Decoding the Gurus Supplementary Material 18: The Clown Car Cometh
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Nov 16, 2024 Matt shares entertaining insights from his U.S. travels as he navigates the Gurusphere's reactions to recent elections. The discussion highlights colorful comparisons between American politics and cuisine, interspersed with commentary on the evolving media landscape. They humorously explore Belfast's tourist appeal while dissecting the scientific community's struggles with the new administration. The episode critiques the compromises of public figures and emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in media to combat echo chambers.
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Matt in St. Louis
- Matt Brown is in St. Louis, Missouri, experiencing the "real America".
- He finds everyone calm despite the post-election results, unlike the online frenzy.
Clown Car Appointments
- Matt Brown compares Trump's appointments to Caligula appointing his horse to the Senate.
- He points to Matt Gaetz's potential appointment as an example of this absurdity.
Heterodox Disillusionment?
- Some in the "heterodox" sphere, initially supportive of Trump, are now questioning his choices.
- This is because Trump is delivering on his promises, which appeal to figures like Jordan Peterson.