FULL EPISODE: Oldest Map Of The Night Sky - January 27, 2026
Irate, Not Irritable
The Last Show with David Cooper
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Show Notes
Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson drops in for science news, covering: Penguins may be adapting to a rapidly warming climate, but at a cost; Spider monkeys pool knowledge for fruit; People are swayed by AI-generated videos even when they know they're fake; and Scientists reveal the oldest map of the night sky, previously lost to time. Gastroenterologist and professional fart demystifier Dr. Wendi LeBrett provides information about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and answers David's questions about it. On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke goes over some famous moments in gaslighting history. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Clinical psychology researcher Anuki Amarakoon explains how singles who have casual sex may get a boost in confidence. Microbiology professor Ben Willing gives us a closer look at the benefits of fermented foods. Human-computer interaction researcher Steve Rathje explains how sycophantic AI chatbots can inflate your perceptions that you're better than average.
Segments:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:45) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1
- (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2
- (20:00) Dr. Wendi LeBrett
- (30:00) Nathan Radke pt. 1
- (39:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2
- (49:50) Anuki Amarakoon
- (59:50) Ben Willing
- (1:09:50) Steve Rathje
- (1:19:17) Sign-off
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