Podcast Summary: Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode: 2872 CWSA 06/18/25
Release Date: June 18, 2025
Host: Scott Adams
Description: Scott Adams discusses the latest happenings in the world through a persuasion filter.

1. Introduction and Market Updates

Scott Adams begins the episode with a brief overview of the stock market, noting that the S&P is slightly up alongside Tesla. He sets an optimistic tone for the morning while humorously encouraging listeners to enjoy their favorite beverages.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (00:00): "Optimism this morning."

2. Honda's Entry into Reusable Space Rockets vs. SpaceX

Adams discusses Honda's surprising move into the reusable space rocket business, highlighting their successful demonstration of a rocket that landed without the need for chopsticks—a clear nod to SpaceX's technology.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (02:30): "Could it be that there's yet another advancement in space? Could be. So Honda's pretty serious there."

3. Trump’s TikTok Ban Extension

The host covers President Trump's decision to extend the TikTok ban by another 90 days, expressing skepticism about finding a buyer for the popular app and predicting its eventual demise due to China's unwillingness to comply.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (05:20): "I've been predicting the whole time that China will never agree."

4. Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision and Market Sensitivity

Adams touches on the impending Federal Reserve interest rate decision, pondering its impact on the market. He also notes the market's current sensitivity to geopolitical tensions in Iran and their potential effect on oil production through the Strait of Hormuz.

5. Elon Musk's Drug Test Confirmation

A segment is dedicated to Elon Musk confirming the authenticity of a drug test, challenging critics from the New York Times to take their own tests, which Adams finds amusingly improbable.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (10:15): "He's challenged his critics at the New York Times to take a drug test of their own, which I think is hilarious."

6. Gold Heist and Federal Arrests

Adams reports on the Federal authorities' arrest of seven thieves responsible for stealing $100 million worth of gold, diamonds, and rubies from an armored car. He reflects on the inevitability of justice catching up with criminals.

7. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Health Incident

The host discusses the incident where Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hospitalized due to an alleged allergic reaction to food, questioning the usage of the term "alert" in her recovery status.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (15:50): "Because that makes me think she was not alert, like, not completely alert."

8. Senator Alex Padilla's Incident at Noem's Event

Adams narrates an event where Senator Alex Padilla was handcuffed while attempting to ask a loud question at a Kristi Noem event, advising listeners against using political status as a defense in such situations.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (17:40): "Don't yell, I'm a senator. Doesn't work."

9. Allegations of China's Interference in US Elections

A substantial portion of the episode delves into allegations that China attempted to influence the 2020 US elections by printing fake ballots. Adams examines reports from the FBI and US Customs, discussing the credibility and implications of these claims.

Notable Quotes:

• Scott Adams (22:10): "It's a provocative story. So we don't know how much of this is real or if it affected the election."
• Scott Adams (23:45): "The driver's licenses, the fake ones, could have been used to give fake ballots, which could have been used to rig an election."

10. Israel-Iran Conflict and Iran's Nuclear Capabilities

Adams provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, focusing on Iran's nuclear and missile programs. He discusses Israel's military strikes on Tehran, Iran's defensive postures, and the strategic implications of Iran potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz.

Notable Quotes:

• Scott Adams (33:20): "If you say unconditional surrender, you're sort of signaling that you're not going to talk."
• Scott Adams (37:05): "Iran is signaling back that they're not going to talk either."

11. Trump and Iran Relations

The conversation shifts to President Trump's statements regarding Iran, including his call for unconditional surrender and assurances that the Iranian Supreme Leader will not be targeted imminently. Adams critiques these statements, contemplating their effectiveness in diplomatic negotiations.

Notable Quotes:

• Scott Adams (35:30): "Trump wants to appoint himself that of the Fed. Like the king of the ears."
• Scott Adams (36:50): "Unconditional surrender feels like exactly the opposite of what you would say if you wanted to talk."

12. U.S. Military Options Against Iran

Adams explores the range of military options the U.S. might consider against Iran, particularly focusing on the use of Massive Ordinance Penetrators (MOPs). He questions the feasibility and effectiveness of such measures, expressing doubt over their potential success.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (40:25): "I saw today some experts saying that it might take half a dozen of those mops... I think what I hear is it might not work."

