The Last Show with David Cooper

Milena Tsvetkova⁠ from The London School of Economics and Political Science describes how ⁠the visibility of wealth within a person's social circle changes their willingness to tax the rich⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Gizem Erdem⁠ highlights ⁠the role of family background and attachment style in shaping whether people romantically cheat⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Aiyana Willard⁠ reveals ⁠how mystical beliefs predict a meaningful life even without organized religion⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ gets personal and speaks about a recent loss, the grief he's currently going through, and how it's been affecting him in unexpected ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five gets personal and speaks about a recent loss, the grief he's currently going through, and how it's been affecting him in unexpected ways. Psychotherapist Kat Kova walks us through how to support a partner experiencing a dip in sexual desire. Psychology researcher Wim De Neys explains how he found that both humans and AI both rate deliberate thinkers as smarter than intuitive ones. Psychology professor Dr. Aiyana Willard reveals how mystical beliefs predict a meaningful life even without organized religion. Milena Tsvetkova from The London School of Economics and Political Science describes how the visibility of wealth within a person's social circle changes their willingness to tax the rich. Psychology professor Gizem Erdem highlights the role of family background and attachment style in shaping whether people romantically cheat. Sleep neurologist Dr. Rachel Salas outlines what to do if you're struggling to stay awake in work meetings. Professional line-sitter Gigi Principe shares their experience in the profession of queuing. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:09) Tony Five (10:00) Kat Kova (20:00) Wim De Neys (30:00) Dr. Aiyana Willard (39:50) Milena Tsvetkova (49:50) Gizem Erdem (59:50) Dr. Rachel Salas (1:09:50) Gigi Principe (1:18:53) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of information science, marketing, and psychology ⁠David Rand⁠ explains ⁠how AI chatbots can effectively sway voters in either direction⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For pop culture news, media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ covers: Google's Year in Search for 2025⁠; Spotify Wrapped⁠; The Netflix series Sean Combs: The Reckoning and the Diddy and 50 Cent feud⁠; and who's the a-hole on Christmas⁠. Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor ⁠Mike Tipton⁠ from the ⁠Extreme Environments Laboratory⁠ reveals that ⁠despite ice baths booming in popularity, they come with health risks⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor ⁠Daniel Mirny⁠ discusses ⁠why we remember the source of an opinion better than the source of a fact⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK-based 'papal lexicology correspondent' ⁠Tony Five⁠ – no that's not a real thing – reports on ⁠the Pope's Wordle secret⁠ and his future trip to the Vatican's 2025 Jubilee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experimental psychology researcher ⁠Katya Kredl⁠ tells us to ⁠define our dating goals as a new study shows clarity matters for dating satisfaction⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK-based 'papal lexicology correspondent' Tony Five – no that's not a real thing – reports on the Pope's Wordle secret and his future trip to the Vatican's 2025 Jubilee. Professor of information science, marketing, and psychology David Rand explains how AI chatbots can effectively sway voters in either direction. Professor Mike Tipton from the Extreme Environments Laboratory reveals that despite ice baths booming in popularity, they come with health risks. Experimental psychology researcher Katya Kredl tells us to define our dating goals as a new study shows clarity matters for dating satisfaction. Marketing professor Daniel Mirny discusses why we remember the source of an opinion better than the source of a fact. For pop culture news, media personality Caitlin Green covers: Google's Year in Search for 2025; Spotify Wrapped; The Netflix series Sean Combs: The Reckoning and the Diddy and 50 Cent feud; and who's the a-hole on Christmas. (⁠⁠Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠.) Psychology researcher Alex Yang shares how your child's mess might be a sign of sophisticated algorithmic thinking. