Pod Save the World Trump Forfeits AI Race to China
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Dec 10, 2025 Annika Wells, Australia's Minister for Communications, leads a bold initiative to restrict social media for kids under 16, citing developmental research. She shares insights on enforcement and platform compliance, emphasizing the significance of safeguarding youth online. The conversation also navigates the broader implications of Australia’s approach, aiming to inspire global standards on digital safety. Additionally, Tommy and Ben dissect Trump’s AI policies and their impact on international relations, revealing the complexities of current geopolitical tensions.
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Read The NSS As Policy and Messaging
- Treat the NSS as both messaging and a bureaucratic framework that influences budgets and agency priorities.
- Ben Rhodes recommends taking the document seriously because it signals what the administration values and can shape policy execution.
Peace Photo Ops Don’t End Wars
- Many high-profile 'peace deals' credited to Trump are ceremonial and have not halted fighting on the ground.
- Ben Rhodes calls U.S.-hosted ceremonies a performative show that leaves wars unresolved and actors unaccountable.
FIFA’s Rapid-Made Peace Prize For Trump
- FIFA invented a Trump Peace Prize and created propagandistic videos claiming he brokered many false deals.
- Tommy Vietor recounts the prize was rushed into existence and surprised FIFA's own board.