13. Israel’s Military Actions Against Iran

The host discusses Israel's claim of destroying 40% of Iran's missile launchers and the reported decrease in Iran's missile attacks. He speculates on Iran's strategic reserve of missiles and the possible degradation of their military capabilities.

14. U.S. Political Divisions on Military Involvement with Iran

Adams highlights the split among U.S. political figures regarding military intervention in Iran. He contrasts the supportive stance of figures like Charlie Kirk and JD Vance with the opposition from Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, and others who advocate against involvement.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (45:50): "The people who pretend they do have an opinion, they're incomplete."

15. WhatsApp's Role in Iran's Military Evasion

Adams examines Iran's directive for its citizens to delete the WhatsApp app amidst military conflicts, questioning the platform's security and potential backdoors that could be exploited by the U.S. or Israel.

Notable Quotes:

• Scott Adams (50:10): "We're not asking about everyone. We're asking if there's a backdoor that allows them to look at the things that they know they want to look at."
• Scott Adams (51:30): "Their denial is a little bit too specific."

16. Gaza Situation Update

Shifting focus, Adams provides a brief update on the situation in Gaza, referencing reports of Israeli tanks killing civilians and noting the decreased media coverage, which he suggests benefits Israel by reducing criticism.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (55:00): "Gaza is now on the back burner, which probably works to Israel's benefit."

17. U.S. Domestic Politics: Democrats' Organizing and Trump's Policy Actions

Adams touches on Democratic optimism following their "No Kings" event, aimed at preventing any monarchical tendencies in U.S. leadership, alongside President Trump's policies such as increasing active-duty troops on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (58:45): "The no kings event was literally trying to stop an imaginary thing from happening."

18. Legislative News: Biden’s Big Bill and Medicaid Cuts

A segment discusses the legislative challenges surrounding President Biden's large-scale bill, particularly the potential Medicaid cuts proposed by Republicans in the Senate, leaving uncertainties about who would be affected.

19. X Platform Suing New York over Content Moderation

Adams reports on the X platform (formerly Twitter) suing New York State over proposed requirements for content moderation disclosures, viewing it as an attempt to indirectly censor content under the guise of transparency.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (66:30): "Basically it would be like a clever way to censor X content without doing it directly."

20. LA Looting Incident: Autozone Ransacked

The host narrates an incident in Los Angeles where over 100 looters ransacked an Autozone, speculating whether it was part of a "street takeover" and expressing concern over the normalization of such events.

21. Kraft Heinz Removing Artificial Dyes

Adams informs listeners that Kraft Heinz plans to eliminate artificial dyes from 10% of its U.S. products by 2027, questioning the significance of this move in the broader context of food healthiness.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (70:15): "So get rid of that food coloring. Apparently it only applies to 10% of their products."

22. Microsoft and OpenAI's Negotiation Issues over AGI

A discussion on the strained negotiations between Microsoft and OpenAI centers around a contractual clause that would terminate their agreement upon OpenAI achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Adams criticizes this clause as a potential contract flaw.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (73:50): "That's the biggest mistake I've ever seen in a contract."

23. California Small Businesses Unhappy with Locations

Adams cites a survey revealing that only 13% of California small businesses are satisfied with their current locations, significantly lower than the national average. He underscores the high percentage of businesses contemplating relocation despite financial constraints.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (76:40): "California is just garbage at the moment."

24. Episode Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode

Scott Adams wraps up the episode by hinting at further discussions on Iran and Israel for the next show, promising "big surprises" in the immediate future. He signs off by thanking listeners and encouraging them to stay tuned.

Notable Quote:

• Scott Adams (80:20): "Look out... there are going to be big surprises coming today and tomorrow and maybe Friday night."

Conclusion:
In this episode of Real Coffee with Scott Adams, a multitude of global and domestic issues are dissected through Adams' unique persuasion lens. From geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran to U.S. political dynamics and corporate strategies, Adams provides a blend of news commentary, personal insights, and critical analysis. Notable for his skeptical and often humorous take on serious subjects, Adams encourages listeners to question official narratives and consider underlying motives and implications.

Disclaimer: This summary captures the key points and discussions from Episode 2872 of Real Coffee with Scott Adams. For a comprehensive understanding, listening to the full episode is recommended.