I went to Los Angeles and Bob Odenkirk taught me how to stage-fight and told me about the break-ins that led him to want to be an action star. My latest: wapo.st/4codv6Q

“The men and women who lie in Arlington have earned that peace, and they deserve our quiet, humble gratitude, not this monstrous monument to power, war and one man’s ego.” www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

The Advocate news group is seeking a photojournalist in Baton Rouge. Great opportunity for a good photog at a locally owned operation that still does it all (digital, print, real work about real people, made by real people and read by real people). Wanna? workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

Great job opportunity here! Come join me on the Arts and Govt beat -- KenCen, Smithsonian, etc. Happy to answer any questions about it -- feel free to reach out. washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/washin...

I didn’t begin this week thinking I would be writing about the Iran War, Chuck Norris, and Kid Rock, but one of the “joys” of living through the Trump era is that every week seems like the worst game of Mad Libs you’ve ever played: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/the-mythol...

Apparently it’s Hug a Journalist Day, but let’s not get HR involved, ok? You can, however, get a one-year subscription to my new gig for 12 months for $12. Today only (4/2) And I love you, too. subscribe.nola.com/digitalhug?o...

Absolute must-read story about the Kennedy Center’s longest-serving volunteer by @janaykingsberry.bsky.social. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

BREAKING: Layoffs rock the Kennedy Center, ahead of the two-year closure. It's unclear how many staffers are affected. They span departments. They're taking place on the same day Bill Maher was announced was the Twain Prize recipient. My latest: www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

BREAKING: It turns out the Mark Twain Prize is going to Bill Maher after all, despite the White House flatly denying it last week. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

Glad this story is being told but I’m extremely disappointed that it fails to mention that The Washington Post has laid off nearly all of its arts critics A decades-deep legacy of arts coverage has been destroyed here and it hurts our city and our world www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/b...

If you aren’t reading @janaykingsberry.bsky.social and me in The Post for Kennedy Center coverage, read the editor who guided it and is now at the Atlantic, @jonfischer.bsky.social. His piece on Grenell’s departure: www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026... (But also please still read Janay and me!)

THREAD: I got laid off from NYMag/Vulture after 14 years. The family lost 75% of income + medical. Now mzs.press bookstore, once a side project. is do-or-die for Judith & I. I feel weird telling you this because others are doing much worse. But if you could like or share this, we'd be so grateful!

I wrote about how, and why, the Scream franchise endures -- even if there are some duds in its run. Check it out: www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

The Kennedy Center Honors will continue during closure, but with a new name: The Trump Kennedy Center Honors. Venue TBD. My latest: www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast. The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me. But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.

Journalists in New Orleans have no idea how their work lives are about to change for the better. Or maybe they do! Either way, wonderful for everyone involved, @hankstuever.bsky.social especially. www.nola.com/news/veteran...

I'm going to write one long thread over the next couple of days about the people I worked with at the Post. They deserve the extra time and attention. I'll start with someone you likely know well: @roncharles.bsky.social 1/TK

I cannot imagine better news. Hank is the best I’ve ever worked with. My hometown newspaper is so lucky to have him, and he’s so lucky to get to work with an awesome crew down there.

@chrisrichards.bsky.social review of the Bad Bunny halftime show is perfect and brilliant. And here! substack.com/@thefutureis...

The final Sunday arts section I worked on. (It’s a lovely one.)

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I left The Washington Post last year, but wrote my love letter in the middle of my time there, in 2015. Everything changed, over my 1st decade there. Then everything changed again, in the decade after this was written. But there were 2 constants: the work & the people. www.mrdanzak.com/blog/10years

Definitely worth noting since it wasn't announced in that way.

It is worth noting the Post slashed the bulk of its arts coverage, including most of the critics, ending a great tradition in journalism.

