The Last Show with David Cooper

Cultural history professor Lee Kuhnle joins the show for Conspiracy Corner, and analyzes ⁠the Pentagon's recent UFO dump⁠ using his lens as someone who studies conspiracy theories. Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical psychology researcher ⁠Alexandra Liepmann⁠ outlines ⁠the link between how couples divide household chores and women's sexual desire⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ frankly discusses how to manage a poor work-life balance while reducing the impact it has on your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the ambiguously named Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ covers the following stories: Japanese macaques actively explore video games prioritizing curiosity⁠; Self‑destructive behavior among Hermann's tortoises on a Macedonian island is leading to their decline⁠; and How to protect pets from the New World screwworm⁠. David and Cliff weigh in on ⁠a dilemma of a woman whose husband refuses to let her get a new cat⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cultural history professor Lee Kuhnle joins the show for Conspiracy Corner, and analyzes the Pentagon's recent UFO dump using his lens as someone who studies conspiracy theories. (Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here.) On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld frankly discusses how to manage a poor work-life balance while reducing the impact it has on your family. Former president of the Ontario Medical Association Dr. Sohail Gandhi describes the benefits and side effects of GLP-1 drugs, sexual and otherwise. For the ambiguously named Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers the following stories: Japanese macaques actively explore video games prioritizing curiosity; Self‑destructive behavior among Hermann's tortoises on a Macedonian island is leading to their decline; and How to protect pets from the New World screwworm. David and Cliff weigh in on a dilemma of a woman whose husband refuses to let her get a new cat. Clinical psychology researcher Alexandra Liepmann outlines the link between how couples divide household chores and women's sexual desire. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:12) Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (10:00) Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (20:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:50) Mid-show teaser (40:22) Dr. Sohail Gandhi (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (59:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (69:50) Alexandra Liepmann (1:18:59) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For pop culture news, media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ covers the following: Rihanna celebrated Mother's Day with a new tattoo⁠; Noah Kahan performs on SNL⁠; Taylor Swift secretly commissions six wedding dresses for Travis Kelce wedding⁠; Kim Kardashian's longtime hair stylist charges $200k per cut⁠; and Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes⁠. Listen to Caitlin co-host The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor ⁠Thomas Dee⁠ chats about ⁠the surprising results from school cell phone bans⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing researcher ⁠Eva Marckhgott⁠ explains ⁠why clear packaging may help brands sell more desirable products⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor ⁠Katie Davis⁠ from the ⁠UW Center for Digital Youth⁠ discusses ⁠how teachers are reckoning with AI in schools⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child and adolescent psychiatrist ⁠Amandeep Jutla⁠ warns ⁠how someone with psychotic delusions might harmfully interact with AI⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For pop culture news, media personality Caitlin Green covers the following: Rihanna celebrated Mother's Day with a new tattoo; Noah Kahan performs on SNL; Taylor Swift secretly commissions six wedding dresses for Travis Kelce wedding; Kim Kardashian's longtime hair stylist charges $200k per cut; and Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes. (Listen to Caitlin co-host The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Marketing researcher Eva Marckhgott explains why clear packaging may help brands sell more desirable products. Professor Katie Davis from the UW Center for Digital Youth discusses how teachers are reckoning with AI in schools. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Amandeep Jutla warns how someone with psychotic delusions might harmfully interact with AI. Biology and environmental science researcher Eleftherios Kasiouras gives details of his study confirming lobsters can feel pain. Professor Thomas Dee chats about the surprising results from school cell phone bans. Professor Peter Dodds from the Vermont Complex Systems Institute shares details of his study showing human language shows a deep safety bias, challenging a 70-year scientific consensus. