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Megan, Ben and Josh discuss the Warner Brothers sale, the search for a liberal concept of "the good," and the rise of implausible disabilities at elite…
Dec 11
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Josh Barro
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Ben Dreyfuss
, and
Megan McArdle
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1:23:57
$140,000 Is Not Poor, $400,000 Is Not Middle Class
We discuss the 'new poverty line,' consider what we owe to Afghan refugees, discuss who should go by 'Doctor,' and consider craps and Benihana as…
Dec 3
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Josh Barro
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Ben Dreyfuss
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Megan McArdle
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1:25:10
November 2025
Bring Your Husband to Work Day
Peter Suderman us to talk about immigration, insubordination, air travel etiquette and green bean cocktails.
Nov 26
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Josh Barro
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Ben Dreyfuss
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Megan McArdle
, and
Peter Suderman
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1:11:24
Conceal the Epstein Files!
Listen now | Megan and Ben argue against airing all the dirty laundry; we bemoan the rehabilitation of price controls; you can just do things (abolish…
Nov 19
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Josh Barro
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Megan McArdle
, and
Ben Dreyfuss
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1:05:55
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…
Nov 12
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Josh Barro
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Ben Dreyfuss
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Megan McArdle
, and
Nate Silver
27
6
4
1:30:14
Neither Glee Nor Panic: Our Moderate Take on Zohran Mamdani
Democrats post a very strong election night; the great left hope wins in New York and will now have to govern; Heritage faces 'groyper' turmoil; Josh…
Nov 6
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Josh Barro
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Megan McArdle
, and
Ben Dreyfuss
29
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1:12:03
October 2025
Deciding to Win, with Liam Kerr
Plus: the ballroom freakout, the Karine Jean-Pierre implosion, and Argentina beefs.
Oct 29
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Josh Barro
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Ben Dreyfuss
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Megan McArdle
, and
Liam Kerr
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14
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1:13:14
Immigration, with Matt Yglesias
We look at how Democrats can right the ship on immigration, discuss how the algorithms reveal our worst nature, and consider whether Italy has too many…
Oct 22
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Josh Barro
,
Ben Dreyfuss
,
Megan McArdle
, and
Matthew Yglesias
28
11
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1:21:44
Welcome to Central Air!
It's your new favorite weekly politics podcast, where the temperature is always just right.
Oct 15
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Josh Barro
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Megan McArdle
, and
Ben Dreyfuss
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1:30:32
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