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- "Metals" Surround Milky Way's Central Black Hole; Proof the Moon's Shrinking
With news from outer space, astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer covers the following:
- Study finds the gas around the Milky Way's central black hole is rich in metals;
- The moon is shrinking and 10,000 cracks on the lunar surface reveal by how much; and
- The giant object that likely collided with Earth to form the moon.
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21 min - Why Do We Love Being Scared?
Psychology professor Cynthia Pury explains why we like being scared and the science behind Halloween.
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11 min - Halloween Economics; The Car Dealership Psychology Trick; Friendly Drinks Gone Wrong
Economics professor Eric Kam discusses the economics of Halloween – in particular, retailer Spirit Halloween – and the psychology of why we overpay for used cars. Eric weighs in on a dilemma involving purchasing drinks for friends, then demanding money for them the next day.
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22 min - Late-Night Scrolling Costs You Your Sleep
Family, population, and preventive medicine professor Lauren Hale reveals the toll late-night scrolling has on sleep.
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11 min - On Different Brains, Different Depressions and Different Treatments
Clinical neuroscientist Laura Bilbao outlines how the brain shows us depression is not one thing.
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11 min - FULL EPISODE: The Moon's Cracking Up - October 26, 2026
With news from outer space, astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer covers the following: Study finds the gas around the Milky Way's central black hole is rich in metals; The moon is shrinking and 10,000 cracks on the lunar surface reveal by how much; and The giant object that likely collided with Earth to form the moon. (Check out Sarah's course Experiencing James Webb on The Great Courses here.) Psychology professor Cynthia Pury explains why we like being scared and the science behind Halloween. Family, population, and preventive medicine professor Lauren Hale reveals the toll late-night scrolling has on sleep. Economics professor Eric Kam discusses the economics of Halloween – in particular, retailer Spirit Halloween – and the psychology of why we overpay for used cars. Eric weighs in on a dilemma involving purchasing drinks for friends, then demanding money for them the next day. Clinical neuroscientist Laura Bilbao outlines how the brain shows us depression is not one thing. Finally, David crowns marketing professor Jackie Silverman as the world's foremost list expert as she explains how people misread rankings and why shorter lists win.
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Segments:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:13) Sarah Rugheimer pt. 1
- (10:00) Sarah Rugheimer pt. 2
- (20:00) Cynthia Pury
- (30:00) Lauren Hale
- (39:50) Eric Kam pt. 1
- (49:50) Eric Kam pt. 2
- (59:50) Laura Bilbao
- (1:09:50) Jackie Silverman
- (1:19:13) Sign-off
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1 hr 28 min - Reading Your Romantic Partner's Private AI Chats
New York-based psychotherapist, sex therapist, and author Laura Federico discusses invading your romantic partner's privacy by reading their AI chat history and making informed decisions while using AI as a therapist.
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20 min - How Reading Fiction Helps You Forgive and Be More Empathetic
Psychologist and high-performance coach Mark Matthews describes how reading makes you a more empathetic person.
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20 min - Movie 'You Can See Everything' Is a Bizarre, Wild Ride
Film critic Sean Burns explains the hype around the film You Can See Everything.
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11 min - Latest Global Cybersecurity Scare; AI Can Give You Fake Memories; Smart Glasses Privacy Bug
On It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy discusses the following stories:
- Scores of websites shut down amid global cybersecurity scare;
- A retired Penn professor has been blocking Uber Eats robots for months and now has been arrested for it;
- Researchers say AI-generated content can plant fake memories;
- Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality; and
- Apple's iPhone Duo hits stores in the face of short supply and high demand.
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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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