As fires ravage Maui and "takes" proliferate off the back of the tragedy, the editors discuss which interpretations and predictions--if any--have some heft to them. Meanwhile, a viral new song is upsetting people on the Left and drawing quibbles from the Right, as both factions seem perfectly willing to clothesline any sort of populist spokesman who gets up a little momentum. But the song cuts through all that and continues to draw in download after download. The gang's all here this week to analyze the field before reminding you to read the damn site. Plus: a teaser for next week’s episode! American Mind articles mentioned in this episode: Western Civilization, Chinese Style Pity the Poor Trans Man Debunking Jack Smith’s Latest Indictment Against President Trump Class, Nation, and the Future