The whole Trump/Olympic hockey debate is not complicated www.insidehook.com/sports/why-t...

"Ironically, the worse things get...the more relevance the cartoon has." @tbtoro.bsky.social's cartoon about the climate crisis is — once again — more relevant than ever. Sad to say I wrote this story 4 years ago and things keep getting worse. www.insidehook.com/culture/stor...

I spoke w/ @jeremymessersmith.bsky.social and Geoffrey Wilson (of Laamar) about their ICE protest songs, as well as @skjervem.bsky.social whose friend in Sweden created the viral "Minnesota Anthem." Thanks to them, and @nmanabe.bsky.social for the crucial context www.insidehook.com/music/ice-pr...

This excellent article by @alexlauer.bsky.social considers ICE protest songs, many by Minneapolis musicians whom he interviews, and the role of music in protests. I was privileged to offer comments. www.insidehook.com/music/ice-pr...

Heard and read a lot of great things about the new Broadway musical “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” from people whose opinions I respect. I had time for one show on a recent trip, so I took their advice. Big mistake. Here’s my review: www.insidehook.com/culture/broa...

Proud not only to have the most-read story at @racketmn.com for the year, but for it to be this specific story: Amy Adams remembering Michael Brindisi, a pillar of the Minnesota theater community, who died unexpectedly back in February. racketmn.com/the-12-most-...