Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi examine tariffs, the moral panics surrounding technology, the harms linked to social media, the landscape of video games, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, AI-generated journalism, and America’s $40 trillion debt.
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In this edition of Freed Up, Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi reluctantly discuss Governor Gavin Newsom’s unexpectedly pragmatic economic instincts and the ongoing moral panics surrounding data centers, young people on social media, gaming, and online harm. Afterwards, Robby recounts his scooter mishap.
Later, they pay tribute to Dolly Parton, widely regarded as one of the few American icons beloved by almost everyone, and they celebrate the remarkable Tim Curry by revisiting his memorable films.
Additionally: AI-produced journalism appearing in The Wall Street Journal, the close of summer, and the national debt swelling to $40 trillion.
0:00—Newsom’s apparent fondness for tariffs?
4:20—Which moral panic is more troubling: data centers or kids on social media?
17:57—Robby discusses his scooter accident.
24:03—How do social media platforms gauge harm?
31:33—Are young men spending too much time gaming?
43:12—Parton stood out as one of the few American figures beloved by nearly everyone.
45:44—An outpouring of affection for Curry and his entire filmography.
51:01—Karen Attiah was rehired by The Washington Post.
55:05—Artificial intelligence is drafting pieces for The Wall Street Journal.
1:07:28—Robby notes the end of summer and comments on the national debt reaching $40 trillion!
