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Podcast · 114 episodes

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by Sam Harris · English

Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking Up app. Combining Sam's decades of mindfulness practice, profound wisdom from varied philosophical and contemplative traditions, and a commitment to a secular, scientific worldview, Waking Up is a resource for anyone interested in living a more examined, fulfilling life—and a new operating system for the mind. Waking Up offers free subscriptions to anyone who can't afford one, and donates a minimum of 10% of profits to the most effective charities around the world. To learn more, please go to WakingUp.com. Sam Harris received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.

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#447 — The Unraveling of American PowerIn this episode of *Making Sense*, Sam Harris engages in a conversation with geopolitical expert Peter Zeihan about the implications of Donald Trump’s second term, particularly focusing on economic…4 Dec 2025 · 20 min
#445 — More From Sam: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Billionaires, Thanksgiving Political Debates, & Rapid Fire QuestionsExploration of important and controversial questions surrounding mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, and rationality.26 Nov 2025 · 19 min
#444 — America's Zombie DemocracyIn this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris engages in a dialogue with George Packer, exploring the state of American democracy and its potential slide into authoritarianism, as…17 Nov 2025 · 21 min
#443 — What Is Christian Nationalism?In this episode, Sam Harris engages in a conversation with Douglas Wilson, addressing key themes surrounding Christian nationalism, Wilson's book *Frequently Shouted Questions about Christian…10 Nov 2025 · 2 h
#442 — More From Sam: Public Speaking, Nuclear War, & Christian NationalismIn this episode of *Making Sense*, titled "More From Sam: Public Speaking, Nuclear War, & Christian Nationalism," Sam Harris and Jaron Lanier delve into various contemporary topics, including public…3 Nov 2025 · 18 min
#441 — The Threat of Civil WarIn this episode of "Making Sense," host Sam Harris welcomes journalist Stephen Marche to discuss his book, *The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future*.31 Oct 2025 · 22 min
#440 — A World in CrisisIn this episode, Sam Harris engages in a conversation with Robert D. Kaplan regarding his latest book, *Wasteland: A World in Permanent Crisis*.24 Oct 2025 · 25 min
#439 — How to Lose a DemocracyIn this episode, Sam Harris engages in a deep and critical conversation with Damon Linker about the erosion of American democracy.14 Oct 2025 · 23 min
#438 — "More From Sam": Israel-Hamas Deal, Qatari Air Force Base, Trump, Charlie Kirk, Ezra Klein, & Rapid Fire Questions438 — "More From Sam": Israel-Hamas Deal, Qatari Air Force Base, Trump, Charlie Kirk, Ezra Klein, & Rapid Fire Questions11 Oct 2025 · 28 min
#437 — Two Years Since 10/7In this episode, Sam Harris converses with Dan Senor regarding the global impact and ramifications of the October 7th attacks, focusing on the rise of antisemitism, immigration issues, and the…6 Oct 2025 · 20 min
#436 — A Crisis of TrustIn this episode of "Making Sense," Sam Harris converses with Michael Osterholm about the ongoing implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing insights from Osterholm's new book, *The Big One: How…3 Oct 2025 · 25 min
#435 — The Last InventionIn this episode of *Making Sense*, Sam Harris introduces the new podcast series *The Last Invention*, which dives into the complexities and implications of the AI revolution.2 Oct 2025 · 37 min
#434 — Can We Survive AI?In this episode, Sam Harris discusses the implications of superintelligent AI with Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares, authors of *If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent…16 Sep 2025 · 36 min
#433 — How Did We Get Here?In this episode, Sam Harris engages with Dan Carlin to analyze the socio-political landscape that has led to the current state of American politics.6 Sep 2025 · 22 min
#432 — The Undoing of AmericaThe ramifications of Trump's impact on American democracy and governance.27 Aug 2025 · 26 min
#431 — What Is Happening on College Campuses?In this episode, Sam Harris engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Michael Roth, the president of Wesleyan University, about the current state of higher education in the U.S.25 Aug 2025 · 23 min
#430 — "More From Sam": Trump, Gavin Newsom, Class War, DOGE, & Rapid Fire QuestionsCurrent events, Trump, Gavin Newsom, class tensions, DOGE cryptocurrency, rapid-fire questions22 Aug 2025 · 15 min
#429 — The New World OrderIn this episode, Sam Harris speaks with Anne Applebaum about the erosion of democracy both domestically and globally.11 Aug 2025 · 27 min
#428 — Political ExtremismIn this episode of *Making Sense*, host Sam Harris engages in a nuanced discussion with Jonah Goldberg, focusing on contemporary political dynamics, especially concerning Donald Trump, extremism, and…7 Aug 2025 · 27 min
#427 — AI Friends & EnemiesIn this episode of *Making Sense*, Sam Harris engages in a conversation with Paul Bloom about various topics related to artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications on society.25 Jul 2025 · 23 min
#426 — How Bad Is It?In this episode of *Making Sense*, Sam Harris engages with David Frum to discuss the current state of American politics, particularly under the second Trump administration.23 Jul 2025 · 28 min
#425 — Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic?In this episode of the *Making Sense* podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Marc Lipsitch, an infectious disease epidemiologist from Harvard.21 Jul 2025 · 27 min
#424 — "More From Sam": Nazi Grok, ICE, Epstein, Social Media, Rapid Fire Questions424 — "More From Sam": Nazi Grok, ICE, Epstein, Social Media, Rapid Fire Questions16 Jul 2025 · 27 min
#423 — "More From Sam": Democracy, Populism, Wealth Inequality, News-Induced Anxiety, & Rapid Fire QuestionsIn this episode of the "More From Sam" series, Sam Harris and Jaron Lanier discuss a variety of current events and answer audience questions.8 Jul 2025 · 19 min