Best Podcast Episodes About Ross Tucker
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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 72 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Ross Tucker
“… is a landmine. It's a landmine. What does Malcolm say? Yeah, sure. So I'm the moderator of the panel. And there's a guy named, it's South African, Ross Tucker, is the sports scientist who believes very strongly that trans women should not participate in the female category. And there are two, Joanna Harper and another people who are arguing the opposite side. I'm the moderator. And they tell me beforehand, do not get us in trouble, whatever you do. Just like get through this. I was like, all right, I'll do this. So I sit there and the audience is like split in half. Half or one. So whenever one side …”
“… They were going to have a panel on trans participation in sports. And they said, do you want to be the moderator of the panel? Now, right there, any intelligent person would have said, of course not. There's zero upside to moderating a panel. This is a landmine. It's a landmine. What does Malcolm say? Yeah, sure. So I'm the moderator of the panel. And there's a guy named, it's South African, Ross Tucker, is the sports scientist who believes very strongly that trans women should not participate in the female category. And there are two, Joanna Harper and another people who are arguing the opposite side. I'm the moderator. And they tell me beforehand, do not get us in trouble, whatever you do. Just like get through this. I was like, all right, I'll do this. So I sit there and the audience is like split in half. Half or one. So whenever one side says something, they go, and the other side says something, they go, it's just a minefield. I'm sitting there like, what did I get myself into? So we managed, there's a moment in this conversation when Joanna Harper, one of the pros, pro-participation people, says something which would have been, you know when you're interviewing someone and there …”
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In a recent discussion about trans women in sports, the moderator faced a challenging panel at a sports analytics conference. The debate highlighted the conflicting arguments between protecting women's sports and advocating for trans rights, culminating in a moment that crystallized the impossibility of resolution. This segment explores the complexities of the conversation and the moderator's reflections on the experience four years later.
“No, we would not, and impugning our troops is disgusting. And the second thing that Tucker said in that clip is that Donald Trump is moving towards using a nuclear weapon in Iran. No he not Tucker That is a complete and utter lie That is false We are not going to nuke Iran It is only deranged That the sort of thing the Ayatollah would say And you've got to ask yourself. Look, some of you may think back to when Tucker was on Fox News, and he actually said a lot of things you and I loved that made a lot of sense. This guy today is just …”
“No, we would not, and impugning our troops is disgusting. And the second thing that Tucker said in that clip is that Donald Trump is moving towards using a nuclear weapon in Iran. No he not Tucker That is a complete and utter lie That is false We are not going to nuke Iran It is only deranged That the sort of thing the Ayatollah would say And you've got to ask yourself. Look, some of you may think back to when Tucker was on Fox News, and he actually said a lot of things you and I loved that made a lot of sense. This guy today is just a kook. And even worse than that, he is the most prominent purveyor of Islamist lies about America. and about Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson has gone full out to war with Donald Trump's national security and foreign policy. And it is he and Chris Murphy are now that they are comrades in arms. He and Chris Tucker Carlson and Chris Murphy and Bernie …”
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Tucker Carlson's claims about Donald Trump potentially using nuclear weapons against Iran are not just false; they paint a disturbing picture of his current stance on U.S. foreign policy. As tensions rise with a new Iranian leader, the narrative pushed by Carlson aligns him with anti-American sentiments shared by prominent leftist figures, posing a significant threat to national security. This segment dives into the implications of such rhetoric and the alarming alliances forming around it.
