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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 1H 11M

One Leftist. Two Conservatives. All at Harvard Law. | Part 2 (ATB #16)

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WEEK 15 (PART TWO): We’re back at Harvard Law with Larissa Truchan for part two of our conversation, and the discussion gets even sharper.We start by sketching out our ideal third parties, debating what’s missing from the current political landscape, and whether America is locked into a permanent two-party system. From there, we make early predictions for the 2028 election, breaking down who we think will win the Democratic and Republican primaries — and why.The second half of the episode turns to Girl Problems, where we tackle listener questions and cultural flashpoints: Can guys tell girls what to wear? Should couples prioritize having kids? Are stereotypes about liberal women and conservative men fair or completely off base? And who should pay on the first date?We close by each offering a piece of hard advice to our own side and to the other, even if it’s uncomfortable. Give it a listen!Email [email protected] with your questions/comments or submit a voice memo at https://www.speakpipe.com/approachthebench for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also submit anonymous comments through this Google Form: https://forms.gle/9Zjxzkpwajivx19z800:00 Introduction00:40 Our Ideal Third Parties12:45 Who Will Win in 2028?34:05 Girl Problems: Stereotypes about Liberal Guys42:11: Girl Problems: Not Having Kids50:25 Girl Problems: Stereotypes about Conservative Guys54:47 Girl Problems: Are Will and Mason Feminists?58:40 Girl Problems: Modesty!1:05:04 Our Parting Advice for a Better Political Future

WEEK 15 (PART TWO): We’re back at Harvard Law with Larissa Truchan for part two of our conversation, and the discussion gets even sharper.We start by sketching out our ideal third parties, debating what’s missing from the current political landscape, and whether America is locked into a permanent two-party system. From there, we make early predictions for the 2028 election, breaking down who we think will win the Democratic and Republican primaries — and why.The second half of the episode turns to Girl Problems, where we tackle listener questions and cultural flashpoints: Can guys tell girls what to wear? Should couples prioritize having kids? Are stereotypes about liberal women and conservative men fair or completely off base? And who should pay on the first date?We close by each offering a piece of hard advice to our own side and to the other, even if it’s uncomfortable. Give it a listen!Email [email protected] with your questions/comments or submit a voice memo at https://www.speakpipe.com/approachthebench for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also submit anonymous comments through this Google Form: https://forms.gle/9Zjxzkpwajivx19z800:00 Introduction00:40 Our Ideal Third Parties12:45 Who Will Win in 2028?34:05 Girl Problems: Stereotypes about Liberal Guys42:11: Girl Problems: Not Having Kids50:25 Girl Problems: Stereotypes about Conservative Guys54:47 Girl Problems: Are Will and Mason Feminists?58:40 Girl Problems: Modesty!1:05:04 Our Parting Advice for a Better Political Future

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