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We did a Substack Live. Here is a recording of it. • A recording from Ben Dreyfuss and Josh Barro's live video
We did a Substack Live. Here is a recording of it.
A recording from Ben Dreyfuss and Josh Barro's live video
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December 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We did a Substack Live. Here is a recording of it. • A recording from Ben Dreyfuss and Josh Barro's live video
I hate this meme about gardens • Welcome to Garden World.
I hate this meme about gardens
Welcome to Garden World.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I hate this meme about gardens • Welcome to Garden World.
The world is lit by lightning! • A long ramble about memories, avoidance, plays, movies, and—uh—ghosts.
The world is lit by lightning!
A long ramble about memories, avoidance, plays, movies, and—uh—ghosts.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The world is lit by lightning! • A long ramble about memories, avoidance, plays, movies, and—uh—ghosts.
My Dad And I Are Estranged. Here Is Our Last Email Exchange From Two Years Ago. • I'm dropping an A-bomb here but, like Truman, I hope one will be enough to end the war. If it isn't, it isn't, and the bombings will continue.
My Dad And I Are Estranged. Here Is Our Last Email Exchange From Two Years Ago.
I'm dropping an A-bomb here but, like Truman, I hope one will be enough to end the war. If it isn't, it isn't, and the bombings will continue.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My Dad And I Are Estranged. Here Is Our Last Email Exchange From Two Years Ago. • I'm dropping an A-bomb here but, like Truman, I hope one will be enough to end the war. If it isn't, it isn't, and the bombings will continue.
Shutdown Fold 'Em, with Nate Silver • We stress-test alternative ends to the government shutdown, compare good and bad approaches to election analysis, debate whether sports betting should be re-prohibited, and eulogize Teen Vogue.
Shutdown Fold 'Em, with Nate Silver
We stress-test alternative ends to the government shutdown, compare good and bad approaches to election analysis, debate whether sports betting should be re-prohibited, and eulogize Teen Vogue.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Shutdown Fold 'Em, with Nate Silver • We stress-test alternative ends to the government shutdown, compare good and bad approaches to election analysis, debate whether sports betting should be re-prohibited, and eulogize Teen Vogue.
I Am Pro-Ballroom. (But Please Don't Unsubscribe From This Newsletter. Thanks.) • Orange man bad, yes, but in terms of the ballroom, have to hand it to him.
I Am Pro-Ballroom. (But Please Don't Unsubscribe From This Newsletter. Thanks.)
Orange man bad, yes, but in terms of the ballroom, have to hand it to him.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I Am Pro-Ballroom. (But Please Don't Unsubscribe From This Newsletter. Thanks.) • Orange man bad, yes, but in terms of the ballroom, have to hand it to him.
Overthinking Things: 5,000 Words About One Stupid Episode Of The West Wing • Aaron Sorkin delivers the worst civics lesson in history.
Overthinking Things: 5,000 Words About One Stupid Episode Of The West Wing
Aaron Sorkin delivers the worst civics lesson in history.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Overthinking Things: 5,000 Words About One Stupid Episode Of The West Wing • Aaron Sorkin delivers the worst civics lesson in history.
I'm Doing A Weekly Podcast With Josh Barro & Megan McCardle. Please Tell Everyone You Know. • It's called CENTRAL AIR, a great name I did not come up with.
I'm Doing A Weekly Podcast With Josh Barro & Megan McCardle. Please Tell Everyone You Know.
It's called CENTRAL AIR, a great name I did not come up with.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I'm Doing A Weekly Podcast With Josh Barro & Megan McCardle. Please Tell Everyone You Know. • It's called CENTRAL AIR, a great name I did not come up with.
Thousands Of Words About The Bearer Bonds In DIE HARD • You will learn things from this blog post!
Thousands Of Words About The Bearer Bonds In DIE HARD
You will learn things from this blog post!
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Thousands Of Words About The Bearer Bonds In DIE HARD • You will learn things from this blog post!
HEAT 2 Is Getting Made! Why? Because She's Got A GREAT ASS! • And you got your head all up in it.
HEAT 2 Is Getting Made! Why? Because She's Got A GREAT ASS!
And you got your head all up in it.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
HEAT 2 Is Getting Made! Why? Because She's Got A GREAT ASS! • And you got your head all up in it.
The Left Is Very Mad At Ezra Klein. Why? Because They're Stupid. • A few thousand words on this subject.
The Left Is Very Mad At Ezra Klein. Why? Because They're Stupid.
A few thousand words on this subject.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Left Is Very Mad At Ezra Klein. Why? Because They're Stupid. • A few thousand words on this subject.
A Very Long Post About The Charlie Kirk Assassination That Almost No One Will Finish Reading • ChatGPT told me to cut one of these sections out because it would make people hate me. I ignored it. Not all heroes wear capes.
A Very Long Post About The Charlie Kirk Assassination That Almost No One Will Finish Reading
ChatGPT told me to cut one of these sections out because it would make people hate me. I ignored it. Not all heroes wear capes.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A Very Long Post About The Charlie Kirk Assassination That Almost No One Will Finish Reading • ChatGPT told me to cut one of these sections out because it would make people hate me. I ignored it. Not all heroes wear capes.
Europe Is Poor: South America Edition • French Guiana vs Guyana.
Europe Is Poor: South America Edition
French Guiana vs Guyana.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Europe Is Poor: South America Edition • French Guiana vs Guyana.
The Most Uncool Thing You Can Do Is Have A Meltdown Over A Commercial For Jeans • Can people just act normal for one second?
The Most Uncool Thing You Can Do Is Have A Meltdown Over A Commercial For Jeans
Can people just act normal for one second?
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Most Uncool Thing You Can Do Is Have A Meltdown Over A Commercial For Jeans • Can people just act normal for one second?
The new Superman film is pro-immigrant, but it definitely isn't woke. • Sorry, culture warriors.
The new Superman film is pro-immigrant, but it definitely isn't woke.
Sorry, culture warriors.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The new Superman film is pro-immigrant, but it definitely isn't woke. • Sorry, culture warriors.
It's Funny To Read The Travel Tips Foreigners Give Each Other About Visiting The US • Happy July 4th :)
It's Funny To Read The Travel Tips Foreigners Give Each Other About Visiting The US
Happy July 4th :)
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It's Funny To Read The Travel Tips Foreigners Give Each Other About Visiting The US • Happy July 4th :)
Happy July 4th! Europe Sucks. • America is number 1.
Happy July 4th! Europe Sucks.
America is number 1.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy July 4th! Europe Sucks. • America is number 1.
If Zohran Mamdani Fails, AOC Could Pay the Price • The newly minted progressive star is likely to become New York’s next mayor. But if his policies flop, the blowback won’t stop with him—it could hit Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez right as 2028 heats up.
If Zohran Mamdani Fails, AOC Could Pay the Price
The newly minted progressive star is likely to become New York’s next mayor. But if his policies flop, the blowback won’t stop with him—it could hit Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez right as 2028 heats up.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If Zohran Mamdani Fails, AOC Could Pay the Price • The newly minted progressive star is likely to become New York’s next mayor. But if his policies flop, the blowback won’t stop with him—it could hit Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez right as 2028 heats up.
The "TV Event Of The Decade" Did Not Cost A Lot Of Money To make • Mr Beast spends considerably more.
The "TV Event Of The Decade" Did Not Cost A Lot Of Money To make
Mr Beast spends considerably more.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The "TV Event Of The Decade" Did Not Cost A Lot Of Money To make • Mr Beast spends considerably more.