FULL EPISODE: Politics And The Bedroom - December 15, 2025
An Expert On Grief
The Last Show with David Cooper
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Show Notes
The show opens with economist Moshe Lander, who questions whether it was wise that a 20 year-old lottery winner decided against a $1M lump sum, instead opting for a lifetime of weekly $1000 payments. Associate professor of psychology Amie Gordon reveals that political differences predict lower romantic relationship quality. Social psychologist Lucia O'Sullivan shares details of her studies on mate poaching and 'sugar' arrangements. Psychology professor Jamie Ward describes what synesthesia is, and how it's more frequent in musicians. Lecturer in criminology and sociology Chris Waugh explains how metal bands maximize the emotional punch of their music. David and foreign correspondent Tony Five are joined by resident doctor in psychiatry Nikolaos Statharakos to discuss his research into the neurobiology of grief. Instructor at the University of Guelph-Humber Nitin Deckha goes over how Gen Z are burning out at work more than any other generation.
Segments:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:16) Mosher Lander
- (10:00) Amie Gordon
- (20:00) Lucia O'Sullivan pt. 1
- (30:00) Lucia O'Sullivan pt. 2
- (39:50) Jamie Ward
- (49:50) Chris Waugh
- (59:50) Nikolaos Statharakos & Tony Five
- (1:09:50) Nitin Deckha
- (1:19:07) Sign-off
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