The Last Show with David Cooper

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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 or call toll-free from the US & Canada: 1-888-505-66-44 (message and data rates may apply from your carrier; we do not charge for text messages) Follow us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/lastshow.pizza New episodes five days a week. No promises.

  1. 6 HRS AGO

    The Destructive Power of Goldfish

    For Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ goes over the following: Study argues the T-rex didn't run like a giant reptile, but more like an ostrich⁠; Research warns invasive goldfish are reshaping freshwater ecosystems⁠; If your cat or dog is overweight, simply feeding less doesn't always help⁠; The simplest way to help your cat live longer⁠; and Pet cats that roam outdoors carry similar disease risk as feral cats⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  2. 9 HRS AGO

    What a Basic Income Program Did

    Educator ⁠Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman⁠ from the ⁠UC Davis Center for Regional Change⁠ explains ⁠why a county's basic income program provided reprieve from poverty but not financial independence⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  3. 12 HRS AGO

    The Cost of Toxic Bosses and How to Avoid Them

    Positive psychology researchers ⁠Kristina Shea⁠ and ⁠Christian van Nieuwerburgh⁠ go over ⁠the cost of toxic leadership in the workplace, and how to avoid it⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  4. 15 HRS AGO

    Luggage Sorting Robots in Tokyo

    For It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers the following stories: Tumbler Ridge, BC lawsuits filed in California court against OpenAI⁠; Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage⁠; Humanoid robots start sorting luggage in Tokyo airport test amid labor shortage⁠; Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements and keystrokes for AI training data⁠; and Forced Windows updates can now be paused forever⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  5. 18 HRS AGO

    FULL EPISODE: T-Rex? More Like Ostrich-Rex! - April 30, 2026

    For It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: Tumbler Ridge, BC lawsuits filed in California court against OpenAI; Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage; Humanoid robots start sorting luggage in Tokyo airport test amid labor shortage; Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements and keystrokes for AI training data; and Forced Windows updates can now be paused forever. For Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – Dr. Cliff Redford goes over the following: Study argues the T-rex didn't run like a giant reptile, but more like an ostrich; Research warns invasive goldfish are reshaping freshwater ecosystems; If your cat or dog is overweight, simply feeding less doesn't always help; The simplest way to help your cat live longer; and Pet cats that roam outdoors carry similar disease risk as feral cats. Communication studies professor René Dailey⁠ spells out how on-again, off-again relationships can take a toll on your mental and physical health⁠. Positive psychology researchers Kristina Shea and Christian van Nieuwerburgh go over the cost of toxic leadership in the workplace, and how to avoid it. Educator Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman from the UC Davis Center for Regional Change explains why a county's basic income program provided reprieve from poverty but not financial independence. Biostatistics professor Joshua Lambert⁠ reveals that students prefer AI chatbots, until they know it is one⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:27) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:50) René Dailey (49:50) Kristina Shea & Christian van Nieuwerburgh (59:50) Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman (1:09:50) Joshua Lambert (1:18:58) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 28m

  6. 1D AGO

    Easing Car Traffic with Smarter Tech

    Professor of transportation ⁠Jeff Casello⁠⁠⁠ outlines the interesting ways that AI traffic lights can be use to ease congestion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  7. 1D AGO

    AI Chatbot Addiction

    Computer science professor ⁠Dongwook Yoon⁠⁠⁠ reveals how ⁠AI chatbots can be extremely addictive, and their design may be partly to blame⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  8. 1D AGO

    A Conspiracy of Disappearing Scientists; Alternative 3

    For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle brings up a forgotten Cold War-era conspiracy theory about scientists disappearing to build a colony on Mars – and tells David how it's still applicable today. Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min
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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 or call toll-free from the US & Canada: 1-888-505-66-44 (message and data rates may apply from your carrier; we do not charge for text messages) Follow us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/lastshow.pizza New episodes five days a week. No promises.

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