Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content #403 - Sanity Check on Trump 2.0
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Mar 10, 2025 
Jonah Goldberg, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch and a prominent columnist, joins the conversation to delve into the perils of Trump's second term. They tackle Trump's tariffs, the influence of fringe thinkers like Curtis Yarvin on tech leaders, and the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism within conservatism. The discussion highlights Trump's mob-like political tactics and the dangers of loyalty over integrity in governance. Goldberg also critiques corporate logic's encroachment into politics, raising alarm over the erosion of democratic values.
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Trump 2.0: Loyalists vs. Constraints
- Trump's second term is proving more chaotic than his first due to his shift in advisors.
- Initially, he was constrained by more traditional Republicans, but now he surrounds himself with loyalists.
Trump's Perceived Mandate
- Trump's support isn't as broad as some believe; his narrow win and unpopular pardons suggest overestimation.
- The core MAGA base may approve, but many voters likely didn't vote for extreme measures.
Yarvin's Influence on Tech Elites
- Curtis Yarvin's influence on tech figures like Peter Thiel is concerning, despite his underwhelming arguments for monarchy.
- These figures see oligarchy/plutocracy as inevitable and position themselves accordingly.
