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Coffee with BJ Dichter | EP#257
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- Coffee with BJ Dichter
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- May 10, 2026
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- 5215
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Summary
Coffee with BJ Dichter Episode 257 dives into political entryism, UK local election results, Reform UK, Ron DeSantis’ move against Islamist-linked organizations, and why the Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman/OpenAI lawsuit may matter far beyond AI. Benjamin J. Dichter also breaks down the recent UFO file release, arguing that much of the “alien disclosure” narrative looks more like entertainment and recreational belief than hard evidence. From systems thinking and Russell Ackoff to nonprofit law, political persuasion, urban decline, and the need for better public reasoning, this episode explores how narratives shape culture, politics, institutions, and our ability to think clearly in an age of social media distortion.Order Now!Honking For Freedom - The Trucker Convoy That Gave Us Hopehttp://www.HonkingForFreedom.comSubstack | Twitter | Locals | Instagramwww.BenjaminjDichter.com