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  • Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS - September 12, 2025

    Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS - September 12, 2025
    Sep 13 2025
    Foreign correspondent Tony Five describes a lizard that gave birth without mating in the UK. Astrophysicist ⁠Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ answers David's questions about 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar comet moving through our solar system. Media and communications researcher M. Sebih Oruç explains why you should put down your phone and engage in boredom, and how philosophy can help with digital overload. Therapist Laurel van der Toorn outlines why parallel play is the ultimate couple skill. Sociology professor Brad Wilcox reveals that people are having less sex than ever. Psychiatrist Dr. Awais Aftab defines the "Rumpelstiltskin effect," that is the surprising power of simply receiving a diagnosis. Amanda Silberling from TechCrunch describes an unlikely lawsuit: Mark Zuckerberg vs. Mark Zuckerberg. Astrophysicist Dr. Rhiannon Udall tells David about the recent discovery of the loudest ever black hole. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:47) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (20:00) M. Sebih Oruç (30:00) Laurel van der Toorn (39:50) Brad Wilcox (49:50) Dr. Awais Aftab (59:50) Amanda Silberling (1:09:50) Dr. Rhiannon Udall (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Overprotective Parents, Anxious Kids - September 11, 2025

    Overprotective Parents, Anxious Kids - September 11, 2025
    Sep 12 2025
    Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ announces ⁠a new koala chlamydia vaccine⁠ (seriously) and then talks about how he was trapped in Boston on 9/11. Associate professor of psychology Dr. Anna Weinberg explains how students with overprotective parents are more vulnerable to anxiety during their transition to university. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers: Majority of middle-income people not interested in using AI for financial advice; Apple's iPhone Air event; and Google admits the open web is in rapid decline. Research professor in applied science at William and Mary Dr. Joel S. Levine describes how fifty years ago NASA sent two spacecraft to search for life on Mars and how their findings are still discussed today. Cris Moore from the Santa Fe Institute questions whether courts can safeguard fairness when using AI. On Pop Cultured, Like Fungus, media personality Caitlin Green chats about filling in for David, the Banksy mural fiasco in the UK, and the cryptic child birth at Burning Man. (Listen to Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke joins the program for Conspiracy Corner and considers what we can learn from the Reichstag fire. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:37) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Anna Weinberg (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (30:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:50) Dr. Joel S. Levine (49:50) Cris Moore (59:50) Caitlin Green (1:09:50) Nathan Radke (1:19:15) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Reach Out, Old Friend - September 10, 2025

    Reach Out, Old Friend - September 10, 2025
    Sep 11 2025
    Things kick off with foreign correspondent Tony Five and the show's technical producer Adam Karch going over the recent Apple Event. Tony dispenses some hobby-based advice on Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Financial coach Michael Madden explains why he collects rent from his 6 year-old daughter every month. Then, it's social psychologist Kristina Castaneto on why reluctance to reach out to old friends is a common experience, but how reconnecting can pay off. Behavioral scientist Dr. Lucía Macchia reveals the shockingly strong link between loneliness and physical pain. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld welcomes David back from Burning Man, discusses David's recent sobriety milestone, and touches upon World Suicide Prevention Day. Journalist Kelli María Korducki outlines the rise of executive function coaches. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:35) Tony Five & Adam Karch (10:00) Tony Five (20:00) Michael Madden (30:00) Kristina Castaneto (39:50) Dr. Lucía Macchia (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (59:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:09:50) Kelli María Korducki (1:19:00) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • AI, Not Good In A Crisis - September 9, 2025

