Kremlin Wedding Present
Summary
Slate’s Political Gabfest examines the Supreme Court’s ruling blocking the Trump administration from regulating mail-in ballots, alongside ongoing threats to election integrity. The hosts also discuss the rising global fear of AI acceleration, noting that CEOs are calling for "pacing" while President Trump dismisses safety concerns. Finally, they cover ProPublica’s revelations that a Russian oligarch secretly funded Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, highlighting the bizarre and suspicious nature of the event.
Topics discussed
Intro: Small town politics in Cabot, Vermont
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Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballot interference
Federalism, Congress, and election authority
Other threats to the 2026 midterm elections
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AI safety, 'pacing', and corporate motives
US-China AI diplomacy and political dynamics
The need for an AI and finance glossary
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Trump Jr.'s wedding funded by Russian oligarch
Reflections on wedding culture and human behavior
Chatter: Book recs, TV, and air pollution data
Listener mail: Literary objects and old bread
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