Real Coffee with Scott Adams – Episode 2970 (09/26/25)

Persuasion, Politics, News, and Culture Through a Skeptical Lens

Overview

In this episode, Scott Adams applies what he calls the “persuasion filter” to dissect current events, ranging from alleged scientific breakthroughs and tech advances to political developments, media narratives, and cultural trends. Throughout, Adams maintains an irreverent, skeptical tone—challenging media claims, questioning scientific “consensus,” and offering sharp commentary, particularly aimed at Democratic politicians and their supporters.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Skepticism Toward Headlines and Science

• Million-Year-Old Human Skull in China: Adams jokes about a new claim that China found a million-year-old skull, doubling previous estimates for homo sapiens’ existence—then expresses distrust for “anthropologist” narratives:

  • “I always think that stuff’s just made up. I don’t believe any of it.” (02:30)
  • The takeaway: The science around early human history is, in Adams’s words, “pure guess.”

• Nutritional Science Is Not Science

  • Ben Carson has been tapped to improve U.S. nutrition standards, but Adams asserts there’s no solid basis for current recommendations:
    • “We have no idea what’s good for you. It looks like we’re just guessing.” (04:40)
    • Shares his experience with the “Dill Burrito” and how fast “recommended daily values” changed.

2. AI, Drones, and Emerging Technology

• DeepMind & Robot Brains:

  • Reports of Google’s DeepMind achieving a “general-purpose” AI for robotics.
  • Adams is highly skeptical, stating, “If it worked really well, you’d see video all over social media… I don’t believe it.” (07:17)

• Shoplifter-Chasing Drones (Flock Safety)

  • Discusses smart drones that chase suspects—dubious about their deterrence, but concedes he’d feel safer with one at home.
  • Jokes about naming (“If you steal from me, flock you.”) (10:25)

• Power-Efficient Chips for AI

  • New European startup (Euclid) designs super low-power, massive chip systems for AI.
  • Adams predicts the biggest AI winner may be a smaller, more energy-efficient player, not the current giants.

3. Healthcare, Brainwashing, and Social Media

• Tylenol Overdose Among Pregnant Women
  • Recent ER spike linked to social media trends intended to “show that Trump doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” One tragic case left a woman brain dead.
  • Connects this to “the strength of brainwashing, social media poisoning” (15:42) and how persuasion can completely override rational judgment in some individuals.

4. Media and Conspiracy Claims

• NBC and Kennedy Assassination Footage

  • Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims NBC is sitting on video showing Oswald near JFK at the assassination, undermining the official narrative.
  • Adams is highly skeptical: “Do you believe… it’s totally Lee Harvey Oswald?” (18:49)

• Organ Trafficking in Haiti

  • Reports of bodies missing organs—dismisses as a classic urban legend: “One of the most famous fake stories of all time.” (20:01)

5. Lawfare, Justice, and Political Retaliation

• James Comey Indicted

  • Two indictments: lying to Congress and obstruction, both allegedly substantiated by testimony from Andrew McCabe (“his number two”).
  • Commentary on legal double standards: “Why isn’t Comey being gagged… like [Roger Stone] was?” (27:33)

• On Trump’s Use of ‘Revenge’

  • Adams supports lawfare against those who (he asserts) weaponized the law against Trump first: “If it’s revenge against people who did this to you—absolutely fair.” (23:15)
  • Points out Democratic hypocrisy—calling out lawfare now, ignoring it against Trump.

• Brennan May Be Next

  • Rumor (from Paul Sperry) that John Brennan might soon face legal action.
  • Adams: “All bets are off [for the next cycle], because you can expect people to try to stay alive… don’t expect [Trump] to roll over.” (31:50)

• Democratic Messaging and Violence

  • Recounts extreme rhetoric, e.g., Hakeem Jeffries invoking “KKK and lynching”—calls it “pure, unadulterated evil.” (39:08)
  • Suggests left-wing rhetoric (Newsom calling ICE ‘Gestapo,’ etc.) plausibly fuels real-world violence. (49:39)

6. Military, Geopolitics, and Global Affairs

• Mysterious Meeting of Top Generals

  • Department of War brings “all top generals and admirals” to Quantico; possible reasons include saber-rattling with Russia, organizational shakeup, or (sarcastically) even aliens.
  • “Does that scare you… we don’t know why?” (54:22)

• Iran–Russia Nuclear Cooperation: $25B nuclear deal.

• China Bans Nvidia; Develops Domestic Chips: Suggests increased competition for Nvidia, undermining their tech dominance.

7. Election Integrity and Claims

• Tina Peters Voting Machine Case

  • A new alleged Venezuelan “witness” claims U.S. voting machines are vulnerable.
  • Adams is skeptical—predicts this too will “turn stale” (44:06) like prior election fraud stories.

• January 6th: FBI Agent Numbers

  • Reports 274 FBI agents were present in plainclothes; Adams says this number is enough to steer crowd behavior but doubts it changes the overall narrative.

8. Education, Social Issues, and Cultural Commentary

• Education Outcomes

  • Highlights 28% of black students in California read at or above grade level versus 52% in Mississippi, attributing south’s improvement to traditional educational methods.

• DEI Officers on H-1B Visas

  • Criticizes non-Americans overseeing diversity programs in U.S. institutions: “No, thank you.” (1:13:03)

• California’s Pending Social Media Law

  • Proposed law could criminalize speech seen as “violence, intimidation, or coercion.”
  • Adams quips he “might have to move out of California” if it passes.

9. Notable Social/Political Observations

• Evil-Looking Politicians?

  • Claims top Democrats “project evil,” specifically calling out Hillary Clinton, Brennan, Raskin, Schiff, Blumenthal, and Hakeem Jeffries.
  • “If demons were real… [Jeffries] is the most evil-looking face I’ve ever seen in my life.” (38:06)
  • Compares to Republicans, saying none give off the same vibe.

• Israeli–U.S. Relationship

  • Trump’s pledge: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank.” (1:06:59)
  • Adams suggests U.S.–Israel ties are “like siblings” with mutual influence, not one-sided control.

• AI Bot Farms

  • Rep. Luna shares image of hundreds of phones (‘bot farms’) pushing social media narratives; Adams wonders how easily they can be detected.

• Fusion Reactor Progress

  • Points to investments in “Stellarator Fusion Technology”—predicts usable fusion reactors in the next few years.

• Adams’ Viral X Post

  • Calls Hillary “worst human being in the world”—gets a million views, marvels at resonance of the sentiment. (36:37)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We have no idea what’s good for you. It looks like we’re just guessing.” (A, 04:40)
• “If it really worked, you would see the video of the robot, you know, doing full robot things.” (A, 07:17)
• “If you steal from me, flock you.” (A, 10:25)
• “The Democrats only have hoaxes and lies. They did have lawfare, but not anymore, because they’re not in charge.” (A, 21:34)
• “If it’s revenge against people who did this to you—absolutely fair.” (A, 23:15)
• “How does he get away with that? …This is just pure unadulterated evil.” (A on Hakeem Jeffries, 39:08)
• "Is it my imagination and my tremendous bias that Republicans look like ordinary people and the top Democrats...look evil?" (A, 36:37)
• “First you laugh at Trump, then you fight him, then you become him. That’s the ultimate victory, having people become you.” (A, approx. 1:14:40)

Key Timestamps

• 00:00–02:30: Stocks, “simultaneous sip,” news headlines, skepticism about anthropology
• 04:00–06:00: Nutritional science and the “Dill Burrito” story
• 07:00–10:40: DeepMind’s “general AI” and robotics, drones in retail security
• 14:20–17:00: Tylenol overdoses, persuasion, brainwashing
• 18:30–21:30: Claims of NBC suppressing JFK/Oswald video; organ harvesting rumors
• 22:44–23:13: [Mid-roll ad break; skipped]
• 23:07–31:50: Comey indictment, lawfare, GOP vs. Democrat framing
• 36:07–39:40: Hillary Clinton “worst human being”; Democrats’ “evil” projection
• 44:00–46:00: Tina Peters/voting machine claim, skepticism about whistleblowers
• 49:39–56:00: ICE shooting, leftist rhetoric, mysterious generals’ meeting, global/national security speculation
• 1:06:59: Trump on Israel/West Bank policy
• 1:12:00–1:15:00: Mississippi/California education comparison, EU steel tariffs, “becoming Trump”
• 1:16:00–End: DEI office controversies, J.D. Vance polling

Tone & Style

• Tone: Irreverent, skeptical, often sarcastic, occasionally caustic, always politically charged.
• Audience: Listeners familiar with U.S. politics, right-of-center or persuasion/critical-thinking enthusiasts.

Conclusion

This episode is a dense tour through the news as Scott Adams sees it, always with a “persuasion filter” meant to reveal bias, manipulation, and hypocrisy. Adams lampoons both media and political actors but saves his harshest barbs for Democrats and anyone pushing establishment narratives without evidence—or, in his view, with manufactured evidence. Throughout, he urges skepticism, independence, and self-awareness about persuasion and social influence.