The Last Show with David Cooper
Episodes
FULL EPISODE: Driverless Cars, Maybe Not Driverless - February 12, 2026
13 Feb 2026
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It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst Carmi Levy who covers stories: Google now lets users remove explicit images and other personal info fr...
Those Tough February 14th Scripts
12 Feb 2026
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It's Gary After Dark on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday where therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David walk through what to do when...
Cheap Chocolate On Valentine's
12 Feb 2026
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Marketing researcher Siti Suwanda defines consumption stigma and says why eating cheap chocolate feels so embarrassing, especially on Valenti...
Messy Money Matters With A Cat Sitter
12 Feb 2026
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Economics professor Eric Kam and David tackle some messy money matters, weighing in on 'Am I The A-Hole?' dilemmas involving a cat sitter dri...
The Future Of Hotels And AI
12 Feb 2026
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Associate professor of hospitality Ajay 'AJ' Aluri explains how hotel guests embrace AI convenience, but still want a human touch. Learn m...
Is A Gay Hockey Romance Good For Sport?
12 Feb 2026
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Health studies professor Treena Orchard discusses the romantic gay hit Heated Rivalry and goes over whether the show will measurably im...
Social Health To Prevent Tragedy
12 Feb 2026
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Psychology professor Steve Joordens and David discuss the horrific tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Steve propose...
FULL EPISODE: Coping With Valentine's Day Disappointment - February 11, 2026
12 Feb 2026
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Psychology professor Steve Joordens and David discuss the horrific tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Steve proposes a refocus ...
Winter Storm Leviathan Conspiracy
11 Feb 2026
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On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke gives us a history of conspiracies at the high seas and explains how the recent ...
The Security Problem With Moltbook
11 Feb 2026
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Cybersecurity expert David Shipley relays how security concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum...
Why You Hate Lines, According To Science
11 Feb 2026
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Associate professor of economics Sera Linardi shares how people judge lines by what's ahead, not how long they wait. Learn more about your...
Pink Noise Ruins Your Sleep
11 Feb 2026
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Sleep researcher and psychiatry professor Dr. Mathias Basner reveals how pink noise reduces your REM sleep and may harm your sleep quality...
FULL EPISODE: Release The Kraken! - February 10, 2026
11 Feb 2026
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Sleep researcher and psychiatry professor Dr. Mathias Basner reveals how pink noise reduces your REM sleep and may harm your sleep quality. For Conspi...
Sex And Sex-tech: Valentine Edition
10 Feb 2026
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In advance of Valentine's Day, experimental psychology researcher Madison Williams and David discuss high-tech sex toy options for c...
Goodbye Performance Review, Hello AI Report Card
10 Feb 2026
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Future-of-work reporter Tim Paradis relays why so many companies are rethinking performance reviews and what they're doing instea...
Streaming Cheating
10 Feb 2026
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Were you supposed to watch a TV show with your significant other? Watched it without telling them, and then lied about it? Well, according to Boutique...
Mental Sharpness, A Productivity Boost
10 Feb 2026
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Psychology professor Cendri Hutcherson shares how daily mental sharpness can lead to a productivity boost equivalent to 40 extra minutes of w...
Button Pressing Science For Dogs
10 Feb 2026
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Step aside big dog button-industrial complex, as animal welfare consultant Dr. Holly Molinaro is here to explain the actual science (or la...
The Bad Bunny Halftime Show
10 Feb 2026
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Media personality Caitlin Green covers news from popular culture, including: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show; The 2026 Winter...
FULL EPISODE: Something Techie And Sexy For Everyone - February 9, 2026
10 Feb 2026
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Step aside big dog button-industrial complex, as animal welfare consultant Dr. Holly Molinaro is here to explain the actual science (or lack the...
Love Letters By Robots Feel Crummy
07 Feb 2026
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Marketing researcher Danielle Hass explains why using AI to write love notes leaves people feeling crummy about themselves. Learn more abo...
