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July 2025

Tribalism is Dumb (w/ Andrew Heaton)
Andrew Heaton is the author of the new book Tribalism Is Dumb and the host of The Political Orphanage podcast.
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1:06:09
The Great NYC Rationalization
"The weather is terrible, housing is unaffordable, and mentally ill people covered in filth roam the subway, but I can get authentic Chinese dumplings…
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Puck CEO, Sarah Personette
Paul sits down with Sarah Personette, CEO of Puck, the fast-growing news outlet the New York Times described as “Vanity Fair for the Substack era.” From…
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59:05
Weapons Grade Gorgeous w/ Mehran Khaghani
Paul sits down with comedian and actor Mehran Khaghani and gets deep into the psyche of a man who was brought to America from Iran as a 3-year-old.
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1:17:17
How Victimhood and Narcissism Hold Us Back (w/ Scott Barry Kaufman)
Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and best-selling author of the book Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize…
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June 2025

Legacy, Loss, and Being Jewish Now
Zibby Owens is an author, publisher, and bookstore owner.
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45:09
Jeffery Toobin Exposes Presidential Power
CNN legal analyst and bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin breaks down the hidden power of presidential pardons — and how they reveal the true character of…
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58:30
A Poet’s Wild Past w/ Edward Hirsch
Acclaimed poet and Guggenheim Foundation president Edward Hirsch joins us in an unforgettable episode to discuss his powerful memoir My Childhood in…
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Has Affirmative Action FAILED? (w/ Richard Kahlenberg)
Has affirmative action failed in America?
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May 2025

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