Plausibly Live | The Dave Bowman Show | October 21, 2026

France is erupting in violence. North Korea's dictator may be dead. And somehow, the NFL has managed to turn the national anthem into a musical disaster.

It's another perfectly ordinary day on Plausibly Live.

In France, what began as student protests over education funding has escalated into widespread riots, thousands of arrests, and growing questions about immigration, integration, and political Islam. Dave Bowman examines the Islamic phrase Bismillah appearing in protest slogans, challenges the prevailing media narrative, and considers whether France's current unrest reflects a deeper struggle over national identity. With the French Revolution of 1789 as historical context, he explores what a fundamental political transformation could mean for Europe, NATO, Israel, and France's nuclear arsenal.

Meanwhile, is Kim Jong-un dead? Unconfirmed reports of a cerebral hemorrhage have raised questions about North Korea's future. Dave examines the Kim dynasty, the possibility of a succession crisis, China's strategic interests, and the dangers of uncertainty surrounding a nuclear-armed dictatorship. As a former Navy submariner, he also considers the implications for nuclear command and control and submarine warfare.

Finally, what on earth happened to the national anthem on Monday Night Football? Train frontman Pat Monahan and his son delivered a performance that left NFL fans furious. Dave has some thoughts about artistic freedom, musical talent, patriotic traditions, and why the national anthem shouldn't sound like a rock concert gone terribly wrong.

From the streets of Paris to the nuclear submarines of North Korea and the football fields of America, it's history, politics, national security, and cultural absurdity, delivered with Dave Bowman's trademark skepticism, sarcasm, and historical perspective.

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French riots and student protests • Political Islam and immigration in France • French Revolution of 1789 • Kim Jong-un death rumors • North Korean succession crisis • Chinese influence in North Korea • Nuclear weapons and submarine security • Pat Monahan and Train • Monday Night Football national anthem controversy • Freedom of expression and American traditions

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