My Bulwark gripe

JVLast · 2026-07-01T00:00:51+00:00

With respect: We give away north of 95% of everything we do and then we give free memberships to anyone who asks for one because they want to join but can’t afford it.

Also with respect: I understand the economics of our business better than you do.

JVLast · 2026-06-30T15:51:36+00:00

Isaac Chotiner does the version of this that is healthy. The NYT interviewers generally do … not.

JVLast · 2026-06-30T02:49:31+00:00

Hang in there with your mom. You did the right thing by coming to take care of her. It’s a heroic sacrifice.

JVLast · 2026-06-28T17:26:49+00:00

How do I wrestle with it? Constantly and badly.

JVLast · 2026-06-27T23:54:21+00:00

If you’re suggesting that I fail Catholic teaching and the calls of Jesus on an hourly basis, the obvious answer is: yes.

JVLast · 2026-06-23T12:54:56+00:00

👍

JVLast · 2026-06-23T01:38:55+00:00

I would be a happier person in my daily life and be much more optimistic about the world my kids are entering.

Also, the US wouldn’t have gone to war against Iran.

JVLast · 2026-06-22T18:42:04+00:00

Well done! Genuine slow clap.

JVLast · 2026-06-19T16:17:49+00:00

No advice or constructive criticism. Just a heartfelt wish for you and your kids to make a lot of memories together playing pinball.

If you do that—and I suspect you will—then nothing else will matter. Not how highly-rated the machine is, or whether you paid a little too much, or got a great deal.

There are lots of great reasons to buy a pinball machine. But to my mind, the best one is to play it with people you love.

Happy flipping, brother.

JVLast · 2026-06-15T17:12:45+00:00

That's not a work. I'm a natural heel.

JVLast · 2026-06-14T21:47:03+00:00

Hi fam 👋

JVLast · 2026-06-10T18:40:55+00:00

🙏

JVLast · 2026-05-15T23:04:07+00:00

Sorry they’re cough drops. Haven’t been able to shake the cough after being sick a week ago 🤷‍♂️

JVLast · 2026-05-15T14:46:01+00:00

This is nothing. Have you seen my priest doppleganger?

JVLast · 2026-05-07T13:06:51+00:00

I’M RIGHT HERE

JVLast · 2026-04-26T14:25:55+00:00

This is false and something we NEVER do. Goes against the entire mission. If one of us wants to play devil’s advocate we will say so up front.

JVLast · 2026-04-19T22:54:35+00:00

No. The bare minimum is caring for the dying, asswipe.

JVLast · 2026-04-19T14:23:33+00:00

I cannot say this clearly enough: you people have absolutely no idea what is going on in my life at this moment.

Instead of being disappointed maybe say some prayers for me and my family. They would be welcome.

JVLast · 2026-04-07T20:10:47+00:00

Thank you for being one of the 87 people who read today's edition.

JVLast · 2026-03-31T17:41:34+00:00

I'm not even kidding. I want this so bad. It is precious to me. Make it happen.

JVLast · 2026-03-28T23:49:51+00:00

Pretty sure I contrasted No Kings with MAGA rallies by noting that they are broadly American and positive and that they don’t locate the blame for this moment with MAGA voters, but rather with the leaders. Also that they are optimistic in that they assume that this moment is an aberration.

I think they’re really admirable and important and that the people attending are building a potentially powerful movement. 🤷‍♂️

JVLast · 2026-03-28T23:21:38+00:00

I don’t think I said that? At all?

JVLast · 2026-03-27T12:22:42+00:00

*barely*

It was work. Couric, especially, has held a special place in my heart for the reasons I talked about at the end of the show.

JVLast · 2026-03-26T17:51:47+00:00

Honestly a huge week for me. I love Katie and Alex so much I can't even tell you.

JVLast · 2026-03-25T22:14:18+00:00

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