David Cooper

The Last Show with David Cooper

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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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David Cooper

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Martin Peterson: Can AI Have Morality? - November 5, 2025 06.11.2025 10:09

Philosophy professor ⁠Martin Peterson⁠ weighs on ⁠whether AI can have morality⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Continent Forming Before Your Eyes - November 5, 2025 06.11.2025 1:27:55

It's science news for The Rogerson Erudition with professor Jesse Rogerson covering stories: A continent is splitting in two, the rift is already visible, and a new ocean is set to form; Large study finds memory problems are surging in adults under 40; How record-breaking hurricane Melissa became a monster overnight; and Artificial neuron that 'whispers' to real brain cells created in amazing firs...

Emily the Recruiter: Operate Like A Mediocre Man - November 4, 2025 05.11.2025 20:35

Emily the Recruiter⁠ (Emily Durham) explains how to get a raise, why offices are similar to high schools, how to apply for a job, and more. Check out the podcast Clock In with Emily Durham here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin Green: Grim-keeping - November 4, 2025 05.11.2025 20:35

Going over pop culture news, media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ brings us: ⁠Grim-keeping, a Gen Z dating trend for haters⁠; ⁠Lily Allen and the chaos of her non-monogamous marriage gone bad⁠; and ⁠David Harbour accused of harassment and bullying on the Stranger Things set⁠. ⁠Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: Hot Ice Cream, A Great Idea - November 4, 2025 05.11.2025 9:45

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ crashes into the show covering the following stories: ⁠Gravedigger of the Year says doing his job is the 'biggest honor'⁠; and ⁠Tyra Banks is launching 'hot ice cream'⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Melios: Politics On Your Dating App Profile - November 4, 2025 05.11.2025 10:38

Behavioral science researcher ⁠George Melios⁠ shares ⁠his study showing that your politics are just as hot as your profile picture⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Gravedigger Of The Year - November 4, 2025 05.11.2025 1:27:55

Foreign correspondent Tony Five crashes into the show covering the following stories: Gravedigger of the Year says doing his job is the 'biggest honor'; and Tyra Banks is launching 'hot ice cream'. Going over pop culture news, media personality Caitlin Green brings us: Grim-keeping, a Gen Z dating trend for haters; Lily Allen and the chaos of her non-monogamous marriage gone bad; and David Harbour...

Dr. Amy Hofmann: The Early Martian Climate - November 3, 2025 04.11.2025 11:05

Planetary chemistry researcher ⁠Dr. Amy Hofmann⁠ explains what ⁠recently discovered oxygen isotopes on Mars tell us about the planet's early climate⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: Troubling Halloween Weekend - November 3, 2025 04.11.2025 10:41

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ from London, England and David talk about their Halloween weekends. David describes line-dancing, and Tony brings up ⁠a national tragedy his friend directly experienced⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Dines: Safety After You Sip - November 3, 2025 04.11.2025 11:11

Dawn Dines from ⁠Stamp Out Spiking⁠ goes over how ⁠two-thirds of spiking victims do not speak out about their experience⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Eric Kam: Don't Spend What You Don't Have - November 3, 2025 04.11.2025 10:49

Economics professor ⁠⁠Dr. Eric Kam⁠⁠ hammers home that you shouldn't spend more than you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simone Goldberg: Benefits Of Sexual Mindfulness - November 3, 2025 04.11.2025 9:36

Clinical psychology researcher ⁠Simone Goldberg⁠ reveals ⁠the interpersonal benefits of sexual mindfulness⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sarah Rugheimer: Halloween Fireballs Now Mean Future Airbursts, Maybe - November 3, 2025 04.11.2025 9:50

Astrobiologist ⁠Dr. Sarah Rugheimer⁠ covers the following space-related news stories: Halloween fireballs could signal increased risk of cosmic impact or airburst in 2032 and 2036⁠; and Astronomers discover hidden 'moon' shadowing Earth⁠. Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Mars: Wet And Steamy - November 3, 2025 04.11.2025 1:27:55

Astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer covers the following space-related news stories: Halloween fireballs could signal increased risk of cosmic impact or airburst in 2032 and 2036; and Astronomers discover hidden 'moon' shadowing Earth. (⁠Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠.) Planetary chemistry researcher Dr. Amy Hofmann explains what recently discovered oxy...

Dan Riskin: You're In For A Jelly Sting - November 1, 2025 01.11.2025 34:55

Science communicator Dan Riskin joins David for The Science Appliance. The two discuss Dan's belly button lint problem and David declares 'winningest' a word. Dan regales us with details of his trip to the Galápagos, and describes a harrowing tale of being stung by a jellyfish. Even with all of that, the two still make time to cover the following science stories: How to keep your eyes dry when cut...

Mark Miller: Horror Helps With Uncertainty - October 31, 2025 01.11.2025 11:01

Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠ explains ⁠⁠a theory on why horror films help us manage uncertainty⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lee Kuhnle: Strange Assassination Attempts Of Castro - October 31, 2025 01.11.2025 20:57

For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle brings up ⁠the many strange and bizarre CIA assassination attempts of Fidel Castro⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eyal Frank & Tony Five: The Benefits Of Bats - October 31, 2025 01.11.2025 11:00

Environmental economist ⁠Eyal Frank⁠ reveals to David and Tony Five ⁠the many benefits of bats⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: A Royal Title Stripped - October 31, 2025 01.11.2025 10:18

Foreign correspondent from the UK ⁠Tony Five⁠ covers some actual, current, and relevant news by discussing ⁠⁠Prince Andrew being stripped of his royal title⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Igor Grossmann: Making Wise Choices - October 31, 2025 01.11.2025 10:59

Psychology professor ⁠⁠Igor Grossmann⁠⁠ shares ⁠⁠the key to making wise choices⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Is Wisdom Thinking About Thinking? - October 31, 2025 01.11.2025 1:27:55

Foreign correspondent from the UK Tony Five covers some actual, current, and relevant news by discussing ⁠Prince Andrew being stripped of his royal title⁠. Cognitive scientist ⁠Mark Miller⁠ explains ⁠a theory on why horror films help us manage uncertainty⁠. Psychology professor ⁠Igor Grossmann⁠ shares ⁠the key to making wise choices⁠. Leisure researcher ⁠Emily Messina⁠ examines ⁠how Dungeons & Dra...

Kelly Podlubny: World Laughing Champion - October 30, 2025 31.10.2025 10:42

David interviews ⁠Kelly Podlubny⁠ from Vancouver, Canada – 2025's ⁠World Laughing Champion⁠ –about his title and how laughter can be the best medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Cliff Redford: Fur Baby Worries - October 30, 2025 31.10.2025 20:57

On Vet Talk (or is it Pet Talk?), ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ reports on: Why the rise of 'fur baby' culture is fueling overtreatment and major animal welfare issues⁠; ⁠Study links cockroach infestations to higher household allergens and endotoxins⁠; and ⁠Paralysis ticks prefer heads and necks of pets⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmi Levy: No Airbnb Party On Halloween - October 30, 2025 31.10.2025 20:05

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers the following stories: ⁠Airbnb Rolls out anti-party system for Halloween⁠; Nike says its first 'powered footwear' is like an e-bike for your feet⁠; Son asked Tesla's Grok AI chatbot about soccer, his mother says it told him to send nude pics⁠; and ⁠US TikTok deal was supposed to close today⁠ (it didn't). Learn more about your ad ch...

Laurel van der Toorn: Should You Tell A Friend You Hate Their Boo? - October 30, 2025 31.10.2025 10:34

Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠ goes over ⁠when to tell a friend you don't like their significant other, and when you shouldn't⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices