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We're back with another edition of the Federalist Radio Hour.

I'm Emily Chishonsky, culture editor here at the Federalist.

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Today I'm joining you from the sidelines of a little Christmas party

we're throwing here at the Federalist.

So you'll hear maybe some ice clinking in the background,

but I'm joined today by my friend, a former guest of the show.

He's been on many times, Spencer Brown,

managing editor at Town Hall for a podcast that I've been waiting to do

for a really long time.

And Spencer, before I even thank you for coming on the podcast,

I want to thank you for being willing to talk about what we're going to discuss today.

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