The Last Show with David Cooper

It’s a wild ride across accents, animals, and awkward vacations. Our UK Correspondent Tony 5 breaks down British slang and the country’s endless fascination with the Royal Family. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins to unpack a viral TikTok about a woman who showed up solo to an anti-loneliness event — and what it says about connection today. Dr. Cliff Redford stops by to talk Ozempic…for dogs?! Plus t...

Along with foreign correspondent Tony Five, David introduces media personality Caitlin Green who will be filling in until David returns on September 5th. (Check out Caitlin as co-host on The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Tony and David tell Caitlin their "meet-cute" story. Communication studies professor ⁠Dr. Paul Schrodt⁠ goes over ⁠his research showing that when parents get involved in their kids' l...

David talks about his upcoming vacation to the Burning Man event with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Dr. Isaiah Kletenik⁠ from Harvard Medical School describes ⁠how an injury to specific brain connections might explain some people's criminal behavior⁠. Swedish psychologist ⁠Katarina Blom⁠ from NBC's ⁠The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning⁠ walks Tony Five through how he might approach helping...

David tells foreign correspondent Tony Five about his upcoming trip to Burning Man. Marketing professor Kaitlin Woolley explains what really keeps people committed to long-term goals. Reporter from Business Insider ⁠Julia Pugachevsky⁠ gives insight into fawning, Gen Z's new fight-or-flight response. Matthew Carlson of YouTube channel Canned Fish Files describes what it's like to be a canned fish i...

First, it's breaking frivolous Baby Shark lawsuit news with media personality Caitlin Green and foreign correspondent Tony Five. (Listen to Caitlin as co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Psychology researcher Dr. Emily Cross explains that romantic relationships can help men recognize sexism. Max Eddy from Wirecutter describes how he tried, and failed, to disappear from the internet. Populatio...

In the United Kingdom, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers the odd way his government is telling people to save water during a national drought. Senior correspondent at Business Insider Emily Stewart describes the rise of 'friend socialism'. Glenn Garrard of Eric Hill Acres Farm tells David and Tony about their barnyard bachelor donkey Hank who's gone viral. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday,...

Radioactive jellyfish who shut down a nuclear plant are covered by David and foreign correspondent Tony Five. (Okay, maybe not radioactive exactly.) Dr. Søren Dinesen Østergaard goes over his predictions about ChatGPT psychosis and what can be done now that cases of it have appeared. Future-of-work reporter Tim Paradis says that robots can't schmooze and describes why extroverts may thrive in an A...

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five riff about a man who – after consulting ChatGPT – chose to swap eating salt for sodium bromide and suffered psychosis. Aki Ito from Business Insider explains the quiet part that AT&T CEO said out loud: workplace loyalty is dead. Dr. Mickey Langlais goes into his research on why people stay in 'situationships'. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke reveals wha...

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top story: Unlicensed doctor found guilty of performing invasive medical exams in his home. Professor Jay Zagorsky from Boston University's Questrom School of Business explains what personalized pricing is, and how you can avoid it. Then, it's Noah Cappe's top five most compelling alien abduction stories on Noah vs. The Unknown. Freelance writer Nicole J...

It's bird news with foreign correspondent Tony Five: Drug dealer's pet parrot helps cops bring down crime gang. Computational neuroscientist Dr. Maria Balaet shares her study linking psychedelic use to mental health recovery in times of crisis. Environmental scientist Dan McCamish describes how to spot tarantulas during mating season. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers...

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five cover a recent development in a strange alleged insurance fraud case involving a bear suit. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson reveals that NASA has issued a directive to speed up moon power reactor plans. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss how to deal with a bad day. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Andrew Thomas explains t...

It's back to the basics of bird-related news with foreign correspondent Tony Five and an almost breaking story (from 2016): Angry seagull terrorizes Tesco, causes evacuation after perching atop pet food aisle. Psychology researcher Emiliana Simon-Thomas explains how simple micro‑actions can boost psychological well‑being. On Vet Talk with Dr. Cliff Redford – or is it Pet Talk? – David and Cliff co...

