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June 2025

VFYW: Repelling The Persians
In contest #469, we find ourselves near one of the most epic battles in history.
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Chris Bodenner
The Consequences Of Israel's Hegemony
The two-state solution is nailed to the perch. The settlement project is super-charged.
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Andrew Sullivan
Paul Elie On Crypto-Religion In Pop Culture
His book explores the religious roots of some of the biggest artists of the 1980s. Listen now on the Dishcast.
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Andrew Sullivan
1:42:53
VFYW: Repelling The Nazis
In contest #468, we also learn about Jewish diamonds, bulging cattle, and a decapitated giant.
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Chris Bodenner
Strangio Things
The campaign to trans children just lost an election, SCOTUS, and the NYT.
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Andrew Sullivan
Batya Ungar-Sargon On Trump 2.0
We debate the tariffs, the BBB, deportations over speech, and more. Things get testy. Listen now on the Dishcast.
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Andrew Sullivan
1:23:59
VFYW: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Window
For contest #467, the CCP maps flummox almost every sleuth. But the raccoon dogs make the search worthwhile.
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Chris Bodenner
The American Caudillo
Trump, the ugly Anti-American, is bringing the US military to bear at home.
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Andrew Sullivan
Chris Matthews Unplugged
I chat with an old friend about his life as a political staffer and journalist. Listen now on the Dishcast.
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Andrew Sullivan
1:26:01
VFYW: Wasted Away
You don't want the ibis to serve up the lost shaker of salt. There's a lot to drink in for contest #466, including the creepiest story in VFYW history.
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Chris Bodenner
The Infanticide That Won't End
Israel is committing moral and strategic suicide by ramping up the war in Gaza again.
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Andrew Sullivan
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