Leslie Savan

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

Don’t Get Sucked Into Obama Scandal–mania

Don’t Get Sucked Into Obama Scandal–mania Don’t Get Sucked Into Obama Scandal–mania

Seven Days in May: Each scandal on its own might have fizzled; together, their fumes are intoxicating liberals, too. 

May 16, 2013 / Leslie Savan

The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women

The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women

The kidnapped women in Cleveland, sexual assault in the military, the NRA’s “Ex-Girlfriend” bleeding target—do we see a pattern?

May 9, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Well, La-Tee-Da: Congress Fixes Furloughs in Time to Fly Home for Weekend, Lets Everyone Else’s Pain from the Sequester Fester

Well, La-Tee-Da: Congress Fixes Furloughs in Time to Fly Home for Weekend, Lets Everyone Else’s Pain from the Sequester Fester Well, La-Tee-Da: Congress Fixes Furloughs in Time to Fly Home for Weekend, Lets Everyone Else’s Pain from the Sequester Fester

Air traffic controllers are back on the job, but a host of other issues haven't been solved.

Apr 26, 2013 / Leslie Savan

The Media and the ‘Dark-Skinned’ Men from Chechnya

The Media and the ‘Dark-Skinned’ Men from Chechnya The Media and the ‘Dark-Skinned’ Men from Chechnya

Why we're fixated on the ethnicity and religion of the Boston bomb suspects.

Apr 19, 2013 / Leslie Savan

A Tale of Two Joes: Biden Praises Scarborough on Gun Control

A Tale of Two Joes: Biden Praises Scarborough on Gun Control A Tale of Two Joes: Biden Praises Scarborough on Gun Control

In a blast of blarney, Biden gives Scarborough an ego boost and a possible campaign ad.

Apr 12, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Whose Side Is ‘The Walking Dead’ On?

Whose Side Is ‘The Walking Dead’ On? Whose Side Is ‘The Walking Dead’ On?

Cable TV’s top hit is used to justify every political point of view—right or left, pro-NRA or pro-gun control, even pro-sequester or pro-stimulus.

Apr 5, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Leslie Savan

Ten Years Later, NPR Still Lets War Hawks Make Pathetic Excuses

Ten Years Later, NPR Still Lets War Hawks Make Pathetic Excuses Ten Years Later, NPR Still Lets War Hawks Make Pathetic Excuses

The sins of omission in interviewing neocons Richard Perle and Stephen Hadley.

Mar 22, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Fast Times at MSNBC

Fast Times at MSNBC Fast Times at MSNBC

Chris Hayes moves up, Ed Schultz moves over and the man who taped the Romney “47 percent” video moves into the light.

Mar 14, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Cognitus Interruptus on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows

Cognitus Interruptus on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows Cognitus Interruptus on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows

Why mainstream media pundits keep punting.

Mar 5, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Hannity’s Brand: Slap Ellison, Defend Woodward and Always Mislead

Hannity’s Brand: Slap Ellison, Defend Woodward and Always Mislead Hannity’s Brand: Slap Ellison, Defend Woodward and Always Mislead

Desperate to seem relevant again, the Fox host has been trying his best to manufacture news. 

Mar 1, 2013 / Leslie Savan

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