Wow. Kept reading and waiting for a new perspective or enlightened moment as he faces his illness where he wishes he had done something differently and then it ended. This entire thing could have been “Ben Sasse has a terminal cancer diagnosis and is starting a podcast”
I’m very sad to hear of Mr. Sasse’s diagnosis. We didn’t have much in common politically, but I met him in person in California and later read his book, finding him to be thoughtful, principled, and sincerely patriotic. America needs more people like that right now, especially among Republicans.
This is a beautiful essay. It's the kind of essay that makes one still, quiet, and--even--reverent.
In tears, at this post and the way we face our ultimate fate … and lost in admiration for all who choose laughter regardless. Thank you!
Wow. Kept reading and waiting for a new perspective or enlightened moment as he faces his illness where he wishes he had done something differently and then it ended. This entire thing could have been “Ben Sasse has a terminal cancer diagnosis and is starting a podcast”
Does he laugh at all damage done by his republican policies?
Thank you for this Steve. Two of my favorite guys having a very human conversation. For those who didn't catch it on NPR, here's the link: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/06/nx-s1-5729065/former-sen-ben-sasse-talks-about-the-state-of-us-politics-and-his-fight-with-cancer
Thank you, Kelly!
Karma is a bítch¡
I’m very sad to hear of Mr. Sasse’s diagnosis. We didn’t have much in common politically, but I met him in person in California and later read his book, finding him to be thoughtful, principled, and sincerely patriotic. America needs more people like that right now, especially among Republicans.
Dying of cancer sucks; however, Sasse was an evil man throughout his adult life
Thank you
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