Calm Down

A Ramble In Time

I am still months away from being 40, ladies.

Feb 14 • Ben Dreyfuss

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I hate Wendy (from Wendy's). I am not a lunatic.

Wendy must go.

Feb 11 • Ben Dreyfuss

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January 2026

There are no statues for the Whistle War here

The stupidest defense of ICE is the one about the whistles.

Jan 29 • Ben Dreyfuss

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Live with Josh, Megan & Ben

A recording from Ben Dreyfuss and Josh Barro's live video

Jan 23 • Ben Dreyfuss, Josh Barro, and Megan McArdle

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2026?! Sure, why not.

Ho ho ho.

Jan 7 • Ben Dreyfuss

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December 2025

We did a Substack Live. Here is a recording of it.

A recording from Ben Dreyfuss and Josh Barro's live video

Dec 19, 2025 • Ben Dreyfuss, Josh Barro, and Megan McArdle

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I hate this meme about gardens

Welcome to Garden World.

Dec 15, 2025 • Ben Dreyfuss

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November 2025

The world is lit by lightning!

A long ramble about memories, avoidance, plays, movies, and—uh—ghosts.

Nov 24, 2025 • Ben Dreyfuss

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My Dad And I Are Estranged. Here Is Our Last Email Exchange From Two Years Ago.

I'm dropping an A-bomb here but, like Truman, I hope one will be enough to end the war. If it isn't, it isn't, and the bombings will continue.

Nov 17, 2025 • Ben Dreyfuss

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Shutdown Fold 'Em, with Nate Silver

We stress-test alternative ends to the government shutdown, compare good and bad approaches to election analysis, debate whether sports betting should…

Published on Central Air • Nov 12, 2025

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October 2025

Why Every Aaron Sorkin Scene Feels The Same

A second whack at THE WEST WING.

Oct 27, 2025 • Ben Dreyfuss

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I Am Pro-Ballroom. (But Please Don't Unsubscribe From This Newsletter. Thanks.)

Orange man bad, yes, but in terms of the ballroom, have to hand it to him.

Oct 24, 2025 • Ben Dreyfuss

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