The Postrider Roundup: Trump v. Pop Culture, the System, et al.
Politics Editor Lars Emerson and Editor-in-Chief Michael Lovito discuss Trump’s pervasive impact on pop culture before turning to Michael’s article on DOGE and “solutionism.” Then, they assess (with some optimism for the system) what checks and balances may limit Trump going forward. ...
Musk, DOGE, and the Problem of Government Solutionism
My Musings on Super Bowl LIX
Biden Derangement Syndrome is Not the Way Forward for Democrats
The Postrider Roundup: EOs and Tarrifs and Memos, Oh My
Starting to Untangle What Happened to Democrats in 2024
In the outpouring of assessments, castigations, autopsies, recommendations, and blame following Democrats’ 2024 election losses, one particular public figure stands out: Hawaii’s junior senator, Brian Schatz. Where many Democrats, pundits, and politicos rushed to provide answers to the party’s 2024 ...
The Postrider’s Top 20 Albums of 2024, Part 2
Going into this year’s albums of the year list, I knew two things for certain: I wanted a list of at least 20, but I could only name five off the top of my head that were absolute locks to ...
The Postrider’s Top 20 Albums of 2024, Part 1
Going into this year’s albums of the year list, I knew two things for certain: I wanted a list of at least 20, but I could only name five off the top of my head that were absolute locks to ...
The Postrider’s Top 25 Songs of 2024, Part 2
It happens to me almost every year – I fret that I’ve only been listening to the same five artists on repeat, and that I won’t be able to put together another Top Songs or Albums of the Year list. ...