The musings of Amol Shrikhande
I’m a Gen X doctor who writes about the US, sometimes seriously and sometimes not at all.
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How Buffalo Made Presidential History
I’ve always embraced my role as father, particularly the part about boring the hell out of the kids. Presidential history,

The Best Hot Dog Ever
I’m not certain what’s in the best hot dog ever. And to be honest, it doesn’t matter. I mean, no

How Kendrick Lamar Proved I’m Biased
They say we’re all biased. In my case, Kendrick Lamar proved it. But don’t judge me yet—you can do that

How Buffalo Made Presidential History
I’ve always embraced my role as father, particularly the part about boring the hell out of the kids. Presidential history,

The Best Hot Dog Ever
I’m not certain what’s in the best hot dog ever. And to be honest, it doesn’t matter. I mean, no

How Kendrick Lamar Proved I’m Biased
They say we’re all biased. In my case, Kendrick Lamar proved it. But don’t judge me yet—you can do that