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:21) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (10:00) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (20:00) Eva Marckhgott (30:00) Katie Davis (39:50) Amandeep Jutla (49:50) Mid-show teaser (51:18) Eleftherios Kasiouras (59:50) Thomas Dee (1:09:50) Peter Dodds (1:19:04) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Stepien from ⁠The National UFO Reporting Center⁠ covers ⁠the Pentagon's latest UFO file dump⁠ and how we might interpret it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of government ⁠Sonali Chakravarti⁠ discusses ⁠the implications of AI showing up in court cases, and what it would mean if it were used on a jury⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychologist ⁠Annika Brandtner⁠ reveals ⁠the addictive nature of endless scrolling and why it gets harder to stop⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Marie Helweg-Larsen⁠ goes over ⁠Denmark's 'hands‑off' approach to parenting that could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self‑reliant kids⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology and culture correspondent ⁠Katie Notopoulos⁠ explains what ⁠the 'millennial daughter tax' is, and why it's so terrifying⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology and culture correspondent Katie Notopoulos explains what the 'millennial daughter tax' is, and why it's so terrifying. Psychology professor Marie Helweg-Larsen goes over Denmark's 'hands‑off' approach to parenting that could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self‑reliant kids. Christian Stepien from The National UFO Reporting Center covers the Pentagon's latest UFO file dump and how we might interpret it. Criminology professor John Leverso details what 'GangTok' is and provides insight into the presence of gang culture on social media. Psychologist Annika Brandtner reveals the addictive nature of endless scrolling and why it gets harder to stop. Professor of government Sonali Chakravarti discusses the implications of AI showing up in court cases, and what it would mean if it were used on a jury. Social psychology researcher Alessia Telari shares what the psychological impact of ghosting is, and how it lasts longer than outright romantic rejection. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:34) Katie Notopoulos (10:00) Marie Helweg-Larsen (20:00) Christian Stepien pt. 1 (30:00) Christian Stepien pt. 2 (39:50) Mid-show teaser (40:49) John Leverso (49:50) Annika Brandtner (59:50) Sonali Chakravarti (1:09:50) Alessia Telari (1:18:54) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor⁠ Jesse Rogerson⁠ covers the following science news stories: Social media use may reflect stress relief and belonging more than habit⁠; Pentagon begins release of UFO files⁠; Frozen desert in Antarctica offers a glimpse into one of the harshest and most Mars-like environments on Earth⁠; and Asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions cutting the round-trip travel time to under a year⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In advance of Mother's Day, David calls his mother to say – based on "science" – ⁠how a mom can get their children to call them back⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media and psychology researcher (and former Olympic athlete) ⁠Valerie Gruest⁠ explains ⁠how viral 'fitspiration' posts may do more harm than good for young adults⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Criminologist ⁠Nancy La Vigne⁠ outlines ⁠what happened when a Pennsylvania county paid incarcerated people in jail⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fright-seeker and psychology researcher ⁠Jane Wiley⁠ discusses how ⁠the benefits of frightening activities depend on what you do afterward⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing researcher ⁠Daniel Winkler⁠ weighs in on ⁠whether fans still listen to an artist's music despite their controversies⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social-personality psychologist ⁠William Chopik⁠ reveals ⁠what your personality traits say about your sexual fantasies⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson covers the following science news stories: Social media use may reflect stress relief and belonging more than habit; Pentagon begins release of UFO files; Frozen desert in Antarctica offers a glimpse into one of the harshest and most Mars-like environments on Earth; and Asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions cutting the round-trip travel time to under a year. Social-personality psychologist William Chopik reveals what your personality traits say about your sexual fantasies. In advance of Mother's Day, David calls his mother to say – based on "science" – how a mom can get their children to call them back. Marketing researcher Daniel Winkler weighs in on whether fans still listen to an artist's music despite their controversies. Fright-seeker and psychology researcher Jane Wiley discusses how the benefits of frightening activities depend on what you do afterward. Criminologist Nancy La Vigne outlines what happened when a Pennsylvania county payed incarcerated people in jail. Media and psychology researcher (and former Olympic athlete) Valerie Gruest explains how viral 'fitspiration' posts may do more harm than good for young adults. