September Book Club: The Odyssey (w/ Sonny Bunch)

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The Bulwark’s September Book Club episode focuses on "The Odyssey" with guest Sonny Bunch joining host Mona Charen in discussing the book during a live video recording. The article invites readers to become paying members of The Bulwark for $4/month to gain access to this and other exclusive content, including ad-free editions of shows and member-only podcasts.
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The Bulwark is hosting its September book club discussion on September with Mona Charen and guest Sonny Bunch, focusing on the classic novel The Odyssey. Access to this episode, along with other subscriber-only content such as articles, newsletters, and member-exclusive shows like The Secret Podcast, requires a paid membership through Bulwark+. The subscription offers ad-free editions of their shows, transcripts, community chats, and commenting features. Membership costs include support for the sustainability of their work, which they aim to keep accessible even to those who cannot afford it.

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September Book Club: The Odyssey (w/ Sonny Bunch) · assertive framing

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