Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 62

How Bankers Effectively Saved (and Warped) New York City.

Jonathan Mahler’s new book, The Gods of New York describes a pivotal four years in New York City’s history.

I’ve Seen What Kind of Father My Husband Would Be to Our Kid. I’ve Got to Escape.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Slate Mini Crossword for Aug. 17, 2025

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It Used to Be the Premier Form of Freaky Sex. Then Someone—or Something—Shut It Down.

It was everyone's favorite fantasy. Then it took a nosedive.

Down the Text-Scam Rabbit Hole

Work from home? You bet. Get paid daily? Well....

There’s Only One Thing I Want to Know About My Wife’s Affair. She Refuses to Tell Me.

I can't stop thinking about the sex they had.

Netflix’s Most Popular Movie in Years Has Now Birthed a No. 1 Song

We finally have the first chart-topping hit by a girl group since Destiny’s Child. It’s not what you might expect.

My Husband Thinks We Should Allow Our Daughter Full Control Over Her Appearance. It’s Really Not That Simple.

We can't go through this again.

Help! My Wife’s Father Isn’t Her Real Father—and the Rest of the Truth Is Sickening.

My wife has been despondent ever since we found out.

Slate Mini Crossword for Aug. 16, 2025

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