# The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1418

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Podcast: [The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-1366212)
Published: 2026-05-14T14:46:43+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/lotuseaters_com/the-podcast-of-the-220921014
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Dan, Firas, and special guest Harrison Pitt discuss the UK state banning people who embarrass them, whether the British state can even be governed by anyone, and how control is breaking down everywhere.

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