Leslie Savan

Leslie Savan, author of Slam Dunks and No-Brainers and The Sponsored Life, writes for The Nation about media and politics.

Why Is the Right Obsessed With Castration?

Why Is the Right Obsessed With Castration? Why Is the Right Obsessed With Castration?

In speeches and in campaign ads, they’re threatening to cut off their enemies’ balls, and it’s getting weird.

May 2, 2014 / Leslie Savan

This Is My Brain on Paper Towels

This Is My Brain on Paper Towels This Is My Brain on Paper Towels

My little green guilts.

Apr 22, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Will George Bush Ever Paint the Ghost of an Iraqi Child?

Will George Bush Ever Paint the Ghost of an Iraqi Child? Will George Bush Ever Paint the Ghost of an Iraqi Child?

Well, he does in The Onion. 

Apr 18, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It

Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It

If the New Jersey governor can’t handle a comedian, how can he run the country?

Apr 12, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet?

Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet? Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet?

Can’t any of you chicks take a joke?

Apr 1, 2014 / Leslie Savan

True or False? Koch Brothers Group Abandons Its Misleading Anti-Obamacare Ads

True or False? Koch Brothers Group Abandons Its Misleading Anti-Obamacare Ads True or False? Koch Brothers Group Abandons Its Misleading Anti-Obamacare Ads

AFP goes all nice with #PeopleNotPolitics. What’s next: #PeopleNotPipelines?

Mar 21, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Washing Koch As White As Snow

Washing Koch As White As Snow Washing Koch As White As Snow

Will the Koch brothers sweet-talk the media with their philanthropy?

Mar 10, 2014 / Leslie Savan

MSNBC and Its Discontents

MSNBC and Its Discontents MSNBC and Its Discontents

Are Alec Baldwin and Bill Maher right about the network?

Feb 28, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Chris Christie Bullies Again

Chris Christie Bullies Again Chris Christie Bullies Again

Despite his claims of a newfound humility, Christie’s intimidation machine keeps humming along.

Feb 11, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Chris Christie’s Super Bowl Flop

Chris Christie’s Super Bowl Flop Chris Christie’s Super Bowl Flop

The tough guy couldn’t even bring home the bacon. 

Feb 3, 2014 / Leslie Savan

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