The Last Show with David Cooper

Dr. Vincent Racaniello, a microbiology and immunology professor at Columbia University, discusses the history, science, and current challenges of polio vaccination efforts worldwide. He explains the differences between the Salk and Sabin vaccines, the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy, and the importance of global eradication strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Dr. Vincent Racaniello, a microbiology and immunology professor at Columbia University, discusses the history, science, and current challenges of polio vaccination efforts worldwide. Callie Ahlgrim from Business Insider discusses the rise of divorce influencers, the normalization of sharing personal life stories online, and the impact on perceptions of divorce and independence. Professor Nathan Ra...

Dr. Sarah Rugheimer discusses the impact of light pollution on astronomy, wildlife, and human health, emphasizing the urgent need for action to preserve dark skies and protect ecosystems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Direnfeld, a retired social worker and therapist, shares insights on how to support grieving loved ones, the importance of silence and space in emotional healing, and the dynamics of family relationships after loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Eric Kam discusses financial literacy, the concept of money maxing, and practical tips for young adults to manage their finances effectively. This episode emphasizes the importance of understanding money, avoiding unnecessary expenses, and making smart financial choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Eric Kam explains the complexities of tariffs, trade dependencies, and their impact on the Canadian and U.S. economies amidst recent negotiations and tariffs disputes. Gary Direnfeld explores the complex emotions surrounding grief, loss, and the enduring bonds with loved ones. Dr. Sarah Rugheimer discusses the impact of light pollution on astronomy, wildlife, and human health, emphasizin...

Pop culture writer ⁠Callie Ahlgrim⁠ explains what ⁠the Hollywood hype husband is: a savvy husband whose best career move is supporting his more famous wife⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrobiology professor ⁠Sarah Rugheimer⁠ reports on ⁠a 'river' of cosmic gas 1 trillion miles long that sent planets in the Orion constellation into tilted orbits⁠. Check out Sarah's course Experiencing James Webb on The Great Courses here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anesthesiologist ⁠Dr. Zack Meade⁠ breaks down medical misinformation involving ⁠taking blood pressure incorrectly⁠, ⁠a woman waking up from a knee replacement paralyzed⁠, and ⁠the efficacy of mammograms⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Career prosecutor and author ⁠Dr. Wendy Patrick⁠ outlines ⁠how children view AI and why it matters⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ covers how ⁠Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will make a shocking move back to the UK⁠, how ⁠Tom Holland stands to make over $100 million on the new Spider-Man movie⁠, and some new Gen Z slang. Catch Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Physical activity researcher ⁠Natan Feter⁠ reveals how ⁠excessive time spent in front of the TV is linked to brain shrinkage⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrobiology professor Sarah Rugheimer reports on a 'river' of cosmic gas 1 trillion miles long that sent planets in the Orion constellation into tilted orbits. (Check out Sarah's course Experiencing James Webb on The Great Courses here.) Pop culture writer Callie Ahlgrim explains what the Hollywood hype husband is: a savvy husband whose best career move is supporting his more famous wife. Media p...

Virologist ⁠Vincent Racaniello⁠ from ⁠MicrobeTV⁠ discusses ⁠the cancer vaccine that's showing promise in a late-stage trial⁠ and demystifies how national vaccine schedules are put together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers these industry stories: Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network⁠; Futuristic mosquito-zapping laser now available to buy⁠; UK Prime Minister exchanged messages with impersonator of top Trump aide⁠; OpenAI introduces 'ChatGPT for Teens' as safety concerns grow⁠; and The Pixel Watch 5 no longer shi...

For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ walks us through dealing with anxieties associated with a young child's first day of school. Then, the conversation shifts to stress dreams many of us have about our school days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ reports on the following stories from the animal world: Alaska athlete uses bear spray to fend off attack⁠ (and ⁠what are effective bear deterrents⁠); How some 'cheating' birds change their tune⁠; Dog food recalled in the UK after reports of pets losing their sight⁠; and How echolocation lets animals – and some humans – navigate by sound⁠....

On It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers these industry stories: Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network; Futuristic mosquito-zapping laser now available to buy; UK Prime Minister exchanged messages with impersonator of top Trump aide; OpenAI introduces 'ChatGPT for Teens' as safety concerns grow; and The Pixel Watch 5 no longer ships wit...

Author ⁠Lindsay Owens⁠ outlines ⁠why she wrote Gouged⁠, a book that explains how companies use technology, hidden fees, data, and other deceptive pricing tactics to charge consumers more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ joins the program to cover these science news items: Our survival might one day rely on nuking a city killer asteroid and scientists just tested whether it'll work⁠; Sugar-sweetened beverages linked to stomach cancer for the first time⁠; Ancient humans may have evolved a remarkable trick to survive the last Ice Age⁠; Avocados switch sex on a daily basis, and...

Clinical psychologist specializing in sex therapy ⁠Marianne Brandon⁠ makes the case that the equality we strive for outside the bedroom accidentally flattens desire, and how being nice to each other sometimes kills sexual tension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson joins the program to cover these science news items: Our survival might one day rely on nuking a city killer asteroid and scientists just tested whether it'll work; Sugar-sweetened beverages linked to stomach cancer for the first time; Ancient humans may have evolved a remarkable trick to survive the last Ice Age; Avocados switch sex on a daily basis, and now...

Astronomy and physics professor ⁠Pieter van Dokkum⁠ goes over his observations showing how ⁠a dying star is fueling the galaxy's cosmic recycling system⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychiatry professor ⁠Dr. Joe Pierre⁠ reveals why ⁠some people believe AI chatbots are conscious and why that can be problematic⁠. Find Joe's book False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things that Aren't True here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Shane Kraus⁠ from the ⁠Behavioral Addictions Lab⁠ talks about phone addiction: how severe they can get, and ⁠how to overcome them⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices