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Upon concluding, the podcast host conveyed lingering uncertainty about how to proceed with the recorded material. They reflected on the nature of the discourse, considering how best to represent that day’s events while maintaining integrity towards their guest. The host empathized with Hitchens’ frustration but felt that the conversation's content provided valuable insights and deserved to be shared as initially recorded.
The podcast concluded with the host planning to release the unedited version, while Hitchens remained adamant about feeling misled and treated poorly throughout the interview.