
TRC #651: LaMDA Sentient? + Is Chlorine Smell From Pee? + 'Reality+' Overview
Le Gang is back together at last! We kick off with an interesting discussion about a claim that the Google LaMDA Chatbot has become sentient. Adam investigates whether the smell most people associate ...
13 Jul 202232min

TRC #650: Dishwasher Vs Hand Washing + Dog Breed & Behavior + 'The Road To Unfreedom'
In an effort to settle a hot household debate, Cristina looks into whether it's more eco and pocket friendly to hand wash dishes versus using your dishwasher. Adam checks out a new study that suggests...
6 Jun 202227min

TRC #649: Is Russia Committing Genocide In Ukraine? + No Ugly Old Buildings?
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 and since that time have committed all manner of atrocities. But is it genocide? Darren tackles this difficult topic. Next, Adam looks into the idea that there ...
24 Apr 202224min

TRC #648: Slapgate Conspiracy + The Science Of Moonfall
As Will Smith's slap during the Academy Awards trends online, a picture of the moment has gone viral suggesting Chris Rock wore a prosthetic cheek pad. Cristina digs into it. Next, Adam takes a look a...
18 Apr 202230min

TRC #647: Coalitions Are Democratic?
On Tuesday, March 22, the Liberals and New Democratic Party announced a confidence and supply agreement to further each of their interests. Darren takes a look at whether this is undemocratic, whethe...
8 Apr 20229min

TRC #646: Donating During Disasters + Domestication Syndrome + 'Intellectuals and Society' By Thomas Sowell
Cristina looks at the dark side of charitable donation and shares valuable advice and insight from Humanitarian Logistics expert Dale Herzog. Adam dives into new research around domesticated silver fo...
27 Mar 202226min

TRC #645: The Panther of Kharkiv
Short show for you this week. The internet was recently abuzz about a cat named Mikael. Supposedly, Ukrainian army cats were trained to spot and direct the location of Russian sniper lasers. The stor...
17 Mar 20229min

TRC #644: Ottawa Convoy Confusion
The trucks, the honking, the bouncy castles, the hot tubs. It's all Darren today. As a resident in downtown Ottawa, he gives us his thoughts on the "freedom convoy" which has been occupying the city c...
19 Feb 202234min


















