Making Sense with Sam Harris #438 — “More From Sam”: Israel-Hamas Deal, Qatari Air Force Base, Trump, Charlie Kirk, Ezra Klein, & Rapid Fire Questions
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Oct 11, 2025 This discussion dives into the implications of Trump's involvement in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and why some activists remain silent about it. They explore the challenges to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East and debate the potential role of Gulf states in fostering stability. A curious highlight is the controversial Qatari airbase planned for Idaho, raising questions about foreign influence in U.S. academia. The conversation also touches on Trump's character as revealed through his golf habits and reflects on the disturbing surge of political violence symbolized by Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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Why Trump Secured The Deal
- Sam Harris argues Trump unexpectedly brokered an Israel-Hamas deal partly due to personal influence and Gulf entanglements.
- He warns the ceasefire may not translate into durable peace without broader regional commitments.
Celebrity Outrage Vs. Real Outcomes
- Harris criticizes celebrity activists who claimed genocide yet fail to celebrate a deal that could end killing.
- He calls this moral inconsistency evidence they often don't truly care about the outcomes they profess to value.
The Long War Of Ideas In Islam
- Harris highlights a long-term ideological struggle within Islam between Islamist movements and secularizing rulers.
- He says defeating jihadism requires a generational, often violent, internal civil war across many countries.
