Graham Platner Wins, Backrooms, and Church and State
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss various topics on their podcast, including Graham Platner's win in Maine and the intersection of politics and religion. The conversation also touches on cultural complaints, internet horror, and generational grumbling, as well as movies and franchises like Sorcerer and Star Wars. The hosts also share their thoughts on the inequalities of religious rights and Robby's upcoming trip to Ukraine.
- ▪Graham Platner has won in Maine despite potential controversy surrounding him
- ▪Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss the intersection of politics and religion on their podcast
- ▪The hosts also talk about movies and franchises, including Sorcerer, Star Wars, and the new Wuthering Heights
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| Publication time | Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:51:11 +0000 |
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Maine Graham Platner Wins, Backrooms, and Church and State Politics, religion, movies, and generational gripes collide in a wide-ranging conversation that ends with Robby Soave preparing for his trip to Ukraine. Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi | 6.10.2026 1:51 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/06/Freedup-6-10-C-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Graham Platner win" alt="Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Graham Platner win | Illustration: Adani Samat" /> (Illustration: Adani Samat)…
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