David Frum is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the host of the weekly podcast The David Frum Show. He is the author of 10 books, most recently Trumpocracy (2018) and Trumpocalypse (2020). In 2001 and 2002, David was a speechwriter for President George W. Bush. From 2014 to 2017, he chaired the prominent U.K. center-right think tank, Policy Exchange. He writes for The Atlantic on topics including politics, policy, art, literature, and history.
Margaret Hoover on Herbert Hoover’s life, presidency, and legacy, and the renovation of his presidential library. Plus: Trump’s dropped Reflecting Pool indictment and The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John le Carré
The doctor was thrust into his pandemic-leadership role because of Trump’s deadly dereliction of duty.
Jonathan Chait on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the attacks on Barack Obama’s legacy, and the Michigan Democratic Senate primary that will decide the future of the party. Plus: more Trump tariffs and Eric Cline’s 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed.
The president is happy to receive money and gifts, but don’t expect favors in return.
Vincent Smith on rising grocery prices and whether there will be relief anytime soon. Plus: Trump’s broken economic policies and Edith Hamilton’s Mythology.
The president’s self-serving message will not serve the Republicans on the ballot.
Maya MacGuineas on the looming exhaustion of the Social Security Trust Fund and whether America will ever have a responsible federal budget. Plus: another ICE shooting and A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel.
The Supreme Court has restored power—financial and otherwise—to political parties in elections.
Shannon Watts on the increasing hostility toward women among some progressive voters. Plus: the Graham Platner news and Killing Baby Hitler by Michael Tomasky.
The president demanded credit for a history that he regards as a sucker’s mistake.
