The Last Show with David Cooper

David talks about his appearance on Global's The Morning Show, then covers stories: Everyone's getting dumber; and Giant German school graffiti. Neuroscientist Dr. Ganesh Babulal explains how AI can detect depression by analyzing your driving. TV host Noah Cappe goes into the strange Antikythera mechanism and more on Noah vs. The Unknown. For Pop Cultured, Like Fungus, media personality Caitlin Green discusses The White House turning into a golden gilded gallery, office workers logging shorter work days, and what one person did in an interview when asked them if they'd work unpaid overtime. (Check out Caitlin on The Jan Arden Podcast here.) Mike Shekhtman gives an overview of Gen Z workplace demands. Finally, we have Dr. Sarah Dermody going over her research into how couples fight.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:59) Everyone's getting dumber(05:53) German school graffiti(09:59) Dr. Ganesh Babulal(19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1(29:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2(39:49) Caitlin Green pt.1(49:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2(59:49) Mike Shekhtman(1:09:49) Dr. Sarah Dermody(1:19:20) Sign-off

After wishing everyone a happy Pi Day (3/14), David shares the news that lack of sleep leads to belief in conspiracy theories. (Note that e Day is on February 71st – a recurring theme.) Sexual communication scholar Dr. Chelsea Reynolds explains the Internet's obsession with sexy chefs. Astrophysicist and astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer reveals the evidence of ancient sandy beaches found on Mars. After that, it's breaking snooze live from the snooze room with Dr. David Greenberg who discusses World Sleep Day and "sleepmaxxing". Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford describes how we can tell if our dogs are mad at us, and why cats make the weird cat face. (Check out Dr. Cliff's podcast here.) Sex therapist Dr. Xtine Milrod and David chat about how erotic webcam viewers experience conflicting emotions and ethical tensions. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman overshares in answering the question: What to do when your boyfriend has a girlfriend?Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:59) Happy Pi Day(05:28) Bad Sleep Conspiracy(09:59) Dr. Chelsea Reynolds(19:59) Sarah Rugheimer(29:59) Dr. David Greenberg(39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1(49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2(59:49) Dr. Xtine Milrod(1:09:49) Natalie Norman(1:19:09) Sign-off

David's top stories: Wombat crime; and Toxic slushies. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. Carmi reports on flying cars, a robot vacuum's uncertain future, Twitter/X going down, and more. Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro shares details about a murder-plotting chatbot gone off the rails. Then, its' associate professor Alex Jensen on who your parent's favorite child is. Junwen Hu shares his research on why your friends may be better for your mental health than your partner. Ewa Miedzobrodzka relates self-control on apps to your sleep hygiene. (David – yet again – claims plugging your phone away from bed is the best thing since sliced bread.) Finally, Dr. Megan Earle discusses landlord discrimination.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:53) Wombat crime(06:03) Toxic slushies(09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1(19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2(29:59) Jason Tetro(39:49) Alex Jenson(49:49) Junwen Hu(59:49) Ewa Miedzobrodzka(1:09:49) Dr. Megan Earle(1:18:53) Sign-off

David opens with top travel stories: Demon on a plane; and Man with a turtle in his pants. Radio host Ben Mulroney discusses the human side of the current trade war. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary have a heartfelt chat about people who are going through "it" (having a tough time). Mia Radovanovic shares her results that people-pleasing is linked to gender differences in problem-solving. Dr. Allison Foilb explains how sleep disruption can help with unpleasant memories. Future of work expert Nirit Cohen describes how to reinvent your career. Finally, Dwight Corcoran chats about 3D-printed houses.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(02:19) Demon on plane(06:11) Turtle in pants(09:59) Ben Mulroney(19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1(29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2(39:49) Mia Radovanovic(49:49) Dr. Allison Foilb(59:49) Nirit Cohen(1:09:49) Dwight Corcoran(1:18:50) Sign-off

David opens with top stories: An $88,000 Cheeto; and Cross-border egg smuggling. A legend in the art world, accountant Jamie Lee Matthias describes what it's like being the world's worst artist. Conspiracy theory expert Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and outlines the ingredients for authoritarian stew. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Professor Randall Hansen explains what happened with the unexploded ordinance under a Paris train station. Dr. Harriet de Wit answers David's questions as to whether drinking together is more fun. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins the show for Sex, Et Cetera and goes over the do's, don’ts, and the what-on-earth-were-you-thinking's of dating apps. Finally, cybersecurity expert Francis Syms and David discuss dystopian ways people are using AI: as therapists, and to create a fake you.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:54) $88,000 Cheeto(05:31) Cross-border egg smuggling(09:59) Jamie Lee Matthias(19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1(29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2(39:49) Randall Hansen(49:49) Dr. Harriet de Wit(59:49) Samantha Bitty(1:09:49) Francis Syms(1:18:47) Sign-off

David calls his mom, and covers top stories: An orange cone epidemic in New Zealand; and Japanese employers calling people's parents. Sara Dommer outlines her study on why we cheat ourselves. Relationship coach Dawn Smith and David celebrate the benefits of going to bed angry. Media personality Caitlin Green on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus discusses Lady Gaga's engagement "ring", a new app, and someone who felt abandoned by their friends having kids. (Hear Caitlin on The Jan Arden Podcast here.) Dr. Chelom Leavitt shares how to feel less lonely in your marriage or relationship. Finally, Kristine Seguin, owner of Axel "Biggie Smalls" a once mega-chonker cat explains how she opened The Big House Sanctuary for overweight cats.Segments:(00:00) Cold Open with Clara Cooper(00:59) Introduction(03:18) Orange cone epidemic in New Zealand(06:31) Japanese employers calling parents(09:59) Sara Dommer(19:59) Dawn Smith pt. 1(29:59) Dawn Smith pt. 2(39:59) Caitlin Green pt. 1(49:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2(59:49) Dr. Chelom Leavitt(1:09:49) Kristine Seguin(1:18:54) Sign-off

David makes an exciting announcement about the show and then does top stories: Citigroup's $81 trillion "inputting error"; and A regrettable sex parlor bust. Science man Dan Riskin joins David for The Science Appliance and explains how you should trust your gut. Criminology professors Dr. Eric Piza and Dr. Brandon Welsh reveal whether CCTV cameras really deter crime significantly. Psychology student Hyewon Yang tells us whether our friends know if we're ready for love.Find out more how to hear the show live on Corus' Talk Network here.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(02:41) Citigroup's $81 trillion error(06:26) Regrettable sex parlor bust(09:13) Dan Riskin(23:06) Dr. Eric Piza and Dr. Brandon Welsh(32:36) Hyewon Yang(42:06) Sign-off

Social psychologist Kyle Conlon goes over his study on mate poaching. Olivia Breedin explains the science of sexual afterglow. Aubrey – the owner of viral golden retriever Senior Boy Bruce – shares everything you need to know about the lovable dog. Finally, Dr. Kelsey Lucca answers whether babies know right from wrong.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(001:50) Kyle Conlon(13:37) Olivia Breedin(22:08) Aubrey Turner(32:53) Dr. Kelsey Lucca(43:20) Sign-off

The show begins with Conspiracy Corner and Nathan Radke. David and Nathan discuss whether or not we are living in a simulation. Step aside, Sleeping Beauty! (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) Then, social-personality psychologist William Chopik shares how after years of remote work, everyone has forgotten how to behave in the office. Finally, Noémie Viens connects perfectionists and sexual wellbeing.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:52) Nathan Radke pt. 1(11:13) Nathan Radke pt. 2(22:56) William Chopik(34:54) Noémie Viens(43:53) Sign-off