Pentagon at War with Anthropic, while AI's Boast a 95% Nuke Rate | 2.27.26

Pentagon at War with Anthropic, while AI's Boast a 95% Nuke Rate | 2.27.26

February 27, 2026 Duration: 53:05
Episode 1905 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: BRUNT WORKWEAR: Get $10 Off boots and clothing at BRUNT with code HARDFACTOR at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/ LUCY -  100% pure nicotine. Always tobacco-free. LUCY’s the only pouch that gives you long-lasting flavor, whenever you need it. Get 20% off your first order when you buy online with code (HARDFACTOR).   00:00:00 - Timestamps 00:09:10 - Crispin Glover "McFly," AI War Games: 95% Nuke Rate, and "Iconic" Hawking Pics on Epstein Island 00:19:30 - Anthropic and the Pentagon go to WAR over surveillance and autonomous weapons, Dead Womb Baby Hugo, and $4M Home Depot Gift Card Scam 00:31:24 - Larry Ellison gets what he wants and Jack Dorsey plugs into the matrix (to layoff 40%) 00:39:50 - Extremely cocky convicted pedoph!ie is running for office in Fresno Thank you for listening! Go to parteon.com/hardfactor to join out community, and MOST importantly: get out there and HAGFWeekend!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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