EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 1H 27M
High Hope During a Crisis - August 7, 2025
from The Last Show with David Cooper · host David Cooper
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: Uber Canada says it's changed emergency policies after driver left with child in backseat; Ontario city facing $18.3m cyberattack bill after insurer denies claim; New study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens; and Microsoft predicts these jobs are safe from AI. Tony Five descends on the show for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Neuroscience researcher Dr. Naila Ayala reveals that female pilots outperform their male counterparts under pressure. Social work professor Dr. Keith Anderson explains that viewing nature livestreams can build real human ties. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Maria Balaet (19:59) Dan McCamish (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (49:49) Tony Five (59:49) Dr. Naila Ayala (1:09:49) Dr. Keith Anderson (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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: Uber Canada says it's changed emergency policies after driver left with child in backseat; Ontario city facing $18.3m cyberattack bill after insurer denies claim; New study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens; and Microsoft predicts these jobs are safe from AI. Tony Five descends on the show for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Neuroscience researcher Dr. Naila Ayala reveals that female pilots outperform their male counterparts under pressure. Social work professor Dr. Keith Anderson explains that viewing nature livestreams can build real human ties. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Maria Balaet (19:59) Dan McCamish (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (49:49) Tony Five (59:49) Dr. Naila Ayala (1:09:49) Dr. Keith Anderson (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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