Evaluation of Political Figures

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The chapter analyzes the political landscape, scrutinizing a former prosecutor's tough crime stance and puzzling beliefs, raising concerns for her candidacy. It also discusses the challenges in selecting a replacement candidate, including potential contenders like Kamala, Newsom, Whitmer, and Michelle Obama, with a focus on personalities like Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and JB Pritzker, praising Buttigieg's intelligence and competence while expressing a desire for more intelligence in politics.

David and Tamler conclude their discussion of Ernest Becker’s The Denial of Death. We talk about Becker’s philosophy of science (does he have one?), his sweeping explanations for strongman leaders, neuroses, mental illness, sexual fetishes, and the refreshing absence of an answer or resolution to the existential paradox at the heart of being human. Plus, a special Pod Save the Wizards intro - we have a political gabfest about Biden, the infamous debate, Kamala Harris, and more…

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