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) Tony Five (10:00) David Rand (20:00) Mike Tipton (30:00) Katya Kredl (39:50) Daniel Mirny (49:50) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (59:50) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (1:09:50) Alex Yang (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠⁠Amy Muise⁠⁠ declares the unthinkable: that ⁠⁠scheduling sex leads to increased desire and frequency of the act⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kinesiology researcher ⁠Delaney Thibodeau⁠ shares the details of ⁠her study where AI was asked to generate male and female body images, and it returned biased results⁠. Check out Delaney's Gold Medal Girls Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child psychologist and faculty director at ⁠The Making Caring Common Project⁠ at Harvard ⁠Richard Weissbourd⁠ explains that ⁠children aren't born as 'good kids' or 'bad kids', but rather learn to be good⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology researcher ⁠Dr. Ian Anderson⁠ reveals how ⁠many people overestimate their social media addiction⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David is joined by ⁠Brian Stever⁠, ⁠Jeremie Saunders⁠, and ⁠Taylor MacGillivary⁠ – hosts of the ⁠podcast Sickboy⁠ – to discuss how to find humor in even the darkest stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Amy Muise⁠ declares the unthinkable: that ⁠scheduling sex leads to increased desire and frequency of the act⁠. Psychology researcher Dr. Ian Anderson reveals how many people overestimate their social media addiction. Child psychologist and faculty director at The Making Caring Common Project at Harvard Richard Weissbourd explains that children aren't born as 'good kids' or 'bad kids', but rather learn to be good. Kinesiology researcher Delaney Thibodeau shares the details of her study where AI was asked to generate male and female body images, and it returned biased results. (Check out Delaney's Gold Medal Girls Podcast here.) David is joined by Brian Stever, Jeremie Saunders, and Taylor MacGillivary – hosts of the podcast Sickboy – to discuss how to find humor in even the darkest stories. Wound repair researcher Dr. Jenna Cash describes how redheads face impaired wound healing, but that a new treatment might help. Health studies professor Treena Orchard⁠ defines what 'relationship anarchy' is, and why millennials and Gen Z are choosing it. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Amy Muise (10:00) Dr. Ian Anderson (20:00) Richard Weissbourd (30:00) Delaney Thibodeau (39:50) Sickboy Podcast pt. 1 (49:50) Sickboy Podcast pt. 2 (59:50) Dr. Jenna Cash (1:09:50) Treena Orchard (1:18:35) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers: YouTubers are making AI slop for babies⁠; Social media users flee X, flock to TikTok and Reddit⁠; Amazon faces FAA probe after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas⁠; and GPU prices are coming to earth just as RAM costs shoot into the stratosphere⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researcher Dr. Keya Khandaker shares details of ⁠Plan International⁠'s report that ⁠sheds light on how girls are resisting traditional gender expectations⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kenneth Leonard⁠ from the ⁠The Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions⁠ explains ⁠how mismatched alcohol consumption might be a warning sign for relationship stability⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ talks about his final day in New York City and his colorful subway journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Conspiracy Corner with Nathan Radke who discusses known corporate conspiracies that involve planned obsolescence including ⁠the Phoebus cartel⁠ and ⁠Batterygate⁠. Check out Nathan's show The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social psychologist ⁠Lucia O'Sullivan⁠ explores ⁠how and when having a crush lowers relationship satisfaction⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five talks about his final day in New York City and his colorful subway journey. Social psychologist Lucia O'Sullivan explores how and when having a crush lowers relationship satisfaction. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers: YouTubers are making AI slop for babies; Social media users flee X, flock to TikTok and Reddit; Amazon faces FAA probe after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas; and GPU prices are coming to earth just as RAM costs shoot into the stratosphere. After that, it's Conspiracy Corner with Nathan Radke who discusses known corporate conspiracies that involve planned obsolescence including the Phoebus cartel and Batterygate. (Check out Nathan's show The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here.) Dr. Kenneth Leonard from the The Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions explains how mismatched alcohol consumption might be a warning sign for relationship stability. Researcher Dr. Keya Khandaker shares details of Plan International's report that sheds light on how girls are resisting traditional gender expectations. