Making Sense with Sam Harris #430 — “More From Sam”: Trump, Gavin Newsom, Class War, DOGE, & Rapid Fire Questions
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Aug 22, 2025 Sam and Jaron dive into current events, exploring Trump's peace deal efforts and the implications for democracy. They discuss the potential of Gavin Newsom as the 2028 Democratic candidate and the challenges he faces from California's reputation. Wealth inequality takes center stage, with a focus on the responsibilities of the ultra-rich to invest in communities. Plus, listeners are treated to rapid-fire questions that spark lively conversation!
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Damage Already Done To Democracy
- Sam Harris argues the real damage from Trump is already done, not just potential future harms.
- He points to erosion of democratic norms and threats to officials' safety as evidence of deep institutional harm.
Trump Unfit For High-Stakes Diplomacy
- Sam warns Trump is uniquely unfit to negotiate with Putin and is easily manipulated by him.
- He suggests Trump's priorities and biases incline him toward capitulation rather than credible peacemaking.
Nobel Peace Prize Has Lost Credibility
- Sam dismisses the Nobel Peace Prize's current value, citing past questionable awards.
- He implies such prizes no longer reliably signal meaningful achievement.