The Commentary Magazine Podcast The Fabrications of Oliver Sacks
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Dec 12, 2025 Is Trump losing his political grip as 2026 approaches? The hosts dissect his declining momentum and aggressive executive actions. They dive into the implications of expiring ACA subsidies and mixed messaging on the economy. Oliver Sacks's reputation takes a hit as recent revelations expose fabrications in his case studies. The discussion challenges the credibility of literary nonfiction, calling for skepticism toward popular science narratives. Finally, media standards and recent controversies are scrutinized, leaving listeners with thought-provoking insights.
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Bronx's Flight-Deck Moment
- The episode opens with a short ad-style anecdote about a child, Bronx, visiting a flight deck and meeting a pilot.
- The hosts use it to illustrate how small interactions shape a child's future.
Trump Losing The Script
- The hosts argue Trump appears to be 'losing the script' and the right may be losing the thread that brought it to power.
- They warn Trump still has a knack for dramatic, unexpected moves that can reset political dynamics.
Executive Actions As Short-Term Power
- Trump is aggressively using executive action and mass pardons to reshape policy despite being a second-term lame duck.
- The hosts note this accumulation of unilateral moves may be reversible once he leaves office.
