The Commentary Magazine Podcast Sandwich Man and the Liberal Crack-Up
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Aug 15, 2025 The podcast dives into a bizarre incident where a man threw a sandwich at a federal officer, using it as a springboard to explore the absurdity of today's political climate. The hosts humorously connect this act to broader cultural tantrums and the complexities of governance in D.C. They discuss the psychological toll of political trauma and the challenges of rational opposition to Trump's influence. The conversation culminates in a chaotic song performance that adds a hilariously disastrous end to the intriguing topics covered.
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Sandwich Thrower Was A DOJ Employee
- Sean Charles Dunn, a DOJ international affairs specialist, approached federal officers and hurled a wrapped Subway sandwich at one of them before fleeing.
- Bystanders said he admitted, "I did it. Okay. I threw a sandwich," and witnesses reported he appeared drunk.
Crime Move Became A Political Trap
- John Podhoretz argues Trump's DC anti-crime move forced liberals to obsess about authoritarian threats instead of policy.
- The episode positions the National Guard deployment as a simple law-and-order action turned political lightning rod.
Trauma Shapes Liberal Reaction
- Abe Greenwald says many liberals feel their lives have been ruined since 2016 and now react in a traumatized way to Trump's successes.
- He links persistent political defeat to pervasive anxiety and over-the-top responses.