Church membership at 70% as late as 1999
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Friendly Fire: The JD Vance Debate, Midterm Madness & Return of the Firing Squad
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Jul 2, 2026
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Sponsor Reads: NetSuite, Blinds.com, CookUnity
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Before the hosts get a word in, the episode opens with a trio of sponsor reads. NetSuite Next is pitched as the AI-powered business management suite that connects all company data into a single source of truth, with a free trial offer for businesses doing at least seven figures. Blinds.com follows, positioned as the antidote to the frustrating home-project experience of scheduling appointments and sitting through sales pitches, offering $50 off with code SHAPIRO. Finally, CookUnity — described as the first chef-led meal delivery service using Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs — promises 50% off a first order with code BEN. The segment establishes the commercial structure of the show before the panel convenes.
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