The Plot Against Kennedy: The 292nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss the dust-up at the CDC, in which RFK Jr. fires the new director, after which other CDC officials resign, and eight former directors of the CDC pen a letter to the New York Times (as d...
3 Sep 20251h 36min
Freedom, Tyranny, and Childhood Lost: The 291st Evolutionary Lens w/ Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying
Today we discuss childhood, fitness, and self-defense; the through-line is freedom. First up: Illinois has become the first state in the Union to mandate mental health screening for children in grades...
27 Aug 20251h 14min
What AI Will Do to Humanity: Forrest Maready on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Forrest Maready on the subject of the dual nature of AI, discussing both its potential benefits and risks, particularly in relation to human suffering, dependency, and the e...
27 Aug 20251h 59min
Where has all the science gone? The 290th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we are all over the map. First: Elon, AI, and humanoid robots, with discussion of sex, the industrial revolution, specialization, the Pleistocene, feminism, men’s work, porn, clankers, and vapin...
21 Aug 20252h 9min
Escaping Your Lane: The 289th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss the reasons not to stay in your lane, wildlife in the Pacific Northwest, and whether Americans want a handout, or to be left alone. First: Bret responds to critique from Geert Vanden ...
13 Aug 20251h 34min
No Klan Do: Daryl Davis on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Daryl Davis on his experience engaging with members of the KKK, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, empathy, and understanding in breaking down barriers. Find Dary Davi...
11 Aug 20252h 21min
Kennedy, Pharma, and the Battle over mRNA: The 288th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss the cancellation of mRNA vaccine contracts by Secretary Kennedy. What are the risks, are they as limited as he suggests, and what can we look forward to from this technology in the fu...
6 Aug 20251h 44min
Dangers of the mental multiverse: The 287th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss “gender affirming surgeries”, AI and the future of cognition, and wild foxes. Kaiser Permanente is pausing surgery on trans-presenting children—we discuss sex and gender, meaning and ...
30 Juli 20251h 43min
