Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #671: Al Franken, Alex Karp, Kristen Soltis Anderson
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Sep 14, 2024 
Al Franken, the witty former Senator and podcaster, joins tech innovator Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, for a lively discussion. They dive into the absurdities of today's political landscape, tackling bizarre claims and GOP rivalries. Karp shares insights on tech's role in national security and ethical challenges. Franken and Karp explore the allure of Donald Trump and the plight of disillusioned voters. With humor, they reflect on political engagement, the election cycle, and even the cultural shifts surrounding 9-11.
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Palantir's Impact
- Alex Karp highlights Palantir's role in counterterrorism and national defense.
- Their software helps identify adversaries and is crucial for Western allies.
Weapons-Grade Software
- Palantir develops "weapons-grade" software used by defense and commercial sectors.
- It aids in tasks like finding adversaries, troop organization, and oil drilling.
Maher's Trump Prediction
- Bill Maher predicts Trump's political decline, drawing parallels to Joe McCarthy's downfall.
- He cites Trump's recent actions, like the "eating dogs" narrative, as signs of his demise.