All too infrequently, at least in the world of popular culture, we lose a certifiably great one.[1]Julia Child of course comes to mind. But beyond the famous we can trust that in the ordinary world we routinely lose people who … Read more
Boxing, I’m done. A 40+-year relationship, and I’m done. Count me out. This was driven home with the recent passing of middleweight legend Marvelous Marvin Haggler (not to mention Floyd Mayweather’s latest act; more below), but like many breakups it’d … Read more
Podcaster Dave Rubin knows more than a thing or two about the late Larry King, whose Brooklyn accent, suspenders and dark-rimmed glasses helped mark his 25-year run as host of CNN’s Larry King Live. Rubin has called King “my friend, my … Read more
When news of the passing of iconic talk radio host Rush Limbaugh arrived, people to both sides of him were quick to pounce. The New York Times (in an era of ongoing lows for the paper) offered up its own sadistic … Read more