Once More to the Desert - August 19, 2025
The Last Show with David Cooper
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Show Notes
Along with foreign correspondent Tony Five, David introduces media personality Caitlin Green who will be filling in until David returns on September 5th. (Check out Caitlin as co-host on The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Tony and David tell Caitlin their "meet-cute" story. Communication studies professor Dr. Paul Schrodt goes over his research showing that when parents get involved in their kids' love lives, it can go sideways. Social psychology researcher Amanda Szczesniak explains her study simulating ghosting, revealing why it's so damaging. Computational neuroscientist Dr. Maria Balaet shares her study linking psychedelic use to mental health recovery in times of crisis. Psychology professor Dr. Kenneth DeMarree extols the benefits of listening well. Philosophy professor Dr. Neil McArthur explains why we shouldn't judge someone for taking an AI lover. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Andrew Thomas explains that people judge a potential partner's sexual history by timing, not total number.
Segments:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:52) Caitlin Green & Tony Five
- (09:59) Dr. Paul Schrodt
- (19:59) Amanda Szczesniak
- (29:59) Dr. Maria Balaet
- (39:49) Dr. Kenneth DeMarree
- (49:49) Dr. Neil McArthur
- (59:49) Dr. Andrew Thomas pt. 1
- (1:09:49) Dr. Andrew Thomas pt. 2
- (1:19:07) Sign-off
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