DeepDive’s flagship course, 'How to Write a Novel,' is now available. With 50+ hours of lessons from 40+ acclaimed authors, it’s the most comprehensive — and inspiring — way to finally finish your book. 📱 Stream anytime on the DeepDive app (iOS + Android) or online. 👉 www.deepdive.audio

Tomorrow (9.23.25) I'll be in conversation w Leigh Stein. Her new novel—a national bestseller—is called IF YOU'RE SEEING THIS, IT'S MEANT FOR YOU (Ballantine). It's a gothic mystery set in a hype house in Los Angeles during 'peak TikTok.' 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts. ✌🏼Stay tuned…

🌞🐕

‘Civilization is in a race between education and catastrophe. Let us learn the truth and spread it as far and wide as our circumstances allow. For the truth is the greatest weapon we have.’ Today marks the birthday of English writer H.G. Wells. Born September 21, 1866 in Bromley, Kent, England.

Today on the program, my guest is Kyle Spencer, author of RAISING THEM RIGHT: THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICA'S ULTRACONSERVATIVE YOUTH MOVEMENT AND ITS PLOT FOR POWER (Ecco). 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.

‘The proletarian writer is a writer with a purpose; he thinks no more of art for art's sake than a man on a sinking ship thinks of painting a beautiful picture in the cabin; he thinks of getting ashore—and then there will be time enough for art.’ —Upton Sinclair. Born Sept 20, 1878 in Baltimore.

Tomorrow, Kyle Spencer will be returning to the program to talk w me about political extremism, Charlie Kirk, & the future of democracy (?). Kyle is one of our foremost chroniclers of the ultraconservative youth movement & the author of a book entitled RAISING THEM RIGHT. ✌🏼 Stay tuned...

‘I am astonished at the ease with which uninformed persons come to a settled, a passionate opinion when they have no grounds for judgment.’ Today marks the birthday of British writer Sir William Golding. Winner of the 1983 Nobel Prize. Born September 19, 1911 in Newquay, Cornwall, England.

last night walking my dog. head down. in my phone. dog stops to sniff / pee. suddenly I notice that there’s a man lying on his back on the paved walkway leading up to a house. passed out? dead? fully starfished. strange. suddenly he sits up, smiles, extends a nice weed vape in my direction. 1/

Hakeem Jeffries voted for Charlie Kirk Day but still isn’t sure if he’ll endorse Zohran Mamdani. This is why the approval rating of the Democratic Party is lower than Trump’s or the GOP.

And @coyotemedia.org which is a new one out of the Eastbay!

Dutch late night TV has its take

🚨 Coming soon from DeepDive 🚨 'How to Write Autobiographical Fiction' — an intensive new course taught by acclaimed author Hannah Pittard ('If You Love It, Let It Kill You'). 📱 Streaming soon on the DeepDive app + online. Stay tuned.

⛅️🐕

Twenty years after the comedy went silent, Russia is a sadistic, warmongering fascist regime run by a mad centibillionaire. That’s a future that could be ours — whole argument of "Road to Unfreedom" — but also one we can stop — see "On Tyranny" and "On Freedom." www.nytimes.com/2000/06/18/w...

The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive data from voting officials, suing two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department's requests.

This is the lead story in the New York Times. If you're in the business of communicating, whether through journalism, commentary, or art, this is the five-alarm fire. People are going to remember who spoke up and who stayed conveniently silent or postured about "neutrality."

normalize 5 PM bedtime

Need a break from the apocalypse? The latest episode of 'Brad & Mira for the Culture' is now available. 🎧 Wherever you get your podcasts

The Third Reich didn't last 1,000 years. Pinochet was ousted with a referendum. And the US isn't exactly dealing with the smartest, most competent fascists. Those of you insisting that 2025 is forever need to read a book, touch grass, go to therapy, anything other than trying to make others quit.

'Fascism wants Baptism coast to coast.’ Today marks the birthday of American novelist and essayist Ken Kesey. Born September 17, 1935 in La Junta, Colorado.

Welcome to a country where the government decides what you see on television. And what you don't see.

Some killings you're allowed to joke about.

🌞🐕

Congratulations to Brazil, joining South Korea among the countries who successfully did what the United States could not 🎁🔗: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/w...

No notes

Thank you so much for having me, Brad!

Today on the program, my guest is @elainehsiehchou.bsky.social, author of the debut story collection WHERE ARE YOU REALLY FROM, available from @penguinpress.bsky.social. Official September 2025 pick of the Otherppl Book Club. 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.

🌞🐕

‘There is too much tendency to attribute to God the evils that man does of his own free will. I must concede you the Devil. God doesn’t really need to punish us. We’re so busy punishing ourselves.’ Today marks the birthday of Agatha Christie. Born September 15, 1890 in Torquay, England.

⛅️🐕

NOW PLAYING

‘The lives of people are like young trees in a forest. They are being choked by climbing vines. The vines are old thoughts and beliefs planted by dead men.’ Today marks the birthday of American novelist and short story writer Sherwood Anderson. Born September 13, 1876 in Camden, Ohio.

We’re one sale away from hitting our first-month goal at DeepDive — and you could be the one who gets us there. 🙏 Our debut course, 'How to Write a Novel,' gives you 50+ hours of guidance from 40+ acclaimed authors. ⏳ Launch Sale ends at 11:59pm PST. Last chance to save 25%. 👉 www.deepdive.audio

If @deepdive.audio makes one more sale before midnight tonight PST, we'll hit our goal for the first month.

[the shooter is unidentified] the left must be purged with the sword [the shooter is, again, a compulsive masturbator who loved Hitler] I believe it was pascal who said that the heart has reasons that reason may not know

you have to admit it’s funny that they cared about the Cracker Barrel logo as long if not longer than this

‘On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.’ Today marks the birthday of American journalist, essayist, satirist, & cultural critic H.L. Mencken. Born Sept 12, 1880 in Baltimore, MD.

Amazing how they never get bored with the same template. This white shooter was (bored, misunderstood, a good student, said hi to his neighbors) and so we don’t understand (if you ignore all the evidence) why he would (we’re blocking out his internet history!) possibly kill

🚨 Reminder: Our Launch Sale ends TONIGHT at 11:59pm PST. This is your last chance to save 25% on 'How to Write a Novel.' Don't miss out! 👉🏼 www.deepdive.audio

⛅️🐕

‘Freedom is a very great reality, but it means above all things, freedom from lies.’ Today marks the birthday of English novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, literary critic, travel writer, essayist & painter D.H. Lawrence. Born September 11, 1885 in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England.

here we go again

⛅️🐕

‘Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.’ Today marks the birthday of American poet Mary Oliver. Winner of the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Born September 10, 1935 in Maple Heights, Ohio.

Killing people we disagree with is wrong in every way, whether it’s Melissa Hortman or Charlie Kirk. This is especially true in a country awash with guns and run by fascists looking to amplify their already militarized policies. No thoughts and prayers. Down with fascism and up with gun control.

If I have any credibility with you from 20 years of reporting on rightwing & fascist movements, please listen when I beg you not to celebrate Charlie Kirk getting shot. Leave aside morality: this isn’t a match in dry grass, it’s a torch. We do not want what this could ignite & we would not win.

🌤️🐕

Clock is ticking! Last chance to save 25% www.deepdive.audio

☁️🐕