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Good morning, friends. It’s Thursday, February 19th — the Good News Brief. And since we were hard on AI this week, I thought we should remind ourselves that AI is also quietly doing something extraordinary: remaking the future of human medicine. Today’s stories are a mix of awe and genuine hope.

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Today, we're discussing the latest instance of large companies pre-emptively caving to the Trump Administration: Stephen Colbert's blocked interview with Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico. With that backdrop, the House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote. Sarah and Beth discuss why this is a conversation about voter suppression disguised as election integrity. Next, we discuss the standoff between Anthropic and the Department of Defense over the use of Claude in military operations and domestic surveillance. Outside of politics, Sarah and Beth answer a listener's question about astrology and what it means to hold those frameworks loosely in an age of data and critical thinking.
Topics Discussed
The Save America Act
Artificial Intelligence Overwhelm
Outside of Politics: Astrology and Tarot
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When every moment could become viral fodder, what's the cost of just living your life? Sarah and Beth examine several recent news stories that address this question of privacy and surveillance. Plus, First Ladies Abby Cox and Joanna Lydgate join to discuss political violence and the mental toll of public service. Plus, outside of politics, they express finding validation away from the obsequiousness of artificial intelligence.
Topics Discussed
The Glare of the Internet’s Spotlight
First Ladies Abby Cox and Joanna Lydgate on Political Violence
Moment of Hope: Cecilia Giménez and the Monkey Jesus Fresco
Outside of Politics: Alexa Updates
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With the proliferation of prediction markets, we're sharing this premium episode of More to Say from January with the full audience. We hope this helps you understand better what's happening in this industry and why it matters.
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Sarah and Beth discuss President Trump's racist meme-posting and why it's landing differently this time. Next, we contrast that with Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show. Plus, we discuss elite incompetence at institutions like the Washington Post, the latest Epstein file releases, Super Bowl ads, and a little football.
Topics Discussed
President Trump Shares a Racist Meme
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Washington Post layoffs and Bezos’s priorities

The Epstein files illustrate a moral bankruptcy

Outside of Politics: The Super Bowl commercials (and a little football)

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