Please Do Not Ruin the Post Office
Summary
Hosts David Plotz and John Avlon, joined by guest Juliet Chayam, analyze Trump’s executive order targeting mail-in voting and the Supreme Court’s initial dismissal of related lawsuits. They discuss the escalating US-Canada trade war, Mark Carney’s retaliatory tariffs, and the geopolitical risks of the ongoing conflict in Iran. The episode also touches on AI safety concerns and the Meta settlement, highlighting how administrative chaos aims to undermine election integrity and international alliances.
Topics discussed
Intro, guest Juliet Kayyem, and Gab.com ad
Trump's mail-in voting executive order and legal challenges
Sponsors: Planned Parenthood, Ground News, Bombas
US-Canada trade war and Mark Carney's response
Iran conflict, intelligence failures, and policy risks
AI safety concerns, Meta settlement, and regulation
Listener chatter, parenting advice, and show credits
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