Central Air This Podcast Is Going to the Dogs
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Apr 22, 2026 
Alex Thompson, national political correspondent at Axios and co-author of a book on Biden, reflects on his controversial White House Correspondents' Dinner remarks. He and the hosts debate whether the dinner still makes sense, how it turned into a cultural spectacle, and the optics of roasting presidents. They also touch on media gossip culture and the role of party-driven events in Washington.
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Allow Dogs Selectively Not Universally
- Allowing dogs in some public places is reasonable if restaurants avoid kitchens and bars without food clearly signal dog-friendly status.
- Megan McArdle recommends differentiated rules and venue choice rather than blanket bans to reduce conflicts.
Designer Dog Bought And Passed Off As Rescue
- Ben Dreyfuss bought a designer Pomsky in 2020 and lied to his mom that he rescued it to avoid criticism from her dog-rescue background.
- After confessing, his mom accepted the dog, showing emotional bonds can override provenance debates.
PiedATerre Tax Favors Resident Taxpayers
- A pied-à-terre surtax targets vacant luxury apartments to favor residents who pay income tax and consume city services.
- Josh Barro argues it could strengthen New York's tax base by making nonresident ownership comparatively costlier.