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Wes and Eneasz are joined by Jimmy to keep the rationalist community informed about what’s going on outside of the rationalist communitySupport us on Substack!News links:Trump issued layoff notices for >4,000 employeesA federal judge has blocked some of themTrump commuted George Santos’ sentenceAt least one Venezuelan boat is maybe a fishing boatNow he’s authorized some kind of CIA covert opRubio is on record that his strategy is to force Maduro outUS admiral in charge of the region retiring suddenlyUS Senate votes down restricting president’s war powers against drug cartelsSouth America NewsNoble peace prize awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader, but winner leaked to PolyMarket 12 hours beforehandWinner dedicates peace prize to TrumpWaPo: Trump made a deal with Bukele to deport several FBI informantsArgentina continues to make huge strides under MileiUS bails out Argentina, buying $20B of pesos with dollarsTrade war with ChinaTrump said he’s doing 100% tariffsUS & Australia made a deal to supply some rare EarthsPress hand over badges and leave Pentagon after refusing to sign new press requirementsTrump reportedly trying to extort $230 million from the Justice DepartmentBig “No Kings” protests happened on SaturdayCalifornia passed SB 53. Zvi summarySam Altman announced ChatGPT erotica is coming soonThat Mad OlympiadThe Future Will Be Hyper-LocalClaude can tell when it’s being evaluated and scores much higher when this is the case.Louvre heist! Smash-and-grab in 7 minutes in broad daylight, men make off with $100M in Napoleonic jewels!Happy News!Waymos in London next year!Niger eliminates “river disease” after 4 decades of Ivermectin treatmentGot something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at themindkillerpodcast@gmail.com. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show!Follow us!RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkillerGoogle: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekmPocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killerApple: Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Wes, Eneasz, and David keep the rationalist community informed about what’s going on outside of the rationalist communitySupport us on Substack!News links:Youtube is the latest company to give Trump a payoffHegseth sent 200 national guard troops to PortlandE.J. Antoni nomination to BLS withdrawnHHS said it is referring Harvard for suspension and debarment proceedings.Trump defunding the ethics watchdogspaused $2.1B in federal funds for Chicago infrastructure projectsTrump made an Israel-Hamas peace plan?James Comey indictedTrumpRX is apparently going to be a thingFederal Judge: Trump Administration violated 1A by deporting Palestinian sympathizersHegseth called in all the generals to tell them they’re too fatTrump apparently all-in on support for Ukraine.EA bought out by (among others) the Saudi Public Investment CorporationHappy News!San Fran Supervisor going YIMBY on business regulationsJames Web Space Telescope is now examining the atmospheric make-up of exoplanets!Denver’s Support Team Assistance Response (STAR) program is working!city reports 45% decrease in street peopleRecent study in Lancet shows people dying from chronic diseases globally fell in four out of five nations between 2010 and 2019The 60th nation ratified the High Seas Treaty, meaning it’ll soon become legally bindingChina has signed on to this one and a related treaty20% increase in kids getting school lunches in last five years, worldwideHuntington disease treated for the first time!Got something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at themindkillerpodcast@gmail.com. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show!Follow us!RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkillerGoogle: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekmPocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killerApple: Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Hosts dive into the political intrigue surrounding the Senate's vote to block Epstein files, stirring debates on credibility in military claims. They tackle the fallout from ICE raids impacting South Korean firms like Hyundai and Samsung, while grappling with the implications of local redistricting. The shocking killing of political figure Charlie Kirk sparks discussions on public mourning and political rhetoric. Tech topics arise with updates on a stealth drone and fusion reactor breakthroughs, plus a celebration of Chicago River becoming swimable after years of cleanup.

Wes, Eneasz, and David keep the rationalist community informed about what’s going on outside of the rationalist communitySupport us on Substack!News Links:Federal judge ruled that Harvard funding freeze was illegaldifferent federal judge found deployment of troops to LA was unlawfulEpstein Estate released the Trump letterTrump asking Supreme Court for expedited review of tariff decisionTrump is trying to fire federal reserve Governor Lisa CookFDA unapproved COVID vaccines for anyone under 65. Now you need a prescription to get one… except for some states, where either you don’t need one or even a prescription won’t get you one.Trump EO: DoD to create a special D.C. National Guard unit to “ensure public safety”U.S. Military took out a Venezuelan drug boatFlorida planning to end all school vaccine mandatesTrump’s masked stormtroopers raided Hyundai factoryTrump wants to change the name of DoD to Dept of WarHappy News!World's first commercial carbon storage facility begins operationsThe Terminators are coming for our agricultural weedsStanford scientists discover a method for creating topical vaccines!Troop DeploymentEneasz - InkHaven still has a few spots openGot something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at themindkillerpodcast@gmail.com. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show!Follow us!RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkillerGoogle: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekmPocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killerApple: Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Wes, Eneasz, and David keep the rationalist community informed about what’s going on outside of the rationalist communitySupport us on Substack!News Links:Texas Democrats went homeNew congressional map has passedOn Nov 4th there will be a special election in CA to redistrict CA and add 5 dem seats to counter TexasTrump civil fraud penalty overturnedTrump sent national guard to DC.Various red states have also sent Nat Guard to supplement the 800 DC guardMostly sent to touristy areas, the safest parts of DCSection 740 says the takeover expires at 30 days and only continues if Congress acts.Washington D.C. has had zero (0) murders in the past week (as of 8/22/2025)Trump planning on sending national guard to ChicagoUS Government acquired 10% of IntelNvidia and AMD agreed to give the US government 15% of revenue from sales of their H20 and MI308 AI chips to China in exchange for export licensesTrump EO: one year in jail for flag burningDaily Beast: RFK is going to ban the covid vaccineFirst case of New World Screwworm found in the USPreviously had be wiped out in America/MexicoA Chinese Coast Guard cutter and PLAN destroyer were harassing a Phillipino coast guard cutter, until they collided with each other.Brandon Hererra is coming back for round 2 against Tony GonzalezNews You Can IgnoreAmerican Eagle Sydney Sweeney jeans ad is great baitAOC vidoes were AI fakes.AOL shutting down its dial-up service Sept 30th.Wyoming launches first state-backed stablecoin - Frontier Stable TokenHappy News!The Smithsonian Air and Space museum has taken possession of an F-15C Eagle with at least 2 confirmed kills from the same pilot, including a maneuver kill against an Iraqi MiG-29 in 1991.Captain Rico Rodriguez was engaged in a close-quarters, low-altitude dogfight against an Iraqi. While trying to avoid Rico’s guns, the Iraqi pilot performed an inverted dive and crashed into the desert.CEQA no longer applies to infill building in CA!First baby born with 3 people’s DNAGallup poll: globally, people evaluate their lives better than everTawian nuclear spokeswoman Crystal Yang chugged a bottle of nuke-exposed water on cameraGet drones to fly your Chipotle burrito to you, if you live in DallasBritain abandoned its demand that Apple provide backdoor access to any encrypted user dataBionic leg prostheticNew Apple watches can monitor your blood oxygen level again!Ghost Painter in Italian city of Brescia paints over graffiti at night while masked. Records self and posts on tiktokTroop DeploymentDavid - Negotiate your salaryEneasz - Wireborn Art Isn't ArtWes - MAiD is a scissorGot something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at themindkillerpodcast@gmail.com. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show!Follow us!RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkillerGoogle: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekmPocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killerApple: Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Wes, Eneasz, and David keep the rationalist community informed about what’s going on outside of the rationalist communitySupport us on Substack!News Links:Emil Bove confirmed 50-49 to lifetime appointment on Third CircuitFollowup: Trump tariffs went into effect on 60 countriesAlso 100% tariff on computer chips?? Arab states (finally) called on Hamas to surrenderHamas: no disarmament unless Palestinian state is created with Jerusalem as capitalTrump fired the guys who report the job numbers (BLS Director)Bukele extends El Salvador’s presidential terms to 6 years and removes term limits, setting him up to be Dictator For LifeFed refused to cut rates again and Trump is all pissed offRFK terminating funding for mRNA vaccine researchGPT-5 released Zvi: “Early indications look like best possible situation, we can relax, let the mundane utility flow”White House announces AI Action Plan to “win the race”, Zvi says it’s actually pretty good, all things consideredTexas Democrats leave state to prevent a legislative quorum and block redistricting. Gov issued arrest warrants and asked FBI for help, FBI says yes, without comment on how. Last time this happened was 2021Mayor of LA signs an order that prohibits Senate Bill 9 from applying to places damaged by the recent massive fires. That’s the one that lets people build an extra house on their property, and/or split their single home into a double.Waymo recently mapped the streets of Boston (sparking “concern” that they didn’t permission). The Teamsters are pushing legislation to stop robotaxis there, to protect their jobs. Since Waymo’s get in 90% fewer accidents than human drivers, this is sacrificing thousands of lives for union jobs. News you can ignore: Tea app that let women gossip about men was hacked, releasing all their names/photos/IDs Happy News!Nuclear power… on the moon!UK & Germany will have Lyft robotaxis next year, sourced from BaiduBystander sees man fall unconscious onto train track as a train approaches, sprints across the track and yanks him to safety seconds before impact.Troop DeploymentWes - Find Aella a HusbandGot something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at themindkillerpodcast@gmail.com. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show!Follow us!RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkillerGoogle: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekmPocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killerApple: Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Wes interviews Ryan Singer about Tornado Cash and the Roman Storm trial. This one is important enough that there’s no paywall, so enjoy you lucky duckies!Check out Ryan’s current project at vex.trade This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Wes, Eneasz, and David keep the rationalist community informed about what’s going on outside of the rationalist communitySupport us on Substack!News Links:WSJ: DoJ told Trump that his name is in the filesGhislaine Maxwell given “limited immunity” by DoJTwo courts have issued nationwide injunctions against birthright citizenship orderThe James Webb Space Telescope found that all cosmic background radiation is explicable from Early Mature GalaxiesTrade deal with EUAlso 15% deal with JapanGENIUS Act passedCongress rescinded $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and PBSTulsi Gabbard released a dumb Russiagate reportDoJ is forming a “task force”French dude climbs out onto a narrow-ass ledge 6 floors up to help his neighbors escape an apartment fire through a tiny window.Ozzy concert raised $190M for Parkinsons research & Children’s HospitalsTroop DeploymentEneasz - Red Means No reviewGot something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at themindkillerpodcast@gmail.com. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show!Follow us!RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkillerGoogle: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekmPocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killerApple: Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Joining Wes and Eneasz is Liron Jabira, host of the Doom Debates podcast and a sharp critic of podcast logic. They dive into the fallout from a federal ruling on the 'click to cancel' law, the impact of tariffs on copper imports, and the recent obstacles in transgender sports. The discussion takes a wild turn with a legal case involving AI-generated false precedents, showcasing the ethical dilemmas in tech. They also tackle the complexities of U.S. fiscal policies and the implications of political controversies, all delivered with wit and insight.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mindkiller.substack.comWes and Eneasz are joined by Tracing Woodgrains to discuss the current Supreme Court term