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Was that whole thing legitimate? Was it BS? Or something in between? Dr. Eric Jaffe is the perfect expert to give us the objective facts on this and help us understand everything going on!

Dr. Nathan Thompson, an anatomy professor and biomechanist, teams up with Rachel Feltman, an aspiring OB/GYN, to dissect misleading anatomical language in abortion legislation. They showcase surprising statistics from their published study, revealing pain claims and embryo development descriptions often lack accuracy. Their research illuminates how emotional framing shapes public perception. Rachel shares insights on the gaps in medical training regarding abortion, emphasizing the need for accurate science communication in healthcare.

In a deep dive with Dr. Sharon Flicker, a clinical psychologist researching relationships, listeners explore the intricacies of love languages. Sharon discusses her research on whether speaking your partner's love language genuinely enhances relationship satisfaction. She highlights that satisfaction with partner behavior matters most, regardless of primary love languages. Additionally, Sharon suggests that expanding beyond the five love languages could offer a richer understanding of love, introducing new themes like 'giving space' as essential to connection.

Dive into the world of AI as hosts Alejandro and Julia dissect Google’s questionable AI research, highlighting how it's often disguised as science. They explore the dangers of big tech capturing academia and the cultural ramifications of replacing human connections with AI. Hear about biased studies on loneliness and the commodification of personal meaning. The duo also shares valuable tips for recognizing misleading AI research, ensuring listeners can differentiate between genuine insights and corporate propaganda.

Alejandro and Julia of theluddite.org join us to debunk some terrible AI research, and the bad reporting compounding the problems on top of that. Also, what is AI? Can it ever think for itself? Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please support the show on patreon! You get ad free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content! This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.

Dr. Janessa Seymour, an expert in voting rights and election analysis, dives deep into critical issues surrounding voter suppression and disenfranchisement. They dissect the impact of felony convictions on voting rights and explore the tactics used to challenge voter eligibility, particularly among marginalized groups. The conversation scrutinizes misleading narratives around election integrity and voter turnout trends, especially in Georgia. Seymour emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate voter rolls and understanding the complexities of electoral participation.

Dr. Jenessa Seymour, an expert in election law and voting rights, brings keen insights into the contentious debate over voter suppression and election integrity. The conversation critically examines claims that Trump's election was influenced by vote suppression, emphasizing the importance of credible data. They discuss disparities in ballot rejection rates, the impact of restrictive voting laws, and how misinformation affects public perception. With a focus on marginalized communities, they highlight the ongoing battle for accessible voting rights.

Katherine Stewart joins us again (she was on episode 439) to talk about her new book, Money, Lies, and God! Katherine's books have been vital to understanding the Right. This book tackles different factions - the billionaires, Christian Nationlists, and the New Right, among others - and their strange alliances that have successfully taken over our country. Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please support the show on patreon! You get ad free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content!

Explore the chilling implications of a powerful figure manipulating U.S. financial systems without accountability. The podcast delves into the moral cowardice of political leaders, particularly within the Republican Party, and how it threatens democracy. It calls for constructive criticism of Democrats while advocating for coalition building among progressives. The discussion also highlights the urgent need for genuine political engagement, urging listeners to move beyond passive consumption of news to active participation and accountability in the democratic process.

The absolute man-babies who make up the anti-woke movement are always crying about some very minor thing that makes other people's lives better and is no actual burden to them, but is different than the past. This week, that thing happens to be... ASL interpreters at press conferences and such? It's hard to imagine how sensitive you'd have to be to have a problem with this, but their victimhood complex gives Dr. Jenessa Seymour a chance to teach us some really interesting science! It turns out, ASL interpreters are very necessary and closed captioning is not sufficient. There's so much here that you might not have considered before! Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please support the show on patreon! You get ad free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content!