Making Sense with Sam Harris #454 — More From Sam: Minnesota, Greenland, Iran, S**thole Countries, and More
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Jan 21, 2026 Chaos in early 2026 is front and center as discussions range from the unjust killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis to the muddled Greenland controversy. The duo critiques federal government responses and the failures of ICE, highlighting misguided tactics and harsh immigration policies. The potential fracturing of NATO raises concerns, while the humanitarian crisis in Iran adds urgency to the debate. Listeners can look forward to insights on the radicalization of figures like Scott Adams and a future conversation with Ben Shapiro.
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Abnormal Federal Violence Demands Universal Revulsion
- Sam Harris argues the violence and behavior of ICE in Minneapolis are profoundly abnormal and should provoke national revulsion.
- He warns that the administration's immediate, demonstrable lies about Renee Good reveal a fascist-style contempt for opponents.
Lies, Not Mistakes, After Renee Good's Killing
- Sam Harris highlights that the worst part of Renee Good's killing was the administration's immediate, impossible lies when footage was available from multiple angles.
- He says no one corrected or apologized, showing institutional contempt rather than mere errors.
Enemy Within Rhetoric Mirrors Fascist Governance
- Sam Harris frames the administration's rhetoric as declaring an 'enemy within,' treating political opposition as a target of war.
- He warns this rhetoric and behavior resemble fascist governance beyond mere partisan brutality.