Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper, We are the final word for the curious mind. We sit at the intersection of "need-to-know" and "can’t-believe-it," delivering high-res talk for a low-def world. Join David Cooper as he explores #sex, #science and #society. Of course there's a large slice of absurdity, providing the info you didn't know you needed. What to Expect: • Intelligent Banter: No scripts, just honest conversation. • Eclectic Guests: Thought Leaders and eccentrics. • Useful Info: Practical wisdom for the modern skeptic. Dinner party! • Total Transparency: Raw confessions and relatability. Have a story or something to say? Leave a comment...
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Nov 13, 2026 · 20:01
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time for Technology Time, reporting on the following stories: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to step down in big blow to AI boom; Jensen…
Nov 13, 2026 · 20:42
For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers the following: Research indicates many dog owners don't recognize the subtle signs of pain; Science has finally…
Nov 13, 2026 · 10:49
Anesthesiology professor Fadel Zeidan reveals why chronic back pain feels so personal and how flare-ups switch on the brain's "self" network. Protect your privacy. Sign up…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:27:55
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time for Technology Time, reporting on the following stories: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to step down in big blow to AI boom; Jensen…
Nov 12, 2026 · 21:10
Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine – author of Attached – gives an overview of attachment theory and explains how to become more secure in your relationships. Check…
Nov 12, 2026 · 20:15
Professor Jesse Rogerson drops in to deliver science news covering: Based on research, your learning style may not actually help you learn; Are we alone? The institute…
Nov 12, 2026 · 10:54
Sociologist Jessie Ford explains why young men in a recent study described sex with feelings of fear, vigilance, and shame. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:27:55
Professor Jesse Rogerson drops in to deliver science news covering: Based on research, your learning style may not actually help you learn; Are we alone? The institute searching…
Nov 11, 2026 · 21:02
Cognitive psychology professor Anne Cleary discusses the teenager she studied with near-perfect autobiographical memory, whose remarkable ability may reveal how unprompted…
Nov 11, 2026 · 10:35
Radio host Kim Komando gives an overview of data brokers and how to take back control of your privacy. Subscribe to Kim's AI and tech newsletter here. Protect your privacy.…
Nov 11, 2026 · 21:05
Psychology researcher and author Dr. Richard L. Blake discusses the rise in therapy-speak and how it can drive adult children to cut off their parents. Protect your privacy.…
Nov 11, 2026 · 10:09
Professor of nutritional medicine Marie-Pierre St-Onge weighs in on whether losing sleep during the week and then catching up on your Zs over the weekend is bad for your heart…
Nov 11, 2026 · 10:23
Associate professor in body image Dr. Jessica Alleva outlines how body image issues affect men too, and describes an experiment that may help reduce men's body image…
Nov 11, 2026 · 10:55
Psychiatry professor John Torous explains why research on social media detoxes leaves important questions about youth mental health unanswered. Protect your privacy. Sign up…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:27:55
Professor of nutritional medicine Marie-Pierre St-Onge weighs in on whether losing sleep during the week and then catching up on your Zs over the weekend is bad for your heart…
Nov 10, 2026 · 21:00
Motivated by her new book Why Don’t You Understand Me?, couples therapist and professor Yael Schonbrun explains how misunderstandings are a perception problem, not a…
Nov 10, 2026 · 10:24
Law professor James Grimmelmann covers how the New York Times and other outlets have sued web browser Brave over alleged content scraping. Protect your privacy. Sign up for…
Nov 10, 2026 · 10:56
Psychology professor Karen Bierman relays how teaching preschoolers to name their feelings causes them to be happier, less lonely adults 20 years later. Protect your privacy.…
Nov 10, 2026 · 21:42
Psychologist Dr. Kathy Nickerson – who specializes in affair recovery – reveals why people have affairs and explores whether you can "affair-proof" a relationship. Protect…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:27:55
Motivated by her new book Why Don’t You Understand Me?, couples therapist and professor Yael Schonbrun explains how misunderstandings are a perception problem, not a…
Nov 7, 2026 · 20:17
On It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy reports on the following: Americans overwhelmingly voted against data centers in the midterms; AI chatbots could lend…
Nov 7, 2026 · 21:02
For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers these stories: Study finds that dogs may smell a complete stranger's seizure without ever being trained;…
Nov 7, 2026 · 1:27:55
On It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy reports on the following: Americans overwhelmingly voted against data centers in the midterms; AI chatbots could lend…
Nov 6, 2026 · 22:03
In discussing her upcoming book Radical Surrender: Letting Go in a World Addicted to Control, professor of psychiatry and addiction medicine Anna Lembke explains why our…
Nov 6, 2026 · 21:47
Professor of science and bestselling author Avi Loeb gives us his take on the strange triangular craft reported in the new US government UFO release. Protect your privacy.…
Nov 6, 2026 · 10:51
Biostatistics professor Yorghos Tripodis reveals that despite, earlier studies overstating the prevalence of brain disease in NFL players, the corrected numbers are still…
Nov 6, 2026 · 10:56
Psychiatry professor Dr. Margaret Sibley gives an overview of the sobering statistics surrounding life expectancy for people with ADHD. Protect your privacy. Sign up for…
Nov 6, 2026 · 21:15
Mathematician Dora Woodruff outlines the existential crisis AI is causing in mathematics and explains how AI is causing students and young researchers to rethink their…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:27:55
Biostatistics professor Yorghos Tripodis reveals that despite, earlier studies overstating the prevalence of brain disease in NFL players, the corrected numbers are still…
Nov 5, 2026 · 20:20
For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson covers the following: A study has an answer to whether it matters if men pee sitting or standing; Beehives have built-in immune…
Nov 5, 2026 · 21:35
Psychology and neuroscience professor Mitch Prinstein reveals the implications of middle-schoolers seeking out AI friends instead of real human ones. Learn more about your ad…
Nov 5, 2026 · 1:27:55
For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson covers the following: A study has an answer to whether it matters if men pee sitting or standing; Beehives have built-in immune systems…
Nov 4, 2026 · 11:04
Mathematician Emma Zajdela discusses polarization and opinion dynamics: the math behind how individual beliefs and public opinions change over time through social interaction.…
Nov 4, 2026 · 11:38
Evolutionary biologist/psychologist Sid Dougan outlines duty sex and explains why people have sex when they don't want to. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at…
Nov 4, 2026 · 19:41
Economics professor Eric Kam covers a study showing that winning the lottery helps men marry but briefly raises divorce risk for women and the US having one of the strangest…
Nov 4, 2026 · 21:07
For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke explores how our perception of reality is subjective and our senses aren't always reliable, and how that…
Nov 4, 2026 · 1:27:55
Economics professor Eric Kam covers a study showing that winning the lottery helps men marry but briefly raises divorce risk for women. Mathematician Emma Zajdela discusses…
Nov 3, 2026 · 10:05
Media personality Caitlin Green and David discuss the passing of Patrick Stewart and the impact of his portrayal of Jean-Luc Picard. (Listen to Caitlin co-host The Jann Arden…
Oct 31, 2026 · 20:52
Paleontologist Kallie Moore – host of PBS Eons – reveals how pumpkins shouldn't exist and how they only survived thanks to an unlikely partnership they forged with us.…
Oct 31, 2026 · 10:56
Professor and sleep researcher Adam Spira and dementia researcher Kening Jiang outline how frequent and unintentional daytime napping is linked to higher dementia risk in…
Oct 31, 2026 · 20:05
On It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy reports on the following: Spotify says it removed 50 million 'slop' and spam AI tracks this year; Your phone could…
Oct 31, 2026 · 20:57
Mycologist Colin Domnauer describes the mysterious mushroom that causes people to hallucinate hundreds of tiny humans. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at…
Oct 31, 2026 · 1:27:55
On It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy reports on the following: Spotify says it removed 50 million 'slop' and spam AI tracks this year; Your phone could show…
Oct 30, 2026 · 21:59
Motivated by a popular television series, psychology professor Paul Eastwick – co-host of the Love Factually podcast – explores whether love is, in fact, blind.…
Oct 30, 2026 · 11:03
With Halloween coming up, for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday), therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld goes over what happens on the holiday for children…
Oct 30, 2026 · 21:00
Psychology professor Adam Davis gives a rundown of the benefits of mild gossip, but warns that psychopathy is the strongest predictor of frequent and malicious gossip.…
Oct 30, 2026 · 1:27:55
Motivated by a popular television series, psychology professor Paul Eastwick – co-host of the Love Factually podcast – explores whether love is, in fact, blind. (Check out Paul's…
Oct 29, 2026 · 21:03
Media science professor Kathryn Coduto warns us to beware as AI has entered the chaotic world of online dating. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at…
Oct 29, 2026 · 20:01
