Over many months I’ve had many late-night conversations with Google’s AI assistant “Gemini.” Our discussions have included heath and medical issues, real estate transactions, politics, economics, legal issues, and questions of which I have concerns about humanity’s collective and purpose on this planet. I have also worked with AI to assist me in the books I write, from research to pacing, and answers to questions about which I know little. This is the first the podcasts related to our chats! Please let me know if the podcast provide any value.
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What happens when decisive political instinct collides with cold, objective data? In this episode, host George introduces a simulated three-way confrontation between himself, an AI (Gemini), and a vocal avatar of President Donald Trump. Facing decades of provocation, the President demands an immediate, overwhelming military strike to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program once and for all—dismissing academic dithering and media spin in favor of raw deterrence. Rather than arguing ethics or politics...
16 Sept 2026
Does the Kennedy Center Need Saving?
This Q&A narrative explores the crisis facing the Kennedy Center, a national arts institution established as a living memorial to John F. Kennedy. The discussion recounts the Center's founding, its cultural significance, and the recent political and legal turmoil after President Trump attempted to rename the building and subsequently closed it when courts ruled against him. The closure, justified by disputed safety concerns, threatens the Center's artistic programs and educational outreac...
27 Aug 2026
Exploring Dolly Parton’s Legacy - A Conversation
A moving conversation unfolds between narrator George and Google's AI avatar, Gemini, in the wake of Dolly Parton's passing at age 80. Together, they reflect on Dolly's extraordinary legacy—not just as a beloved entertainer, but as a living example of radical generosity, moral integrity, and cultural resilience. Gemini explores the collective grief felt worldwide, highlighting how Dolly's life proved that kindness and strength can coexist, and that true success doesn't require cynicism or cru...
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