Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content #415 - The Cover-Up
36 snips
May 21, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Jake Tapper, CNN anchor and bestselling author, delves into his latest book about President Biden's decline and the media's failure to address his health issues. He critiques Biden's handling of criticism and explores the impacts of family dynamics on political choices, including the controversial 2020 debate against Trump. Tapper also addresses the complex relationship between congressional authority and public accountability, shedding light on the Democratic Party's internal challenges and the implications for democracy.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Media Blind Spot on Biden's Health
- Biden's decline was difficult to investigate due to a party-wide defensive stance against Trump threats.
- Most insider knowledge about his health surfaced only after the 2020 election when sources felt safe to reveal it.
Communication as Presidential Duty
- Presidential communication ability is equally as vital as decision-making for leadership.
- Biden's worsened communication skills impeded his presidency even if decision-making remained intact.
Revealing Biden's Cognitive Decline
- Biden mishandled classified documents and showed alarming cognitive lapses in 2023 interview tapes.
- His attack on Robert Hur, who exposed these issues, further revealed a pattern of covering up his decline.
