FULL EPISODE: Border Jumping (Cat) Burglar - March 20, 2026

Deb Tate, the owner of legend Louis the cat, tells David about her viral US-Canada border-hopping feline who comes and goes as he pleases. Psychology professor Tessa West outlines how Gen Z is dating less and how the result is one of the most unprepared workforces. Ecology and conservation scientist Chris Lepczyk explains what the science has to say about whether you should let your cat roam the streets. Psychology professor ⁠Steve Joordens talks through a study showing the risk factors for suicidal thoughts in people with gambling problems. Economics professors Eric Kam and Moshe Lander assess whether it's a good idea to tax AI chatbots that take jobs. Eric and Moshe go over some messy money matters involving an airline gift card for a forced vacation, a broken laptop, and bailing out a significant other who overspends. Psychology researcher Hannah Willems describes how the wording of a trigger warning changes our psychological response. Psychology professor ⁠Mikhila Wildey⁠ explains how ⁠your relationship dynamic plays a bigger role in jealousy than your personality⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) Deb Tate (10:00) Tessa West (20:00) Chris Lepczyk (30:00) Steve Joordens (39:50) Eric Kam & Moshe Lander pt. 1 (49:50) Eric Kam & Moshe Lander pt. 2 (59:50) Hannah Willems (1:09:50) Mikhila Wildey (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices