Political Gabfest Kill Them All
57 snips
Dec 4, 2025 This week, the hosts delve into the dangerous ramifications of a controversial military strike, where survivors were targeted. They explore the implications of the Tennessee special election results for future midterms and debate the strategies Democrats should adopt. The discussion shifts to the potential of self-driving cars as a public health measure, highlighting safety gains and the challenges of public acceptance. Plus, a captivating chat with author Andrew Ross Sorkin on the historic 1929 Wall Street crash adds another layer of intrigue.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Shipwreck Protections Are Written And Vital
- Killing shipwrecked survivors violates clear military and international law and endangers future battlefield safety.
- Emily Bazelon argues rules against giving no quarter protect troops by preventing reciprocal cruelty.
Transparency Determines Culpability
- Accountability is possible but depends on Congress obtaining video, audio, and orders to reveal the chain of command.
- Bazelon notes pardons and political dynamics make prosecutions unlikely without congressional action.
Distance Makes Killing Easier
- Remote, video-mediated strikes create moral distance that makes killings easier to justify.
- David Plotz warns that long-range attacks foster a fog allowing cruelty that wouldn't occur up close.
