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DarkHorse Podcast

Looking Back and Looking Forward: The 258th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Jan 1, 2025
The hosts reflect on a year filled with intriguing topics, from health debates over cooking oils to the controversial tortilla mandates in California. They delve into the implications of pharmaceutical interventions like Ozempic and critique modern health narratives. Discussions touch on the need for natural history museums and explore shifting gender ideologies. The conversation also evokes thoughts on Julian Assange's release and the complexities of free speech in today's political climate, punctuated by fascinating biological insights.
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  • The podcast highlights the detrimental effects of DEI practices on corporate competence, illustrating this with Boeing's operational failures tied to such metrics.
  • A growing backlash against extreme gender ideology is noted, with increased legal victories for detransitioners and a push for scientific reasoning in gender discussions.

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New Studio and Upcoming Discussions

The hosts celebrate the New Year and introduce their new studio setup, expressing excitement about the new environment. They plan to discuss major events and themes from the previous year, indicating that they will cover various significant topics that may be of interest to their audience. The episode will also feature a question-and-answer segment, inviting engagement from listeners. They highlight the various platforms, like their watch party on Locals, which allow fans to access original content and interact with them directly.

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