DarkHorse Podcast Trump, One Year In: The 310th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
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Jan 21, 2026 Bret and Heather dive into the ups and downs of Trump's presidency, highlighting disappointments like military interventions and the politicization of policies. They celebrate positive changes in food policy and a renewed focus on biological sex in legislation. A critical look at The Atlantic’s predictions reveals both accuracy and exaggeration. Finally, they discuss the ramifications of foreign interventions and the complexities of Trump’s negotiating power. The conversation blends political analysis with cultural insights, creating a thought-provoking dialogue.
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Renaming Signals And Foreign Posture
- Bret warns Trump's renamings and interventionist posture signal petty symbolism and aggressive foreign policy tendencies.
- Heather notes some renamings could have sparked useful regional discussion if framed differently.
DOGE Missed Its Reform Opportunity
- Bret and Heather say DOGE's implementation harmed researchers and became political theater rather than administrative reform.
- They argue promises made to grant recipients should have been honored and reforms handled differently.
Danger Of Tech‑Optimism In Policy
- Heather and Bret criticize reliance on tech-optimism and crude algorithms in governance as juvenile and dangerous.
- They caution this sector conflates complicated with complex and gains undue trust.
