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Wherein the Greek Chorus Foundation Operation Taya has succeeded! Also, Anastasiia Lapatina's gym got bombed, and Holly Berkley Fletcher reports on an ex-evangelical comedy festival. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and the Greek Chorus discuss Ben's various ideas for how to block construction of Trump's ballroom and arch. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben listens to Holly Berkley Fletcher rant about TPS, Evangelical hypocrisy, and a "punk-ass little analyst" of her acquaintance, amongst other topics. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben welcomes Quinta Jurecic to talk about her recent Atlantic article on the Trump administration's latest attempts to end birthright citizenship. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Alicia Wanless discuss the results of recent Canadian by-elections in the context of the Canadian-American trade war. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Jonathan Rauch, and the Greek Chorus discuss the proper attitude towards dangerous pests, including mosquitos, the excesses of DEI, and Donald Trump. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Mike Feinberg talks about the literary role of ghost stories and Anastasiia Lapatina gives an update on the Russian bombardment of Kyiv. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Mike Feinberg, and the Greek Chorus discuss the citizenship requirements for the Presidency, publishing Ukrainian literature in English, and Mike's recently acquired fiery skull. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Alicia Wanless discuss the escalating trade war between Canada and the US. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein a friend of Greek Chorus Foundation volunteer Jimmy Rushton has been killed by a Russian ballistic missile. Jimmy comes on the show to remember his friend and ask the GCF for assistance. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and the Greek Chorus discuss political developments in Canada, Zambia, and elsewhere. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Mike Feinberg, Jonathan Rauch, and the Greek Chorus discuss the merits of comic book movies and the counterintelligence risk posed by Natalie Harp. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben ponders what song to sing at his next karaoke party, Joel from the Greek Chorus reports on a couple of his projects, and Holly Berkley Fletcher has some concerns about the DSA. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Deece X to discuss the fight to defend Big Bend National Park from the Trump administration and other highlights of Texas politics. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and the Greek Chorus discuss the resumption of Operation Battery, Julia Curlee's piece in the Atlantic, and the mice in Ben's house. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Holly Berkley Fletcher is back and wants to talk about speed cameras, Auschwitz, and Trump's abuse of Haitian-Americans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Taya, who we are supporting through graduate school, is finally introduced to the Greek Chorus. Donate here to support Taya! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein we get updates on Ben's AI staircase design, how various people feel about the Odyssey movie, and when Taya is coming on the show. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Mike Feinberg welcome Julia Curlee to discuss the destruction of the infrastructure of US intelligence. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Carol Tsang of the Greek Chorus asks Ben about how precedent informs Supreme Court decisions, and Ben tries to answer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Anastasiia Lapatina, and the Greek Chorus discuss the strategic objectives of the Greek Chorus Foundation and plan its next several months of operations. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben tells Alicia Wanless about being ordered around by an AI, and Alicia tells Ben about seeing Nolan's Odyssey. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben tells Eve Gaumond about his latest project: using AI to count the total number of US federal criminal laws. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Anastasiia Lapatina gives some life updates, from movies to divorce to protests in Kyiv. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Mike Feinberg reviews Emily Wilson's review of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey. Ben and the Greek Chorus spectate. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg welcome Roger Parloff to discuss developments in Trump's prosecution of Jim Comey for seashell-based threats. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Alicia Wanless discuss the difficulties of attempting to describe Trump's behavior. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher consider variations on repentance, with reference to the children of Nazis, the American South, and Laura Loomer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.dogshirtdaily.comAuthor James Campbell joins us to discuss his book, Middle Passages: African American Journeys to Africa, 1787-2005, and the Langston Hughes poems he chose to accompany it (which you can find here).

Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher talk karaoke, tariffs, college tuition, and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg discuss the effects that developments in AI and quantum computing will have on how cybersecurity functions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher take questions from Eve Gaumond on everything from book proposals to JFK's sexual behavior. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben discusses the case against the guy who pulled a bit of paint out of the Reflecting Pool, and Holly Berkley Fletcher talks about the rise of xenophobic violence in South Africa. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein the Greek Chorus Foundation is all set up, and Ben and Anastasiia Lapatina introduce its first fundraising goal. Contribute at: https://greekchorusfoundation.org/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Amanda Carpenter and Molly Roberts to discuss Trump's speech on election interference and how the Trump administration is trying to use conspiracy theories to interfere with lawful voting. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben welcomes Molly Roberts to speculate about what election conspiracy theories Trump will put forward in his speech tonight. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg welcome Julia Curlee, former CIA analyst and NSC staffer, to discuss the Trump administration's destruction of the National Security Council. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg discuss Hannah Arendt, and Holly Berkley Fletcher explains the distinction between evangelicalism and white evangelicalism. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Will Saletan to discuss the life and legacy of Lindsey Graham. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben welcomes Ari Tabatabai, fresh from the NATO summit in Turkey, to discuss Trump, Ukraine, and European security without the US. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Anastasiia Lapatina tells us about various corrupt, bizarre, and fascinating recent events in Ukraine. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Alicia Wanless, and Holly Berkley Fletcher celebrate Canada Day, debate political Stoicism, and discuss which products Instagram is trying to sell them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg plan a rom-com based on Anna Bower's latest misadventures. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and the Greek Chorus discuss how best to design a protest at the reflecting pool. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben, Mike Feinberg, and Alicia Wanless try to identify the best anti-US, anti-Canada song. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Anastasiia Lapatina gives us an update on parenting under Russian bombardment, and Holly Berkley Fletcher has more news on Trump's triumphal arch. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg discuss the problems with the legal academic establishment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Holly Berkley Fletcher discusses her visit to Rwanda, Ben and Holly introduce their safari guide Moses, and Jonathan Rauch wants to talk about the latest SCOTUS ruling. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe

Wherein Ben has returned from safari and Eve Gaumond is concerned about school systems using AI to predict dropouts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe