About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of competence within the US federal government and the impact of sensational headlines about artificial intelligence.
In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we take a whirlwind tour of the goings-ons of various branches of the US federal government as they all try to find a single shred of competence. Also, a reminder to stay frosty in the face of a surge of fantastical headlines about artificial intelligence. For sources and more information, check out today's newsletter at www.skh.news/roundup-2026-02-16/
People in this episode
Host: Endeavorance
Topics covered
- US government
- competence
- artificial intelligence
- news
- commentary
Keywords
- US federal government
- competence
- artificial intelligence
- news
- headlines
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US federal government
Products: artificial intelligence
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