Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Episode 2963 CWSA 09/19/25 – September 19, 2025
Host: Scott Adams

Overview

In this episode, Scott Adams delivers his trademark commentary on recent news and culture, emphasizing a "persuasion filter"—his lens for interpreting current events. He critiques media narratives, political developments, psychological studies, technology, and significant societal shifts, blending serious analysis with humor and sarcasm. The discussion incorporates reflections on the consequences of political power, how media is evolving, and the impact of hoaxes and misinformation on public life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Stock Market & Personal Updates

[00:00] Scott notes Tessa stock is up, the broader market is positive, and Bitcoin is stable.
Re-introduces "Loser Think," his book, recently reissued after prior cancellation, suggesting it teaches avoidance of reasoning mistakes.
Reminder that daily Dilbert comics are now exclusive to subscribers on Locals and X.

2. Societal Trends: Sex, Attraction, and Growth Mindset

[04:15] Quotes a Wall Street Journal report: "Americans are having a record low amount of sex—even less than during the pandemic."
- Attributes this to a general decline in mutual attraction and cultural changes.
- Jokingly suggests listeners could “combine this podcast with wild sex,” channeling Seinfeld’s George Costanza.
[07:05] Discusses a Psychology Today study: Growth mindset interventions don't boost academic performance.
- Advocates instead for building a "skill stack": "If you intelligently combine a little bit of knowledge in the right kind of fields… you will be effectively smarter." [08:20]

3. Technology Reviews: Meta Glasses

Commentary on Mark Zuckerberg's fumbled Meta glasses presentation.
Expresses personal curiosity, especially if prescription options become available.

4. Artificial Intelligence and Animal Communication

[11:30] Reports on research via Nature: AI may enable us to understand animal languages, referencing bonobo monkeys combining grunts and squeaks meaningfully.
- Jokingly: "Teaching monkeys to talk. What could go wrong?" [12:20]

5. Political Psychology & Health Disinformation

[13:50] Cites a Phys.Org claim: "Conservatives are more likely to believe health disinformation."
- Pushes back: "Who the fuck knows what is the right answer for health care?... Nobody knows what is healthy. Nobody knows what to eat. Nobody knows what vaccination is good for you." [14:15]
On CDC’s vaccine panel (now more sympathetic to RFK Jr.'s stances) recommending MMRV shots at age four instead of earlier:
- Points out the tension between shot scheduling and vaccine compliance.
- "I hate the fact that we have to experiment with 4 year olds because there's no other real way to do it." [19:20]
- Praises “fighting it out in public” for optimal medical decision-making.

6. Biden’s Mental Fitness & Political Hoaxes

[21:25] Notes reports that ex-Biden Chief Jeff Zients told Congress about Biden’s memory issues.
- Scott’s take: "How many of you have ever forgotten a name?... I do every one of those things."
- Lampoons the annual Democrat 'hoax confession cycle,' referencing the “Fine People,” “Russia collusion,” and other past deceptions.
- Argues most elected Democrats are corrupt, estimates 70%, vs. 30% of Republicans. [24:55]
- "Democrat party is a hoax and essentially criminal enterprise." [24:15]

7. Government Dysfunction: Budget Votes and Temporary Funding

[26:40] Criticizes repeated "clean temporary funding bills" as “total and complete failure of government.”
- "Disgusting. Despicable. Irredeemable, bordering on criminal. Not criminal, but bordering on it. And I cannot have any respect for Congress that acts that way. None. None. Zero respect." [28:55]

8. Trump’s HBCU Funding and Reparations

[29:15] Trump pledges $500 million for historically black colleges by cutting the Department of Education.
- "It's just racist in 2025, but it's probably not yet time to wind it down. Might be a little early…" [31:10]
- Calls HBCU funding a pragmatic form of reparations.

9. Turning Point USA Exponential Growth

[32:05] Reports Turning Point USA (Charlie Kirk’s group) jumped from 2,100 to over 62,000 chapter requests—a potential “biggest change in the country politically.”

10. Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and FCC Free Speech Controversy

[34:25 - 55:30] Deep-dive into the media firestorm around Jimmy Kimmel’s comments linking a shooter to MAGA, ABC's subsequent handling, and FCC involvement.
- Scott corrects himself: Kimmel did directly accuse MAGA, not with ambiguity.
  - "Are you so sure he was lying?... There’s a strong enough bubble... that by the time Kimmel walked out there, he thought that was true." [35:20]
- On whether FCC/White House exerted improper pressure:
  - "It’s too close to something that looks like implied coercion for me to be okay with it. So I call it a gray area of freedom of speech." [52:10]
  - “If it's a gray area about free speech, I always go with free speech.” [55:15]
- Cites FCC’s Brendan Carr’s concern about The View’s alleged partisan bias.
- Background from Christopher Rufo: “The only way to get a good equilibrium... is an effective strategy of tit for tat.” [47:20]

11. Impact of Media Lies and Weaponized Hoaxes

[56:55] Scott describes the real life outcomes of fabricated media narratives—families breaking up, ruined friendships, careers, and reputations.
- “In today's world, the anti-Trumpers have created a situation where something like half of the country is losing family members... caused almost entirely by hoaxes that the Democrats in an organized fashion, run on the country continuously.” [57:00]

12. Media Landscape Shifts: Right-Wing Power Rising

[59:10] Summarizes Mark Halperin’s “Two-Way” podcast insight: Media power is shifting right.
- Republican-leaning owners could soon control CBS, CNN; Colbert and The View potentially sidelined; podcasts now right-of-center dominant.
- "Are we at a tipping point where the political right unambiguously has more media muscle? Maybe, maybe." [01:03:20]

13. Advice for Republicans: Power, Humility, and Narratives

[01:07:10] Drawing from personal experience, Adams warns rising Republicans to moderate their tone as they gain power:
- “At some point in your ascension to being on the side that has more power, humility is the only thing that will keep you alive.” [01:11:20]
- Recommends learning to “talk like champions,” not just continue “boot on the neck” rhetoric.
- Anecdotes about handling fame and power, including advice to an acquaintance who became suddenly wealthy.

14. Candace Owens, Bill Ackman, and Charlie Kirk: The Israel Rumor

[01:15:58] Covers conflicting accounts about a rumored meeting where Charlie Kirk was allegedly pressured to toe a pro-Israel line—no conclusions, just the setup.

15. Crime, Law Enforcement, and Antifa

Coast Guard seized 5,000 tons of cocaine; 60 narco-terrorists arrested.
Discusses liberal influencer “Destiny” being deplatformed—refers to him as darkness and evil, a stark contrast to Charlie Kirk.
On Antifa: “Of course there’s antifa... Andy Ngo... Jesse Waters had somebody on the show who... had infiltrated their antifa meetings and... they were doing organized military training.” [01:26:50]

16. Random News and Observations

Orca whales reportedly sinking boats—Scott jokes about their intentions.
On US tariffs: Importers have thus far absorbed costs, but inflation is inevitable as they raise consumer prices.
On Charlie Kirk’s shooting: Speculation and conspiracy theories abound, but Scott believes the simplest explanation—a lone shooter—remains most plausible.
China–US relations: Questions if recent actions suggest the US traded Taiwan in exchange for China’s TikTok concessions.
Gaza/Israel: Notes UN's calls for ceasefire in Gaza, skepticism about effectiveness.
Reports BLM activist in Boston caught for fraud: "You could have guessed randomly that was going to happen." [01:39:50]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Free Speech and FCC Pressure:
"It’s too close to something that looks like implied coercion for me to be okay with it. So I call it a gray area of freedom of speech." [52:10]
On Media Hoaxes and Their Real-World Impact:
"In today's world, the anti-Trumpers have created a situation where something like half of the country is losing family members... caused almost entirely by hoaxes." [57:00]
On Power and Humility:
"At some point in your ascension to being on the side that has more power, humility is the only thing that will keep you alive." [01:11:20]
On Republican/Right Power and Media Shifts:
"Are we at a tipping point where the political right unambiguously has more media muscle? Maybe, maybe." [01:03:20]
On HBCUs and Reparations:
"I've often thought of it as a form of reparations. So when somebody says, how about reparations? I think we already have historically black colleges. That's a heck of a good reparation." [30:15]
On Antifa Denials:
"Are the Democrats really going to gaslight us that hard? It's not like we don't know that there's an Antifa. Right. Is that even a little bit in question? No, it's not even a little bit in question. Of course there's Antifa." [01:26:50]

