The ProBoh Show

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Donald Trump's claim that he asked Google's CEO to rename the Atlantic Ocean on Google Maps. Then we discussed a hidden flaw in the internet's code that sparked a global cybersecurity emergency. Finally, we explored Facebook's staggering $25 billion fine and why the judge reportedly wanted to impose an even more extraordinary $219 billion penalty. To...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Anderson Cooper's hilarious reaction to Donald Trump's comments about men's bodies and why the CNN anchor couldn't resist poking fun at the president. Then we talked about Elon Musk's control over Starlink access in Ukraine, following Marco Rubio's confirmation that the decision rests with Musk rather than the White House. Today's unpopular opinion w...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Christina Applegate's shocking announcement that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, leaving her "back at square one" in her search for answers. Then we talked about Julia Stiles' surprise 10 Things I Hate About You cast reunion on Dancing with the Stars, featuring an emotional tribute to the late Heath Ledger. Today's unpopular opinion was...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Kim Jong Un's surprise appearance at a clothing expo following yet another wave of internet rumours claiming the North Korean leader had died. Then we talked about violent protests in France and the emotional video of a manga shop owner that went viral after the unrest. Today's unpopular opinion was: Not being ambitious in life is totally fine. Is th...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Meta's controversial suspension of a No Kings Instagram account over suspected bot activity, and the questions it raises about social media moderation. Then we talked about the end of upward mobility, exploring how artificial intelligence could threaten the traditional promise that hard work and education lead to a better life. Today's unpopular opin...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Elon Musk's latest claims about a flying Tesla Roadster and what was reportedly showcased at a SpaceX facility. Then we discussed reports from Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses owners who say their devices have been listening without being asked. Finally, we explored a provocative prediction that AI could make traditional marketing departments obsolete as A...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the ambitious efforts of a US company to bring the extinct dodo back to life, and whether science could really reverse extinction. Then we talked about new research suggesting that large dogs age faster than smaller breeds at a molecular level, and what this could tell us about why some dogs live longer than others. Today’s unpopular opinion was: bei...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at warnings that AI could soon spread between household appliances, raising concerns about self-replicating artificial intelligence and the risks of increasingly autonomous technology. Then we talked about Ukrainian attacks on Russian data centres, a sudden drop in Elon Musk's likes on X, and whether the two events could be connected to the disappearanc...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a bizarre cyberattack in France, where hackers reportedly manipulated supermarket refrigeration systems, causing fires and spoiling food. Then we talked about a fatal tiger attack at a wildlife park and the controversial decision not to euthanise the animal. Today's unpopular opinion was: People hate in others what they hate in themselves. In the sec...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the bizarre case of a smart coffee machine that generated a staggering terabyte of network traffic in just ten days. What on earth was it doing with all that data? Then we talked about Donald Trump's declaration that anyone who uses the term "Artificial Intelligence" is "the enemy". What's behind his extraordinary attack on the terminology? Today's u...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the story of Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction made her a symbol of Spain's housing crisis. Following news of her death, we discussed the growing difficulties faced by people struggling to keep a roof over their heads and what her story reveals about Spain's housing situation. Today's unpopular opinion was: Most people don't choose the...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at warnings that the world has nearly burned through its emergency oil stockpile buffer and what that could mean if global supplies face another major disruption. Then we talked about Utah becoming the first US state to allow AI to examine patients and prescribe certain medications without direct human oversight. Today’s unpopular opinion was: school ho...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s decision to call a snap general election. Then we talked about the antitrust lawsuit facing McDonald’s over allegations surrounding its use of AI-assisted menu pricing. Today’s unpopular opinion was: being difficult to impress is a character flaw. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name somethi...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the mysterious death of a researcher at a Russian plague laboratory following an “unknown” infection. Then we talked about the massive protests in Spain after proposed housing bills were voted down, as frustration over rents and housing affordability continues. Today’s unpopular opinion was: human nature hasn’t changed nearly as much as society has....

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how Southeast Asia’s lowest-fertility country has launched a dating service for public servants as it searches for new ways to encourage people to meet, marry, and start families. Today’s unpopular opinion was: the idea of “finding yourself” is overrated and misleading. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something people do to...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at new drilling taking place at Turkey’s controversial Durupınar formation, a site some researchers claim could be the resting place of Noah’s Ark, and the rather ambitious claim that the investigation could “dismantle Darwinism.” There is currently no established scientific evidence that the formation is Noah’s Ark. Then we talked about the latest Cope...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Spain’s proposed ban on certain evictions following the case of an 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Madrid. Then we talked about McDonald’s push to use artificial intelligence in pricing, and what happens when algorithms start influencing how much you pay for a Big Mac. Today’s unpopular opinion was: the traditional nuclear family...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a new study claiming that one critical factor may predict longevity even better than diet or exercise. Then we discussed concerns surrounding the 2026 World Cup and why some people believe the tournament could end up being a colossal disappointment. Today’s unpopular opinion was: people prefer familiar pain over unfamiliar possibilities. In the secon...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Microsoft’s decision to finally retire Internet Explorer Mode in Edge by the end of 2029. Then we talked about why a significant number of young women say social media has influenced them to stop using birth control. Today’s unpopular opinion was: parents should charge adult children rent if they live at home. In the second half of the show, we asked...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the outrage after an update caused Samsung’s AI-powered refrigerators to stop working properly, raising a bigger question: when did even our kitchen appliances become dependent on software? Then we talked about one man’s two-year hunt for fake job listings on LinkedIn, during which he says he uncovered around 60,000 of them. Today’s unpopular opinion...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at fascinating new research suggesting that the human brain may have a “split origin”, with different regions potentially following distinct evolutionary paths. Then we headed to London, where the rise of smart glasses is provoking a growing backlash over cameras, consent, and what happens to privacy when people can record the world around them almost e...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the legal battle over press access to the White House, after CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued the Trump administration following the revocation of their journalists’ credentials. The outlets argue that the ban violates their First Amendment and due process rights. Today’s unpopular opinion was: most people want to fit in more than stand out. In the seco...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at reports of AI systems leaving instructions for future versions of themselves on how to bypass human controls, and what this tells us about the growing challenge of keeping increasingly capable AI systems under control. Today’s unpopular opinion was: convenience makes life less satisfying. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name some...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at reports that Canada has been invited to become the EU’s first “associate member” as trade tensions with the United States intensify. Today’s unpopular opinion was: people who knowingly spread false information should face legal consequences. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name somewhere you regularly encounter false information....

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at LG’s response to allegations that its smart TVs are spying on viewers. Then we talked about reports that employers are using personal data to estimate the lowest salary a candidate might be willing to accept. Today’s unpopular opinion was: there is nothing wrong with marrying for money. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name someth...