Zuck's AI Safety Pitch, Canada Turns to Europe, and Kash Patel on Bestiality

September 18, 2026

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When the U.S. Becomes the Unreliable Neighbor

The episode opens with a striking image: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressing the EU parliament, proposing that Canada become the EU's first associate member. "We do not seek power to dominate others," Carney said. "On the contrary, we are pursuing resilience, so no one can control our open markets, impair our sovereignty, threaten our territorial integrity, or undermine our freedoms." Trump responded by calling the move a "hostile act" and threatening tariffs. The moment crystallizes something larger: America's closest allies are actively building escape hatches.

Canada's Pivot and the Art of Strategic Disagreement

Jess, author of I Disagree, joined the show and framed Carney's approach as a masterclass in handling an impossible relationship. She described it as "parenting" — Carney started with a soft approach, emphasizing the $800 billion in trade and shared interests. When that failed, he moved to the brass tacks: this isn't about feelings, it's about win-win. And when the "toddler couldn't deal with reality," he dropped the bomb and turned to Europe.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:56) **Show Intro & Tour Announcement** - Kara and Scott kick off the episode and announce their upcoming multi-city tour, including tickets at pivottour.com.
2 (03:10) **Sydney Sweeney vs. Anti-Woke Ads** - The hosts debate a controversial ad featuring Sydney Sweeney, arguing over whether it's a smart business move or a career misstep.
3 (09:40) **Interview with Jess: Canada's Push Toward Europe** - Jess joins the show to discuss Mark Carney's speech proposing Canada become an associate member of the EU, drawing parallels to her book on disagreeing constructively.
4 (16:52) **The Art of Disagreeing in a Polarized World** - The conversation shifts to how Trump's style of "scorched earth" disagreement has broken norms, and how to find a better way forward.
5 (20:51) **AI Partnership as a Shot Across the Bow** - Jess points out that Carney's offer of an AI partnership with the EU is a strategic move against the US, given the current regulatory uncertainty.
6 (25:04) **The Five: Finding Peace in Conflict** - Jess describes how her experience on Fox News has made her more "zen and calm" in personal disagreements, emphasizing internal dialogue over external reaction.
7 (28:28) **Universal's Cold Feet on the Musk Documentary** - The hosts discuss a report that Universal is getting cold feet about releasing a documentary on Elon Musk, fearing political and commercial backlash.

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Show Notes

Kara and Scott debate Sydney Sweeney’s latest controversial ad. Raging Moderates co-host Jessica Tarlov joins to discuss Canada cozying up to Europe, and the art of political disagreement. Then, Universal's cold feet about the Elon Musk documentary, Mark Zuckerberg’s motives in the AI debate, and Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon find common ground. And... why is FBI Director Kash Patel explaining the bureau's stance on bestiality?

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