Please Do Not Ruin the Post Office
Summary
Hosts David Plotz and John Avlon, with guest Juliet Chayam, analyze Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, arguing it aims to sow chaos rather than address non-existent fraud. They discuss the escalating US-Canada trade war, noting Prime Minister Mark Carney’s popular pushback against US tariffs. The episode also covers failed economic sanctions against Iran and the risks of AI, concluding with a Meta settlement update.
Topics discussed
Welcome and introduction of guest host Juliet Chayam
Analysis of Trump's executive order on mail-in voting and election integrity
US-Canada trade tensions, tariffs, and Mark Carney's response
Critique of US military and economic strategy in the war with Iran
Meta settlement, AI safety concerns, and lack of industry regulation
Listener chatter: Ireland, parenting, cursive, bison, and nursing homes
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