# David Sedaris is Mostly Bark, Some Bite

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Podcast: [Pod Save America](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pod-save-america-7044366)
Published: 2026-06-14T09:55:00+00:00
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## Resource

Legendary humorist David Sedaris stops by the studio to talk to Lovett about his new book of essays, "The Land and Its People," his father's support for Trump, and what he learned about liberals when he was bitten by a dog. They also unpack Sedaris's frustration with being labeled "queer," his nonnegotiable rule about what not to discuss in a relationship, and his unique approach to growing older.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date.

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