Episode #2297
Francis Foster & Konstantin Kisin
Books mentioned
The Book of Five Rings
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An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West
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Francis Foster and Konstantin Kisin, hosts of the Triggernometry podcast, join to discuss political polarization, government spending and oversight, AI, and immigration enforcement. The wide-ranging conversation also covers media distrust, philosophical and literary references, and Kisin's upcoming book.
What they talked about
- Simulation theory and bizarre real-life events
- MMA journalism and fighter respect
- Elon Musk rescuing stranded astronauts
- Democratic Party brand and astroturfing
- Signal app security and government leaks
- Social Security and Medicaid disruption fears
- AI sentience and survival instincts
- El Salvador press freedom under Bukele
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