“… and three that survived. That's right. And the previous real attempt to start a car company in the U.S. before Tesla in the preceding decades was... Tucker or something? Tucker Automotive. Yeah, Tucker. Which was such a disaster that they made a movie called Tucker, which is about what a disaster it was. Um, and so like this, obviously you don't do that. Obviously this is insane. And for a software guy to do, this is insane. And oh, by the way, this is only one of the things he's doing. He also has the rocket company. Yeah. Which is also insane. Right. And so, yeah, so it's like the, the, and I …”
“… entrepreneur, building a car company. Okay, building a... When Tesla started, there had been no new successful car companies in the United States for like 100 years. For like 100 years. There was like 2,000 of them founded from like 1900 to 1910, and three that survived. That's right. And the previous real attempt to start a car company in the U.S. before Tesla in the preceding decades was... Tucker or something? Tucker Automotive. Yeah, Tucker. Which was such a disaster that they made a movie called Tucker, which is about what a disaster it was. Um, and so like this, obviously you don't do that. Obviously this is insane. And for a software guy to do, this is insane. And oh, by the way, this is only one of the things he's doing. He also has the rocket company. Yeah. Which is also insane. Right. And so, yeah, so it's like the, the, and I wouldn't like, by the way, I didn't see it. I, and I did, I was, you know, I'm a software guy and I just, I was, I don't know whatever he's going to go. I guess he's going to go do cars. I don't know anything about cars. Um, so it's not like I saw it, but I'm just saying like, it, like the, the level of incredulity that he was greeted with at the …”
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Elon Musk conducts an astonishing 120 design reviews daily, identifying and resolving production bottlenecks at lightning speed. This relentless approach not only optimizes efficiency but also attracts the world's top engineers, who thrive in an environment of high competence and rapid problem-solving. The challenge lies in translating Musk's unique skill set into actionable strategies for other founders.
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In this hilarious segment, Jeff Ross recounts the chaotic nature of Charlie Sheen's infamous live shows, where audience members demanded refunds and he hilariously attempted to appease them. The absurdity peaks when Ross shares how he ended up with 20 minutes of roast material after eight shows, showcasing the unpredictable and outrageous world of celebrity interviews.
“… he knows. He knows Roberts fell on the ridge. He knows that grid he's talking about is in the valley. It's not where Roberts is on top of Tucker Gar. And they're like, you know, five kilometers away from each other. They're not right next to each other. So he continues talking these guys in, trying to get them to open up. This is a 101st mortar platoon. And luckily, he gives the approval of fire in the AC-130. You hear the pilots say, negative, negative. We're not, you know, we're not going to do that. Do not fire on them. Then he straightens them out. at the same time the guy is …”
“… meters from that helo is a mortar platoon. So he immediately begins obsessing, telling the AC-130s, grid, you know, one, two, three, four, five, six. I want you, you're cleared hot. I want you to waste them. And the AC, luckily, the lead AC pilot, heroically, he knows. He knows Roberts fell on the ridge. He knows that grid he's talking about is in the valley. It's not where Roberts is on top of Tucker Gar. And they're like, you know, five kilometers away from each other. They're not right next to each other. So he continues talking these guys in, trying to get them to open up. This is a 101st mortar platoon. And luckily, he gives the approval of fire in the AC-130. You hear the pilots say, negative, negative. We're not, you know, we're not going to do that. Do not fire on them. Then he straightens them out. at the same time the guy is telling everybody everything flying okay we're gonna assault this mountain we're preparing for an assault uh how many shooters you got on board first thing he calls is an hh-60 which is a medevac helo how many shooters you got on board it's a female oh my pilot she's a good pilot scored away uh none really how many guys got guns we all got guns okay …”
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In the intense recounting of the Battle of Takur Ghar, a major's miscommunication nearly led to friendly fire against his own troops. As a Delta Force commander reflects on the chaos, he highlights the critical importance of precise language in military operations, especially during high-stakes situations. This segment reveals the complexities of command under pressure and the dire consequences of mismanagement.
“… Also, I want to point out like this guy's laugh is terrifying to me. I don't know where that. Let me know what you think in the comments down below. Tucker Carlson's laugh. When he laughs, I'm just like, can we just, just for a second, can we listen to this one more time? Just through proxies. It's just very kind of strangely unnatural. Tucker Carlson facing foreign agent charges. He says they read my text. Tucker Carlson has claimed he's facing potential criminal charges stemming from his conversations with people in Iran after U.S. government agencies read my text.”
