FULL EPISODE: The Reclusive Slime-bag - April 9, 2026

Tech analyst Carmi Levy drops in for It's Time For Technology Time, and covers the following stories from the tech sector: Artemis II astronauts packing up to prepare for landing after lunar flyby; How iPhones found their way into space; NASA did eventually solve Artemis II's Outlook glitch; AI is being used to add fake details in immigration and asylum applications, federal officials say; and Travelers to face limits on how many chargers they can carry on flights. For the unclearly named Vet Talk or Pet Talk segment, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers stories: The queen parrotfish Scarus vetula is by day a beautiful and diver-friendly reef fish, and by night, it's a reclusive slime-bag; Why cats stop eating, it's not just fullness; The benefits of community Trap-Neuter-Return programs for unowned cats; and Why pet rabbits are roaming the streets of Saskatoon. Therapist ⁠Laurel van der Toorn explains how a stressful childhood creates poor adult health outcomes, and what you can do to reverse it. Psychology professor C. Daryl Cameron explores whether true empathy is possible between humans and AI. Computer science researcher Talayeh Aledavood reveals how AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time. Psychology professor ⁠Jean-François Bureau⁠ outlines how ⁠laughter plays a unique role in building a secure father-child relationship⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:05) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:50) Laurel van der Toorn (49:50) Talayeh Aledavood (59:50) C. Daryl Cameron (1:09:50) Jean-François Bureau (1:19:22) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices