Magician and entertainer, Penn Jillette, reveals controversial tapes of Trump on The Apprentice, discussing his racist views and lack of empathy. They explore the desire for Trump's accountability through prosecution and trials. They compare Trump's lies to magic tricks and discuss their personal experiences with the Trump family on the show. The chapter also touches on gopher combat strategies and the impact of Trump's post-election uncertainty.

Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) joins Lawrence at the Origins Podcast studios for a wide-ranging and colorful discussion of topics including ethics, magic, climate change, Richard Feynman, The Amazing Randi, “artistic genius”, and much more.   See the exclusive, full HD videos of all episodes at www.patreon.com/originspodcast immediately upon their release. Twitter: @TheOriginsPod Instagram: @TheOriginsPod Facebook: @TheOriginsPod Website: https://theoriginspodcast.com Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

In this engaging conversation, magician and author Penn Jillette shares insights from his remarkable journey of losing over 100 pounds, which inspired his bestselling book 'Presto.' He reflects on the importance of kindness in a divisive world and discusses how critical thinking influences the art of magic. Penn's experiences with journaling reveal its transformative power, and he highlights his unique relationship with the late Richard Feynman. With humor and depth, Jillette emphasizes the significance of understanding one's mind-body connection.

Magician and author Penn Jillette discusses the similarities between magic and writing, the difference between a cynic and a skeptic, the First Amendment, and the potential dangers of technology. He also talks about his new novel, Random, and shares insights into his habits, love for music and art, and the benefits of being an introvert and extrovert. The lightning round of questions includes amusing details about his drinking habits and recommendations for books, TV shows, and acts in Vegas.

Penn Jillette, of Penn and Teller fame, joins Bill Maher to discuss magicians' secrets, love for animals, libertarians, comedic mishaps, and youth adventures like hopping trains. They tackle topics from seat belts to Penn's time in the 'nut chair' on a show.