“… admitting what a disaster it's been has been too tough to digest. But come on, there really isn't an upside to Trump and some of the other subpoenaed text messages here. It's like this guy, like I genuinely, I kind of believe he's a psychopath. Also, I want to point out like this guy's laugh is terrifying to me. I don't know where that. Let me know what you think in the comments down below. Tucker Carlson's laugh. When he laughs, I'm just like, can we just, just for a second, can we listen to this one more time? Just through proxies. It's just very kind of strangely unnatural. Tucker Carlson facing foreign agent charges. He says they read my text. Tucker Carlson has claimed he's facing potential criminal charges stemming from his conversations with people in Iran after U.S. government agencies read my text.”
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Tucker Carlson's allegations of CIA spying and potential criminal charges highlight the fraught relationship between media figures and intelligence agencies, suggesting a concerning overreach of government surveillance.
“… has grown. And I think it should, thankfully. I mean, I know you're not the perfect man, but you are a man seeking truth. That's how I understand Tucker Carlson. and because of that they tried to they fired you and they tried to eliminate your voice and that voice has only grown the same thing for me i'm a bishop removed from his diocese and my voice has grown i mean i still i'm the the kid from east texas but my voice of doing my best to be faithful to the truth and to be willing. And that's, I think, where both of us can stand together. We've been willing to speak the truth when it wasn't …”
“They tried to cancel you. I mean, back in the culture when people speaking truth were getting canceled. And what has happened? Your voice has grown. And I think it should, thankfully. I mean, I know you're not the perfect man, but you are a man seeking truth. That's how I understand Tucker Carlson. and because of that they tried to they fired you and they tried to eliminate your voice and that voice has only grown the same thing for me i'm a bishop removed from his diocese and my voice has grown i mean i still i'm the the kid from east texas but my voice of doing my best to be faithful to the truth and to be willing. And that's, I think, where both of us can stand together. We've been willing to speak the truth when it wasn't popular, when it was sometimes threatening to be further consequences if we stay with that voice of speaking the truth. But I think both of us, in different ways, I can't speak for you, but I can speak for myself, I have to do what I've done. I can't knuckle under and say, okay, just quit speaking the truth. I was told to quit it. Stop it. Quit …”
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Despite attempts to silence him, Bishop Strickland emphasizes the importance of speaking the truth, even when it's unpopular. He reflects on his own journey of being removed from his diocese yet finding his voice stronger than ever, standing alongside others like Tucker Carlson who face similar challenges. Both men highlight the obligation to seek and proclaim truth, regardless of the consequences.
“… idiot. A law enforcement source said FBI agents had determined Kent shared secret government information with disaffected MAGA media figures like Tucker Carlson. This is what they wrote. I don't know if this is true. I want to know. I put a post out on social media all over the Internet, and I said to Tucker Kataroson, hey, look, look, just tell us. Tell us. Did Joe Kent provide you with any government information? Did he provide you with any confidential or classified information? If not, just say no. Nobody gave me any classified or confidential information. I can say no. Now, what about him? …”
“… all the time, but I never gave them confidential or classified information. That's a perfectly legitimate answer. Maybe they're all friends. But that's not really what I'm talking about, is it? But I'm a journalist. I can talk to him. Shut up, you idiot. A law enforcement source said FBI agents had determined Kent shared secret government information with disaffected MAGA media figures like Tucker Carlson. This is what they wrote. I don't know if this is true. I want to know. I put a post out on social media all over the Internet, and I said to Tucker Kataroson, hey, look, look, just tell us. Tell us. Did Joe Kent provide you with any government information? Did he provide you with any confidential or classified information? If not, just say no. Nobody gave me any classified or confidential information. I can say no. Now, what about him? Inquiring minds want to know. Tucker. A second administration official said that Kent leaked classified information from a server to a member of the media. Now this is why the media is circling the wagons around Kent and around the woke right neo-fascists. Because they all work together. That's the dirty little secret. I don't work with these …”
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The CIA's surveillance of Tucker Carlson is a byproduct of their monitoring of Iranian communications, not a targeted effort against him.
