With Justin wrapped up in jury duty, the gang substitutes editor Will to talk about Real ID laws finally going into effect after 20 years. Is it a necessary step towards post-9/11 security, or an overreach of the surveillance state designed to restrict movement? The crew also discusses the ongoing papal conclave, its relation to 2024's Oscar-nominated film Conclave, and the pronunciation of the word "papal."

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:19:58 - Real ID

00:49:12 - Conclave

01:08:55 - Emails

01:38:50 - Wrap-up

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The gang avoids tackling the 100 days of Trump's second presidency that they all just collectively lived through by discussing this week's massive blackout in Spain and Portugal. With the cause still unknown and finger-pointing already underway, the team examines the vulnerabilities of modern infrastructure.

Then, they dive into the White House’s feud with Amazon over tariff transparency, as the e-commerce giant considers (or did they?) showing Trump-era tariffs on product pages — a move critics call political, but supporters frame as consumer education.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:17:00 - Spain and Portugal Blackouts

00:44:25 - Tariff Tagging

01:11:50 - Emails

01:57:18 - Wrap-up

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After a brief re-dive into the ongoing Abrego Garcia case, the gang digs into Trump’s threat to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status over the university’s refusal to alter its protest and DEI policies, freezing billions in federal funds in the process. They also examine Kamala Harris’s potential run for California governor, a move that polls show splits Democratic voters and draws skepticism from political elites. With Harris leading early polls for the 2028 presidential race, the crew discusses whether this detour to Sacramento would help or hurt her national prospects.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:13:16 - The Abrego Garcia Case

00:28:37 - Harvard's Feud with Trump

00:51:46 - Kamala Harris Election Odds

01:17:17 - Emails

01:44:59 - Wrap-up

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The gang unpacks everything that's happened in the ongoing trade war over the past seven days, from Liberation Day to 104% China tariffs and beyond. Can they get through this segment before Trump changes his mind? Then they unwind with a conversation about Boston sex workers, and whether or not it's right for the men in this ongoing investigation to be outed publicly.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:13:45 - Liberation Day and Trump's Trade War

01:00:34 - Sex Work Investigations

01:21:50 - Listener Emails

01:41:44 - Wrap-up

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The gang breaks down two big political stories: the Trump administration’s mistaken deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident protected from removal to El Salvador, now imprisoned in a notorious facility; and Senator Cory Booker’s marathon speech on the Senate floor protesting Trump-era policies.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:9:57 - The Fate of Jen's Laptop

00:26:44 - Trump's Deportation Mistake

01:04:05 - Cory Booker's Filibuster

01:23:35 - Emails

01:42:58 - Wrap-up

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On this very normal, not-at-all-cursed episode of We're Not Wrong, the gang discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Mike Waltz accidentally adding Atlantic EIC Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat just as plans to attack Houthi targets in Yemen were underway. Also, the group looks at the ongoing scandal surrounding Harry Sisson, a 23-year-old Democratic TikTok influencer accused of manipulating women into sharing explicit photos via Snapchat.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:08:44 - Signalgate

00:38:21 - Harry Sisson Scandal

01:03:12 - Listener Emails

01:33:23 - Wrap-up

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The gang breaks down the wave of Tesla vandalism, from keying cars to full-blown arson in Las Vegas, as protests against Elon Musk turn destructive. Then, they debate whether Chuck Schumer should step down after progressive backlash over his support for a GOP spending bill. Is he out of step or just keeping the government afloat?

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:10:52 - Tesla Protests

00:46:37 - Chuck Schumer

01:24:41 - Listener Emails

01:41:45 - Wrap-up

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The gang digs into the turmoil surrounding ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising powerhouse, as a wave of high-level resignations sparks questions about its stability. With billions raised for candidates and causes, the team debates whether recent accusations of financial misconduct hold any weight or if this is just another partisan attack.

Then, they turn to SXSW, where the once-iconic festival struggles to regain its pre-pandemic buzz. With Michelle Obama’s podcast panel headlining and startup culture shifting elsewhere, they ask: Has SXSW lost its edge, or is it still a must-attend event?

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro and Dating Apps

00:16:37 - ActBlue

00:54:27 - SXSW

01:06:32 - Listener Emails

01:44:16 - Closing Thoughts and Outro

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The gang discusses the latest turbulence between the U.S. and Ukraine, breaking down the tense Oval Office meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy that led to a suspension of U.S. military aid. With European leaders scrambling to respond, the crew debates what this means for Ukraine's security and the broader geopolitical landscape.

Then, the conversation shifts to the rise of "California Sober," a lifestyle trend ditching alcohol in favor of psychedelics. With "sober curious" events growing in popularity and former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy linking alcohol to cancer risks, they explore whether this approach is just a passing fad or the future of social substance use.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro and Trump's Joint Congressional Address

00:19:06 - What's Going On with Ukraine

01:00:20 - California Sober

01:17:23 - Listener Emails

01:39:00 - Closing Thoughts and Outro

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