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Weekend Politics AI

Weekend Politics AI

By: Attorney Jonathan Jacobs
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AI is changing politics, business, jobs, national security and potentially the future of humanity. Weekend Politics explores what happens when technology collides with power. Hosted by attorney and commentator Jonathan Jacobs, Weekend Politics goes beyond the daily partisan shouting match to examine the forces reshaping America and the world.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly at the center of that conversation. Who should control AI? Will it eliminate millions of jobs? Does America need to win the AI race against China? Should governments regulate artificial superintelligence? Are massive AI data centers worth their economic and environmental costs? And could AI eventually become more intelligent than the humans who created it?

Weekend Politics explores the promise, politics, power and potential dangers of artificial intelligence without assuming that AI is either humanity's salvation or its destruction.

Our show also tackles the major political, economic and cultural stories shaping the country, examining competing arguments rather than simply repeating the talking points of the left or right.


AI. Politics. Power. The future is being decided now.


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Episodes
  • Anthropic Researcher Jacob Coxon Resigns and it's Political? (Audio)

    Anthropic Researcher Jacob Coxon Resigns and it's Political? (Audio)
    Sep 11 2026

    Weekend Politics explores the controversial topic of Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon who resigned and claims AI may destroy humanity. Is artificial intelligence sentient? What are the political implications of the fallout from his "whistleblowing?" We delve into fears of AI sentience, government regulation, and the future of human employment in an AI-driven world.

    • AI sentience and consciousness
    • Political debates on AI regulation
    • Impact of AI on employment and society
    • Potential risks and benefits of superintelligence
    • Government policies and AI development
    • Public perception and fears of AI
    • AI in military and critical infrastructure
    • Ethical considerations in AI advancement

    Sound Bites

    • "The next evolution is not humanity, it's AI."
    • "If AI develops sentience, does it have a need for humans?"
    • "AI could eliminate millions of jobs in the US alone."

    Chapters

    00:00
    Introduction to the AI Sentience Debate

    01:57
    The Political Landscape and AI Regulation

    03:47
    AI's Impact on Society and Employment

    06:07
    Doomsday Scenarios and Science Fiction

    08:02
    Public and Political Opinions on AI

    09:57
    The Future of AI and Human Society

    10:54
    Conclusion and Listener Questions
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    12 mins
  • Anthropic Researcher Jacob Coxon Resigns and it's Political?

    Anthropic Researcher Jacob Coxon Resigns and it's Political?
    Sep 11 2026

    Weekend Politics explores the controversial topic of Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon who resigned and claims AI may destroy humanity. Is artificial intelligence sentient? What are the political implications of the fallout from his "whistleblowing?" We delve into fears of AI sentience, government regulation, and the future of human employment in an AI-driven world.

    • AI sentience and consciousness
    • Political debates on AI regulation
    • Impact of AI on employment and society
    • Potential risks and benefits of superintelligence
    • Government policies and AI development
    • Public perception and fears of AI
    • AI in military and critical infrastructure
    • Ethical considerations in AI advancement

    Sound Bites

    • "The next evolution is not humanity, it's AI."
    • "If AI develops sentience, does it have a need for humans?"
    • "AI could eliminate millions of jobs in the US alone."

    Chapters

    00:00
    Introduction to the AI Sentience Debate

    01:57
    The Political Landscape and AI Regulation

    03:47
    AI's Impact on Society and Employment

    06:07
    Doomsday Scenarios and Science Fiction

    08:02
    Public and Political Opinions on AI

    09:57
    The Future of AI and Human Society

    10:54
    Conclusion and Listener Questions
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    12 mins
  • Voting Based on Social Media Shorts: The Next Gen Voters

    Voting Based on Social Media Shorts: The Next Gen Voters
    Sep 8 2026

    Voting for younger generations comes down to the most appealing social media clips. The days of watching hours of cable news commentaries, listening to hour long podcasts, and reading articles are long gone. The best political consultants recognize the power of short social media clips. They are performative, impactful and intentionally devoid of ideas and thought. For generations raised on frenetic phone scrolling, short clips can persuade and inform their voting habits more than books, magazines or podcasts. We live in the absence of thought, now think about that!
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    9 mins
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