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) William Chopik (30:00) David's Mom Clara (39:50) Mid-show teaser (41:08) Daniel Winkler (49:50) Jane Wiley (59:50) Nancy La Vigne (1:09:50) Valerie Gruest (1:19:13) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ who reports on the following stories: Investigation shows OpenAI didn't respect privacy law when it trained ChatGPT⁠; More than a third of all new podcasts are AI-generated⁠ (uh-oh); and Robot passenger delays flight from Oakland to San Diego⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology researcher ⁠Corinna Perchtold-Stefan⁠ explores ⁠whether listening to true crime makes you a more creative criminal⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the ambiguously named Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ covers the following: New Colorado bill would redefine pets as family, not property⁠; Woman charged with 328 counts of animal cruelty got her pets back⁠; Veterinary AI radiology tools scrutinized in new study⁠; and Why your cat is obsessed with the sink⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst Carmi Levy who reports on the following stories: Investigation shows OpenAI didn't respect privacy law when it trained ChatGPT; More than a third of all new podcasts are AI-generated (uh-oh); and Robot passenger delays flight from Oakland to San Diego. On the ambiguously named Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers the following: New Colorado bill would redefine pets as family, not property; Woman charged with 328 counts of animal cruelty got her pets back; Veterinary AI radiology tools scrutinized in new study; and Why your cat is obsessed with the sink. Psychology researcher Corinna Perchtold-Stefan explores whether listening to true crime makes you a more creative criminal. Conflict management professor Jean Poitras outlines how toxic work environments can be thought of in terms of predators and prey. Psychology researcher Lea de Hesselle reveals how dark personality levels relate to people's job interests and chosen careers. Given the cost of everything going up with inflation, Bela Gandhi from the Smart Dating Academy explains how to date without throwing away your money. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:10) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:50) Corinna Perchtold-Stefan (49:50) Jean Poitras (59:50) Lea de Hesselle (1:09:50) Bela Gandhi (1:19:03) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Mother's Day Sunday on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday – confusing, we know – with therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ who drops a bomb about who Mother's Day is really about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forensic chemistry researcher ⁠Georgina Sauzier⁠ describes how ⁠3D-printed 'ghost guns' are not as untraceable as criminals think⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientist ⁠Dr. Gary Goldfield⁠ outlines how ⁠limiting social media to one hour a day reduces loneliness in distressed individuals⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology researcher ⁠Lennart Freyth⁠ reveals how ⁠gold digging is strongly linked to psychopathy and dark personality traits⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Steve Joordens⁠ discusses ⁠the dangers of online gambling and teens⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economics researcher ⁠Kassandra Hernández⁠ from the ⁠UC Berkeley Labor Center⁠ explains how ⁠low wages and poor training put security guards – and the public – at risk⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Christopher Hopwood⁠ shares details of ⁠his study that found no meaningful link between meat consumption and depression⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economics researcher Kassandra Hernández from the UC Berkeley Labor Center explains how low wages and poor training put security guards – and the public – at risk. Psychology professor Christopher Hopwood shares details of his study that found no meaningful link between meat consumption and depression. Psychology researcher Lennart Freyth reveals how gold digging is strongly linked to psychopathy and dark personality traits. It's Mother's Day Sunday on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday – confusing, we know – with therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld who drops a bomb about who Mother's Day is really about. Psychology professor Steve Joordens discusses the dangers of online gambling and teens. Scientist Dr. Gary Goldfield outlines how limiting social media to one hour a day reduces loneliness in distressed individuals. Forensic chemistry researcher Georgina Sauzier describes how 3D-printed 'ghost guns' are not as untraceable as criminals think. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:08) Kassandra Hernández (10:00) Christopher Hopwood (20:00) Lennart Freyth (30:00) Gary Direnfeld (39:50) Mid-show teaser (41:09) Steve Joordens pt. 1 (49:50) Steve Joordens pt. 2 (59:50) Dr. Gary Goldfield (1:09:50) Georgina Sauzier (1:18:53) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine ⁠Dr. Isaac Bogoch⁠ tells us about hantavirus and ⁠the recent suspected outbreak on a cruise ship⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sociologist ⁠Shay O'Brien⁠ spells out what ⁠kinship interlocks are and explains that they're how the rich stay rich⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking news reporter ⁠Max Rego⁠ goes over ⁠the Spirit Airlines collapse, and how it could impact flyers and raise costs for other flights⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of conspiracy studies ⁠Nathan Radke⁠⁠⁠ joins the show for Conspiracy Corner to outline how ⁠the curse of King Tut⁠ provides a lens to look at the current reports that ⁠a dozen or so scientists have died or disappeared⁠. Check out Nathan's ⁠podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow ⁠the show on YouTube here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking news reporter Max Rego goes over the Spirit Airlines collapse, and how it could impact flyers and raise costs for other flights. Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke⁠⁠ joins the show for Conspiracy Corner to outline how the curse of King Tut provides a lens to look at the current reports that a dozen or so scientists have died or disappeared. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show on YouTube here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Sociologist Shay O'Brien spells out what kinship interlocks are and explains that they're how the rich stay rich. Infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine Dr. Isaac Bogoch tells us about hantavirus and the recent suspected outbreak on a cruise ship. (Isaac reminds us of basic sanitation procedures and David laughs.) Then, the myth of introverts being better listeners than extroverts is busted⁠ by management professor Chris Winchester. Psychology professor Valeria Pfeifer explains how everybody is losing hundreds of spoken words every year and has been for at least 15 years. Good news if you enjoy talking politics: Management professor Kristine Kuhn reveals how chatting about politics at work may boost your well-being. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) Max Rego (10:00) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (20:00) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (30:00) Shay O'Brien (39:50) Mid-show teaser (40:50) Dr. Isaac Bogoch (49:50) Chris Winchester (59:50) Valeria Pfeifer (1:09:50) Kristine Kuhn (1:19:04) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of economics ⁠Charles Noussair⁠ shares ⁠his surprising finding that work bonuses can lower self-set goals and reduce performance⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychologist and educational researcher ⁠Lisa Bäulke⁠ discusses how ⁠procrastination declines with age but still shapes major life outcomes over nearly two decades⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sociologist and management professor ⁠Glenn Carroll⁠ talks about how ⁠great company culture is more than creating a nice place to work⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economist ⁠Moshe Lander⁠⁠⁠⁠ tackles some money dilemmas involving ⁠a wife planning an unwanted fancy dinner for her husband's birthday⁠, and ⁠a spouse who doesn't help when their partner gets a ticket on a streetcar⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ speculates ⁠whether Jimmy Kimmel will leave ABC when his contract is up⁠. Listen to Caitlin co-host The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthropology professor ⁠Jeffrey Snodgrass⁠ explains how ⁠tabletop games like D&D act as 'drama therapy in the wild' to boost players' self-concepts⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality Caitlin Green speculates whether Jimmy Kimmel will leave ABC when his contract is up. (⁠Listen to Caitlin co-host The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠⁠.) Anthropology professor Jeffrey Snodgrass explains how tabletop games like D&D act as 'drama therapy in the wild' to boost players' self-concepts. Professor of economics Charles Noussair shares his surprising finding that work bonuses can lower self-set goals and reduce performance. Economist Moshe Lander⁠⁠⁠ tackles some money dilemmas involving a wife planning an unwanted fancy dinner for her husband's birthday, and a spouse who doesn't help when their partner gets a ticket on a streetcar. Environmental chemist and professor Miriam Diamond⁠ warns that overusing the antibacterial chemicals in everyday cleaning products may be helping dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria evolve⁠. Psychologist and educational researcher Lisa Bäulke discusses how procrastination declines with age but still shapes major life outcomes over nearly two decades. Sociologist and management professor Glenn Carroll talks about how great company culture is more than creating a nice place to work. Technology and culture correspondent Katie Notopoulos⁠ unveils the new AI tool that adds typos into your emails, you know… so it looks like you didn't use AI. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:23) Caitlin Green (10:00) Jeffrey Snodgrass (20:00) Charles Noussair (30:00) Moshe Lander (39:50) Mid-show teaser (41:05) Miriam Diamond (49:50) Lisa Bäulke (59:50) Glenn Carroll (1:09:50) Katie Notopoulos (1:19:16) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology and culture correspondent ⁠Katie Notopoulos⁠⁠ unveils ⁠the new AI tool that adds typos to your emails⁠, you know… so it looks like you didn't use AI to write them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices