Ep. #577: Anne Applebaum, Gillian Tett, Dan Savage

Anne Applebaum, a staff writer at *The Atlantic*, discusses the alarming rise of authoritarianism and polarization in the U.S. Gillian Tett, U.S. editor-at-large of the *Financial Times*, dives into the cultural implications of mask-wearing, emphasizing its significance beyond health. Meanwhile, Dan Savage shares his thoughts on relationships amidst societal absurdities and critiques the growth of a snitch culture in America, particularly in the context of recent abortion laws. They engage in a hilarious yet insightful examination of these pressing issues.