Following Jeff Bezos's gutting of the Washington Post, economist Justin Wolfers joins me to try to unpack the mendacity of cowardice of the billionaire class. Also, how's the American economy really doing these days? And what will AI mean for that economy… and your future? (Plus, a short personal story.)
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Some highlights of our conversation
Groveling billionaires
Why we should never elect billionaires to office
A week of commentary
From a threat to “nationalize” elections to Trump’s stone-cold racism, February blew in with a lusty chill. Congratulations on making it through yet another deplorable week. And for keeping your heads when all about you are losing theirs.
Sunday
Monday
Freeing Liam
The symbolism seems a bit on-the-nose-don’t you think? Trump names the Kennedy Center after himself — and then shuts it down.
Tuesday
Lewis & Sykes: A Stunner in Texas
During today’s live conversation, Matt Lewis and I dove deep into the biggest political stories shaking the country right now.
Tuesday
If You Are Not Alarmed, You Aren't Paying Attention
“The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over,’ We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many — 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.” — Donald J. Trump, February 2, 2026
Wednesday
What Are They Doing When No One is Looking?
A quick reminder that it was just two weeks ago that the world was worried that we might invade Greenland. And somehow it just got crazier.
Thursday
Why ICE Can't Be "Fixed"
[Note: This is the first of two newsletters today. We’ll get to Jeff Bezos a bit later.]
Gutless Billionaire Guts the Post
Our culture of Rich-Beyond-Accountability has brought us both the Epstein Island and the Age of Trump. But the last few years have also been a masterclass in the Art of the Grovel: Fat cat law firms, broligarchs, Republicans, and the dickless men who make penis-shaped rockets to compensate.
Friday
Let us Prey
Really, I have to ask, what is the point of the inaptly named “National Prayer Breakfast”? Because it doesn’t really seem to be about prayer, does it? There was lot of talk about “religion” and its “hotness” in the Age of Trump, but not really all that much about God, or what he might think about the bizarre scene unfolding before Him.
Saturday dogs (and other animals)
Actually, I’m in Maryland, introducing the grand-daughters to some new friends.
