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Making Sense with Sam Harris · June 25, 2026 · 21:50

#482 — More From Sam: The Iran Deal, College in the AI Age, Mamdani's DSA, and More

Sam Harris and co-host Jaron discuss several listener-submitted topics from the Making Sense Community. They touch on the concept of a one-world government, the shifting value of a college degree as AI disrupts careers, and ethical questions around factory farming. The conversation also covers Mahmood Mamdani's DSA-aligned candidates, Trump's handling of the Iran deal, and the story of Tulsi Gabbard's guru.

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Highlights

One-world government
Sam and Jaron explored the idea and feasibility of a single, global governing body.
The value of a college degree in the AI age
The episode considered whether college credentials still hold value as AI reshapes the job market.
Factory farming ethics
The ethics of industrial animal agriculture were discussed.
Trump and the Iran deal
Sam and Jaron reacted to the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement.
Mamdani’s DSA-aligned candidates
The conversation touched on Mahmood Mamdani’s involvement with DSA-backed political candidates.
Tulsi Gabbard’s guru story
The episode discussed the story of Tulsi Gabbard’s relationship with her spiritual guru.
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