“… with you. So I came back, met with him for about an hour and a half, a few others, and then I left. And within minutes, this low-life reprobate, Tucker Katarlson, went online and wrote his infamous screed that if we were to bomb the nuclear sites in Iran and if the Israelis were to go in there, it would be World War III. We'd lose tens of thousands of soldiers and on and on with his usual BS. His mentally ill, self-serving, contemptible BS. He hates this country. He hates you. And he's made it abundantly clear. So who leaked that? Who leaked that to this piece of you-know-what, from that piece …”
“… to discuss what occurred in that meeting. It was a very important meeting, as it turned out. He actually asked me in May. I had a family member who was very sick, so I couldn't meet right away. And he said, look, when you come back, I'd like to meet with you. So I came back, met with him for about an hour and a half, a few others, and then I left. And within minutes, this low-life reprobate, Tucker Katarlson, went online and wrote his infamous screed that if we were to bomb the nuclear sites in Iran and if the Israelis were to go in there, it would be World War III. We'd lose tens of thousands of soldiers and on and on with his usual BS. His mentally ill, self-serving, contemptible BS. He hates this country. He hates you. And he's made it abundantly clear. So who leaked that? Who leaked that to this piece of you-know-what, from that piece of you-know-what? Turns out it was Joe Kent. He leaked it because apparently he saw me leaving the ante room to the Oval Office. He leaked it to Tucker Carlson.”
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Mark Levin reveals how Tucker Carlson leaked sensitive information about a meeting with President Trump regarding Iran. Levin accuses Joe Kent of being the source of this leak, which led to Carlson's inflammatory comments online. This confrontation highlights the intense distrust and betrayal within political circles.
“Well, something weird is going on with Tucker. That's undeniable. Whether you're on Team Tucker or not on Team Tucker, I'll let you decide that. But certainly this is not the Tucker that we're used to from the 90s or even the last 20 years. By the way, Trump will have people that he completely disagrees with and have them in the Oval Office. You already kicked Tucker out of MAGA. You already said that about a week ago. He's out. Just like you'll have someone like Mamdani in the office and …”
“Well, something weird is going on with Tucker. That's undeniable. Whether you're on Team Tucker or not on Team Tucker, I'll let you decide that. But certainly this is not the Tucker that we're used to from the 90s or even the last 20 years. By the way, Trump will have people that he completely disagrees with and have them in the Oval Office. You already kicked Tucker out of MAGA. You already said that about a week ago. He's out. Just like you'll have someone like Mamdani in the office and say, all right, this guy's a socialist, communist, Islamist, but I'll invite him in. We can get along. So I don't look at this as anything other than Trump will talk to his enemies. But the bigger conversation with Tucker is this. Is he trying to bring people together and be a synergist and be a unifier? Or is he being divisive? In my opinion, he's …”
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Tucker Carlson's claims of CIA spying and a criminal referral highlight a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in wartime, threatening media freedom.
“… now been reported, because it goes to this question of who supports Trump, who doesn't, where Trump is on these matters. Trump has finally gone for Tucker Carlson's jugular. in an interview with Caitlin Dornbus of the New York Post. Trump has said the following this morning. Tucker's a low IQ person that has absolutely no idea what's going on. He calls me all the time. I don't respond to his calls. I don't deal with him. I like dealing with smart people, not fools. This came after Tucker's amazing weekend in which he said, no one should insult Islam, whereas he 20 years ago said something like, I …”
“… to give Trump the Norman Podar, it's Irving Kristol award. or neoconservative statecraft. Yeah, I'm sure he'll love taking it. Now, I want to point out something very, very important here, which is something that Trump has now reported, which has now been reported, because it goes to this question of who supports Trump, who doesn't, where Trump is on these matters. Trump has finally gone for Tucker Carlson's jugular. in an interview with Caitlin Dornbus of the New York Post. Trump has said the following this morning. Tucker's a low IQ person that has absolutely no idea what's going on. He calls me all the time. I don't respond to his calls. I don't deal with him. I like dealing with smart people, not fools. This came after Tucker's amazing weekend in which he said, no one should insult Islam, whereas he 20 years ago said something like, I hate Islam. Islam is disgusting. Screw Islam himself. He said that Trump was basically satanic, desecrating Easter, and was like an evil force. So Trump has had enough of Tucker. Good luck, J.D. Vance. Congratulations, J.D. Vance. You got yourself into the Trump administration through Tucker. Let's see you extricate yourself from Tucker to have …”
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Trump's rhetoric aligns more with first-generation neoconservatism than many realize, as he threatens to 'destroy Iranian civilization.' This connection is highlighted by the evolution of neoconservative thought from the Cold War to the present, showcasing a blend of aggressive foreign policy and controversial statements that blur the lines of responsibility. The discussion raises questions about Trump's true stance and the implications for U.S. military policy.
