Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Episode 3031 CWSA – November 29, 2025
Host: Scott Adams
Duration: ~38 min

Episode Overview

In this episode, Scott Adams delivers his signature commentary on current events, applying his “persuasion filter” to topics ranging from health studies about coffee and technological innovations, to world politics, US media credibility, Trump-Biden controversies, Ukraine, and beyond. Episodes of humor, skepticism, and personal reflection flavor his low-key “NPR-talking” delivery as he explores both the bizarre and the consequential in the news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Coffee: The Miracle Elixir?

• Health benefits: Scott opens with studies suggesting coffee benefits liver, kidneys, blood pressure, reduces risk of diabetes, cancer, Parkinson’s, and depression.
  • Quote: “One sip and your liver and your kidneys would be better.” (02:00)
• Fake bacon news: Mentions new pig-derived but cruelty-avoiding “fake bacon.”
  • Critiques how “it looks disgusting and tastes even worse, but it’s technically a pig.” (04:00)

Snap-Lock Bricks & Obvious Innovations

• Discusses the Netherlands’ “Lego-style” snap-lock bricks for wall-building, questioning why such obvious improvements aren't mainstream sooner.
  • Quote: “Once you see it, you say, well, it’s kind of obvious.” (05:00)

American Employee Wellbeing at a Low

• Cites a Johns Hopkins study about declining American workplace happiness, considers a comic strip riffing on work dissatisfaction.

Rosie O’Donnell, Trump, and the “Piggy” Insult

• Rosie O’Donnell upset over Trump calling a reporter “piggy,” as discussed with Jim Acosta (08:30)
  • Scott notes society’s desensitization: “You can get used to anything if we do it long enough.” (10:00)
• Story about Rosie’s autistic daughter being emotionally impacted by anti-Trump rhetoric.
  • Quote: “You don’t want to give this TDS... but of course, it is.” (12:00)
• Compares Trump’s insults to parental influence on children’s political views, leaves audience to judge: “I don’t know which one is worse behavior. You decide.” (13:00)

White House “Fake News Leaderboard”

• The Biden administration launches a leaderboard tracking media outlets’ “fake news” (Washington Post is top offender).
  • Scott’s persuasion tip: “The person who writes it down wins... Always write it down.” (15:00)

Mar-a-Lago Raid Theory

• Devin Nunes suspects the 2022 Mar-a-Lago raid targeted his intelligence assessment on Russiagate, though admits there’s no proof. (17:00)

Trump on South Africa, White Farmers, and US Response

• Trump accuses South Africa of permitting the killing of white farmers and farm seizures.
  • Scott fact-checks with Grok: 12 white farmers killed in 2024; 3,000 over 30 years (19:00)
  • Highlights the racial and political sensitivity, referencing the George Floyd case.

The Biden “Autopen” Controversy

• Trump claims he’ll void all “autopen” signed documents from Biden, raising questions about White House document legitimacy.
  • Only 1 real Biden signature found, per Peter Doocy (24:00)
  • Potential implications: reversal of AI guardrails, gig worker policies, pardons for Fauci, former Honduran president.
  • Scott doubts real consequences: “Biden’s not in any trouble. He’s too close to death and too crazy.” (25:30)

Ukraine: Corruption, Money, and Political Pressure

• Top Zelensky aide, Andriy Yermak, resigns after corruption raids – accused of $100m kickbacks.
  • Scott asks: “Can’t you arrest almost anyone in Ukraine with power – aren’t they all stealing our money?” (29:00)
  • Compares US political corruption perceptions abroad.
• Belgium blocks EU war-reparation loan using frozen Russian assets (32:00)

Cover-up of Biden’s Health

• New footage suggests Biden aides worked to hide president’s cognitive decline—no one is surprised.
  • “I was all alone pointing this out.” (34:00)

Economic Policy: Replace Income Tax with Tariffs?

• Trump floats scrapping income tax in favor of tariffs.
  • Grok: US income tax raises ~$4 trillion/year, tariffs only ~$80B. “The dollars don’t work out.” (35:00)
  • Scott: “No, I don’t think that’s gonna happen.”

