Bulwark Takes Alan Dershowitz Melts Down Over...Pierogies? (w/ Max Tani)
Aug 9, 2025
Max Tani, a Semafor reporter specializing in media and politics, dives into the hilariously chaotic encounter between Alan Dershowitz and a pierogi stand on Martha's Vineyard. They discuss how a simple food dispute spiraled into claims of antisemitism, raising questions about cultural identity and public personas. The conversation also touches on the legal implications for the vendor and the ripple effects on local businesses, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone about media attention and the quirks of public life.
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Dershowitz Sparks A Pierogi Confrontation
- Alan Dershowitz visited a Martha's Vineyard pierogi stand, demanded service, and filmed the encounter.
- The interaction escalated publicly and he left without getting pierogies.
Hosts Debate Pierogi Preferences
- Sam and Max trade strong preferences about pierogi toppings and cooking styles.
- They treat pierogies as a beloved, nearly universal comfort food and share personal habits.
Dershowitz Appears To Court Public Drama
- Sam argues Dershowitz often returns to Martha's Vineyard to create dramatic, media-friendly moments.
- Dershowitz has a pattern of outlasting community pushback and seeking public attention.