# t's a hospital! It's an arms depot! It's a hospital AND an arms depot.

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Podcast: [The World According To Ben Stein](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-world-according-to-ben-stein-1370310)
Published: 2025-08-29T01:17:13+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3089

## Resource

On the August 28 edition of the podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft discuss the road to happiness, the manipulation of images for political purposes, and the trans revolution. Where else but on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein can you find a lineup like that? Be sure to listen on – keep the cards and letters coming, folks!

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