Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 169

I’m Autistic. I Didn’t Expect the Best Recent Depiction of Autism to Be in … ​The Accountant 2?

The Accountant 2 is clunky, awkward, and wonderfully autistic.

A Sexy New Show Combines Spies, Orgies, and Haute Cuisine. Is It All for Real?

Carême was a brilliant chef—but did his food really inspire an orgy in front of Napoleon’s wife?

I Can’t Hide One Part of My Appearance. Everyone at Work Won’t Let Me Forget It.

It hurts every time.

The DOJ Says Trump Has Saved 258 Million Lives. I Asked Them What That’s Based On.

“Are you ready for this, media?” No, actually!

I Left My 2-Year-Old Alone With My Husband for 15 Minutes. The Aftermath Might Haunt My Marriage Forever.

I don't think I'm overreacting here.

If You’ve Watched Ken Burns’ Vietnam Documentary, Do You Need Netflix’s?

I, a historian of the Vietnam War, have watched the Turning Point treatment. I have some notes.

The Prison Where Trump Thinks He Can Send Anyone He Wants Became Famous for a Bizarre Reason

For people who make videos about extreme places, the CECOT pitch was irresistible.

Help! I Want to Throw a Divorce Party. My Mom Is Standing in My Way.

I just want to celebrate.

A Referee Called a Foul on Our Son at Soccer. My Husband’s Response Was Unacceptably Bad.

I am close to seeing if he can be banned from games.

Which World Leader Has Trump Referred to as “Little Rocket Man”?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for April 30, 2025.