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five detail how a New Jersey man angry over being sold an eggplant sandwich returned to a store four years later and stabbed its owner. Social psychology researcher Amanda Szczesniak explains her study simulating ghosting, revealing why it's so damaging. Assistant professor of psychology Dr. Jillian O'Connor reveals that voice pitch influences who we trust with...

David and Tony Five in London, England discuss how Britain's most tattooed man can't watch adult content under new rules because it doesn't recognize his face. Dr. Louise Hecker from Baylor College of Medicine reveals that magic mushrooms help aging mice not just live longer, but also look better. ⁠⁠Laurel Roberts-Meese reviews ChatGPT CEO's warning that there's no legal confidentiality when using...

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five's top story: The manhunt is on for a naked dog walker traumatizing Salisbury village in the UK. Communication studies professor Dr. Paul Schrodt goes over his research showing that when parents get involved in their kids' love lives, it can go sideways. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers stories: Drones will be 'first responder...

Foreign correspondent Tony Five begins with top story: WNBA game comes crashing to a halt as a sex toy is thrown on the court. Robbie Torney discusses how teens are turning to generative AI for social interaction. Relationship expert Dr. Wendy Walsh explains how Gen Z men are three times more likely than the older generations to prioritize 'dominance'. (Dr. Wendy's writings appear on DatingAdvice....

It's News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent Tony Five and top stories: Police officer caught in compromising position by Google Street View camera; and Veteran celebrates long-awaited bar mitzvah at 101 years of age. Reporter from Business Insider Julia Pugachevsky explains why millennials are reluctant to have three or more children. Tony Five and Nathan Radke join the show for Conspiracy...

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five from London, England cover absurd stories: Man carrying home gardening tools arrested by armed police in Manchester; and Chuck E. Cheese handcuffed and arrested at... Chuck E. Cheese. After that, Swedish psychologist Katarina Blom from NBC's The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning walks Tony through how he might approach helping his mother downsize on her...

Foreign correspondent Tony Five ponders the privacy implications of new online age verification rules that came into effect in the UK today. Mia de Graaf and Julia Pugachevsky from Business Insider explain that everyone is hooking up at work – even bosses – and how HR departments should handle it. Dr. Isaiah Kletenik from Harvard Medical School describes how an injury to specific brain connections...

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Man smuggles 14 toucans stashed in his Volkswagen dashboard; and Florida man arrested for DUI on lawn mower on toll road. On It's Time for Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers: New research says AI search causes massive drop in search clicks; A new study just upended AI safety; Ring reintroduces video sharing with police; and Weak password all...

London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: Surgeon accused of lying about his own amputation in £466k insurance claim; and Indian police arrest man accused of running a fake embassy. Psychology professor Dr. Kenneth DeMarree extols the benefits of listening well. Philosophy professor Dr. Neil McArthur explains why we shouldn't judge someone for taking an AI lover. Agricultural economics...

With news you probably can't use, foreign correspondent Tony Five and David cover: Brain surgeon who lost a £14m snowmobile holiday crash claim after his text messages were read in court; and Coldplay kiss cam joke branded 'tone deaf' as Stroke Association issues apology. Dr. Andrea Vial explains that the ideal leader isn't hyper-masculine, rather that people shows preference for androgynous trait...

Tony Five – foreign correspondent from the UK – and David cover how British schoolchildren tunneled their way out of school and give an update on the Astronomer scandal. Dr. Michelle Ann Abate discusses whether memes are a form of comics. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains that scammers who call you can be victims themselves. (⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠.) Dr. Rachel...

Wacky bird news "expert" and foreign correspondent Tony Five dives into the international relations crisis between Canada and the US over ostriches. Astrophysicist Dr. Maya Fishbach briefs us on the detection of the largest black hole merger yet. Media personality Caitlin Green – who co-hosts The Jan Arden Podcast – covers the tech CEO who was caught cheating on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. M...

Cornering the media landscape of offbeat bird-related news, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers a hit and run road rage incident with bear spray and a chicken in Key West, FL. History professor Dr. Meg Leja explains how medieval medicine was smarter than you might think, and how it was weirdly similar to TikTok trends of today. Professor of sustainable enterprise Dr. Andrew Hoffman discusses re...