The Tension Between Being Moral And Authentic
07 Feb 2026
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Professor of psychology Jordan Wylie outlines the tension between moral pursuits and personal authenticity. Learn more about your ad choic...
Psychopathy And Digital Sexual Abuse
07 Feb 2026
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Forensic psychology professor Dr. Dean Fido reveals that psychopathy is linked to a proclivity for committing certain digital sexual abuse cr...
In-Laws And Outlaws
07 Feb 2026
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Comedian Kate Davis talks about how her mother-in-law moved into her home after a run-in with the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
More Vacation Could Keep You From Quitting
07 Feb 2026
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Economics professor Bill Kosteas shares how more paid time off keeps workers from quitting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
It's Safe To Nuke An Asteroid After All
07 Feb 2026
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Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson reports on science news with the following stories: Study shows some bottled water is worse tha...
FULL EPISODE: Don't Write An AI Love Poem - February 6, 2026
07 Feb 2026
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Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson reports on science news with the following stories: Study shows some bottled water is worse than tap for m...
Photosynthesis In The Dark
06 Feb 2026
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Microbial ecologist Lars Behrendt explains how strange microbes that photosynthesize in the dark of deep caves are transforming our search fo...
Nancy Screw, A Smutty Nancy Drew
06 Feb 2026
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Jane Laboucane, indigenous author of the Kinky Screw novels, goes over the series' smutty, Nancy Drew-inspired protagonist. Learn more abo...
Cats Aren't Vegans
06 Feb 2026
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For Vet Talk – or is it Cat Talk? – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over the following: Cats aren't vegans, but why isotopic signa...
Preventing Loneliness With ChatGPT
06 Feb 2026
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Therapist Laurel van der Toorn and David discuss how some of Gen Z are turning to ChatGPT to deal with loneliness. Le...
The Hetero Relationship Crisis Loop
06 Feb 2026
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Sociology researcher Meaghan Furlano reveals how frustration in hetero relationships has a long history, and that's why today's crisis looks ...
Moltbook, AI-Only Social Media
06 Feb 2026
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The show opens with It's Time For Technology Time and tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: Moltbook is a new social media ...
FULL EPISODE: Alien Life, Right Here On Earth - February 5, 2026
06 Feb 2026
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The show opens with It's Time For Technology Time and tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: Moltbook is a new social media platform ex...
Miranda And David On Heated Rivalry
05 Feb 2026
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Media personality Caitlin Green briefly takes over and hosts the show, interviewing David and his girlfriend Miranda about their recent watching...
The Dancing Plague Of 1518
05 Feb 2026
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For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle tells the cautionary tale of the dancing plague of 1518, and uses it to show how m...
Rapid Fire Therapy
05 Feb 2026
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On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld and David do rapid-fire therapy with the following topics: A...
Fire-loving, Charcoal-eating Fungi
05 Feb 2026
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It's fungus time with microbiology professor and all-around fun gal Sydney Glassman. (See what we did there?) Sydney describes the fire-lovin...
FULL EPISODE: Straight Take On Gay Hockey - February 4, 2026
05 Feb 2026
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It's fungus time with microbiology professor and all-around fun gal Sydney Glassman. (See what we did there?) Sydney describes the fire-loving fungi t...
The Vagina Whisperer On The Squatty Potty
04 Feb 2026
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Board-certified pelvic health therapist Dr. Sara Reardon (@the.vagina.whisperer) explains the benefits of using a Squatty Potty and ...
Men And Beauty Culture
04 Feb 2026
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Sociology professor Dr. Jordan Foster explains that men are embracing beauty culture, however many of them refuse to call it that. Learn m...
Virtual Courtroom Juries
04 Feb 2026
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Psychology professor Krystia Reed shares details of her study showing justice can happen on a laptop with virtual juries. Learn more about...
