Leslie Savan

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

Erica Jong: Huffington’s Fear of Paying Erica Jong: Huffington’s Fear of Paying

 “Artists who turncoat and exploit other artists—I have no words.”

Jun 22, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Jon Stewart Takes on Rick Scott’s Voter Suppression in Florida Jon Stewart Takes on Rick Scott’s Voter Suppression in Florida

Can The Daily Show do for voter suppression what Colbert has done for Super-PACS?

Jun 14, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Is Chris Matthews a Better Communicator Than Barack Obama? Is Chris Matthews a Better Communicator Than Barack Obama?

The host of Hardball has been coaching the president on how to market both his presidency and Keynesian economics itself.

Jun 9, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney?

Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney? Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney?

In his own mind, Trump has already made President Obama kneel before him. Why not whip the presumptive Republican nominee into shape, too?

May 30, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Mitt Romney: Heterosexual White Vampire Hunter

Mitt Romney: Heterosexual White Vampire Hunter Mitt Romney: Heterosexual White Vampire Hunter

Does the GOP really need the repudiated Obama–Reverend Wright ad to play the race card?

May 21, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut

Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut

Why Romney’s bullying past is so chilling today.

May 13, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Is America an Abused Spouse? Is America an Abused Spouse?

Three questions to determine whether America is in a dysfunctional marriage with the GOP.

May 5, 2012 / Leslie Savan

The GOP’s Fear of a Cool Obama

The GOP’s Fear of a Cool Obama The GOP’s Fear of a Cool Obama

After Obama slow-jammed the news on Jimmy Fallon, Republicans put out two ads reminding viewers that he's too cool, too popular and too, hmm, what else?

Apr 27, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Sunday Talk Shows Still Skew Right and White, but There’s Light at the End of the Week

Sunday Talk Shows Still Skew Right and White, but There’s Light at the End of the Week Sunday Talk Shows Still Skew Right and White, but There’s Light at the End of the Week

Up with Chris Hayes and Melissa Harris-Perry are diverse in terms of gender, race and parts of the brain utilized.

Apr 20, 2012 / Leslie Savan

The Language of the Hilary Rosen/Ann Romney Phony Feud

The Language of the Hilary Rosen/Ann Romney Phony Feud The Language of the Hilary Rosen/Ann Romney Phony Feud

The phrase “never worked a day in her life” immediately creates an Us vs. Them—and the media loves it.

Apr 13, 2012 / Leslie Savan

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