Amid The Deathworks, Green Shoots Rise

And: David Lynch, Smoker; Liberal Gaslighting And Trump's Alleged Culture War

Jan 24, 2025

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James Orr, at home at The Moorings, in a clip from forthcoming ‘Live Not By Lies’

I’m sending out the Friday essay early. I’m about to board an overnight flight to Europe, and have too short a connection in London to send it. So, here you go!

Whatever you plan to do over the next couple of days, please make time to read Mana Asfari’s excellent essay from …

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