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- New Habitable-Zone Planet Discovered; Teen's Memory Is 99.9% Better Than Yours
Professor Jesse Rogerson joins the show with the following pieces of science news:
- Astronomers may have found a planet in the habitable zone of the hottest star yet;
- Sexually transmitted diarrhea is exploding in the US and it's growing resistant to medicine;
- Teen discovered to have a memory more powerful than 99.9% of the population; and
- Learning via short videos impairs memory accuracy and reduces brain synchrony.
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20 min - Could Magic Mushrooms Help Your Brain After a Concussion?
Neuroscience professor Argel Aguilar-Valles reveals how psilocybin (magic mushrooms) may help the brain recover from a concussion.
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11 min - Why Pay Advance Apps Are Costly; Office Sandwich and "I'm Not Hungry" Dilemmas
Economics professor Eric Kam discusses how pay advance apps may be costlier than people think. Eric weighs in on a couple money dilemmas involving an office sandwich purge and a romantic partner saying "I'm not hungry" and then eating one too many fries.
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22 min - Math Explains the Rise of Aperol Spritz
Mathematician Emma Zajdela explains the "adjacent possible" and the math behind the sudden rise in the popularity of the Aperol Spritz.
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11 min - FULL EPISODE: The Memory Is Still There - October 7, 2026
Professor Jesse Rogerson joins the show with the following pieces of science news: Astronomers may have found a planet in the habitable zone of the hottest star yet; Sexually transmitted diarrhea is exploding in the US and it's growing resistant to medicine; Teen discovered to have a memory more powerful than 99.9% of the population; and Learning via short videos impairs memory accuracy and reduces brain synchrony. Neuroscience professor Argel Aguilar-Valles reveals how psilocybin (magic mushrooms) may help the brain recover from a concussion. Mathematician Emma Zajdela explains the "adjacent possible" and the math behind the sudden rise in the popularity of the Aperol Spritz. For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers: Gentle giant Backpack has been declared the winner of Alaska's Fat Bear Week; A rainbow sea slug discovery is a reminder of climate change; The science behind the sudden bursts of energy when pets get the zoomies; and Why you should never give milk to your cat. (Find Cliff's new book Far and Wild: Adventures of The Worldwide Vet here.) If you want to attend Cliff's October 8th book launch hosted by David in Toronto, grab your ticket here. Economics professor Eric Kam discusses how pay advance apps may be costlier than people think. Eric weighs in on a couple money dilemmas involving an office sandwich purge and a romantic partner saying "I'm not hungry" and then eating one too many fries.
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Segments:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:06) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1
- (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2
- (20:00) Argel Aguilar-Valles
- (30:00) Emma Zajdela
- (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1
- (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2
- (59:50) Eric Kam pt. 1
- (1:09:50) Eric Kam pt. 2
- (1:19:09) Sign-off
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1 hr 28 min - Alaska's Fat Bear Week Winner; Why Pets Get Zoomies
For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers:
- Gentle giant Backpack has been declared the winner of Alaska's Fat Bear Week;
- A rainbow sea slug discovery is a reminder of climate change;
- The science behind the sudden bursts of energy when pets get the zoomies; and
- Why you should never give milk to your cat.
Find Cliff's new book Far and Wild: Adventures of The Worldwide Vet here.
If you want to attend Cliff's October 8th book launch hosted by David in Toronto, grab your ticket here.
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20 min - The "Sex Talk" with Your Kids in 2026; Does Adult Content Cause ED?
Clinical psychologist specializing in sex therapy Dr. Marianne Brandon laments the fact that – because of technology – having the "sex talk" with your kids has changed so much in 2026 and challenges a common narrative explaining the recent uptick in young men dealing with erectile dysfunction.
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20 min - AI Is Making Everyone's Creative Ideas the Same
Despite AI making work easier, creativity and innovation expert Nir Bashan explains why it may be making everyone's creative ideas more alike.
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11 min - Why Dogs Are Good for Your Health
Positive psychology coach Diane Dreher shares how new research shows why dogs are good for our health.
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10 min - Adverse Childhood Experiences: Their Effect on Adults, Overcoming Them
On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Tuesday), social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld explains how early adverse childhood experiences (or ACEs) can play a role in how we behave as adults, and how to overcome that.
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About 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.
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