#389 — The Politics of Risk

#389 — The Politics of Risk

Sam Harris speaks with Nate Silver about cultural attitudes toward risk and the state of American politics. They discuss the erosion of trust in liberal institutions, polling and political narratives, different camps of cultural elites, the influence of Silicon Valley, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Sam Bankman-Fried and the fall of FTX, Gell-Mann amnesia, Christopher Rufo, why Kamala Harris can't admit to having changed her views, a problem with strict utilitarianism, AI and existential risk, what people misunderstand about election forecasting, which news events have affected the 2024 race, how current polls might be misleading, public vs. private polling, undecided and marginal voters, Gen Z, the gender divide, the likelihood that Trump won't accept the election results if he loses, election integrity in the swing states, the chance of a landslide, the prospect of public unrest, and other topics.

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#412 — Better Things & Better People

#412 — Better Things & Better People

Sam Harris speaks with Rutger Bregman about Rutger's new book, Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference. They discuss why it seems like we are at the hinge of human histo...

2 Touko 202526min

#411 — The Victimhood Pandemic

#411 — The Victimhood Pandemic

Sam Harris speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman about Scott's new book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. They discuss victimhood culture, narcissism...

25 Huhti 202531min

#410 — The Whole Catastrophe

#410 — The Whole Catastrophe

Sam Harris speaks with Douglas Murray about Douglas's new book, On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization. They discuss Douglas's recent experience on Joe Rogan's podcast, ...

20 Huhti 20251h 7min

#409 — "More From Sam": Religion, Deportations, Douglas Murray vs. Rogan, & Bill Maher's Dinner with Trump

#409 — "More From Sam": Religion, Deportations, Douglas Murray vs. Rogan, & Bill Maher's Dinner with Trump

Sam hopped back on with his manager and business partner, Jaron Lowenstein, to discuss current events and answer some of the questions you all submitted on Substack. By far the most common feedback we...

16 Huhti 202548min

#408 — Finding Equanimity in Chaos

#408 — Finding Equanimity in Chaos

Dan Harris interviews Sam Harris for Dan's podcast, 10% Happier. They discuss how meditation helped Sam after evacuating his home during the LA fires, why Sam owns a gun, the ethics of violence, how t...

14 Huhti 20251h 50min

#407 — Can We Ever Return to Normal Politics?

#407 — Can We Ever Return to Normal Politics?

Sam Harris speaks with Jon Favreau about the state of American politics. They discuss the Trump administration's wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, tariffs, why Trump's supporters don't car...

9 Huhti 202519min

#406 — The Legacy of Christianity

#406 — The Legacy of Christianity

Sam Harris speaks with Tom Holland about his book, Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World. They discuss the enduring influence of Christianity on the modern world, historical interpre...

7 Huhti 202525min

#405 — "More From Sam": Tariffs, SignalGate, Trump, Elon, Douglas Murray, & Joe Rogan

#405 — "More From Sam": Tariffs, SignalGate, Trump, Elon, Douglas Murray, & Joe Rogan

By far the most common feedback we hear from you guys is the following: "We want more from Sam." More of his thoughts on current events, more frequently. So that's what we're trying here, with this ne...

4 Huhti 202520min

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