The Last Show with David Cooper
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Crying During Conflict: A Doomsday Weapon
Do Narcissists Ruin Relationships Over Time?
FULL EPISODE: To the Office with Emojis - April 14, 2026
The Delicate Art of Being Rude
Do Women Talk More Than Men?
Getting Married for the 5th Time
We're Skeptical of Emotions on Screens
Do Audiobooks Improve Learning?
Likely Locations of Water on the Moon
FULL EPISODE: It's Okay to Be a Jerk Back - April 13, 2026
Students Like AI, Unless They Know It's AI
Asking Complex Questions is Bad For Grades
Your Body Gives it Away When You Self-Deceive
Playing Video Games to Relax vs. to Win
Goodbye Middle Managers, Hello Player-Coaches
Artemis Splashdown; Microplastic Oops; Ancient Eyes on Heads
FULL EPISODE: It's Not a Lie If You Believe It - April 10, 2026
Is Empathy Possible Between Humans and AI?
Beautiful Parrotfish by Day, Reclusive Slime-bag by Night
Intergalactic Outlook Problems
The Later Life Health Effects of Childhood Trauma
FULL EPISODE: The Reclusive Slime-bag - April 9, 2026
The Dirty Truth of Antibacterial Soap
Loneliness and Making Friends
Late Night Coffee and Impulsiveness
Celebrity Worship and Vulnerable Narcissism
Leaving the Country: The Considering vs. Doing Gap
FULL EPISODE: The Awkward Art of Friendship - April 8, 2026
Are Extroverts Better Listeners?
Two Years that Broke Society
Discussing Politics at Work Might Be a Good Idea
Deep Space Exploration and Medical Preparedness
Proud of a Big Tax Refund? You Shouldn't Be.
We're Speaking Fewer Words Every Year
FULL EPISODE: The Loudmouth Listener - April 7, 2026
Space Travel; Reality TV Scandals; Don't Use My Exfoliating Glove
The First Gamblers From 12,000 Years Ago
Flaws in Studies Justifying Spanking Children
Ghosting is Worse Than Rejection
FULL EPISODE: Ice Age Dice - April 6, 2026
S3 Ep 902Space Toilet Trouble; Security Apocalypse 'Q-Day' Approaches
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers: The Artemis II toilet problem; SpaceX has reportedly filed for the biggest IPO in history; Google issues new warning about the quantum computing security apocalypse; and New White House app is a security and privacy nightmare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 901Artemis II Moonbound
Astrophysics and astrobiology professor Sarah Rugheimer celebrates the newly launched Artemis II rocket with its historic firsts, and talks about the mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 900Want to Sleep Better?
Only slightly late for National Sleep Awareness Month (April 2nd Fools?!) sleep coach Alanna McGinn gives us tips for a better night's sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 899Newly Discovered Human-Cat Fungus Spreads
For Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over stories: Fungus that spreads from cats to humans has been detected, raising concerns among scientists; and The seemingly safe dog treats that vets say are sending pets to emergency surgery. Cliff warns pet owners of ticks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 898FULL EPISODE: To the Moon and Beyond - April 2, 2026
Astrophysics and astrobiology professor Sarah Rugheimer celebrates the newly launched Artemis II rocket with its historic firsts, and talks about the mission. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers: The Artemis II toilet problem; SpaceX has reportedly filed for the biggest IPO in history; Google issues new warning about the quantum computing security apocalypse; and New White House app is a security and privacy nightmare. For Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over stories: Fungus that spreads from cats to humans has been detected, raising concerns among scientists; and The seemingly safe dog treats that vets say are sending pets to emergency surgery. Cliff warns pet owners of ticks. Only slightly late for National Sleep Awareness Month (April 2nd Fools?!) sleep coach Alanna McGinn gives us tips for a better night's sleep. Psychology professor Tessa West outlines how Gen Z is dating less and how the result is one of the most unprepared workforces. Ecology and conservation scientist Chris Lepczyk explains what the science has to say about whether you should let your cat roam the streets. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) Sarah Rugheimer (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:50) Alanna McGinn (59:50) Tessa West (1:09:50) Chris Lepczyk (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 897The Stress of Dating in the Golden Years
Human development and family sciences professor Lisa Neff outlines the surprising toll that new relationships take on older adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 896How Hollywood Doesn't Learn From Failure
Supply chain management professor Suresh Muthulingam discusses how in Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 895How Conspiracies Arise
For Conspiracy Corner, using those who say there's evidence that we live in a simulation or that ancient Atlanteans had advanced technology, political science professor Lee Kuhnle chats about how conspiracy theories arise. 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
S3 Ep 894FULL EPISODE: Love Hurts... More After 50 - April 1, 2026
David attempts a punny April Fool's joke. It falls flat. Human development and family sciences professor Lisa Neff outlines the surprising toll that new relationships take on older adults. Supply chain management professor Suresh Muthulingam discusses how in Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure. For Conspiracy Corner, using those who say there's evidence that we live in a simulation or that ancient Atlanteans had advanced technology, political science professor Lee Kuhnle chats about how conspiracy theories arise. (Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here.) For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss how to deal with a bad day. Associate professor of marketing Aya Aboelenien explains how vegans develop complex skills to navigate an omnivorous society. Arctic scientist Katie Florko describes how seals will risk death by a polar bear for a varied meal. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:14) Lisa Neff (10:00) Suresh Muthulingam (20:00) Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (30:00) Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:50) Aya Aboelenien (1:09:50) Katie Florko (1:18:50) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 Ep 893Brain Glitch That Warps Faces
Psychological and brain sciences professor Brad Duchaine introduces us to prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), the rare neurological condition where people see distorted faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices