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Andrew Sullivan
Johann Hari Grilling Me
One of my best mates asks me about psychedelics, Keir Starmer, the Daily Dish, and much more. Listen now on the Dishcast.
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Andrew Sullivan
1:43:26
VFYW: A Tough Egg To Crack
For contest #474, we discover a tiny town with a proud past.
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Chris Bodenner
The Permanent Stain
Trump's first year has been a triumph for autocracy in America. And it will last.
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Andrew Sullivan
Scott Anderson On The Iranian Revolution
His new book is a gripping narrative of characters and contingencies. Listen now on the Dishcast.
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Andrew Sullivan
1:34:11
VFYW: A Game Of Horse
For contest #473, the sleuths use hidden letters to identify a lovely tourist destination with a dark past — and danger lurking in the waves.
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Chris Bodenner
The Deadliness Of Israel's Dead End
How many civilians will have to starve for the "total defeat" of Hamas?
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Andrew Sullivan
Shannon Minter On Trans Life And Politics
After sharing common ground, we debate kids seeking medical transition. Listen now on the Dishcast.
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Andrew Sullivan
2:01:00

July 2025

VFYW: Long Live The Queenies!
For contest #472, we promenade around a lovely place — until the deadly race comes to town.
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Chris Bodenner
A Fusion Of An Idea And A Place
JD Vance is half-right and yet entirely wrong about America.
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Andrew Sullivan
Tara Zahra On Anti-Globalization After WWI
Her book is a fascinating look at the interwar years — with many parallels to today. Listen now on the Dishcast.
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Andrew Sullivan
1:22:50
VFYW: A Bush-League View
For contest #471, we find ourselves near a prudent place.
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Chris Bodenner
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