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Jul 2025
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#423 — "More From Sam": Democracy, Popul...

SAM HARRIS
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In this latest episode of the "More From Sam" series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events and answer some of the questions you all submitted on Substack. They discuss Epstein's "client list," how to safeguard democracy, populism, wealth inequality, the allure of socialism, how to manage feeling overwhelmed by current events, and rapid fire questions.

Produced by Griffin Katz

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