FULL EPISODE: Science Is Not An Exact Science - January 29, 2026
Swedish AI Song No-No
The Last Show with David Cooper
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Show Notes
First, it's stories from the tech sector with analyst Carmi Levy for It's Time For Technology Time, covering: Song banned from Swedish charts for being an AI creation; Ring can now verify if a video has been altered; Legislators push to make companies tell customers when their products will die; and What does TikTok being saved really mean for you? Social and behavioral science researcher Nate Breznau reveals details of his study where scientists used the same data, but their politics predicted the results. On Vet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford reports on: Caring for and learning from the dogs of Chernobyl; Llamas could be big pharma's secret weapon to find new drugs; and One week in a foster home can dramatically improve shelter dogs' lives. Information science researcher Federica Bologna explains how readers crave good stories, no matter the characters' gender. Communication professor Bree McEwan goes over the Meta, TikTok and YouTube landmark trial over youth addiction claims. Professor of management Peter Cappelli shares details of his study showing how overlooked workplace slights can carry real costs.
Segments:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:16) Carmi Levy pt. 1
- (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2
- (20:00) Nate Breznau
- (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1
- (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2
- (49:50) Federica Bologna
- (59:50) Bree McEwan
- (1:09:50) Peter Cappelli
- (1:19:15) Sign-off
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