Making Sense with Sam Harris

#467 — EA, AI, and the End of Work

<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with William MacAskill about effective altruism, AI, and the future of humanity. They discuss the post-FTX recovery of the EA movement, global health and pandemic preparedness, …

Mar 30, 2026 · 29m

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#466 — What Is Technology Doing to Us?

<p>Sam Harris speaks with Nicholas Christakis about technology, society, and human nature. They discuss the harms of modern communication technology, polarization and anomie, how AI agents can improve human cooperation, …

Mar 24, 2026 · 19m

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#465 — More From Sam: Iran, Jihadism, Conspiracism, AI Disruption, the Manosphere, and More

<p dir="ltr">In this latest episode of the More From Sam series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss the Iran war and the Trump administration's shambolic messaging, antisemitism …

Mar 18, 2026 · 35m

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#464 — The Politics of Pragmatism and the Future of California

<p>Sam Harris speaks with Matt Mahan, mayor of San Jose and Democratic candidate for governor of California, about governance, pragmatism, and California's policy failures. They discuss the dysfunction of progressive …

Mar 16, 2026 · 1h 22m

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#463 — Privatizing the Apocalypse

<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Rob Reid about biosecurity, pandemic risk, and the alarming fragility of our defenses against biological catastrophe. They discuss the controversial USAID program DEEP VZN, the …

Mar 11, 2026 · 21m

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#462 — More From Sam: The Iran War, American Amorality, Addressing Hopelessness, Tucker, and More

<p>In this latest episode of the <em>More From Sam</em> series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss whether the U.S. was right to take military action against Iran, …

Mar 06, 2026 · 19m

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#461 — Dictators Always Tell You What They'll Do

<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Garry Kasparov about the erosion of American democracy and the global authoritarian threat. They discuss Trump's systematic corruption, the GOP's moral collapse, the 2026 midterms …

Feb 25, 2026 · 29m

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#460 — When the Center Cannot Hold

<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Jonah Goldberg about the state of American conservatism and the Trump presidency. They discuss the politicization of federal institutions, the erosion of legal norms, the …

Feb 20, 2026 · 21m

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#459 — More From Sam: Corruption, Immigration, The End of White-Collar Work, and More

<p dir="ltr">In this latest episode of the <em>More From Sam</em> series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss Trump's cryptocurrency dealings with the UAE and their national security …

Feb 13, 2026 · 9m

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#458 — The Bulwark Against MAGA

<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller about Trump and the future of American politics. They discuss the origins of <em>The Bulwark</em>, the bewildering psychology of Trump's …

Feb 11, 2026 · 58m

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#457 — More From Sam: The Epstein Files, The Newsom Factor, Don Lemon's Arrest, AI Market Disruption, and More

<p dir="ltr">In this latest episode of the <em>More From Sam</em> series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss Sam's unexpected appearance in the Epstein files, the revolting behavior …

Feb 05, 2026 · 16m

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#456 — American Fascism

<p>Sam Harris speaks with Jonathan Rauch about the emergence of fascism in American politics. They discuss Rauch's article, "Yes, It's Fascism," the 18 criteria of fascism, the glorification and unapologetic …

Feb 04, 2026 · 21m

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#455 — More From Sam: Guns, Propaganda, AI, and Power Unbound

<p>In this latest episode of the <em>More From Sam</em> series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the lack of outrage …

Jan 30, 2026 · 11m

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#454 — More From Sam: Minnesota, Greenland, Iran, S**thole Countries, and More

<p>In this latest episode of the <em>More From Sam</em> series, Sam and Jaron dive into the chaotic start to 2026. They discuss the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, the …

Jan 21, 2026 · 17m

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#453 — AI and the New Face of Antisemitism

<p>Sam Harris speaks with Judea Pearl about causality, AI, and antisemitism. They discuss why LLMs won't spawn AGI, alignment concerns in the race for AGI, Pearl's public life after the …

Jan 16, 2026 · 21m

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#452 — Is Wokeness Finally Dead?

<p>Sam Harris speaks with John McWhorter about language, ideology, and moral certainty. They discuss the rise and persistence of "wokeness" and DEI, the legacy of George Floyd's death, the role …

Jan 07, 2026 · 21m

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#451 — The One Resolution That Matters Most

<p>As digital distraction increasingly fragments our attention, Sam explains why mindfulness is a practical skill for reclaiming clarity and presence. Begin a mindfulness practice using the <a href="https://www.wakingup.com/makingsense" target="_blank" rel= …

Dec 31, 2025 · 9m

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#450 — More From Sam: Resolutions, Conspiracies, Demonology, and the Fate of the World

<p>In this latest episode of the <em>More From Sam</em> series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss Sam's 2025 New Year's resolutions, the benefits of meditation, Sam's conversation …

Dec 30, 2025 · 27m

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#449 — Dogma, Tribe, and Truth

<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Ross Douthat about religion, modernity, and what can steady a culture that feels increasingly unmoored. They discuss the case for faith in an age of …

Dec 22, 2025 · 23m

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#448 — The Philosophy of Good and Evil

<p>Sam Harris speaks with David Edmonds about moral philosophy and effective altruism. They discuss Edmonds's book <a href= "https://amzn.to/48HrCSQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Death in a Shallow Pond</em></a>, Peter Singer's famous drowning child …

Dec 08, 2025 · 24m

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#447 — The Unraveling of American Power

<p>Sam Harris speaks with Peter Zeihan about Trump's second term and its economic and geopolitical consequences. They discuss Zeihan's failed 2024 election prediction, the unprecedented unraveling of American power, Trump's …

Dec 04, 2025 · 20m

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