Debate critique highlights Biden's struggles, raising doubts on his campaign. New findings challenge dark energy dominance in the universe. Bullfighting shifts from arenas to political debates, sparking controversy and calls for a ban.
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Criticism of Biden's debate performance raises doubts about his presidential candidacy.
DESI's data implies fluctuations in dark energy density challenging existing cosmological models.
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Biden and Trump Debate Performance
The podcast discusses the recent debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump where Biden's performance faced criticism for lacking coherence and articulation. Trump, though meandering, maintained his typical style with exaggerated claims. Biden's debate performance raised concerns about his candidacy, prompting discussions about his ability to continue in the presidential race.
Dark Energy Telescope Findings
The episode highlights the findings from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggesting a significant shift in the understanding of dark energy's density in the universe. Contrary to the previous belief of a constant density, DESI's data indicates fluctuations in dark energy density, challenging existing cosmological models and potentially altering predictions about the universe's future fate.
Bullfighting Resilience and Controversies
The resilience of bullfighting, particularly in Spain and other countries, is explored amidst ongoing controversies and calls for its ban. Politicized debates about the tradition arise, with left-wing parties favoring bans while right-wing supporters advocate for its preservation. Recent legal actions and shifting attitudes indicate a potential decline in the practice over time.
America’s president had one primary task at last night’s debate: to close down speculation about his mental faculties. It went so poorly his whole campaign is now in doubt. Tentative results from a newish instrument give tantalising hints that the leading theory on the universe’s makeup might need reworking entirely (10:20). And bullfighting moves from literal arenas to the political arena (18:40).