Evening Roundup: September 29
Featuring E. Jean Carroll, Frederic J. Frommer, "Offsides" with Pablo Torre, Dara Kass MD, Rob Weissman, Jen Rubin, Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, and "Talking Feds"
Autocrats can't stand being mocked: E. Jean Carroll on the power of women & comedians
The state of the world can seem overwhelming right now. It’s completely normal to want to crawl under your blanket and wish everything away. But, the moment calls for more. As the vibrant E. Jean Carroll explains, you’re allowed to be depressed for 10 minutes a day, but then you need to go outside and act.
The lost art of MLB hitting for average
By Frederic J. Frommer
The National League had just one .300 hitter this season.
Offsides with Pablo Torre: Mark Cuban, the Kawhi Leonard investigation, & American arrogance
Pablo Torre has been a non-stop force investigating this NBA scandal involving Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers and its owner, Steve Ballmer. In Pablo’s latest episode of his podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out, more pieces of the puzzle are revealed, including an additional $20 million guarantee to Leonard and a $1.875 million donation from Ballmer…
Trump's regime of retribution & intimidation: Robert Weissman on the Comey indictment and National Guard in Portland
Last Thursday, Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury after Trump publicly called for his prosecution. Comey’s first court appearance will be on October 9th for arraignment. Tangentially, this past weekend Trump announced that he would be
The U.S. is not a Functional Democracy
We are no longer at a “tipping point” or “an inflection point.” We are no longer “sliding” toward autocracy. Donald Trump no longer “aspires” to be an autocrat. Last week, in case you had any doubt, the Trump regime went full-bore authoritarian. We cannot accurately describe the current United States government as a functional democracy.
When online hate manifests in the real world: Cynthia Miller-Idriss on the gendered aspect of violent extremism
It seems as though America can’t go a week without a tragic occurrence of violent extremism take place. What has changed in the last decade to make these events so much more prevalent? One answer could lie in the inner workings of the online ecosystem and how it impacts young men specifically.
Comey Before the Storm
In the wake of the shocking indictment of James Comey, Harry convenes DOJ veterans Paul Fishman and Mimi Rocah, plus political analyst Jonathan Alter, to discuss the seismic implications for the rule of law.
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No coverage of MAGA murders in Michigan and North Carolina?
Government sutdawn?
Unilateral Gaza resolution?
Trumepstein developments?
Hoping one of the contrary attorneys can help me out: How can a lawyer who isn't licensed in VA work the Comey case? Isn't there a separate bar exam for VA? Thanks for any help!