Authors and pundits discuss the impact of Trump's attempted assassination, critique anti-Trump historians, and advise against demonizing him. They delve into the evolving media landscape, the consequences of sanctions, and strategies for driving change in political campaigns.

Robert Wright and Paul Bloom discuss Biden's challenges, Kamala's liabilities, conspiracy theories, and potential VP picks. They explore Mitt Romney's role, parliamentary systems, and Sinatra's ties to JFK. The conversation delves into loyalty dynamics, mob mentality, and future plans for the show.

Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus discuss Trump's RNC speech, the Democratic party's internal struggles over Biden, and potential electoral strategies. They delve into the paradox of J.D. Vance, Trump's foreign policy stance, and the changing political landscape. The conversation also touches on national unity, ideal Democratic candidates, and the reputation of The Parrot Room.

The episode discusses the importance of J.D. Vance's pick as Trump's running mate, analyzing its impact on the political landscape and questioning Vance's ability to broaden Trump's appeal. They also delve into Joe Biden's debate performance, concerns about his health, and comparisons to past presidential figures like Woodrow Wilson.

Psychologists Robert Wright and Paul Bloom discuss the psychology of political figures, including an exploration of the assassination attempt on a political figure, theological reactions to attacks on leaders, Trump's communication style with humor, and reevaluating leadership traits beyond traditional criteria. They also touch on exclusive subscriber content, election scenarios, and the idea of a national healing candidate in current politics.

Robert Wright and Andrew Day discuss the relaunch of the Earthling newsletter on Substack, analyzing reactions to a progressive realism piece and Biden's press conference after the NATO summit. They explore political strategies, a slip of the tongue in politics, recent polls on Biden's performance, and the Biden administration's approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Speculations on Biden, teasers for future topics, and engagement prompts are also highlighted.

Robert Wright and Eric Levitz discuss Biden's potential nomination challenges and the possibility of a delegate revolt. They analyze Biden's interactions, media coverage, and concerns about his fitness. The podcast explores divisions among Democrats, elite influence, and speculation on future consequences. Discussions also include Biden's supporters, generational divides, and the importance of mainstream media accountability.

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Dementia vs senility ... Biden’s brain: a post-debate diagnosis ... Who’s to blame for the Biden problem? ... Biden’s most baffling debate moment ... Will Biden step down? Bob and Paul place their bets ... Has Nick Bostrom flipped on AI doomerism? ... The earthly side of a meditation retreat ... Heading to Overtime ...

Why Jeffrey helped turn Meta’s Llama into Bad Llama ... Bioweapons, hacking, and other AI dangers ... How America unwittingly boosts China’s AI sector ... The dark side of AI “alignment” ... Is superintelligence the super-weapon of the future? ... The perils of AI acceleration ...