    AI, Not Good In A Crisis - September 9, 2025
    Sep 10 2025
    Foreign correspondent Tony Five shares an odd dream. Dr. Cameron Piercy discusses how artificial intelligence loses out to humans in credibility during corporate crisis responses. On Pet Talk (or Vet Talk), Dr. Cliff Redford covers: An attorney offering free pet prenups; Social media linked to a rise in abandoned large dogs; and Unhinged pet sitter instructions. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty brings up the cuffing pre-season. Social-environmental epidemiologist Mark Ferguson describes the problems with one third of children not playing outdoors after school. Event planner Rayven Crisafulli gives an overview of micro weddings. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:13) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Cameron Piercy (20:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:50) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (49:50) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (59:50) Mark Ferguson (1:09:50) Rayven Crisafulli (1:19:19) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • A Return From The Desert - September 8, 2025

    A Return From The Desert - September 8, 2025
    Sep 9 2025
    Host David Cooper returns from vacation at The Burning Man festival⁠ and discusses it with foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five. On ⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠, TV personality ⁠Noah Cappe⁠ and David chat about the strange Tunguska event. Future-of-work reporter ⁠Tim Paradis describes how applying for jobs has never been easier and why that's a problem. Senior economics reporter Juliana Kaplan shares how millennials and Gen Z in their first jobs out of college might actually tell the story of the economy. David celebrates his 6 years of sobriety from alcohol with addiction expert Yonah Budd. Psychology and AI researcher David Saeteros reveals the catch with AI's personality-reading powers. Sociology researcher Zosia Cooper explains that Gen Z is the most investment-savvy generation. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:46) Tony Five pt. 1 (10:00) Tony Five pt. 2 (20:00) Noah Cappe (30:00) Tim Paradis (39:50) Juliana Kaplan (49:50) Yonah Budd (59:50) David Saeteros (1:09:50) Zosia Cooper (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • September 4, 2025

    September 4, 2025
    Sep 5 2025
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  • Breakups, Back-to-School Stress, Solo Travel & Obstacle Parenting

    Breakups, Back-to-School Stress, Solo Travel & Obstacle Parenting
    Sep 4 2025
    Tonight on The Last Show, Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper 🛋️ Therapist Gary Direnfeld — why actions speak louder than words in love, navigating tough breakups & managing back-to-school stress 🌍 Travel journalist & host Natalie Preddie — the rise of solo travel + tips for planning a trip for one 👟 Writer Michelle Cyca — what “obstacle parenting” is & how it can boost kids’ creativity and endurance 🎮 Philosopher Steph Rennick — why women feel guilty about gaming 💡 Assistant Professor Carolyn Baer — why confidence matters as much as skill, especially for kids 👩‍👧 Writer Jill Robbins — why she didn’t rush her kids into summer or after-school jobs Segments: (00:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (10:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (20:00) Natalie Preddie pt. 1 (30:00) Natalie Preddie pt. 2 (39:50) Michelle Cyca (49:50) Steph Rennick (59:50) Carolyn Baer (1:09:50) Jill Robbins (1:19:11) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Romance Scams, Shrekking, and CEOs Behaving Badly

    Romance Scams, Shrekking, and CEOs Behaving Badly
    Sep 3 2025
    🎙️ The Last Show with Caitlin Green (in for David Cooper) 💔 UK correspondent Tony 5 takes us inside the hellscape of online dating. From horrifying profile pics to romance scams and the bizarre trend of “shrekking.” 🌍 Media personality Meredith Shaw unpacks big trending headlines: a Polish CEO becoming the internet’s main character, Cracker Barrel’s rebrand gone wrong, and why Nelly Furtado is still iconic. 💄 Beauty editor turned podcaster Jill Dunn dives into fall beauty trends, the Sephora haul culture stressing parents out, and the billion-dollar rise of celebrity brands. 💼 And journalist Matt Alston breaks down the 13 types of terrible bosses, plus not-so-surprising research on why working from home may actually boost engagement. Segments: (00:00) Tony 5 pt. 1 (10:00) Tony 5 pt. 2 (20:00) Meredith Shaw pt. 1 (30:00) Meredith Shaw pt. 2 (39:50) Jill Dunn pt. 1 (49:50) Jill Dunn pt. 2 (59:50) Matt Alston pt. 1 (1:09:50) Matt Alston pt. 2 (1:19:04) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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