AI Overdiagnoses Mental Health Conditions
04 Feb 2026
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AI in mental health researcher Dr. Karthik V. Sarma reveals how chatbots tend to overdiagnose mental health conditions when used without stru...
Poop Pills To Cure Cancer
04 Feb 2026
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It's poop pills with immunologist Dr. Saman Maleki who gives the exciting scoop on early trials of a medication that shows promise for cance...
FULL EPISODE: What Kind Of Medication?! - February 3, 2026
04 Feb 2026
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AI in mental health researcher Dr. Karthik V. Sarma reveals how chatbots tend to overdiagnose mental health conditions when used without structured gu...
Catherine O'Hara Passing; The Grammys
03 Feb 2026
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Media personality Caitlin Green joins David for pop culture news, including: Catherine O'Hara, Home Alone and Schitt's Creek actress, dies ...
Takeout, A Reward And A Comfort
03 Feb 2026
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Psychology professor Dr. Suzanna Forwood explains her study showing takeout meals serve as both reward and comfort after work. Learn more ...
Cannabis Beverages Vs. Alcohol
03 Feb 2026
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Professor of public health Jessica Kruger reveals how swapping a cold one for a cannabis beverage can help people drink less. Learn more a...
FULL EPISODE: Tops Off At The Grammys - February 2, 2026
03 Feb 2026
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Media personality Caitlin Green joins David for pop culture news, including: Catherine O'Hara, Home Alone and Schitt's Creek actress, dies at 71; and ...
Can Science Get Political?
30 Jan 2026
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Social and behavioral science researcher Nate Breznau reveals details of his study where scientists used the same data, but their politics pr...
Does Gender Matter To Readers?
30 Jan 2026
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Information science researcher Federica Bologna explains how readers crave good stories, no matter the characters' gender. Learn more abou...
Tell Me When My Product Will Die
30 Jan 2026
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It's stories from the tech sector with analyst Carmi Levy for It's Time For Technology Time, covering: Song banned from Swedish charts for ...
The Dogs Of Chernobyl
30 Jan 2026
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On Vet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford reports on: Caring for and learning from the dogs of Chernobyl; Llamas could be big phar...
FULL EPISODE: Science Is Not An Exact Science - January 29, 2026
30 Jan 2026
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First, it's stories from the tech sector with analyst Carmi Levy for It's Time For Technology Time, covering: Song banned from Swedish charts for bein...
Resist Rage Bait
29 Jan 2026
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Political science professor Jared Wesley shares details of a new university course aimed at helping students resist rage bait along with i...
When Forceful Health Advice Backfires
29 Jan 2026
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Media psychology professor Nathan Walter explains why forceful language makes people resist health advice. Learn more about your ad choice...
Dealing With Bullies
29 Jan 2026
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On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld says whether AI therapy worries him, then discusses how best an ...
Your First Psychedelic Experience
29 Jan 2026
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Psychedelics and cannabis researcher Dr. Daniel Kruger reveals best practices for first psychedelic experiences, and gives us some harm re...
FULL EPISODE: Don't Tell Me What To Do - January 28, 2026
29 Jan 2026
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The show opens on a discussion of why coaches get blamed (and fired) for poor team performance in sports with associate professor of kinesiology, spor...
Dr. Wendi LeBrett: IBS, The 'S' Stands For Sexy - January 27, 2026
28 Jan 2026
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Gastroenterologist and professional fart demystifier Dr. Wendi LeBrett provides information about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an...
Jesse Rogerson: Spider Monkeys Know Things - January 27, 2026
28 Jan 2026
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Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson drops in for science news, covering: Penguins may be adapting to a rapidly warming climate, but at a ...
Nathan Radke: Famous Moments In Gaslighting - January 27, 2026
28 Jan 2026
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On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke goes over some famous moments in gaslighting history. Check out Nathan's podcast T...
Anuki Amarakoon: Casual Sex Might Boost Your Confidence - January 27, 2026
28 Jan 2026
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Clinical psychology researcher Anuki Amarakoon explains how singles who have casual sex may get a boost in confidence. Learn more about yo...
FULL EPISODE: Oldest Map Of The Night Sky - January 27, 2026
28 Jan 2026
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Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson drops in for science news, covering: Penguins may be adapting to a rapidly warming climate, but at a cost; Spide...
Caitlin Green: No Ropes, No Regrets, No Problem! - January 26, 2026
27 Jan 2026
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Media personality Caitlin Green touches on pop culture topics: Climber dad Alex Honnold successfully scales 101-story building wit...
Jess Janz: Dining By Your Lonesome - January 26, 2026
27 Jan 2026
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Writer and community facilitator Jess Janz goes over the finding that 27% of US adults reported eating all their most recent meals alone. ...
Tin D. Vo: Heated Rivalry And Representation - January 26, 2026
27 Jan 2026
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Professor Tin D. Vo gives a deep dive into what the romance show Heated Rivalry means for queer inclusion and representation. Learn more about y...
Sam Johnson: Dead And Decision Making - January 26, 2026
27 Jan 2026
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Cognitive science professor Sam Johnson shares research revealing how dread shapes your decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices....
FULL EPISODE: A Steamy, Heated Rivalry - January 26, 2026
27 Jan 2026
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Media personality Caitlin Green touches on pop culture topics: Climber dad Alex Honnold successfully scales 101-story building without ropes or harnes...
Dan Riskin: The Spider Car - January 25, 2026
26 Jan 2026
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A podcast-only special of The Last Show with science man, bat biologist, and generally affable individual Dan Riskin. Dan sits down at David's apartme...
Steve Rathje: Chatbots Think You're Brilliant - January 23, 2026
24 Jan 2026
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Human-computer interaction researcher Steve Rathje explains how sycophantic AI chatbots can inflate your perceptions that you're better than ...
Janice McCabe: Friendship Markets - January 23, 2026
24 Jan 2026
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Based on her study of friendship, sociology professor Janice McCabe reveals how you make lasting friendships. Check out Janice's book Mak...
Laurel van der Toorn: Mom Judging Your Bank Account - January 23, 2026
24 Jan 2026
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Therapist Laurel van der Toorn and David dig into a young woman's dilemma where her mother demanded to see her finances....
Jesse Rogerson: Rogue Waves, Flu Expectations, And Cryogenics - January 23, 2026
24 Jan 2026
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Science communicator and astrophysicist Jesse Rogerson brings us news stories from the science world: NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is on th...
Peter Cappelli: Workplace Slights - January 23, 2026
24 Jan 2026
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Professor of management Peter Cappelli shares details of his study showing how overlooked workplace slights can carry real costs. Learn mo...
FULL EPISODE: Back To The Moon - January 23, 2026
24 Jan 2026
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Science communicator and astrophysicist Jesse Rogerson brings us news stories from the science world: NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is on the launch pa...
Anastasiia Grigorev: The Problem With Women And Children First - January 22, 2026
23 Jan 2026
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Carmi Levy: Dial 9-1-1 For AI (Non-emergency Edition) - January 22, 2026
23 Jan 2026
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Dr. Cliff Redford: Dogs Picking Up Words Like Children - January 22, 2026
23 Jan 2026
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Bastian Jaeger: Overlooking Attractiveness Discrimination - January 22, 2026
23 Jan 2026
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FULL EPISODE: Trademark Yourself - January 22, 2026
23 Jan 2026
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The show opens with tech analyst Carmi Levy reporting on the following: Matthew McConaughey fights unauthorized AI likenesses by trademarking himself;...
Lee Kuhnle: The Bermuda Triangle - January 21, 2026
22 Jan 2026
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For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle briefs David on the myths and plausible explanations for the strange history of the Berm...
