Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 226

Donald Trump’s Authoritarian Speech and Punitive Tariffs

But the tariffs only punish ourselves and our allies.

I’m a Middle School Teacher. My Students Deserve More Than to Be Compared to Trump.

They’re funny. They’re sincere. They take everything seriously.

Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite Follow-Up Takes On Trump. It’s a Blast.

Mickey 17 shows it’s possible to have laughs, thrills, and brains.

How Do I Build My Village?

Plus: ear trouble, tooth trouble, and school trouble.

The New Ben Affleck–Jennifer Garner Rumor May Bring Society to the Brink

One man’s stint terrorizing the Jennifer community must, sadly, come to an end.

Rest in Peace, Joann Fabrics. You Were The Best Kind of Trad.

Yes, we can still go to Michaels and Hobby Lobby. But who wants to do that?

One of Two Things Could Happen in the Year’s Most Agonizing Season Finale. I Pray That It’s Not the Worse Option.

It all comes down to Danielle and Britney heading into the Season 3 finale of Peacock’s The Traitors.

Why the GOP Trap for Big-City Mayors Didn’t Work

This was supposed to be the college presidents hearing redux. It didn’t work out that way.

How Trump’s Tariffs Will Savage the Economy

The taxes on Mexico, Canada, and China are going to hurt consumers the most.

Our Wedding Will Be “No Kids.” But I Have No Idea How to Enforce That for One of My Friends.

Do I just need to disinvite him?