December mailbag!
This month's topics: lesser watched TV dramas of the 20th century, music to write to, and 2023 top 10 lists!
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Pluribus isn't an allegory for anything. It's smarter than that
Pluribus' superpower, and its best feature in a media landscape full of too-obvious themes, is its use of elastic metaphor.
The vibes aren't shifting
Why the right-wing effort to change the narrative is already flailing.
Heated Rivalry: Episode 1, "Rookies"
Our new recap series debuts with hot hockey boys, an innovative approach to narrative time, and Canada's own Leslie Feist.
Episodes Monday Rundown, January 5–11 2026
This week: No Other Choice, Resurrection, and some great video essays.