Musk, Collins, and the Missing Submarines

• Elon Musk (on Joe Rogan) claims Congress gave $12B for subs but none produced; money unaccounted for. (36:00)
  • “Where do you think it went? Well, probably stolen.”

Immigration and Tax Benefits

• Treasury wants to end tax credits for illegal migrants.
  • Trump: “A migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 yearly benefits.” (38:00)
  • Grok: Costs about 2% of high earners’ taxes.

China’s Birthrate Crisis and Robots

• China’s birthrate plummets to 1 child/family; robots expected to fill the labor gap.
  • Vision: robots as literal “family members” in the future. (41:00)
  • Quote: “Your robot would just be a family member.”

US May Recognize Russian Control in Ukraine

• Reports suggest US might accept Russian occupation (Crimea, Donbass), creating a “Taiwan situation.” (44:00)
  • “We would just allow that they think they still own it and we say they don’t... continuously disputed.”

Tech Wife “Philanthropy Mafia”

• Nicole Shanahan (Google cofounder’s ex; former VP candidate) claims tech wives’ philanthropy funding NGOs was misguided. (47:00)
  • “Maybe did not make it a better [place].”

AI Use: Making Us Dumber – or Smarter?

• Futurism warns AI (like ChatGPT) risks decreasing knowledge retention; Scott disagrees, credits AI for deeper understanding.
  • “I believe that AI will make people smarter.” (49:00)

Venezuela: Pentagon, Airspace, and Drug Boats

• WAPO claims US ordered executions in Venezuelan drug boat raids amid Democrats’ calls for disobeying illegal orders; Scott finds the timing suspect. (51:00)
• Trump declares closure of entire Venezuelan airspace: “How do we close airspace over another country?” (53:00)

Memorable Quotes

• “All it takes is just write it down. You’ll be the one leading the narrative.” (15:00)
• “You can get used to anything if we do it long enough.” (10:00)
• “Biden’s not in any trouble. He’s too close to death and too crazy.” (25:30)
• “No, I don’t think that’s gonna happen.” (about tariffs replacing income tax) (35:15)
• “Your robot would just be a family member.” (41:00)

Notable Moments & Structure

00:00 — ASMR-style intro, “simultaneous sip,” humor about wearing jacket backwards 02:00 — Coffee’s health benefits
04:00 — Fake bacon
05:00 — Snap-lock bricks
06:00 — American worker well-being study
08:30 — Rosie O’Donnell, Trump “piggy” episode
12:00 — Rosie’s autistic daughter anecdote
15:00 — “Fake news leaderboard”
17:00 — Nunes’ Mar-a-Lago raid theory
19:00 — Trump, South Africa, murdered white farmers
24:00 — Biden’s autopen policy drama
29:00 — Ukraine: Yermak, corruption, Belgium, war loans
34:00 — Biden health cover-up
35:00 — Income tax vs. tariffs, Musk/Collins submarine anecdote
38:00 — Immigration tax credits
41:00 — China’s fertility, robot family predictions
44:00 — US, Russia, Ukraine “Taiwan scenario”
47:00 — Nicole Shanahan, “tech wife mafia”
49:00 — AI making us “dumber” debate
51:00 — Venezuela strike/airspace, Dubious Pentagon story
53:00 — Trump: “closing” Venezuelan airspace, skepticism
End — Listener appreciation, podcast community reflection

Tone and Style

Friendly, gently humorous, sometimes sarcastic, always skeptical—and with plenty of asides and direct audience engagement. Scott’s “low talk” NPR style infuses the episode with an informal, personal touch, especially as he thanks listeners for their support and love (final segment).

For Further Discussion

• Is media “fake news” best countered by official lists, or is this just a narrative battle?
• Are we moving toward political normalization of previously shocking rhetoric?
• What is the real impact of AI on understanding & critical thinking?
• What might the future look like if robots literally join families?

If you want to join the continuing conversation, Scott reminds listeners to check out the Spaces with Owen Gregorian immediately following the episode (@oengregorian on X).