David Frum and anne apple bom join him to talk about the future of American politics. They argue that much of what's been said about Donald Trump has been exaggerated or misconstrued. The pair also discuss how propaganda can be used as a tool for authoritarianism. And they offer their views on whether we should still worry about presidential elections in 2024.
Sam Harris speaks with Anne Applebaum, David Frum, Barton Gellman, and George Packer about the ongoing threat to American democracy posed by Republican misinformation and disinformation regarding the 2020 Presidential Election and the attack on the Capitol on January 6th, 2021.
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Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.