“… and some odd moves sort of politically. And again, we'll get to the leak part of it in just a second. But first, here he is a couple of years ago on Tucker. This is when Tucker had just left Fox. So this is about three years ago or so. And he did lose his wife in one of these wars. And he was taking more of a libertarian sort of isolationist approach, which, as I've said many times, you can you can take that approach. Personally, I generally think it's it's a little it's a little immature to just say I'm anti-war because war could come to you. But you can take a principled approach. And here he is …”
“… at NCTC. May God bless America. Okay, so first, we're going to try to go into a little bit of Joe Kent's politics. Now, this is a guy who has served, I think, 11 tours of duty by every account. Decent American, but there is some strange stuff here and some odd moves sort of politically. And again, we'll get to the leak part of it in just a second. But first, here he is a couple of years ago on Tucker. This is when Tucker had just left Fox. So this is about three years ago or so. And he did lose his wife in one of these wars. And he was taking more of a libertarian sort of isolationist approach, which, as I've said many times, you can you can take that approach. Personally, I generally think it's it's a little it's a little immature to just say I'm anti-war because war could come to you. But you can take a principled approach. And here he is a couple of years ago. Look, Tucker, I would love to come on here and defend neoconservatism as someone who lost my late wife in these wars, as somebody who lost countless friends, as somebody who fought myself 11 combat deployments. I spent most of my 20s and 30s in Iraq I would love to tell you it had worked but it simply did not It actually …”
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Joe Kent's resignation highlights the internal conflict over the Iran war, driven by pressure from Israel and its American lobby, questioning the necessity of the conflict.
“… or some of that stuff that we're reading about. But this could lead to one thing. If this leads to, you know, J.D. being a top candidate in 2028, or Tucker, because Tucker went from 2% to 4%, and he's now ahead of DeSantis on the odds. But if, let's say, J.D. runs, which the world now knows what J.D.'s positions would be, he would need a VP like who? Believe it or not, a DeSantis. Because J.D. and Tucker is too much of the same thing. And so DeSantis would be the VP, because you need the pro-Israel, you need those guys. So DeSantis will play that role because we know how strong he is, you know, …”
“… to also realize if I'm Tulsi, I'm sitting there saying I'm not being used. How often do you see Tulsi being used? Never. How often do you see Trump using J.D.? Not a lot. No more. Why not? Maybe he gave him the Minnesota thing or California fraud or some of that stuff that we're reading about. But this could lead to one thing. If this leads to, you know, J.D. being a top candidate in 2028, or Tucker, because Tucker went from 2% to 4%, and he's now ahead of DeSantis on the odds. But if, let's say, J.D. runs, which the world now knows what J.D.'s positions would be, he would need a VP like who? Believe it or not, a DeSantis. Because J.D. and Tucker is too much of the same thing. And so DeSantis would be the VP, because you need the pro-Israel, you need those guys. So DeSantis will play that role because we know how strong he is, you know, freedom of protecting, you can't comment anything on Israel. And then J.D. does to DeSantis what Trump did to J.D. Trump hired J.D. for a very good position. You need a J.D. But he doesn't use J.D. that much. You think J.D. is in the inner circles of the inner circles? I don't believe so. Again, we're purely speculating. But while we're speculating, …”
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J.D. Vance is emerging as a potential frontrunner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, but he may need a strategic VP choice to bolster his campaign. Speculation suggests that Ron DeSantis could fit the bill, given their differing political styles and DeSantis's strong support among key Republican voters. This dynamic could reshape the landscape of the upcoming election, especially as tensions rise in global politics.
