Nate and Mike discuss the potential of mRNA technology, Taylor Swift's new album, and intellectual property concerns. The hosts talk AI's rapid advancement, discussing how it's becoming increasingly realistic and capable of deceiving people, especially concerning the upcoming presidential election where candidates might use AI to spread misinformation. They examine Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington D.C. under a "crime emergency" declaration, despite crime rates dropping, and discuss the broader implications of authoritarian overreach. The episode also covers Texas redistricting controversies, the phenomenon of people arguing with AI robots, and RFK Jr.'s demand for retraction of a Danish vaccine study that Denmark refused to comply with.