DarkHorse Podcast

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, both PhDs in Biology, tackle contemporary societal issues through an evolutionary lens. They dissect the attack on merit evident in the Olympics' opening ceremony and explore the tensions within LGBTQ+ identities and traditional gay culture. The couple critiques cultural conformity in political discourse and reflects on the shifting parental language in legislation. Additionally, they question the legitimacy of current political figures, discussing the implications of the 25th Amendment in today's climate.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the lack of transparency in the Secret Service, Portland Pride Parade's corporate presence and public display of kink, and the impact on children. They touch on historical events like JFK's assassination, the importance of controls in research, and evolving societal norms at pride events.

John Cullen discusses GIS, Las Vegas shooting analysis, and COVID hypotheses. They investigate the Trump assassination attempt with bullet trajectories and multiple shooter possibilities. Detailed analysis of potential assassination attempts involved. Acoustic analysis for shot triangulation and exploration of independent research.

Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the assassination attempt on Trump, evaluating interpretations, aphorisms like Hanlon’s Razor, and the importance of diverse perspectives. They touch on security failures, conspiracy theories, and the challenges of governance and media narratives

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss The Hope Accord, impact of COVID-19 vaccines, Charlie Munger's wisdom, biased sunscreen views, chytrid fungus effect on frogs, and human hubris in intervening in complex systems.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying explore the evolutionary lens on the state of the world. They discuss deep state vs shallow state, media and health institutions, and critique trans-activism and female athlete campaigns, emphasizing the importance of healthy competition and collaboration in sports and evolution.

Lenore Skenazy, 'America’s Worst Mom', discusses the importance of exposing kids to risks, balancing safety and independence in parenting. She highlights the need for children to engage in risky play to develop competence, resilience, and independence. The conversation explores the impact of overprotective parenting and the significance of allowing kids to navigate challenges independently for their overall growth.

Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the Supreme Court ruling, Julian Assange's release, and AI deep fakes in comedy. They explore censorship, public conversation control tactics, and humor evolution. The podcast also covers a meandering car tale and research on jumping leeches in Madagascar.

Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss topics like California's catalytic converters, folic acid in tortillas, pre-industrial diets, Pentagon-funded anti-vax campaigns, and the misuse of correlation. They also dive into vaccine hesitancy, glyphosate use in wheat production, and the impact of environment on human health, highlighting the complexities of modern society.

Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss empathy, psychopathic behavior in corporations, failures of utopias, and the human need for storytelling. They explore concepts like kin selection, reciprocity, and the importance of narratives in understanding the world.