“… now is one, this is an incredibly destabilizing technology that is probably going to take a lot of jobs in the next 18 to 24 months. Yeah. Two, as Ross Douthat, who I described as a beaver that emerged from a stream to write opinion pieces. He made a good point in a recent one of his podcasts, which is like the difference between the nuclear arms race and the AI race is the engineers weren't talking to the nukes. Like the nuclear – the guys in the silos weren't having conversations 8 to 10 to 12 to 16 hours a day with the nukes. and that is the case like with this technology is the people who …”
“… and on the one hand it like you might look at like say the nuclear arms race with russia and go okay well we been through something like that before And we came through and and ultimately we you know everything was fine, which is true. The difference now is one, this is an incredibly destabilizing technology that is probably going to take a lot of jobs in the next 18 to 24 months. Yeah. Two, as Ross Douthat, who I described as a beaver that emerged from a stream to write opinion pieces. He made a good point in a recent one of his podcasts, which is like the difference between the nuclear arms race and the AI race is the engineers weren't talking to the nukes. Like the nuclear – the guys in the silos weren't having conversations 8 to 10 to 12 to 16 hours a day with the nukes. and that is the case like with this technology is the people who are working on it are talking to it all the time and whether they're able to hold it at arm's length and realize the extremely powerful anthropomorphizing uh force of this technology or not like they're conversing with it and many of them do believe that they are bringing into the world like a new form of life whether you believe that or not and i …”
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The discussion dives into the potential dangers of AI, likening it to the nuclear arms race but with a crucial difference: engineers are now interacting with AI constantly. As AI threatens to take over jobs and create political turmoil, experts warn that the technology is being developed without fully grasping its implications. The conversation emphasizes the urgency of aligning AI with core values to prevent disastrous outcomes.
“… a guy who I'm really tired of talking about and soon enough hopefully won't have to talk about him anymore once he's institutionalized. But Tucker Carlson, here he is explaining that Muslim extremism is caused by colonial powders. And you notice like in ISIS or Al-Qaeda, are like the Muslim extremists, they're all from like collapsed, pathetic societies dominated by colonial powers. They've been degraded, and that's why they're so angry, right? So there's something about being degraded that turns you into a violent nutcase extremist. You're seeing a lot of violent nutcase extremists in …”
“… to kill you. Or for example, as we found out over the weekend, they suddenly actually have had ballistic missiles that shoot way further than we thought Bill Maher done 13 HBO specials That is incredible Anyway so let connect this to what unfortunately a guy who I'm really tired of talking about and soon enough hopefully won't have to talk about him anymore once he's institutionalized. But Tucker Carlson, here he is explaining that Muslim extremism is caused by colonial powders. And you notice like in ISIS or Al-Qaeda, are like the Muslim extremists, they're all from like collapsed, pathetic societies dominated by colonial powers. They've been degraded, and that's why they're so angry, right? So there's something about being degraded that turns you into a violent nutcase extremist. You're seeing a lot of violent nutcase extremists in our country, not surprising, because the country's being degraded. You know, it's so interesting. He really is a leftist more than anything else. It proves the horseshoe theory of politics. Look, it doesn't mean that America has done everything right all the time. Barack Obama turned Libya, which had Muammar Gaddafi, he turned it into a failed state. …”
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Tucker Carlson argues that Muslim extremism stems from the degradation caused by colonial powers, linking societal collapse to violent behaviors. He suggests that the anger seen in extremist groups like ISIS is a result of their societies being dominated and degraded. However, he overlooks the complexities of internal conflicts and the historical context of these regions.
“Well, I mean, Tucker, who I, you know, was very friendly with when he was at Fox, I was on his show all the time. I actually, he asked me to write his biography. I was halfway through it when he left Fox in, you know, mysterious circumstances, let's say. and so I was close to him but I don't recognise what's happened with his, you know, podcast now because I think, you know, he comes from a good place which is he genuinely is Angie Ward to a point that I don't …”
“Well, I mean, Tucker, who I, you know, was very friendly with when he was at Fox, I was on his show all the time. I actually, he asked me to write his biography. I was halfway through it when he left Fox in, you know, mysterious circumstances, let's say. and so I was close to him but I don't recognise what's happened with his, you know, podcast now because I think, you know, he comes from a good place which is he genuinely is Angie Ward to a point that I don't think people really understand. He was kind of in the neocon world when he first, you know, started out in journalism and he was working for Bill Crystal. And he felt betrayed and used by Bill Crystal because, as I said, he's incredibly charismatic and great on air. And so he felt, and he's a great writer, so he felt Bill Crystal used him to prosecute …”
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Tucker Carlson's transition from Fox News to podcasting reveals a struggle between his immense talent and the isolation he faces. Once surrounded by a talented team, his new direction has led to controversial content and a potential ego trap, raising questions about the role of journalists in political discourse. The conversation dives into the complexities of fame, journalism, and the impact of podcasting on credibility.
“… was expanding into something that had enduring majority potential. And so you wrote that, quote, those with claims to speak for Trumpism, Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, have reacted to the invasion with incredulity. Tell me about why you see those three as avatars of Trumpism. I don't know that there's anything particularly qualitative about them. They're just really famous. Which actually, in a weird way, does reflect something about Trumpism. Oh, well, I don't know. I mean, it's just sort of like, you know, I was just struck by the way all three of them were saying, like, I can't …”
“So one thing that that brings up is who the base is. And you'd mentioned before this distinction you're making between the people who will follow Trump anywhere and the people who maybe represent the way Trump's appeal or his coalition was expanding into something that had enduring majority potential. And so you wrote that, quote, those with claims to speak for Trumpism, Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, have reacted to the invasion with incredulity. Tell me about why you see those three as avatars of Trumpism. I don't know that there's anything particularly qualitative about them. They're just really famous. Which actually, in a weird way, does reflect something about Trumpism. Oh, well, I don't know. I mean, it's just sort of like, you know, I was just struck by the way all three of them were saying, like, I can't believe it. I mean, incredulity is really what I meant. Well, maybe let me suggest something that I thought about when reading that and trying to think through it. Because many in the Republican Party are perfectly comfortable with this move by Donald Trump. And if you go and watch Fox News, and Donald Trump is a big Fox News watcher, Fox News has been, …”
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The discussion reveals how prominent figures like Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson, and Megyn Kelly embody Trumpism's incredulity towards the potential implications of a war with Iran. This segment explores the tension between Trump’s position and the skepticism of his supporters regarding institutional influences, questioning whether Trump now represents the very institutions they once opposed. Caldwell argues that despite their incredulity, these figures have not turned against Trump, raising questions about the future of Trumpism amidst escalating conflict.
“… a meltdown responding to my five interviews that I've given, making things up. Anyways, let's just stop talking about Jeremy. Katie Bliss writes, Tucker has been a voice I look to lately for insight. His latest with Brett Weinstein was one for the books. Brett pushed and made his views clear that the Charlie story does not add up. I wish Tucker would open up more on this. Yeah, you know, I would like to, I think it's hard for Tucker for a couple of reasons. First is he has relationships there and Tucker, I always describe him. He truly is like a golden retriever. Everybody gets along with …”
“… in truth. And that's a very scary person to be in the position of CEO is what I will say. And I'll leave it at that. I mean, just the other day he did, like, five interviews about me. And then when I replied on X, he's like, typical Candace having a meltdown responding to my five interviews that I've given, making things up. Anyways, let's just stop talking about Jeremy. Katie Bliss writes, Tucker has been a voice I look to lately for insight. His latest with Brett Weinstein was one for the books. Brett pushed and made his views clear that the Charlie story does not add up. I wish Tucker would open up more on this. Yeah, you know, I would like to, I think it's hard for Tucker for a couple of reasons. First is he has relationships there and Tucker, I always describe him. He truly is like a golden retriever. Everybody gets along with Tucker. Like the people that don't get along with Tucker, that's a pretty good measure of this is just clearly not a good person. And it's usually just because, oh, Israel, that's the one topic. And Tucker just genuinely wants to get along to get along with people, which is a good thing to have. That's a good person to be in the political space. He …”
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Tucker Carlson is praised for his genuine approach to political discourse, often seeking to understand differing perspectives. Recently, he engaged in a revealing conversation with Brett Weinstein, where questions arose about the credibility of the Charlie story. Despite his inclination to see the good in people, there's a call for him to share more on controversial topics like the investigation involving Charlie Kirk.
