Fallacious Trump Fallacy Fallacy - FT#182
Oct 7, 2025
Dive into the intriguing concept of the Fallacy Fallacy as hosts dissect Trump's contextomy claims and Grassley's guilt by association accusations. Explore rhetorical tricks in British politics regarding net zero policies. Discover fallacies in pop culture from Better Call Saul, God's Not Dead, and The Good Life. Enjoy a lively game of Fake News featuring outrageous Trump quotes, and get updated on the implications of a potential government shutdown. The discussion wraps up with a humorous take on Trump's recent antics and wild conspiracy theories.
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Fallacy Doesn't Equal Falsehood
- Spotting a fallacy doesn't automatically invalidate a claim; informal fallacies change probability, not truth.
- Jim warns that a bad argument can still defend a true conclusion.
Trump's 'Taken Out Of Context' Defense
- Jim plays Trump clips where he accuses media of 'taking things out of context' over dictator remarks.
- Jim shows full context and argues the claim Trump wants authoritarian power stands regardless.
Guilt By Association In Confirmation Hearings
- Jim and Mark review Kash Patel's hearing where Chuck Grassley calls accusations 'guilt by association.'
- They list Patel's history promoting QAnon-friendly content as relevant to his fitness for DOJ role.
