Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content #438 - “More From Sam”: Israel-Hamas Deal, Qatari Air Force Base, Trump, Charlie Kirk, Ezra Klein, & Rapid Fire Questions
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Oct 11, 2025 Current events take center stage as the hosts delve into the Israel-Hamas peace deal and why the reaction to it is mixed, even among activists. They discuss the implications of a Qatari air base in Idaho and Trump's questionable character traits revealed through a golfing lens. Political violence is examined through the lens of Charlie Kirk's assassination, igniting debates on media responsibility and societal tensions. Plus, reflections on Christopher Hitchens and the challenges of navigating modern journalism without social media.
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Unexpected Diplomacy And Its Limits
- Sam Harris argues Trump unexpectedly brokered a hostage-ceasefire deal benefiting Israel despite being an unreliable ally.
- He credits battlefield gains, Trump’s Gulf ties, and regional pressure for enabling the agreement.
Gulf Influence And The War Of Ideas
- Harris warns Gulf states like Qatar still fund Islamist networks and pose long-term ideological risks.
- He says regional leaders must curb jihadist ideology and wage a war of ideas within Islam to secure durable peace.
Scrutinize Foreign Funding Of Institutions
- Question foreign funding of academic programs and media when the donor state sponsors extremist agendas.
- Protect institutional integrity by scrutinizing gifts that could propagate propaganda.