David Cooper
The Last Show with David Cooper
Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper , We are the final word for the curious mind. We sit at the intersection of "need-to-know" and "can’t-believe-it," delivering high-res talk for a low-def world. Join David Cooper as he explores #sex, #science and #society. Of course there's a large slice of absurdity, providing the info you didn't know you needed. What to Expect: • Intelligent Banter: No scripts, just honest conversation. • Eclectic Guests: Thought Leaders and eccentrics. • Useful Info: Practical wisdom for the modern skeptic. Dinner party!• Total Transparency: Raw confessions and rel...
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Episodes
The Femme Fatale, a Universal Myth 02.05.2026 10:43
Anthropology professor William Jankowiak reveals that the 'femme fatale' might be a universal myth driven by the fear of romantic deception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ridiculous Shenanigans of Prediction Markets 02.05.2026 10:00
Joe Ciolli – author of the First Trade newsletter – discusses how the prediction-market gold rush is here, and how the shenanigans are getting messy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Social Media Harms and New Moms 02.05.2026 10:40
Advertising and public relations professor Ciera Kirkpatrick talks about harms using social media can have on new mothers, and how more realistic content may reduce them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: The Incredible Typo Machine - May 1, 2026 02.05.2026 1:27:55
Joe Ciolli – author of the First Trade newsletter – discusses how the prediction-market gold rush is here, and how the shenanigans are getting messy. Technology and culture correspondent Katie Notopoulos unveils the new AI tool that adds typos to your emails, you know… so it looks like you didn't use AI to write them. Health sociologist Sara Perlstein dives into the meaning behind everyday conver...
The Destructive Power of Goldfish 01.05.2026 20:39
For Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – Dr. Cliff Redford goes over the following: Study argues the T-rex didn't run like a giant reptile, but more like an ostrich; Research warns invasive goldfish are reshaping freshwater ecosystems; If your cat or dog is overweight, simply feeding less doesn't always help; The simplest way to help your cat live longer; and Pet cats that roam outdoors carry similar di...
What a Basic Income Program Did 01.05.2026 10:27
Educator Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman from the UC Davis Center for Regional Change explains why a county's basic income program provided reprieve from poverty but not financial independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cost of Toxic Bosses and How to Avoid Them 01.05.2026 10:35
Positive psychology researchers Kristina Shea and Christian van Nieuwerburgh go over the cost of toxic leadership in the workplace, and how to avoid it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luggage Sorting Robots in Tokyo 01.05.2026 19:17
For It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: Tumbler Ridge, BC lawsuits filed in California court against OpenAI; Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage; Humanoid robots start sorting luggage in Tokyo airport test amid labor shortage; Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements and keystrokes for AI traini...
FULL EPISODE: T-Rex? More Like Ostrich-Rex! - April 30, 2026 01.05.2026 1:27:55
For It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: Tumbler Ridge, BC lawsuits filed in California court against OpenAI; Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage; Humanoid robots start sorting luggage in Tokyo airport test amid labor shortage; Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements and keystrokes for AI training da...
Easing Car Traffic with Smarter Tech 30.04.2026 10:43
Professor of transportation Jeff Casello outlines the interesting ways that AI traffic lights can be use to ease congestion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI Chatbot Addiction 30.04.2026 10:28
Computer science professor Dongwook Yoon reveals how AI chatbots can be extremely addictive, and their design may be partly to blame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Conspiracy of Disappearing Scientists; Alternative 3 30.04.2026 20:37
For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle brings up a forgotten Cold War-era conspiracy theory about scientists disappearing to build a colony on Mars – and tells David how it's still applicable today. Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Power of Volunteering 30.04.2026 20:23
On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist Gary Direnfeld fittingly celebrates National Volunteer Week on the wrong week, and discusses the power volunteering can have on you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fake Medicine, Surprisingly Real Results 30.04.2026 9:48
Psychology professor Diletta Barbiani reports the surprisingly real results that fake (placebo) medicine has on the memory and stress levels of older adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Being Certain About Your Love Matters 30.04.2026 9:46
Psychological scientist Andy Luttrell explains how certainty in your feelings toward your partner predicts relationship happiness and mental well-being. Listen to Andy's podcast Opinion Science here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Are You Sure You're Sure About Me? - April 29, 2026 30.04.2026 1:27:55
Psychology professor Diletta Barbiani reports the surprisingly real results that fake (placebo) medicine has on the memory and stress levels of older adults. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist Gary Direnfeld fittingly celebrates National Volunteer Week on the wrong week, and discusses the power volunteering can have on you. For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee...
Informal Leaders Trigger the Boss's Jealousy 29.04.2026 9:41
Business professor Lingtao Yu discusses how informal leaders trigger jealousy in their bosses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Autonomy: The Key to Happiness 29.04.2026 10:19
Psychology researcher Jason Payne shares details of his study that found autonomy is the key to happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crowded Supermarket Aisles Make You Shop Less 29.04.2026 10:39
Consumer scientist Mathias Streicher outlines how clearing crowded supermarket aisles can boost product sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The (Futile) Dread of Talking About Money 29.04.2026 9:59
Marketing professor Ximena Garcia-Rada reveals why couples may be wrong to dread talking about money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Warning Videos Weaken Misinformation? 29.04.2026 10:52
Misinformation and conspiracy theory researcher Mikey Biddlestone raises the question of whether warning videos can blunt misinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bad People Are Less Attractive 29.04.2026 10:39
Experimental psychology researcher Braden Hall outlines how even highly antagonistic people find immoral peers physically unattractive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Even Jerks Don't Find Jerks Hot - April 28, 2026 29.04.2026 1:27:55
Marketing professor Ximena Garcia-Rada reveals why couples may be wrong to dread talking about money. Experimental psychology researcher Braden Hall outlines how even highly antagonistic people find immoral peers physically unattractive. Misinformation and conspiracy theory researcher Mikey Biddlestone raises the question of whether warning videos can blunt misinformation. Consumer scientist...
Dating During Inflation 28.04.2026 10:57
Given the cost of everything going up with inflation, Bela Gandhi from the Smart Dating Academy explains how to date without throwing away your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kids Don't Trust Democracy 28.04.2026 10:48
Psychology professor Manos Tsakiris shares details of his study finding 12 to 17 year-olds are willing to engage with democracy, but feel anxious, unheard, and distrustful of politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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