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:39) Tony Five (10:00) Lucia O'Sullivan (20:00) Carmi Levy (30:00) Carmi Levy (39:50) Nathan Radke (49:50) Nathan Radke (59:50) Dr. Kenneth Leonard (1:09:50) Dr. Keya Khandaker (1:18:51) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology researcher ⁠Marlise Hofer⁠ describes how ⁠men with higher testosterone produce a body odor that is perceived as more dominant⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ chats about how men don't always monitor their health, and what to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology researcher Dr. Kaitlyn Harper shares ⁠how preferring a mating partner similar to oneself could be an inheritable trait⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Antonella Somma⁠ reveals ⁠how different types of narcissism are linked to distinct sexual fantasies⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David perform the show back in New York after their trip to Canada. Tony reports on a ⁠drunk raccoon that went on a rampage in a liquor store before passing out in the bathroom⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PhD researcher in sociology ⁠Elise 't Hoen⁠ explains that ⁠singlehood isn't a static state, but an evolving personal journey⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David perform the show back in New York after their trip to Canada. Tony reports on a drunk raccoon that went on a rampage in a liquor store before passing out in the bathroom. PhD researcher in sociology Elise 't Hoen explains that singlehood isn't a static state, but an evolving personal journey. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld chats about how men don't always monitor their health, and what to do about it. Psychology researcher Marlise Hofer describes how men with higher testosterone produce a body odor that is perceived as more dominant. Psychology researcher Dr. Kaitlyn Harper shares how preferring a mating partner similar to oneself could be an inheritable trait. Psychology professor Antonella Somma reveals how different types of narcissism are linked to distinct sexual fantasies. Organizational behavior professor Alyssa Liang tells us how entrepreneurial behavior can fast-track your career. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:34) Tony Five (10:00) Elise 't Hoen (20:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:50) Marlise Hofer (49:50) Dr. Kaitlyn Harper (59:50) Antonella Somma (1:09:50) Alyssa Liang (1:19:17) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David reflect on their travels to Toronto, Canada. Tony doesn't realize that a "dollar store" in North America is equivalent to a "pound store" in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and UK-based foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ discuss their current travels to Toronto, Canada, and meeting the city's former mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five discuss their current travels to Toronto, Canada, and meeting the city's former mayor. Music psychologist ⁠Scott Bannister⁠ explains how ⁠musicians frequently experience frisson while performing⁠. Neuroscientist ⁠Carlos Coronel⁠ shares ⁠how creative activities are linked to slower brain aging⁠. Behavioral geneticist ⁠Dr. Laura Wesseldijk⁠ explains ⁠how your musical tastes affect your well-being⁠. Kinesiology and neuroscience professor ⁠Craig Chapman⁠ tells David how ⁠lack of touch impairs hand-eye co-ordination⁠, and how his research sets the groundwork for VR and prosthetics that feels real. Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠⁠ shares the neuroscience of ⁠why social media makes us feel terrible about who we really are⁠. Lichenologist ⁠Diane Haughland⁠ gives details of ⁠the thirteen new species of fungi newly discovered in Alberta, Canada⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:16) Tony Five (10:00) Scott Bannister (20:00) Carlos Coronel (30:00) Dr. Laura Wesseldijk (39:50) Craig Chapman (49:50) Mark Miller pt. 1 (59:50) Mark Miller pt. 2 (1:09:50) Diane Haughland (1:19:11) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ does a not-so-foreign appearance in David's NYC studio to talk about their US Thanksgiving dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five does a not-so-foreign appearance in David's NYC studio to talk about their US Thanksgiving dinner. Journalist ⁠Emmalyse Brownstein⁠ explains how ⁠megayachts, dog poop, and NDAs are all part of a new job trend for Gen Z's: being private staff for the ultra-wealthy⁠. Cognitive neuroscientist ⁠Utkarsh Gupta⁠ reveals ⁠how a simple illusion can unlock your childhood memories⁠. Reporter ⁠Erin McDowell⁠ explains how ⁠Gen Z skips traditional restaurant reviews and recommendations for social media ones⁠. