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Making Sense with Sam Harris · August 21, 2026 · 23m

#489 — More From Sam: A Fabulist at Cambridge, the Strait of Hormuz, AOC in 2028, and More

Jaron Lanier, Sam Harris
Show Notes

In this episode of the More From Sam series, Sam Harris and Jaron Lanier discuss a range of current events. They cover the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday and the institutions that promoted him, America's deteriorating position in the war with Iran, the witch hunt against Anthony Fauci, AOC's prospects in 2028, two former NBA players trolling the WNBA's eligibility rules, the strange appeal of Nick Fuentes, why pacifism fails against real evil, and a community question on parenthood and mortality.

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Editorial

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The Jason Arday Case
Sam and Jaron discussed the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday and the institutions that promoted him.
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America's Position in the Iran War
They analyzed America's deteriorating position in the war with Iran.
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The Fauci Witch Hunt
The episode addressed the ongoing 'witch hunt' against Anthony Fauci.
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AOC in 2028
They discussed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's prospects for the 2028 presidential election.
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Community Question on Parenthood and Mortality
Sam and Jaron answered a Making Sense community question on parenthood and mortality.
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Misc

✧Further reading: 'How to Stop a Lab Leak From Starting the Next Pandemic' article mentioned.
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