Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 221

My Fiancé Thinks It’s “Obvious” Why My Parents Can’t Retire. He Couldn’t Be More Wrong.

My Fiancé Thinks It’s “Obvious” Why My Parents Can’t Retire. He Couldn’t Be More Wrong.

Severance​’s Latest Episode Is Also Its Worst Rated. Sacrilege!

Harmony Cobel’s explosive return to our screens is good, actually.

Why the Private Equity Approach to Sell Government Buildings Won’t Work

For sale: One diplomacy museum.

Her First Novel Was Beloved. Why Does Her New One Feel All Wrong?

The wunderkind novel used to be the height of literary fashion. Then YA came.

Help! My Boyfriend Booked a “Solo” Vacation to Spend a Week With His Ex.

I can't help but feel this "friend" is different.

He Committed One of the Biggest Financial Frauds In History. That Won’t Stop Trump From Pardoning Him.

The disgraced crypto fraudster appeared on Tucker Carlson’s show to make his case.

Some Might Say My Teenage Daughter’s Latest Concern Is Responsible. It Has Me a Little Freaked Out.

It's all very sudden.

In Slang, What Bird Is Used to Denote a Constant Burden?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for March 10, 2025.

Slate Mini Crossword for March 10, 2025

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

I’m Dating a Single Mom

Plus: looking for gigs, being sick, and living on island time.