Natalie Norman: Friendship Ended Over Cake - January 21, 2026
22 Jan 2026
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Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman talks about whether the recent 2016 throwback photo trend is annoying, weighs in on an 'Am I the A-hole?' ...
Esther Walker: The Beckham Disaster - January 21, 2026
22 Jan 2026
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British journalist Esther Walker walks us through the accusations Brooklyn Beckham has for his parents David and Victoria, and gives he...
Gary Direnfeld: Dealing With A Fall Out Or Estrangement - January 21, 2026
22 Jan 2026
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On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld chats about how to navigate estrangement and falling out that ha...
FULL EPISODE: Family Trouble - January 21, 2026
22 Jan 2026
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British journalist Esther Walker walks us through the accusations Brooklyn Beckham has for his parents David and Victoria, and gives her take. For Con...
Katie Notopoulos: Heated Rivalry Internet Takeover - January 20, 2026
21 Jan 2026
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Technology and culture correspondent Katie Notopoulos reveals the craze with TV show Heated Rivalry and how its fans have taken over the inte...
Tim Paradis: If You Did The Work, Prove It - January 20, 2026
21 Jan 2026
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Future-of-work reporter Tim Paradis shares how big tech companies are handling fears of lost productivity with AI: by forcing employees to...
Kathrine Bang Madsen: ADHD Diagnoses And Mothers - January 20, 2026
21 Jan 2026
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Associate professor of psychiatry in clinical research Kathrine Bang Madsen gives details of how ADHD diagnoses among mothers surge in the ye...
Sydney Bradley: Partiful's The New Tinder - January 20, 2026
21 Jan 2026
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Media and tech reporter Sydney Bradley explains how party invite app Partiful is becoming the new Tinder. Learn more about your ad choices...
FULL EPISODE: The Gay Hockey Fans Invade - January 20, 2026
21 Jan 2026
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Technology and culture correspondent Katie Notopoulos reveals the craze with TV show Heated Rivalry and how its fans have taken over the internet. Med...
Nicole Rosen: Why '6-7' Is Meaningless But Makes Sense - January 19, 2026
20 Jan 2026
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Linguistics professor Nicole Rosen explains slanguage and how '6-7' makes sense even though it means nothing, and answers David's linguist...
Caitlin Green: Celebrity Fan Accounts And AI - January 19, 2026
20 Jan 2026
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Media personality Caitlin Green brings up how creepy AI can be at the hands of celebrity super-fans. Listen to Caitlin co-hosting T...
Charlie Keil: Political Positions Of Entertainers - January 19, 2026
20 Jan 2026
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Charlie Keil from The Cinema Studies Institute and David consider whether taking political positions is dangerous for figures in ...
Maria Corradini: Oven Temperature Scientist On Cookies - January 19, 2026
20 Jan 2026
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Food science professor Maria Corradini (and oven temperature scientist) describes the temperature required for the perfect cookie. Learn m...
FULL EPISODE: Linguistics From A Linguist - January 19, 2026
20 Jan 2026
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Linguistics professor Nicole Rosen explains slanguage and how '6-7' makes sense even though it means nothing, and answers David's linguistics question...
Dr. Wendi LeBrett: Fart Science - January 16, 2026
17 Jan 2026
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Gastroenterologist and professional fart demystifier Dr. Wendi LeBrett answers David's questions on passing gas and explains some of the science...
Dr. Orfeu Buxton: Sleep Quality, Not Quantity - January 16, 2026
17 Jan 2026
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Professor of biobehavioral health Dr. Orfeu Buxton reveals how fragmented sleep predicts slower mental processing speed the next day in older...
Will Douglas Heaven: To Treat AI Like Aliens - January 16, 2026
17 Jan 2026
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Will Douglas Heaven, a senior editor for AI from MIT Technology Review, introduces us to the ways certain scientists are treating AI model...
Carmi Levy: Grok Doesn't Grok It - January 16, 2026
17 Jan 2026
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Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time covering stories: US senate passes Defiance Act for a second time ...