“Fox & Friends Weekend” Host for SECDEF

No, I am not kidding.

Kris Kristofferson, 1936-2024

The legendary singer, songwriter, and actor is gone at 88.

Mike Lee’s Ambition

And his corruption.

James Earl Jones, 1931-2024

The legendary star of stage and screen is gone at 93.

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The Ezra Klein Phenomenon

From Juiceboxer to arguably the most important media figure on the left.

Phil Donahue, 1935-2024

The talk show pioneer is gone at 88.

Bob Newhart, 1929-2024

The legendary comedian is gone at 94.

President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, October 19, 2023 President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, October 19, 2023

I Don’t Think He is Going Anywhere

But the story will continue for a while yet.

Biden Press Conference Doesn’t Stop Bleeding

A relatively strong performance doesn’t change the narrative.

Clooney and Pelosi Join ‘Replace Biden’ Effort

The President’s demand that Democrats shut up and rally behind him is going unheeded.

Is Joe Biden Fit to Serve?

The Replace Biden bandwagon continues rolling. Evidence is mounting that he needs to get on it.

Biden Isn’t Dropping Out

More post-debate thoughts and a reminder about how US parties work.

Internet advertising Internet advertising

Killing the Ad-Based Web

Its time has passed.

Harvey Weinstein’s New York Conviction Overturned

He’s still a convicted felon in California, though.

Louis Gossett Jr., 1936-2024

A legendary actor is gone at 87.

Adam Schiff Wins, Shouted Down By Protestors

California’s next Senator had his night spoiled.

Norman Lear, 1922-2023

A television icon is gone at 101.

Hollywood Writers Strike Settlement

A short-term win for creatives and a longer-term loss?

Does Comedy Have to be Based on Truth?

Hasan Minhaj is a serial liar. Does it matter?

The Future of Streaming TV

The current business model is collapsing. It’s about time.

Legislative Signal v. Political Noise

The weakness of anti-drag queen legislation.

Headline of the Day

Because it deserves more than just an entry in a tab-clearing list.

Creative Class on Strike

Hollywood and the news media are roiled in labor disputes.