This co-hosted podcast episode delves into a range of current events and their potential implications, primarily focusing on the advancements in AI and their geopolitical ramifications. The discussion begins with an analysis of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists' Doomsday Clock, moving to a debate on the implications of DeepSeek's AI advancements and their impact on the global tech landscape. The hosts then discuss Trump's recent actions and their potential consequences, including the use of tariffs as a negotiating tool and the implications of a potential "Thucydides Trap" scenario with China. Finally, the conversation shifts to the use of gangs in destabilizing nations and the potential for innovative solutions, concluding with a discussion on modern dating and the challenges of finding meaningful connections. A specific example discussed is the use of tariffs by Trump to influence the actions of Colombia.