“… found myself giving a lot of feedback to my agent. Fix this or fix that or this is not working. That is not working. That format is not right. Or Ross, you reviewed the PR or you brought me these PRs which could be rejected at the first glance. Why are you asking me to review it? Why are you wasting your energy in reviewing it? I was like, just like how humans work and taking lessons from the management skills. Like, because since this is a company, this is an org which is managed by Monica and these agents are employees. That's the mental ball that we are going with. Each, all the …”
“This is the most fun one, and this one is – this is the one that I recently – so what was happening is I would found myself giving a lot of feedback to my agent. Fix this or fix that or this is not working. That is not working. That format is not right. Or Ross, you reviewed the PR or you brought me these PRs which could be rejected at the first glance. Why are you asking me to review it? Why are you wasting your energy in reviewing it? I was like, just like how humans work and taking lessons from the management skills. Like, because since this is a company, this is an org which is managed by Monica and these agents are employees. That's the mental ball that we are going with. Each, all the organizations have this self-review process, managerial review process. why can't agent go back and recap what they did in a week and review what went wrong and fix themselves and why can't that become a cron so that was the seed for self-improving agents agents can get better on their own now each of my agent has a self-review weekly self-review process …”
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AI agents now have a self-review process that allows them to learn and improve independently, just like human employees. By analyzing their weekly performance and receiving bi-weekly grades from a manager, these agents can identify mistakes and enhance their contributions. This innovative framework transforms the way we manage AI, shifting from installation to effective oversight.
“… the Trump administration Because a B-team guy in the administration Contradicted himself and his own beliefs And then resigned and ran straight to Tucker Carlson To whine and complain And that was supposed to be like the end of the world I kind of laugh at this story with a guy named Joe Kent You've got to Google this to remind yourself exactly who he was. Yeah, so look, Joe Kent, I don't know him. He was a failed candidate for Congress. He ran for Congress and lost. And he got himself appointed to be in the DNI office, in the Director of National Intelligence Office. And this week, he …”
“Senator, there was a story this week And of course, Washington just erupted with this story The media just, it was blood in the water And this is going to be the undoing of the Trump administration Because a B-team guy in the administration Contradicted himself and his own beliefs And then resigned and ran straight to Tucker Carlson To whine and complain And that was supposed to be like the end of the world I kind of laugh at this story with a guy named Joe Kent You've got to Google this to remind yourself exactly who he was. Yeah, so look, Joe Kent, I don't know him. He was a failed candidate for Congress. He ran for Congress and lost. And he got himself appointed to be in the DNI office, in the Director of National Intelligence Office. And this week, he ostentatiously, he loudly resigned from the Trump administration. And as you noted, the media was thrilled because he was resigning to attack President Trump. and there's nothing that the media likes better than a Republican attacking Donald Trump. And so Joe Kent tweeted out, After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as director of …”
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Trump's critics within conservative media are inconsistent and opportunistic, as they previously supported his Iran policy but now oppose it for political gain.
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Tucker Carlson, a prominent media personality, recently gave an interview to the New York Times, which has led to significant scrutiny and backlash. The interview's content and Carlson's statements have sparked debate, highlighting ongoing tensions in media and public discourse.
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