveals the evolutionary reasons behind who we choose as friends. Economics professor Moshe Lander weighs in on whether hosting a major sporting event like the World Cup is worth it for a city. Digital media and marketing professor Ari Lightman outlines what modern sports fandoms have become. Addiction and mental health researcher Uri Lifshin shares what the risk factors are for addictive use of cosmetic procedures. Professor Amanda Neitzel from the Johns Hopkins School of Education explains the benefits of virtual tutoring. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Alexander Coutts (10:00) Dr. Isaac Bogoch pt. 1 (20:00) Dr. Isaac Bogoch pt. 2 (30:00) Adar Eisenbruch (39:50) Moshe Lander (49:50) Ari Lightman (59:50) Uri Lifshin (1:09:50) Amanda Neitzel (1:19:12) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices