The Last Show with David Cooper
byDavid Cooper
ComedyScienceSocietyCultureRelationships
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...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Season 3 - Episode 1341
The Life Friendly Atmosphere on a Distant Planet
Astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer reveals how the first evidence of atmosphere on a potentially life-friendly planet was found.
Check out Sarah's course Experiencing James Webb on The Great Courses here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 10m 48s
Season 3 - Episode 1340
How Fathers Taking Parental Leave Changed Their Family
Professor of consumption and society Emma Banister outlines how several fathers took extended leave to care for their babies, and how their family life changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 10m 52s
Season 3 - Episode 1339
What The World Cup Reveals About Modern Sport
Global sport expert John Nauright explains what the 2026 World Cup reveals about modern sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 10m 38s
Season 3 - Episode 1338
Why Do We Share What We Love?
Clinical neuroscientist Laura Bilbao describes why we share things that we love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 10m 33s
Season 3 - Episode 1337
From a Rough Upbringing to Anesthesiologist
Dr. Zack Meade discusses his journey from a rough upbringing to becoming an electrical engineer, then a bomb squad technician, and finally an anesthesiologist who fights medical disinformation through online videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 20m 54s
Season 3 - Episode 1336
FULL EPISODE: Monkeys Do Geometry Good - July 23, 2026
Professor Jesse Rogerson joins David to give us the following science news stories: AI trained to find craters on Mars just found 73 hidden volcanoes on Earth's ocean floor; American Heart Association reveals the optimal daily cups of coffee for your health; The only thing separating monkey geometry skills from ours might be a formal education; and One fungus has caused more extinctions than any other infectious disease and some toads have found a way to survive it. Astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer reveals how the first evidence of atmosphere on a potentially life-friendly planet was found. (Check out Sarah's course Experiencing...
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 1h 27m 55s
Season 3 - Episode 1335
Cyclospora and Drug Resistant Gonorrhea, Oh My!
Infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down what's going on with the cyclosporiasis outbreak and whether we should be concerned about drug-resistant gonorrhea spreading in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 21m 6s
Season 3 - Episode 1334
The Evolutionary Reasons You Chose Your Friends
Psychology professor Adar Eisenbruch reveals the evolutionary reasons behind who we choose as friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 10m 54s
Season 3 - Episode 1333
How One in Four Managers Withholds Feedback
Economics professor Alexander Coutts describes how one in four managers withholds feedback from those they supervise, even when the news is positive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 10m 8s
Season 3 - Episode 1332
When Do Cosmetic Procedures Become an Addiction?
Addiction and mental health researcher Uri Lifshin shares what the risk factors are for addictive use of cosmetic procedures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 11m 3s
Season 3 - Episode 1331
The Benefits of Virtual Tutoring
Professor Amanda Neitzel from the Johns Hopkins School of Education explains the benefits of virtual tutoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 10m 54s
Season 3 - Episode 1330
Does the World Cup Pay Off?
Economics professor Moshe Lander weighs in on whether hosting a major sporting event like the World Cup is worth it for a city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 11m 5s
Season 3 - Episode 1329
What Is Sports Fandom Today?
Digital media and marketing professor Ari Lightman outlines what modern sports fandoms have become. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 11m 11s
Season 3 - Episode 1328
FULL EPISODE: We're Friends, Right? But Why... - July 16, 2026
Economics professor Alexander Coutts describes how one in four managers withholds feedback from those they supervise, even when the news is positive. Infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down what's going on with the cyclosporiasis outbreak and whether we should be concerned about drug-resistant gonorrhea spreading in Europe. Psychology professor Adar Eisenbruch reveals the evolutionary reasons behind who we choose as friends. Economics professor Moshe Lander weighs in on whether hosting a major sporting event like the World Cup is worth it for a city. Digital media and marketing professor Ari Lightman outlines what...
Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 1h 27m 55s
Season 3 - Episode 1327
Happy AI Appreciation Day, I Guess?
To celebrate AI Appreciation Day, psychology professor Michael Inzlicht discusses AI companions and their ability to be empathetic, and David explains a mechanism by which artificial intelligence could be conscious right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 20m 44s
Season 3 - Episode 1326
Goodbye Social Media Status Update; Orbital Space Mirrors
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories:
The death of the status update and why 55% of Americans have stopped posting on social media;
FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch this year;
New startup is building mini drones to wage a war of total destruction on mosquitos; and
China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it.
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Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 19m 56s
Season 3 - Episode 1325
How Newspaper Closures Distort Crime Reporting
Accounting professor Joshua Khavis shares details of the link between newspaper closures and distorted crime reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 10m 43s
Season 3 - Episode 1324
Money Questions to Ask on a First Date
Los Angeles-based divorce attorney Jackie Combs goes over money questions you should consider asking on a first date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 10m 51s
Season 3 - Episode 1323
Hidden Health Risks of Cats; What is Toxoplasmosis?
For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, Dr. Cliff Redford explains the hidden health risks associated with New York City's free-roaming cats and reveals just how dangerous toxoplasmosis – a brain parasite that many people live with – really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 21m 19s
Season 3 - Episode 1322
FULL EPISODE: Mosquito Zapping Drones - July 16, 2026
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: The death of the status update and why 55% of Americans have stopped posting on social media; FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch this year; New startup is building mini drones to wage a war of total destruction on mosquitos; and China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it. To celebrate AI Appreciation Day, psychology professor Michael Inzlicht discusses AI companions and their ability to be empathetic, and David explains a mechanism by which artificial intelligence...
Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 1h 27m 55s