E63: Insurrection indictments, human rights in the US and abroad, groundbreaking MS study and more
- Jan 15, 2022
- 1:25:09
- Full Episode
0:00 Bestie Intro: Friedberg prepares for the insurrection discussion 0:39 Breaking down the Oath Keeper indictments and the riots at the capitol, Biden's plummeting approval rating 14:45 Human rights perspectives and challenges: domestic and international 57:36 Considering the rise of authoritarianism in the US, positive stimulus impacts 1:04:09 Groundbreaking study on a possible root cause of multiple sclerosis, pig heart successfully transplanted into living person, SEC considering tightening accreditation laws 1:19:44 Rehashing the roast of Phil Hellmuth
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Brief Summary
The hosts debate the January 6 Capitol riots, surveillance powers, and the link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis while discussing human rights priorities.
Key points
- Popcorn and Pistachios. A light-hearted moment where one participant brings snacks to a serious discussion.
- Threat Inflation Debate. A heated exchange about the political narrative surrounding January 6 and its implications.
- Human Rights vs. Domestic Issues. A provocative discussion on prioritizing domestic concerns over global human rights issues.
- The Complexity of Human Rights. A debate on the moral implications of human rights violations across the globe.
- The Nuance of Human Rights. A discussion on the complexities of prioritizing human rights issues globally and locally.
- Cognitive Impairment in Children. A rising concern about cognitive impairment in children has gained significant media attention.
Episode highlights
- Threat Inflation DebateA heated exchange about the political narrative surrounding January 6 and its implications.“You're engaging in classic Washington threat inflation.”1:38Jan 15, 2022
- Human Rights vs. Domestic IssuesA provocative discussion on prioritizing domestic concerns over global human rights issues.“I think it's a sad state of affairs when human rights... falls beneath tactical issues.”16:09Jan 15, 2022
- The Complexity of Human RightsA debate on the moral implications of human rights violations across the globe.“The world is complicated; sometimes we have to make choices.”37:27Jan 15, 2022
- The Nuance of Human RightsA discussion on the complexities of prioritizing human rights issues globally and locally.“It's a very difficult moral judgment.”43:47Jan 15, 2022
- Cognitive Impairment in ChildrenA rising concern about cognitive impairment in children has gained significant media attention.“This is a human rights level issue.”46:27Jan 15, 2022
- Navigating AuthoritarianismA debate on the implications of accepting money from authoritarian regimes.“Would you take money from a Chinese billionaire?”48:08Jan 15, 2022
- Impact of Stimulus PaymentsStimulus payments lifted 11.7 million Americans out of poverty, showcasing the positive effects of government intervention.“11.7 million Americans in poverty are no longer in poverty because of the stimulus.”1:01:38Jan 15, 2022
- Epstein-Barr Virus and MS LinkA study shows a strong correlation between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis, raising new treatment possibilities.“It creates a 95 probability that you're 32 times more likely to get MS from Epstein-Barr virus.”1:09:14Jan 15, 2022
