Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps Josh vs The News: Bezos' Trump Bribe, Banning Refugees, & is Hegseth a War Criminal?
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Dec 4, 2025 This week, the host dives into Melania Trump's hefty documentary deal, sparking debates on influence and media. A controversial past surfaces as he discusses Brett Ratner's allegations. He raises ethical questions around Pete Hegseth's involvement in a potential war crime linked to deadly military strikes. Immigration policies come under scrutiny, highlighting Trump's approach to Afghan refugees. Lastly, the discussion touches on innovative non-binary car insurance and its implications for fairness in the industry.
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Paying For Access Looks Like Influence
- Jeff Bezos paying $40 million to Melania Trump for a documentary looks like influence-seeking, not a normal business deal.
- Josh Szeps highlights how money to the first family can function as de facto currying of favor.
Denmark Ends Universal Mail Collection
- Denmark will end universal letter collection as postage volumes collapse, shifting services to private providers.
- Josh laments the cultural loss of physical mail and imagines the liberty of not having email.
Lawless Strikes Undermine Legal Norms
- The alleged killing of survivors after a US strike raises clear questions about breaches of the laws of war.
- Josh argues that the broader pattern of extrajudicial strikes matters more than the technical distinction over one second strike.
