This Is Going Well, I Think with David Cooper

David's top stories for the day: a litter box-based 911 call, the FAA sues an unruly passenger, and a photographer loses an award;Alan Gratz, the author of 20 novels for young adults including Refugee, Heroes, and Ground Zero talks about the latest controversy around a Florida school board banning his book, aptly named Ban This Book;Associate professor of biology at University of Toronto, Rosalind Murray addresses David's worry about dengue fever and summer travel;Foreign correspondent Tony Five and a sleepy David go over conversation topics suitable for radio as generated by AI;UK-based film critic (and cat daddy) Luke Hearfield goes shares picks from the Cannes Film Festival that are potentially Oscar material; and finallyDan calls the show's producer Dani and then he rants about Wham's music video for Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.

After a silly start, David goes over a NASA false alarm and a Wells Fargo firing. Then it's science man Dan Riskin with the science behind questions: Can we fully enjoy art when we disapprove of the artist's ethics; and do men buy guns to make up for their penis size? David pitches Urine Luck: A Graphic Novel About Incontinence to Dan (see podcast cover art). After that, neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Dr. Marc Lewis and David discuss addiction, and the therapeutic approach called Internal Family Systems (IFS). Professor of linguistics at Georgetown University Dr. Deborah Tannen and David discuss the worst 1-word text message you can send. Finally, relationship and marriage counsellor Laura Press shares some of the dangers of VR pornography.(Check out Dr. Marc Lewis' book The Biology of Desire, and Dr. Deborah Tannen's NYT bestseller You Just Don't Understand.)

David covers an ailing singer put in a straight jacket, an underwear party cancellation, and a furry but invasive crab. Then, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld. David and Gary discuss Father's Day and forgiveness. After that, it's tech industry news with expert Carmi Levy where "Apple Intelligence", Elon Musk's tantrum, and a YouTube stunt are covered. Finally foreign correspondent Tony Five weighs in on "Apple Intelligence" – or perhaps unintelligence?

David shares news stories of the day involving: a drunk schoolteacher, a banned book, and Mr. Monopoly. Then, author, psychosexual therapist, and resident intimacy expert at 3Fun, Gigi Engle goes over a new relationship trend: pebbling. After that, psychologist Dr. Juli Fraga discusses a recent Washington Post article she wrote about letting go of grudges that can harm your health. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty goes off on tolyamory. Comedian Natasha Vinik shares her experience having just performed at the Netflix is a Joke festival.

David goes over the stories of the day: strange ventilators, airplanes, and colons are involved. David speaks with environmental epidemiologist Dr. Matthew Bozigar about a study showing a link between exposure to loud aircraft noises and obesity. Then, it's the career transition from testing pillows and sheets to testing sex toys with Sarah Riccio. (Check out her adult toy company Delicto.) Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David go over some news stories and talk about their families.

David goes over the stories of the day, covering a hippie with a bong-based ban, protesters dying the Seine river brown, and a new fungus in New York. Science communicator Dan Riskin talks about new studies that point to a novel way to treat depression using heat, and how to fight loneliness through buying experiences. Conspiracy theory expert and cultural history professor Nathan Radke goes over findings that showed after the launch of the COVID-19 vaccine in the US, Republicans died at a higher rate than everybody else. (Check out The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast!) Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David ask what it's like to date each other. A surprise guest makes an appearance. The show's intern, Kelvin Zach Zhang responds to a workplace poll.

David goes over stories of the day with a focus on the Joro-spider and Brazil. Dr. Monnica Williams, a clinical psychologist and psychology professor at the University of Ottawa tells us about a world first: a master's degree in psychedelics and consciousness studies – a program she's co-directing. Tech expert Carmi Levy and David discuss Apple's "I'm A Mac" guy's return to advertising and more. David talks about Space Jam - link here! Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David issue a retraction to their listener (singular intended).

David shares a news item out of Nebraska involving a doll. Then, David speaks with Dave Crete, a veteran from the top-secret Area 52 base sickened by toxic substances – but who receives no benefits as the US government says the base doesn’t exist. After that, veterinarian Dr. Uri Burstyn, the Helpful Vancouver Vet joins to celebrate International Hug a Cat Day. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty talks about good time gals and good time boys. Finally, foreign correspondent Tony Five and David respond to fan (singular) mail.

David goes over the day's stories with Tony Five. Professor of physics and astronomy at York University Dr. Elaina Hyde shares recent space news including a fascinating hole newly discovered on Mars. Clinical researcher Naoise Mac Giollabhui shares his study that shows heating up has promising antidepressant effects. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman talks about why she didn't wear a bra today and gives insight into what taping a comedy special is like. Finally, foreign correspondent Tony Five joins the show again to go over his D-I-Why project, and to play a new game: How Do You Like Your Fruits & Veg?