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois⁠ – host of ⁠The Food Professor podcast⁠ – explains how ⁠people misinterpret best before dates on food, leading to significant waste⁠. Lecturer ⁠Allan Wright⁠ from The University of Alberta goes over his course that covers witchcraft and the occult. Anatomy professor ⁠Adam Taylor⁠ warns of ⁠the surprising threat of swallowing pills: esophagitis⁠. Social psychology researcher ⁠Jerry Richardson⁠ outlines ⁠the do-gooder dilemma: to disclose or not to disclose good deeds⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:36) Tony Five (10:00) Emmalyse Brownstein (20:00) Utkarsh Gupta (30:00) Erin McDowell (39:50) Dr. Sylvain Charlebois (49:50) Allan Wright (59:50) Adam Taylor (1:09:50) Jerry Richardson (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of clinical psychology ⁠Dr. Francesco Pagnini⁠ explains how (and why) he discovered ⁠the 'Batman effect', that the mere sight of Batman can make you more altruistic⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Stranger Things season 5 coming out on November 26, for Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle walks us through the weird conspiracies that are the source material for the show, including ⁠Project MKUltra⁠. Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Environmental studies professor ⁠George Homsy⁠ reveals how in the US, ⁠Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average families⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporter ⁠Sam Eagan⁠ talks about how ⁠deep friendships often fade when boys become men⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical psychologist ⁠Emilie Nordby⁠ identifies ⁠how creativity and resilience are positive aspects of an ADHD diagnosis⁠ that we don't often talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Environmental biologist ⁠Kyle Artelle⁠ describes ⁠a video that reveals how far wolves will go to steal a meal⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Stranger Things season 5 coming out on November 26, for Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle walks us through the weird conspiracies that are the source material for the show, including Project MKUltra. (⁠⁠Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Professor of clinical psychology Dr. Francesco Pagnini explains how (and why) he discovered the 'Batman effect', that the mere sight of Batman can make you more altruistic. Clinical psychologist Emilie Nordby identifies how creativity and resilience are positive aspects of an ADHD diagnosis that we don't often talk about. Environmental biologist Kyle Artelle describes a video that reveals how far wolves will go to steal a meal. Reporter Sam Eagan talks about how deep friendships often fade when boys become men. Environmental studies professor George Homsy reveals how in the US, Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average families. Cognitive scientist and gambling researcher Jussi Palomäki discusses how one bets after a win may depend on their personality and intelligence. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (10:00) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (20:00) Dr. Francesco Pagnini (30:00) Emilie Nordby (39:50) Kyle Artelle (49:50) Sam Eagan (59:50) George Homsy (1:09:50) Jussi Palomäki (1:19:16) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five from the UK covers ⁠the Swedish musician who taught an octopus to play piano⁠, and then talks about his upcoming trip to New York and Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor ⁠Linnéa Chapman⁠ reveals ⁠how self-improvement gifts may spark backlash⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of technology and society ⁠Taha Yasseri⁠ shares results from ⁠his study showing how humans bring gender bias to their interactions with AI⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freelance reporter ⁠⁠⁠Matthew Alston⁠ reports on how best – in the current job landscape – to deal with ⁠the office freeloader⁠ and ⁠feeling burned out but trapped in your job⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠⁠ explains the neuroscience of ⁠why social media makes us feel terrible about who we really are⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five from the UK opens the show by covering the Swedish musician who taught an octopus to play piano, and then talks about his upcoming trip to New York and Toronto. Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠ explains the neuroscience of why social media makes us feel terrible about who we really are. Marketing professor Linnéa Chapman reveals how self-improvement gifts may spark backlash. Freelance reporter ⁠⁠Matthew Alston reports on how best – in the current job landscape – to deal with the office freeloader and feeling burned out but trapped in your job. Professor of technology and society Taha Yasseri shares results from his study showing how humans bring gender bias to their interactions with AI. Economics professor ⁠⁠Dr. Eric Kam weighs in on whether you should ask your adult child living at home to pay rent and a woman who cancelled her vacation, but whose friends refused to give her a refund. Medical psychology (in psychiatry) professor Dr. Matthew Lebowitz describes how people think kindness is in your DNA but selfishness isn't. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Tony Five (10:00) Mark Miller pt. 1 (20:00) Mark Miller pt. 2 (30:00) Linnéa Chapman (39:50) Matthew Alston (49:50) Taha Yasseri (59:50) Dr. Eric Kam (1:09:50) Dr. Matthew Lebowitz (1:18:59) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices