Kash Patel Defends FBI's New Policy on Bestiality. Kara and Scott Have Questions.
- Sep 18, 2026
- 1:06:29
- Full Episode
Kara and Scott debate Sydney Sweeney’s latest controversial ad. Raging Moderates Co-Host Jessica Tarlov joins to discuss Canada cozying up to Europe, and the art of political disagreement. Then, Universal's cold feet about the Elon Musk documentary, Zuckerberg’s motive in the AI debate, and Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon find common ground. And...why is FBI Director Kash Patel explaining the FBI’s stance on bestiality?
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00:00 Intro 00:30 Pivot Tour Announce 1:25 Sydney Sweeney Ad Controversy 10:50 Canada/EU Partnership 18:23 How to Disagree Better 27:06 Universal Gets Cold Feet on Elon Doc 33:46 Zuck Weighs in on AI Safety 42:45 Bernie & Bannon 48:24 Kash Patel on Bestiality 55:22 Predictions
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Todd Wiseman
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Sydney Sweeney faces backlash over an ad; guests discuss disagreement and political discourse.
Key points
- Sydney Sweeney's Billionaire Potential. Sydney Sweeney is on track to become the youngest self-made female billionaire.
- Exciting Tour Announcement. The hosts announce their upcoming tour with several major cities on the list.
- Controversial Ad Discussion. The hosts debate the implications of a controversial ad featuring Sydney Sweeney.
- Political Dynamics and Relationships. The discussion shifts to the evolving political relationships between Canada and the EU.
- The Dominance of Disagreement. Disagreement has turned into dominance, affecting how we communicate.
- The Chill on Journalism. The fear of commercial and political risk is creating a chill around journalism.
Episode highlights
- Exciting Tour AnnouncementThe hosts announce their upcoming tour with several major cities on the list.“We're going on tour!”0:28Sep 18, 2026
- Controversial Ad DiscussionThe hosts debate the implications of a controversial ad featuring Sydney Sweeney.“I think it's a stupid ad.”2:29Sep 18, 2026
- Political Dynamics and RelationshipsThe discussion shifts to the evolving political relationships between Canada and the EU.“Life is long and people change and they evolve.”16:00Sep 18, 2026
- The Dominance of DisagreementDisagreement has turned into dominance, affecting how we communicate.“Disagreement is now turned into dominance or dunking.”18:05Sep 18, 2026
- The Chill on JournalismThe fear of commercial and political risk is creating a chill around journalism.“Distributing journalism about a powerful person carries commercial and political risk.”29:12Sep 18, 2026
- Zuckerberg on AI SafetyMark Zuckerberg argues for AI companies to prioritize safety while pushing back on slowdowns.“AI labs should prioritize safety, but push back on calls for industry slowdown.”33:47Sep 18, 2026
- The Power of Tech CompaniesDiscussion on the unprecedented power and capital of companies like Meta.“Meta alone is going to spend $150 million of capex this year.”36:09Sep 18, 2026
- AI Regulation CallsBipartisan calls for AI regulation from unexpected figures like Sanders and Bannon.“Both men called for regulation on AI and denounced billionaires at the helm.”42:50Sep 18, 2026