The Kennedy Center saga continues. Our latest: www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

"Crisis." "Catastrophe." "Chaos." Just three words people used to describe the state of the Kennedy Center after Trump's announcement that he wants to close it for two years for construction. Our latest: www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

BREAKING: Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for about two years, starting in July Follow @janaykingsberry.bsky.social 's and my coverage here. The piece will be continually updated: www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

SCOOP: Kennedy Center’s new programming head resigns days after hire was announced www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

As summer 2025 ended, Don Winslow took me on a safari around South Kingstown, Rhode Island, where much of his excellent new collection, "The Final Score," is set. The book is out tomorrow. The book is out tomorrow. I highly recommend reading it. My latest: www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/0...

There's something magical about print, especially when someone smarter than you nails the headline. Excited to have my essay on fatherhood leading The Washington Post's Style section today. If you missed it, here's a link. Might make a good snowday read: wapo.st/4sXY3WvT

I wrote about some things I've been up to lately: "The unexpected epiphanies of watching 57 movies with my sleeping newborn" Here's a link. I really hope you'll give it a gander: www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

I wrote about some things I've been up to lately: "The unexpected epiphanies of watching 57 movies with my sleeping newborn" Here's a link. I really hope you'll give it a gander: www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

I had an interesting, nuanced conversation with Bela Fleck about why he isn't playing at the Kennedy Center. "Not canceling is taking a side," he says, and he wants to be nonpolitical. Here's a gift link to the piece: wapo.st/49szcRI

If Rose Byrne doesn’t win an Oscar for “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You” then we should finally retire the awards show forever.

A portrait of the Kennedy Center, ten months after Trump's takeover. The latest from @janaykingsberry.bsky.social and me. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Thanks for sharing out story, @jimmykimmel.com! For anyone interested, here's a gift link to the piece: wapo.st/49yu548

EXCLUSIVE: After Trump took over the Kennedy Center in Feb, he vowed to make it "hot" again. So, how's it doing? @jeremybmerrill.com and I used data from the center's ticketing website to find out. Ticket sales are lowest they've been since the pandemic. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Took a break from the usual to write a movie review. My feelings on Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein." www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

The National Council for the NEH had 26 scholars and leaders serving humanities efforts across the U.S. After today’s White House firings, it’s down to just 4 Trump-appointed White men, one terminated member told me. From me, @travismandrews.bsky.social and @kelseyables.bsky.social: wapo.st/3IRQBdg

I spent an evening with PUP the band, who described themselves as “like Weezer but worse." Which is not true, but as Stefan Babcock said, "It’s easier to be disliked than liked." If you like rock music, check them out, and read about them here: www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Do you think it was awkward for the Eagles to spend an hour in the locker room during the lightning delay with Jalen Carter

Hurricane Katrina hit my hometown 20 years ago. I feel honored for the opportunity to write about one small slice of it -- the Superdome, and its triumph resurrection. This one was really special to me. Please check it out: www.washingtonpost.com/style/trends...

Hurricane Katrina hit my hometown 20 years ago. I feel honored for the opportunity to write about one small slice of it -- the Superdome, and its triumph resurrection. This one was really special to me. Please check it out: www.washingtonpost.com/style/trends...

New story from me: I hung out with Rich Eisen as he hosted his first episode of SportsCenter in 22 years and talked to him about what it feels like to re-board the ESPN mothership. www.theringer.com/2025/08/28/m...

Just about everyone seems to have a lotta big feelings about Cracker Barrel these days, but has anyone actually eaten at one recently? I decided to check it out for myself. Take a gander: www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/08...

BREAKING: Kennedy Center to host 2026 World Cup draw, Trump says. He also suggested Putin might attend and once again referenced renaming the center after himself. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

BREAKING: Kennedy Center cuts dance programming team as other top producers depart. My latest with @janaykingsberry.bsky.social. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

The Kennedy Center has dropped the family who made the Honors medallions for 47 years and who were the definition of a family business. @janaykingsberry.bsky.social spoke to them (and I offered some meager assistance). Take a look: washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

The Kennedy Center has dropped the family who made the Honors medallions for 47 years and who were the definition of a family business. @janaykingsberry.bsky.social spoke to them (and I offered some meager assistance). Take a look: washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...