# Episode 95: Byron Noem, African Anti-Gay Laws, & Reflecting Pool Arrests

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Podcast: [Ben Kissel Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ben-kissel-politics-7385379)
Published: 2026-06-26T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bkpolitics/episodes/Episode-95-Byron-Noem--African-Anti-Gay-Laws---Reflecting-Pool-Arrests-e3la3rm
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Duration seconds: 2537

## Resource

Ben talks about Byron Noem getting caught with a dominatrix again, the U.S. dropping opposition to Africa's strict anti-gay laws, a record number of young adults forced to live with their parents, and arrests around "vandalism" at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool If you'd like to call in to leave us a message, please ring us at: 323-515-9095

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