In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTV

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.

Wherein the Greek Chorus Foundation is all set up, and Ben and Anastasiia Lapatina introduce its first fundraising goal. Contribute at:https://greekchorusfoundation.org/

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.

Wherein Ben welcomes Molly Roberts to speculate about what election conspiracy theories Trump will put forward in his speech tonight.

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.

Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg discuss Hannah Arendt, and Holly Berkley Fletcher explains the distinction between evangelicalism and white evangelicalism.

Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Will Saletan to discuss the life and legacy of Lindsey Graham.

Wherein Ben welcomes Ari Tabatabai, fresh from the NATO summit in Turkey, to discuss Trump, Ukraine, and European security without the US.

Wherein Anastasiia Lapatina tells us about various corrupt, bizarre, and fascinating recent events in Ukraine.