The Last Show with David Cooper

For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ explains ⁠the hidden health risks associated with New York City's free-roaming cats⁠ and reveals ⁠just how dangerous toxoplasmosis – a brain parasite that many people live with – really is⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: The death of the status update and why 55% of Americans have stopped posting on social media; FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch this year; New startup is building mini drones to wage a war of total destruction on mosquitos; and China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it. To celebrate AI Appreciation Day, psychology professor Michael Inzlicht discusses AI companions and their ability to be empathetic, and David explains a mechanism by which artificial intelligence could be conscious right now. For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, Dr. Cliff Redford explains the hidden health risks associated with New York City's free-roaming cats and reveals just how dangerous toxoplasmosis – a brain parasite that many people live with – really is. Los Angeles-based divorce attorney Jackie Combs goes over money questions you should consider asking on a first date. Accounting professor Joshua Khavis shares details of the link between newspaper closures and distorted crime reporting. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:06) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Michael Inzlicht pt. 1 (30:00) Michael Inzlicht pt. 2 (39:50) Jackie Combs (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (59:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:09:50) Joshua Khavis (1:19:08) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ swoops in with the following science news stories: Uranium-eating bacteria discovered in radioactive former Soviet mine⁠; Octopus brains defy a long-held rule about why animals evolve intelligence⁠; Study suggests that your dominant hand isn't actually hardwired⁠; and Strange honeycomb structures recently spotted on Mars⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ joins David to discuss how to work through past emotional baggage that still affects you today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evolutionary biologist ⁠Dr. William Lassek⁠ answers one of society's most pressing questions: ⁠What does science have to say about the ideal female buttocks⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senior lecturer of health economics ⁠Nancy Kong⁠ explains ⁠why taking a sick day depends on more than being sick⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Shane Kraus⁠ from the ⁠Behavioral Addictions Lab⁠ goes through ⁠the evidence of a long-term connection between pornography use and depression⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Jesse Rogerson swoops in with the following science news stories: Uranium-eating bacteria discovered in radioactive former Soviet mine; Octopus brains defy a long-held rule about why animals evolve intelligence; Study suggests that your dominant hand isn't actually hardwired; and Strange honeycomb structures recently spotted on Mars. Senior lecturer of health economics Nancy Kong explains why taking a sick day depends on more than being sick. Evolutionary biologist Dr. William Lassek answers one of society's most pressing questions: What does science have to say about the ideal female buttocks. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld joins David to discuss how to work through past emotional baggage that still affects you today. Psychology professor Dr. Shane Kraus from the Behavioral Addictions Lab goes through the evidence of a long-term connection between pornography use and depression. Psychologist and professor Dr. Roman Palitsky describes how lingering grief physically limits cardiovascular recovery after stress. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:06) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Nancy Kong (30:00) Dr. William Lassek (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:50) Dr. Shane Kraus (1:09:50) Dr. Roman Palitsky (1:19:09) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business professor ⁠Jon Evans⁠ reveals ⁠how male leaders should address sexist remarks before it costs their organization⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finance professor ⁠Narmin Nahidi ⁠proposes that ⁠schools should teach children more about how money works⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Internal medicine and critical care doctor ⁠James East⁠ explains ⁠how AI can use your medical history to address the problem of rushed doctor visits⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cybersecurity expert ⁠David Shipley⁠ covers ⁠just how vulnerable your phone is as an attack vector for hackers⁠ and ⁠how fighting AI with AI hasn't turned out to be a promising cybersecurity strategy⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Computer science professors ⁠Steffen Herbold⁠ and ⁠Annette Hautli-Janisz⁠ reveal how ⁠voters found AI-generated debate answers more authentic than real political speech⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach, speaker, and author ⁠Lewis Raymond Taylor⁠ – a diagnosed psychopath – offers a psychopath's perspective on some dilemmas presented by David, including one involving a battle for an airplane armrest. Check out