For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson covers the following: Astronomers discover a giant new dwarf planet candidate hiding beyond Pluto; Snakes roll because, apparently,…
Oct 29, 2026 · 21:25
For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle takes a stab at the Fermi paradox and reveals how to find (or not find) aliens using math and the Drake…
Oct 29, 2026 · 21:08
On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford reports on these stories from the animal world: Cat hormones and owner moods appear to move together; Why farm animals…
Oct 29, 2026 · 1:27:55
For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson covers the following: Astronomers discover a giant new dwarf planet candidate hiding beyond Pluto; Snakes roll because, apparently,…
Oct 28, 2026 · 10:39
AI researcher Sil Hamilton describes how large language models, when asked to generate a story, somehow all bring up Elias and the lighthouse keeper. Protect your privacy.…
Oct 28, 2026 · 20:32
Electrical and computer engineering professor Emily Wenger reveals how she tested the creativity of AI models and found the results to be surprisingly homogeneous. Protect…
Oct 28, 2026 · 9:55
Newly elected Kelowna city councillor Brady Rogers explains how he told people not to vote for him... and won. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at…
Oct 28, 2026 · 21:04
Organizational behavior professor Jon Gruda outlines how your job says little about what you want in a romantic partner. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at…
Oct 28, 2026 · 1:27:55
Newly elected Kelowna city councillor Brady Rogers explains how he told people not to vote for him... and won. Electrical and computer engineering professor Emily Wenger reveals…
Oct 27, 2026 · 20:13
With news from outer space, astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer covers the following: Study finds the gas around the Milky Way's central black hole is rich in metals; The moon is…
Oct 27, 2026 · 10:59
Psychology professor Cynthia Pury explains why we like being scared and the science behind Halloween. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at https://incogni.com/cooper…
Oct 27, 2026 · 21:28
Economics professor Eric Kam discusses the economics of Halloween – in particular, retailer Spirit Halloween – and the psychology of why we overpay for used cars. Eric…
Oct 27, 2026 · 10:14
Family, population, and preventive medicine professor Lauren Hale reveals the toll late-night scrolling has on sleep. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at…
Oct 27, 2026 · 10:59
Clinical neuroscientist Laura Bilbao outlines how the brain shows us depression is not one thing. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at https://incogni.com/cooper and…
Oct 27, 2026 · 1:27:55
With news from outer space, astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer covers the following: Study finds the gas around the Milky Way's central black hole is rich in metals; The moon is…
Oct 27, 2026 · 19:47
New York-based psychotherapist, sex therapist, and author Laura Federico discusses invading your romantic partner's privacy by reading their AI chat history and making…
Oct 27, 2026 · 19:40
Psychologist and high-performance coach Mark Matthews describes how reading makes you a more empathetic person. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at…
Oct 27, 2026 · 10:42
Film critic Sean Burns explains the hype around the film You Can See Everything. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at https://incogni.com/cooper and get 60% off your…
Oct 27, 2026 · 20:37
On It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy discusses the following stories: Scores of websites shut down amid global cybersecurity scare; A retired Penn…
Oct 27, 2026 · 10:46
Tech reporter Charles Rollet outlines how workplace email and message data is worth big money. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at https://incogni.com/cooper and…
Oct 27, 2026 · 1:27:55
On It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy discusses the following stories: Scores of websites shut down amid global cybersecurity scare; A retired Penn professor…
Oct 23, 2026 · 19:54
Senior health reporter Julia Pugachevsky explains how millennial women have grown tired of being girlbosses and why it suddenly feels like every child has ADHD, with some parents…
Oct 22, 2026 · 20:48
Media and literature professor Mathias Clasen goes over the psychology of horror movies, how they provide an imaginative context in which people can play with fear, and…
Oct 22, 2026 · 20:27
For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson covers the following stories: Newly identified green star leaves astronomers amazed; The mechanics of a bee stinger up close like…
Oct 22, 2026 · 10:38
Primatologist Cat Hobaiter and anthropologist Nate Dominy reveal how storytelling around ancient campfires may have shaped human language. Protect your privacy. Sign up…
Oct 22, 2026 · 20:33
For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld explains why the things that once made us happy can suddenly stop bringing us joy, and what we…
Oct 22, 2026 · 1:27:55
For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson covers the following stories: Newly identified green star leaves astronomers amazed; The mechanics of a bee stinger up close like…
Oct 21, 2026 · 20:58
For It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst (with a specialty in hi-tech fridge coverage) Carmi Levy reports on following stories: Cyberattack hits hundreds of supermarket…
Oct 21, 2026 · 10:29
Reporter Emily Stewart dives into the bizarre new world of brand collaborations. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at https://incogni.com/cooper and get 60% off your…
Oct 21, 2026 · 10:48
Social work professor Gio Dolcecore relays when to cut off a friend and how to tell when a friendship needs repair, change, or an ending. Protect your privacy. Sign up for…
Oct 21, 2026 · 10:51
Sociology professor Neil Guppy outlines what past and present trends of baby names reveal about how we've changed. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at…
Oct 21, 2026 · 10:49
Philosophy and neuroscience professor Ophelia Deroy discusses her investigation into whether we think our AI is aware or conscious. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni…
Oct 21, 2026 · 21:00
On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke explores the legend of El Chupacabra, the conspiracy theories surrounding it and weighs in on whether it…
Oct 21, 2026 · 1:27:55
For It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst (with a specialty in hi-tech fridge coverage) Carmi Levy reports on following stories: Cyberattack hits hundreds of supermarket…
Oct 20, 2026 · 9:45
Health reporter Hilary Brueck describes the first human trials of cellular programming and why billionaires are obsessed with longevity research. Protect your privacy. Sign…
Oct 20, 2026 · 20:59
Professor of health policy and management Bruce Y. Lee outlines how ghosting can hurt the ghoster and how the meet-cute has become a dating trend again. Protect your…
Oct 20, 2026 · 20:46
Physician Dr. Zack Meade breaks down medical misinformation circulating online dealing with chiropractic adjustments for babies, homeopathy, bras causing cancer, whether…
Oct 20, 2026 · 10:33
Psychoanalyst Tom Wooldridge discusses parenting in the age of AI and what his son is learning from it. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at…
Oct 20, 2026 · 10:55
Social scientist Stacy S. Kim reveals what Korean can teach us about envy. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at https://incogni.com/cooper and get 60% off your first…
Oct 20, 2026 · 1:27:55
Health reporter Hilary Brueck describes the first human trials of cellular programming and why billionaires are obsessed with longevity research. Social scientist Stacy S. Kim…
Oct 16, 2026 · 21:09
Medical microbiology and immunology professor Vanessa Sperandio chats about the amazing effects the microorganisms living in our gut can have on our minds, in particular going…
Oct 16, 2026 · 9:00
Communication studies researcher Clementine Oberst explains how Heated Rivalry, Off Campus and Shoresy are challenging hockey's longstanding stereotypes. Learn more about…
Oct 16, 2026 · 21:05
Economics professor Eric Kam weighs in on money dilemmas involving a refrigerator changing hands between family members and a woman's expensive McDonald's delivery habit…
Oct 16, 2026 · 10:37
Evolutionary ecologist Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde outlines why raccoons have been so successful in taking over cities, especially Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices.…
Oct 16, 2026 · 10:53
Psychology professor Ira Hyman discusses how AI facial recognition tech has led to the arrest of innocent people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:27:55
Communication studies researcher Clementine Oberst explains how Heated Rivalry, Off Campus and Shoresy are challenging hockey's longstanding stereotypes. Psychology professor Ira…
Oct 15, 2026 · 20:27
For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson discusses the following: How vagus nerve stimulation could help new skills stick; A study shows meat eaters are more likely to…
Oct 15, 2026 · 21:10
For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld explains why some parents turn their kids against an ex during bitter custody battles, and what…
Oct 15, 2026 · 21:16
On Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle walks us through the explosive Manchester City soccer scandal. Find Lee's book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly…
Oct 15, 2026 · 21:20
eterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford joins us for Vet Talk or Pet Talk, covering the following: Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island; Sand hoppers dig…
Oct 15, 2026 · 1:27:55
For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson discusses the following: How vagus nerve stimulation could help new skills stick; A study shows meat eaters are more likely to survive…
Oct 14, 2026 · 10:16
Fish sexuality expert and Royal Society PhD student Kathryn Bullough outlines what male and female green swordtail fish find attractive in the opposite sex. (Spoiler: the…
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