FULL EPISODE: Tops Off At The Grammys - February 2, 2026
Comforting Takeout
The Last Show with David Cooper
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Show Notes
Media personality Caitlin Green joins David for pop culture news, including: Catherine O'Hara, Home Alone and Schitt's Creek actress, dies at 71; and Moments from the 2026 Grammys. (You can hear Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Psychology professor Dr. Suzanna Forwood explains her study showing takeout meals serve as both reward and comfort after work. Professor of public health Jessica Kruger reveals how swapping a cold one for a cannabis beverage can help people drink less. Author and psychotherapist Dr. Stephanie Sarkis navigates a dilemma where someone is frustrated with a friend who uses their ADHD as an excuse. (Find Dr. Sarkis's book Healing From Toxic Relationships here.) Social psychology researcher and assistant professor Jenny Veldman discusses how women tend to downplay their gender in workplaces with masculinity contest cultures. (Jenny's research was done together with Dr. Andrea Vial at NYU Abu Dhabi.) Then, the study showing a claimed online business page can have unintended effects on customer reviews is described by its author Jong Youl Lee. Cognitive science professor Sam Johnson shares research revealing how dread shapes your decision-making.
Segments:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:44) Caitlin Green pt. 1
- (10:00) Caitlin Green pt. 2
- (20:00) Dr. Suzanna Forwood
- (30:00) Jessica Kruger
- (39:50) Dr. Stephanie Sarkis
- (49:50) Jenny Veldman
- (59:50) Jong Youl Lee
- (1:09:50) Sam Johnson
- (1:18:41) Sign-off
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