Lewis's book Unlimited: Turn Your Adversity into an Asset here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cybersecurity expert David Shipley covers just how vulnerable your phone is as an attack vector for hackers and how fighting AI with AI hasn't turned out to be a promising cybersecurity strategy. Internal medicine and critical care doctor James East explains how AI can use your medical history to address the problem of rushed doctor visits. Computer science professors Steffen Herbold and Annette Hautli-Janisz reveal how voters found AI-generated debate answers more authentic than real political speech. Coach, speaker, and author Lewis Raymond Taylor – a diagnosed psychopath – offers a psychopath's perspective on some dilemmas presented by David, including one involving a battle for an airplane armrest. (Check out Lewis's book Unlimited: Turn Your Adversity into an Asset here.) Business professor Jon Evans reveals how male leaders should address sexist remarks before it costs their organization. Finance professor Narmin Nahidi proposes that schools should teach children more about how money works. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:16) David Shipley pt. 1 (10:00) David Shipley pt. 2 (20:00) James East (30:00) Steffen Herbold & Annette Hautli-Janisz (39:50) Lewis Raymond Taylor pt. 1 (49:50) Lewis Raymond Taylor pt. 2 (59:50) Jon Evans (1:09:50) Narmin Nahidi (1:19:09) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sexual health researcher and psychology professor ⁠Caroline Pukall⁠ digs into ⁠her study showing that more than 50 percent of adults worry about their libido⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Associate professor ⁠Chiara Farronato⁠ from Harvard Business School outlines how ⁠online restaurant reviews can reveal a restaurants's health track record, but shouldn't replace health inspections⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Management professor ⁠Ji Woon Ryu⁠ explains how ⁠an employee's 24-hour biological clock (and their beliefs about it) drive workplace cooperation⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consumer economics professor ⁠Brenda Cude⁠ warns of ⁠the potential problems with using generative AI to manage your finances⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist ⁠Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert⁠ reports that ⁠fast food’s newest rival is not another burger chain, but the grocery store⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Management professor Ji Woon Ryu explains how an employee's 24-hour biological clock (and their beliefs about it) drive workplace cooperation. Consumer economics professor Brenda Cude warns of the potential problems with using generative AI to manage your finances. Journalist Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert reports that fast food’s newest rival is not another burger chain, but the grocery store. Associate professor Chiara Farronato from Harvard Business School outlines how online restaurant reviews can reveal a restaurants's health track record, but shouldn't replace health inspections. Sexual health researcher and psychology professor Caroline Pukall digs into her study showing that more than 50 percent of adults worry about their libido. Network science researcher Sagar Kumar goes over their research showing that fashion's "plus-size" models are still smaller than the average American woman. Exercise scientist Keith Diaz illustrates why sitting at a desk for hours is terrible for our health and happiness, and extols the benefits of brief walking breaks. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:05) Ji Woon Ryu (10:00) Brenda Cude (20:00) Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert (30:00) Chiara Farronato (39:50) Caroline Pukall (49:50) Sagar Kumar (59:50) Keith Diaz pt. 1 (1:09:50) Keith Diaz pt. 2 (1:19:03) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David crowns marketing professor ⁠Jackie Silverman⁠ as the world's foremost list expert as she explains ⁠how people misread rankings and why shorter lists win⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Organizational behavior researcher ⁠Alejandro Hermida⁠ shares why ⁠remote work could threaten your romantic relationship⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child and youth studies professor ⁠Danielle Molnar⁠ outlines ⁠the best way to support perfectionistic students⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health reporter ⁠Hilary Brueck⁠ discusses ⁠why living past 115 years old is almost impossible⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author ⁠Josie Cox⁠ reveals the ⁠hidden cost of empathy at work and why white-collar women spend a full workday a week as therapists for their coworkers⁠. Find out about Josie's book Women Money Power here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ tells us what to do if ⁠your pet is suffering during a heat wave⁠ and chats about ⁠NYC's newly announced city-funded pet food pantries⁠. Cliff then gives us a crocodile eye surgery story from his upcoming book ⁠Far and Wild: Adventures of The Worldwide Vet⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health reporter Hilary Brueck discusses why living past 115 years old is almost impossible. David crowns marketing professor Jackie Silverman as the world's foremost list expert as she explains how people misread rankings and why shorter lists win. Author Josie Cox reveals the hidden cost of empathy at work and why white-collar women spend a full workday a week as therapists for their coworkers. (Find out about Josie's book Women Money Power here.) Child and youth studies professor Danielle Molnar outlines the best way to support perfectionistic students. Organizational behavior researcher Alejandro Hermida shares why remote work could threaten your romantic relationship. For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford tells us what to do if your pet is suffering during a heat wave and chats about NYC's newly announced city-funded pet food pantries. Cliff then gives us a crocodile eye surgery story from his upcoming book Far and Wild: Adventures of The Worldwide Vet. Criminologist Justin Ellis defines algorithmic outing: how social media is revealing queer identity ahead of self-disclosure. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Hilary Brueck (10:00) Jackie Silverman (20:00) Josie Cox (30:00) Danielle Molnar (39:50) Alejandro Hermida (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (59:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:09:50) Justin Ellis (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers the following: Meta to build $13 billion Alberta data centre, its first in Canada⁠; PC shipments just fell for the first time in two years, thanks to the memory shortage⁠; Apple Hide My Email vulnerability exposes real email addresses⁠; and UN report says policymakers are struggling to keep up with the pace of AI development⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI and human resources researcher ⁠Mehnaz Rafi⁠ explains ⁠what everyone gets wrong about the modern job search, and what actually works⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Management professor ⁠Reuben Hurst⁠ reveals that ⁠at many workplaces, politics aren't checked at the door like most people think⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational psychology professor ⁠Andrew Martin⁠ discusses aphantasia – the lack of a 'mind's eye' – and examines how ⁠we assume students see pictures in their minds as they learn, but not everyone can⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following: Meta to build $13 billion Alberta data centre, its first in Canada; PC shipments just fell for the first time in two years, thanks to the memory shortage; Apple Hide My Email vulnerability exposes real email addresses; and UN report says policymakers are struggling to keep up with the pace of AI development. Educational psychology professor Andrew Martin discusses aphantasia – the lack of a 'mind's eye' – and examines how we assume students see pictures in their minds as they learn, but not everyone can. AI and human resources researcher Mehnaz Rafi explains what everyone gets wrong about the modern job search, and what actually works. Management professor Reuben Hurst reveals that at many workplaces, politics aren't checked at the door like most people think. Professor Peter Cebon and professor in engineering Sally Male outline what universities are getting wrong about teaching in the age of AI. Psychologist Dr. Kathy Nickerson – who specializes in affair recovery – shares details of her study showing that romantic relationships can actually improve after the crisis of an affair. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Andrew Martin (30:00) Mehnaz Rafi (39:50) Reuben Hurst (49:50) Peter Cebon & Sally Male (59:50) Dr. Kathy Nickerson pt. 1 (1:09:50) Dr. Kathy Nickerson pt. 2 (1:19:08) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ brings us science news with the following: The same unknown chemical signature has been detected on Pluto and Titan⁠; Physicists simulated a black hole in a lab, and then it started to evaporate⁠; Inside Chernobyl, a fungus has been quietly feasting on radiation⁠; Alzheimer's has been killing brain cells in a way scientists have never understood until now⁠; and Scientists ranked 258 spider species by speed and the fastest can outrun you⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ talks about who gets whom in a romantic breakup: specifically with kids and custody, as well as friends within social groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fungi expert and entomology professor ⁠Raymond St. Leger⁠ educates us about ⁠an amazing fungus whose broad diet enables it to better kill insects and help plants⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motivated by the World Cup, sport and exercise psychology professor ⁠Catherine Sabiston⁠ goes over stress and coping among athletes in must-win situations, and the superstitions, rituals, and routines of players (and fans). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson brings us science news with the following: The same unknown chemical signature has been detected on Pluto and Titan; Physicists simulated a black hole in a lab, and then it started to evaporate; Inside Chernobyl, a fungus has been quietly feasting on radiation; Alzheimer's has been killing brain cells in a way scientists have never understood until now; and Scientists ranked 258 spider species by speed and the fastest can outrun you. Motivated by the World Cup, sport and exercise psychology professor Catherine Sabiston goes over stress and coping among athletes in must-win situations, and the superstitions, rituals, and routines of players (and fans). Fungi expert and entomology professor Raymond St. Leger educates us about an amazing fungus whose broad diet enables it to better kill insects and help plants. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld talks about who gets whom in a romantic breakup: specifically with kids and custody, as well as friends within social groups. Research fellow in law Temitope Lawal discusses AI in policing and why the safeguards in place can't keep up. Mathematician Emma Zajdela goes over the mathematics of poker and how bluffing is an essential part of a winning strategy. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (00:59) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Catherine Sabiston (30:00) Raymond St. Leger (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:50) Temitope Lawal (1:09:50) Emma Zajdela (1:19:09) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise scientist ⁠Keith Diaz⁠ illustrates why ⁠sitting at a desk for hours is terrible for our health and happiness, and extols the benefits of brief walking breaks⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Urban education professor ⁠Adam Alvarez⁠ discusses how ⁠inviting students to shape support systems can improve mental health and campus environments⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor ⁠Akshina Banerjee⁠ reveals that ⁠overconfident people struggle more to distinguish real headlines from false ones⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neurobiology researcher ⁠Kristoffer Brendstrup-Brix⁠ shares how ⁠psilocybin improves sleep quality in patients with chronic cluster headaches⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychologist and researcher ⁠Dr. Ali Fogarty⁠ outlines ⁠what little kids really mean when they say, 'I hate you!'⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor Akshina Banerjee reveals that overconfident people struggle more to distinguish real headlines from false ones. Exercise scientist Keith Diaz illustrates why sitting at a desk for hours is terrible for our health and happiness, and extols the benefits of brief walking breaks. Psychologist and researcher Dr. Ali Fogarty outlines what little kids really mean when they say, 'I hate you!' Neurobiology researcher Kristoffer Brendstrup-Brix shares how psilocybin improves sleep quality in patients with chronic cluster headaches. Urban education professor Adam Alvarez discusses how inviting students to shape support systems can improve mental health and campus environments. Coach, speaker, and author Lewis Raymond Taylor – a diagnosed psychopath – explains that there are parts of the psychopathic mindset that could actually improve our lives. (Check out Lewis's book Unlimited: Turn Your Adversity into an Asset here.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (00:55) Akshina Banerjee (10:00) Keith Diaz pt. 1 (20:00) Keith Diaz pt. 2 (30:00) Dr. Ali Fogarty (39:50) Kristoffer Brendstrup-Brix (49:50) Adam Alvarez (59:50) Lewis Raymond Taylor pt. 1 (1:09:50) Lewis Raymond Taylor pt. 2 (1:19:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Criminology professors ⁠Jose Pina-Sánchez⁠ and ⁠Toby Davies⁠ share details of ⁠their investigation into whether car traffic increases street crime⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researcher of children and adolescents ⁠Alice Wickersham⁠ discusses ⁠the link between school performance and young people's involvement in the criminal justice system⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business professor ⁠Brad Greenwood⁠ warns that ⁠legalized online sports betting is fueling addiction⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationship scientist and professor ⁠Hannah Williamson⁠ explains how ⁠love and money both matter for health, but don't replace each other⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology researchers ⁠Dr. Katie Goodbun⁠ and ⁠Dr. Lindsey Cameron⁠ go into ⁠their survey of students exploring what they really think about social media⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationship scientist and professor Hannah Williamson explains how love and money both matter for health, but don't replace each other. Criminology professors Jose Pina-Sánchez and Toby Davies share details of their investigation into whether car traffic increases street crime. Psychology researchers Dr. Katie Goodbun and Dr. Lindsey Cameron go into their survey of students exploring what they really think about social media. Researcher of children and adolescents Alice Wickersham discusses the link between school performance and young people's involvement in the criminal justice system. Business professor Brad Greenwood warns that legalized online sports betting is fueling addiction. Social-personality psychologist William Chopik lays out how we aren't great at telling how cynical our friends are, and then how you can change your personality. Neuroscientist Matt Hill reveals how rats stoned on cannabis get the munchies, and what that means for people with eating disorders and appetite loss. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:23) Hannah Williamson (10:00) Jose Pina-Sánchez & Toby Davies (20:00) Dr. Katie Goodbun & Dr. Lindsey Cameron (30:00) Alice Wickersham (39:50) Brad Greenwood (49:50) William Chopik pt. 1 (59:50) William Chopik pt. 2 (1:09:50) Matt Hill (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices