We're Not Wrong About the Brown University Shooting and Susie Wiles
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Dec 18, 2025 A deadly shooting at Brown University has sparked a manhunt, raising questions about public patience for an arrest. As anxiety mounts, the hosts compare this incident to past manhunts and discuss how modern media shapes expectations. Shifting gears, they delve into a revealing profile of Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, highlighting her candid reflections on chaos in the administration and her role as a hardline enforcer. The discussion touches on political ambition and the surprising trajectories of those in power.
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Practical Workflow For A Big Show
- The hosts use recurring holiday specials and collaborative editing to manage high-effort episodes.
- Justin described cutting during recording to reduce post-production stress.
Tech Promises Don’t Always Solve Crime
- Justin contrasted modern surveillance expectations with reality, noting tech didn't always translate to instant captures.
- He argued we expect dystopian omniscience for safety, but systems prioritize ads over public-safety tracing.
Chief Of Staff As Facilitator, Not Babysitter
- Vanity Fair's profile framed Susie Wiles as an enabler of Trump's will, not a moderating force.
- The piece highlighted candid admissions about internal chaos and hardline policy support.
