Michael Shellenberger (2026) - Iran, Homelessness and the Epstein Files

In this recap episode, Michael Shellenberger examine the shifting landscape of American foreign policy and domestic stability under the current administration. They debate the unpredictable nature of leadership, specifically how independent decision-making has sidelined traditional experts in conflicts involving Iran, Venezuela, and Israel. The conversation transitions into the collapse of urban safety and governance, highlighting the financial mismanagement of the homelessness crisis and the rise of radicalised protests in cities like Minneapolis and San Francisco. They also critique the integrity of democratic institutions, touching upon border security, potential voter fraud, and the lack of accountability within government agencies. Finally, the pair explores the cultural impact of UFO disclosure, questioning whether official transparency regarding unexplained phenomena will ever truly be achieved.---We all love The Joe Rogan Experience and much prefer the real thing, but sometimes it's not possible to listen to an entire episode or you just want to recap an episode you've previously listened to. The Joe Rogan Recap uses Google's NotebookLM to create a conversational podcast that recaps episodes of JRE into a more manageable listen.On that note, for those that would like it, here's the public access link to the Google Notebook to look at the mind map, timeline and briefing doc - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/7316e52e-8b17-443e-8428-6262d855c78c - Please note, you must have a Google account to access.