What does the death of The Washington Post sports section mean for the future of sports, journalism and propaganda? Was "Melania" a movie — or crypto? And how does LeBron guarantee his story now? Plus: Tony Kornheiser, Paul Thomas Anderson, Nuke LaLoosh, New Yorker clickbait, Carmelite nuns, the glue of commonality... and the uselessness of despair.
Further content:
• "Democracy Dies in Broad Daylight" (David Remnick)
• "The Crackin', Shakin', Breakin' Sounds" (Nat Hentoff, 1964)
• "A Day with the Duke" (Whitney Balliett, 1970)
• Subscribe to "The New Yorker Radio Hour"
• Read "King of the World"
• Watch "O.J.: Made in America"
Previously on PTFO:
• The Banned Prince Documentary: Director Ezra Edelman (Finally) Speaks
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