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The gang unpacks the “Rescissions Act of 2025,” a narrow House-passed bill aiming to slash $9.4 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting, prompting a tight Senate battle over what many see as symbolic cuts. They also examine a new UK report showing kids increasingly treat AI chatbots like best friends—raising concerns about safety, misinformation, and what it means for human connection in the digital age.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:11:59 - Epstein
00:24:02 - Rescissions
01:12:37 - AI Companions for Kids
01:34:27 - Emails
01:52:51 - Wrap-up
*Justin's audio improves around 27 minutes in.
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By Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, Justin Robert Young4.4
150150 ratings
The gang unpacks the “Rescissions Act of 2025,” a narrow House-passed bill aiming to slash $9.4 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting, prompting a tight Senate battle over what many see as symbolic cuts. They also examine a new UK report showing kids increasingly treat AI chatbots like best friends—raising concerns about safety, misinformation, and what it means for human connection in the digital age.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:11:59 - Epstein
00:24:02 - Rescissions
01:12:37 - AI Companions for Kids
01:34:27 - Emails
01:52:51 - Wrap-up
*Justin's audio improves around 27 minutes in.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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