HOUR 2 (09/11) - Gary & Shannon learn that apparently, we still need to talk to other humans, as research finds even boring small talk can boost our mood. Then, former Anthropic and Google DeepMind researchers sound the alarm over losing control of AI — but could tougher safety rules also help protect the biggest players? Heather Brooker joins for #EntertainmentReport with Emmy predictions, the return of Practical Magic and Hollywood’s obsession with selling our nostalgia back to us, plus a very confusing pair of movies called Runner and The Runner.

OVERTIME: APP CREEP, CD COMEBACKS & LETTING KIDS BE KIDS
31:51

OVERTIME: KIOSK CHAOS, NAKED HOMEGOODS & THE THERANOS FILES
30:56

WEEKEND FIX: Elmer Goes Silent
16:49