Dear friends —
What a week it was. In our first Table Talk podcast here on Substack, Johanna and I had a (mostly) civil discussion about the big stories out there, plus a couple you might have missed, and some family stuff, too. We had fun—hope you enjoy it.
And a word of gratitude: We couldn’t do this without you.
Our journey into independent media is both thrilling and daunting. But I am committed to it—to reporting and explaining the great events of our time without fear or favor, corporate red lines or partisan dictates.
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—Terry











