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The AUKUS Caucus Can Be Raucous

Jul 8, 2024

Faceblind but observant author Sadie Dingfelder discusses her book on sight and memory. Biden's interviews and AUKUS deal are analyzed. Topics include face blindness challenges, Biden's political updates, and a pronunciation debate on French phrases.

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Sadie Dingfelder

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Quick takeaways

President Biden takes credit for international relations achievements, raising questions on the accuracy of his claims.

Sadie Dingfelder shares her journey with face blindness, shedding light on the challenges and coping mechanisms.

Deep dives

Overview of Paramount Studios Sale Deal

The podcast delves into the sale of Paramount Studios, emphasizing its significance within Sheri Redstone's business portfolio. National Amusements, Paramount's owner, sold the subsidiary to Skydance, under Redstone's control. The discussion questions the strategic shift of National Amusements from its core carnival-like business to the media industry, exemplified by Paramount's allure in movies and TV shows.

Intro

6min

Navigating Memories with Aphantasia

5min

Understanding Neuroatypicality and Face Blindness

18min

Analysis of Biden's Statements on NATO Expansion and Japan's Military Budget

4min

Biden's Political Update and Gist Updates

2min

Pronunciation Debate and Discourse on Fin de Siècle

2min

The faceblind but otherwise incredibly observant Sadie Dingfelder drops by to discuss her new book, Do I Know You?: A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination. Plus, Joe Biden does well in interviews which seek to assure the Australian nuclear submarine enthusiast community. He also takes credit for some things he previously distanced himself from, and voters will have to decide if the content or the delivery of his arguments matter most. Also, the deal between Skydance and Paramount is a "national amusement" all its own.

Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara

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