Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2982 CWSA 10/08/25
Oct 8, 2025
Dive into the latest political quirks, with stories ranging from Sean Duffy's concerns on federal marijuana legalization to JD Vance's playful TikTok debut. Explore the quirky yet fascinating connection between cardiovascular polling and public opinion, and celebrate Tu Youyou's Nobel-winning malaria breakthrough amid viral jokes. Scott Adams critiques census data reliability while championing Rand Paul's six-cent budget cuts. Plus, hear about the implications of Trump's Somalia comparison and the intrigue surrounding Texas National Guard deployments.
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Marijuana May Reduce Suffering, Not Pain
- Scott Adams notes marijuana may reduce how much people care about chronic pain rather than the pain itself.
- He contrasts personal experience with opioids versus cannabis to question reporting that THC outperforms opioids.
Federal Law Shapes Teen Messaging
- Adams argues federal legalization loses a clear deterrent because impairment from cannabis varies widely among individuals.
- He believes federal illegality helps parents enforce rules with teenagers by keeping a uniform prohibition argument.
Vance’s TikTok Nailed The Platform Tone
- Adams describes J.D. Vance's TikTok as playful and authentically in tune with platform tone.
- He says few politicians can pull off that casual, witticism-driven connection to younger social media audiences.