The Naked Campaign

The Naked Campaign, one of the most amazing collaborative experiences of my life, evolved out of a 2004 project with Gail Levin (7 time Emmy winning director) and myself . . . and the belief and dedication of David Remnick, Pam McCarthy, Chris Curry, Blake Eskind at The New Yorker. It spanned the 2008 Campaign … Read more

Enthrall

Enthrall Lincoln said, “We must disenthrall Ourselves and then we shall save our country.” Meaning, snap to, pay attention Lest you lose your moment to act. But of all the days of my life This might be the one to enthrall. To stand for an hour, transfixed, awed, engaged By a movement to greatness. Where … Read more

Here’s to Ken

This site is dedicated to Ken Smith, yes that Ken Smith, brilliant designer, formerly of Time, who now designs great sites (like Tim O’Brien‘s and Kurt Andersen‘s). It was his inspiration to cut through the clutter and bring you this clean look. Come on in and welcome. Thanks to Ken you’ll very easily and quickly … Read more

Disaster Pro

As our new president arrives he certainly will find the clean-up a daunting task. Here’s hoping the team is truly pro. This for this week’s New Republic.

Hot off the Table

The New Yorker: Reservoir Dogs Afar Magazine: Baltic Inklings American Prospect: Tea Time Atlantic Monthly: Obama;’s First Year etc. The New Yorker:  Sarah YouBetcha Harper’s Cover: Buffett the Savior Mother Jones: The Mad, Mad Madoffs Mother Jones: Ross Douthat American Prospect: Cap and Trade NY Observer: Rudy Cover American Prospect: North American Nut Tree PJA … Read more