Leslie Savan

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

‘Mad Men’ Finale Makes Rush Limbaugh Un‘Happyish’

‘Mad Men’ Finale Makes Rush Limbaugh Un‘Happyish’ ‘Mad Men’ Finale Makes Rush Limbaugh Un‘Happyish’

Both Rush Limbaugh and Don Draper desperately need advertising to save them. 

May 22, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Verizon Swallows Net-Neutrality Champion Huffington Post

Verizon Swallows Net-Neutrality Champion Huffington Post Verizon Swallows Net-Neutrality Champion Huffington Post

What happens to press freedom when an ALEC-supporting telecom giant owns one of the world’s most-read news sites?

May 15, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Who’s Really Laughing About the Invasion of Texas?

Who’s Really Laughing About the Invasion of Texas? Who’s Really Laughing About the Invasion of Texas?

Texas messes with the Feds.

May 8, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Right-Wing Media Try to Spin the Baltimore Riots Into a 2016 Victory

Right-Wing Media Try to Spin the Baltimore Riots Into a 2016 Victory Right-Wing Media Try to Spin the Baltimore Riots Into a 2016 Victory

Fox and friends are gearing up for a replay of the 1968 riots that helped bring us Richard Nixon.

Apr 29, 2015 / Leslie Savan

It’s Not Hillary’s Personality, Stupid

It’s Not Hillary’s Personality, Stupid It’s Not Hillary’s Personality, Stupid

Media fear and self-loathing are already on the campaign trail.

Apr 17, 2015 / Leslie Savan

The Video of the Walter Scott Killing Has Silenced Fox Critics

The Video of the Walter Scott Killing Has Silenced Fox Critics The Video of the Walter Scott Killing Has Silenced Fox Critics

The only problem with the video is that it was taken by pure chance.

Apr 10, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Monica Lewinsky, Justine Sacco, John Oliver and the Circle of Shaming

Monica Lewinsky, Justine Sacco, John Oliver and the Circle of Shaming Monica Lewinsky, Justine Sacco, John Oliver and the Circle of Shaming

In the digital era, I shame, you shame, we all shame.

Mar 30, 2015 / Leslie Savan

What Does It Mean When ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ Doesn’t Hold Up?

What Does It Mean When ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ Doesn’t Hold Up? What Does It Mean When ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ Doesn’t Hold Up?

Jonathan Capehart dares to ask, and too many on the left don’t want to hear about it.

Mar 20, 2015 / Leslie Savan

‘Daily News’ to GOP ‘Traitors’: Drop Dead

‘Daily News’ to GOP ‘Traitors’: Drop Dead ‘Daily News’ to GOP ‘Traitors’: Drop Dead

The Fox News Congress gets a taste of its own medicine.

Mar 11, 2015 / Leslie Savan

SNL Mocks ISIS, Boehner Mocks His Ultras, and It’s All Pretty Funny

SNL Mocks ISIS, Boehner Mocks His Ultras, and It’s All Pretty Funny SNL Mocks ISIS, Boehner Mocks His Ultras, and It’s All Pretty Funny

Sharia’s coming to get you.

Mar 4, 2015 / Leslie Savan

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