Timestamps for Key Segments

Stock Market & Book Plug: 00:00 – 04:00
America’s Sex Recession: 04:15 – 07:00
Growth Mindset/Skill Stack: 07:05 – 09:05
Meta Glasses & Loser Think Cat: 09:10 – 11:20
AI & Animal Talk: 11:30 – 13:45
Health Disinformation Studies: 13:50 – 17:30
CDC & Vaccine Policy: 17:35 – 21:05
Biden Mental Fitness Hoax: 21:25 – 25:03
Gov’t Dysfunction/Budget: 26:40 – 28:55
Trump, HBCUs, Reparations: 29:15 – 32:05
Turning Point USA Growth: 32:10 – 33:00
Jimmy Kimmel/FCC Controversy: 34:25 – 55:30
Media Lies/Impact on Lives: 56:55 – 59:05
Media Landscape Shifts: 59:10 – 01:04:50
Advice for the Powerful: 01:07:10 – 01:14:45
Candace Owens/Ackman/Kirk: 01:15:58 – 01:16:55
Narco-terrorists & Coast Guard: 01:17:00 – 01:19:05
Antifa Organization Denial: 01:26:50 – 01:28:52
Gaza, Taiwan, China, TikTok: 01:29:00 – 01:35:10
Random News & Conclusion: 01:35:15 – end

Tone and Style

The episode is brisk, sarcastic, and unfiltered, mixing biting humor with broad skepticism—especially toward mainstream media and the political establishment. Scott uses anecdotes, hypotheticals, and persuasion concepts, often reframing current events to challenge the audience’s assumptions.

This summary captures the essential arguments, themes, and memorable moments of Scott Adams’ episode, providing a structured pathway through his rapid-fire, opinionated narration.

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Episode 2963 CWSA 09/19/25 – September 19, 2025
Host: Scott Adams

Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Stock Market & Personal Updates

[00:00] Scott notes Tessa stock is up, the broader market is positive, and Bitcoin is stable.
Re-introduces "Loser Think," his book, recently reissued after prior cancellation, suggesting it teaches avoidance of reasoning mistakes.
Reminder that daily Dilbert comics are now exclusive to subscribers on Locals and X.

2. Societal Trends: Sex, Attraction, and Growth Mindset

[04:15] Quotes a Wall Street Journal report: "Americans are having a record low amount of sex—even less than during the pandemic."
- Attributes this to a general decline in mutual attraction and cultural changes.
- Jokingly suggests listeners could “combine this podcast with wild sex,” channeling Seinfeld’s George Costanza.
[07:05] Discusses a Psychology Today study: Growth mindset interventions don't boost academic performance.
- Advocates instead for building a "skill stack": "If you intelligently combine a little bit of knowledge in the right kind of fields… you will be effectively smarter." [08:20]

3. Technology Reviews: Meta Glasses

Commentary on Mark Zuckerberg's fumbled Meta glasses presentation.
Expresses personal curiosity, especially if prescription options become available.

4. Artificial Intelligence and Animal Communication

[11:30] Reports on research via Nature: AI may enable us to understand animal languages, referencing bonobo monkeys combining grunts and squeaks meaningfully.
- Jokingly: "Teaching monkeys to talk. What could go wrong?" [12:20]

5. Political Psychology & Health Disinformation

[13:50] Cites a Phys.Org claim: "Conservatives are more likely to believe health disinformation."
- Pushes back: "Who the fuck knows what is the right answer for health care?... Nobody knows what is healthy. Nobody knows what to eat. Nobody knows what vaccination is good for you." [14:15]
On CDC’s vaccine panel (now more sympathetic to RFK Jr.'s stances) recommending MMRV shots at age four instead of earlier:
- Points out the tension between shot scheduling and vaccine compliance.
- "I hate the fact that we have to experiment with 4 year olds because there's no other real way to do it." [19:20]
- Praises “fighting it out in public” for optimal medical decision-making.

6. Biden’s Mental Fitness & Political Hoaxes

[21:25] Notes reports that ex-Biden Chief Jeff Zients told Congress about Biden’s memory issues.
- Scott’s take: "How many of you have ever forgotten a name?... I do every one of those things."
- Lampoons the annual Democrat 'hoax confession cycle,' referencing the “Fine People,” “Russia collusion,” and other past deceptions.
- Argues most elected Democrats are corrupt, estimates 70%, vs. 30% of Republicans. [24:55]
- "Democrat party is a hoax and essentially criminal enterprise." [24:15]

7. Government Dysfunction: Budget Votes and Temporary Funding

[26:40] Criticizes repeated "clean temporary funding bills" as “total and complete failure of government.”
- "Disgusting. Despicable. Irredeemable, bordering on criminal. Not criminal, but bordering on it. And I cannot have any respect for Congress that acts that way. None. None. Zero respect." [28:55]

8. Trump’s HBCU Funding and Reparations

[29:15] Trump pledges $500 million for historically black colleges by cutting the Department of Education.
- "It's just racist in 2025, but it's probably not yet time to wind it down. Might be a little early…" [31:10]
- Calls HBCU funding a pragmatic form of reparations.

9. Turning Point USA Exponential Growth

[32:05] Reports Turning Point USA (Charlie Kirk’s group) jumped from 2,100 to over 62,000 chapter requests—a potential “biggest change in the country politically.”

10. Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and FCC Free Speech Controversy

[34:25 - 55:30] Deep-dive into the media firestorm around Jimmy Kimmel’s comments linking a shooter to MAGA, ABC's subsequent handling, and FCC involvement.
- Scott corrects himself: Kimmel did directly accuse MAGA, not with ambiguity.
  - "Are you so sure he was lying?... There’s a strong enough bubble... that by the time Kimmel walked out there, he thought that was true." [35:20]
- On whether FCC/White House exerted improper pressure:
  - "It’s too close to something that looks like implied coercion for me to be okay with it. So I call it a gray area of freedom of speech." [52:10]
  - “If it's a gray area about free speech, I always go with free speech.” [55:15]
- Cites FCC’s Brendan Carr’s concern about The View’s alleged partisan bias.
- Background from Christopher Rufo: “The only way to get a good equilibrium... is an effective strategy of tit for tat.” [47:20]

11. Impact of Media Lies and Weaponized Hoaxes

[56:55] Scott describes the real life outcomes of fabricated media narratives—families breaking up, ruined friendships, careers, and reputations.
- “In today's world, the anti-Trumpers have created a situation where something like half of the country is losing family members... caused almost entirely by hoaxes that the Democrats in an organized fashion, run on the country continuously.” [57:00]

12. Media Landscape Shifts: Right-Wing Power Rising

[59:10] Summarizes Mark Halperin’s “Two-Way” podcast insight: Media power is shifting right.
- Republican-leaning owners could soon control CBS, CNN; Colbert and The View potentially sidelined; podcasts now right-of-center dominant.
- "Are we at a tipping point where the political right unambiguously has more media muscle? Maybe, maybe." [01:03:20]

13. Advice for Republicans: Power, Humility, and Narratives

[01:07:10] Drawing from personal experience, Adams warns rising Republicans to moderate their tone as they gain power:
- “At some point in your ascension to being on the side that has more power, humility is the only thing that will keep you alive.” [01:11:20]
- Recommends learning to “talk like champions,” not just continue “boot on the neck” rhetoric.
- Anecdotes about handling fame and power, including advice to an acquaintance who became suddenly wealthy.

14. Candace Owens, Bill Ackman, and Charlie Kirk: The Israel Rumor

[01:15:58] Covers conflicting accounts about a rumored meeting where Charlie Kirk was allegedly pressured to toe a pro-Israel line—no conclusions, just the setup.

15. Crime, Law Enforcement, and Antifa

Coast Guard seized 5,000 tons of cocaine; 60 narco-terrorists arrested.
Discusses liberal influencer “Destiny” being deplatformed—refers to him as darkness and evil, a stark contrast to Charlie Kirk.
On Antifa: “Of course there’s antifa... Andy Ngo... Jesse Waters had somebody on the show who... had infiltrated their antifa meetings and... they were doing organized military training.” [01:26:50]

