

Episode 4509: Bannon's Budget Breakdown; Maureen Previews Board Of Visitors
May 23, 2025
This discussion features Mark Beal, President of the AI Policy Network and former Pentagon AI director, along with Liz Yore, a child advocate and attorney focused on the Catholic Church. They dive into the complex landscape of AI regulation and the urgent need for safety measures against superintelligent systems. Additionally, they explore the decline of the Traditional Latin Mass and its implications, alongside contemporary cultural shifts, financial market dynamics, and the teasing future of global economic relations.
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Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status Challenge
- Harvard's tax-exempt status is being reevaluated for potential rule violations.
- Its massive endowment operates like a hedge fund with leveraged investments, raising tax concerns.
Trade Deals and Tariff Strategy
- The U.S. is advancing 18 important trade deals, especially in Asia, with progress pushing the EU to improve.
- Tariff negotiations aim to balance revenue generation and reducing trade friction, benefiting the economy.
West Point Commencement Preview
- President Trump will deliver the West Point commencement address, emphasizing leadership for future officers.
- The ceremony is a major event commemorating Memorial Day and military sacrifice.