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FULL EPISODE: What Kind Of Medication?! - February 3, 2026
from The Last Show with David Cooper · host David Cooper
AI in mental health researcher Dr. Karthik V. Sarma reveals how chatbots tend to overdiagnose mental health conditions when used without structured guidance. Then, it's poop pills with immunologist Dr. Saman Maleki who gives the exciting scoop on early trials of a medication that shows promise for cancer patients. Sociology professor Dr. Jordan Foster explains that men are embracing beauty culture, however many of them refuse to call it that. Psychology professor Krystia Reed shares details of her study showing justice can happen on a laptop with virtual juries. Board-certified pelvic health therapist Dr. Sara Reardon (@the.vagina.whisperer) explains the benefits of using a Squatty Potty and talks to David about pelvic floor health. Economist Moshe Lander tackles some money dilemmas involving picking up dinner tabs, rental properties and kids, and compensation for babysitting. Political science professor Jared Wesley shares details of a new university course aimed at helping students resist rage bait along with its instructor and facilitator Pieter de Vos. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:05) Dr. Karthik V. Sarma (10:00) Dr. Saman Maleki (20:00) Dr. Jordan Foster (30:00) Krystia Reed (39:50) Dr. Sara Reardon pt. 1 (49:50) Dr. Sara Reardon pt. 2 (59:50) Moshe Lander (1:09:50) Jared Wesley & Pieter de Vos (1:19:17) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AI in mental health researcher Dr. Karthik V. Sarma reveals how chatbots tend to overdiagnose mental health conditions when used without structured guidance. Then, it's poop pills with immunologist Dr. Saman Maleki who gives the exciting scoop on early trials of a medication that shows promise for cancer patients. Sociology professor Dr. Jordan Foster explains that men are embracing beauty culture, however many of them refuse to call it that. Psychology professor Krystia Reed shares details of her study showing justice can happen on a laptop with virtual juries. Board-certified pelvic health therapist Dr. Sara Reardon (@the.vagina.whisperer) explains the benefits of using a Squatty Potty and talks to David about pelvic floor health. Economist Moshe Lander tackles some money dilemmas involving picking up dinner tabs, rental properties and kids, and compensation for babysitting. Political science professor Jared Wesley shares details of a new university course aimed at helping students resist rage bait along with its instructor and facilitator Pieter de Vos. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:05) Dr. Karthik V. Sarma (10:00) Dr. Saman Maleki (20:00) Dr. Jordan Foster (30:00) Krystia Reed (39:50) Dr. Sara Reardon pt. 1 (49:50) Dr. Sara Reardon pt. 2 (59:50) Moshe Lander (1:09:50) Jared Wesley & Pieter de Vos (1:19:17) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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