16. Random News and Observations

Orca whales reportedly sinking boats—Scott jokes about their intentions.
On US tariffs: Importers have thus far absorbed costs, but inflation is inevitable as they raise consumer prices.
On Charlie Kirk’s shooting: Speculation and conspiracy theories abound, but Scott believes the simplest explanation—a lone shooter—remains most plausible.
China–US relations: Questions if recent actions suggest the US traded Taiwan in exchange for China’s TikTok concessions.
Gaza/Israel: Notes UN's calls for ceasefire in Gaza, skepticism about effectiveness.
Reports BLM activist in Boston caught for fraud: "You could have guessed randomly that was going to happen." [01:39:50]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Free Speech and FCC Pressure:
"It’s too close to something that looks like implied coercion for me to be okay with it. So I call it a gray area of freedom of speech." [52:10]
On Media Hoaxes and Their Real-World Impact:
"In today's world, the anti-Trumpers have created a situation where something like half of the country is losing family members... caused almost entirely by hoaxes." [57:00]
On Power and Humility:
"At some point in your ascension to being on the side that has more power, humility is the only thing that will keep you alive." [01:11:20]
On Republican/Right Power and Media Shifts:
"Are we at a tipping point where the political right unambiguously has more media muscle? Maybe, maybe." [01:03:20]
On HBCUs and Reparations:
"I've often thought of it as a form of reparations. So when somebody says, how about reparations? I think we already have historically black colleges. That's a heck of a good reparation." [30:15]
On Antifa Denials:
"Are the Democrats really going to gaslight us that hard? It's not like we don't know that there's an Antifa. Right. Is that even a little bit in question? No, it's not even a little bit in question. Of course there's Antifa." [01:26:50]

Timestamps for Key Segments

Stock Market & Book Plug: 00:00 – 04:00
America’s Sex Recession: 04:15 – 07:00
Growth Mindset/Skill Stack: 07:05 – 09:05
Meta Glasses & Loser Think Cat: 09:10 – 11:20
AI & Animal Talk: 11:30 – 13:45
Health Disinformation Studies: 13:50 – 17:30
CDC & Vaccine Policy: 17:35 – 21:05
Biden Mental Fitness Hoax: 21:25 – 25:03
Gov’t Dysfunction/Budget: 26:40 – 28:55
Trump, HBCUs, Reparations: 29:15 – 32:05
Turning Point USA Growth: 32:10 – 33:00
Jimmy Kimmel/FCC Controversy: 34:25 – 55:30
Media Lies/Impact on Lives: 56:55 – 59:05
Media Landscape Shifts: 59:10 – 01:04:50
Advice for the Powerful: 01:07:10 – 01:14:45
Candace Owens/Ackman/Kirk: 01:15:58 – 01:16:55
Narco-terrorists & Coast Guard: 01:17:00 – 01:19:05
Antifa Organization Denial: 01:26:50 – 01:28:52
Gaza, Taiwan, China, TikTok: 01:29:00 – 01:35:10
Random News & Conclusion: 01:35:15 – end

Tone and Style

This summary captures the essential arguments, themes, and memorable moments of Scott Adams’ episode, providing a structured pathway through his rapid-fire, opinionated narration.

Episode 2963 CWSA 09/19/25

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Summary

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Stock Market & Personal Updates

2. Societal Trends: Sex, Attraction, and Growth Mindset

3. Technology Reviews: Meta Glasses

4. Artificial Intelligence and Animal Communication

5. Political Psychology & Health Disinformation

6. Biden’s Mental Fitness & Political Hoaxes

7. Government Dysfunction: Budget Votes and Temporary Funding

8. Trump’s HBCU Funding and Reparations

9. Turning Point USA Exponential Growth

10. Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and FCC Free Speech Controversy

11. Impact of Media Lies and Weaponized Hoaxes

12. Media Landscape Shifts: Right-Wing Power Rising

13. Advice for Republicans: Power, Humility, and Narratives

14. Candace Owens, Bill Ackman, and Charlie Kirk: The Israel Rumor

15. Crime, Law Enforcement, and Antifa

16. Random News and Observations

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone and Style

Summary

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Stock Market & Personal Updates

2. Societal Trends: Sex, Attraction, and Growth Mindset

3. Technology Reviews: Meta Glasses

4. Artificial Intelligence and Animal Communication

5. Political Psychology & Health Disinformation

6. Biden’s Mental Fitness & Political Hoaxes

7. Government Dysfunction: Budget Votes and Temporary Funding

8. Trump’s HBCU Funding and Reparations

9. Turning Point USA Exponential Growth

10. Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and FCC Free Speech Controversy

11. Impact of Media Lies and Weaponized Hoaxes

12. Media Landscape Shifts: Right-Wing Power Rising

13. Advice for Republicans: Power, Humility, and Narratives

14. Candace Owens, Bill Ackman, and Charlie Kirk: The Israel Rumor

15. Crime, Law Enforcement, and Antifa

16. Random News and Observations

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone and Style