Sarah, David, Jonah and –– believe it or not! –– Steve discuss whether and how the United States should support dissidents in China and Iran, ponder the poetic timing of the Fuentes dinner, and lament the intractability of America’s gun debate.

Also: why is it so difficult to enjoy America beating Iran in the World Cup (besides it being soccer)?

Also also: will David’s scotch-taped computer survive the whole hour? Listen and find out.

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