We're Not Wrong
We're Not Wrong
Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, Justin Robert Young
About Rescissions and AI Companions for Kids
1 hour 57 minutes Posted Jul 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Intro00:11:59 - Epstein00:24:02 - Rescissions01:12:37 - AI Companions for Kids01:34:27 - Emails01:52:51 - Wrap-up*Justin's audio improves around 27 minutes in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The gang unpacks the “Rescissions Act of 2025,” a narrow House-passed bill aiming to slash $9.4 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting, prompting a tight Senate battle over what many see as symbolic cuts. They also examine a new UK report showing kids increasingly treat AI chatbots like best friends—raising concerns about safety, misinformation, and what it means for human connection in the digital age.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:11:59 - Epstein00:24:02 - Rescissions01:12:37 - AI Companions for Kids01:34:27 - Emails01:52:51 - Wrap-up*Justin's audio improves around 27 minutes in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.