An Americanist
An Americanist
Carol Marks
Sports Politics Fatigue And A Friday Mailbag
12 minutes Posted Jan 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Rant On Sports And Politics
Mystery Reporter At Tennis Match
Media Frustrations And Friday Setup
Headline Shock From Arizona A.G.
Dear Abby: Instagram And Marriage
Coffee Break And Return
Dear Abby: Toothbrushing At The Table
Dear Abby: Tech-Addicted Retired Parents
Question Of The Day: Separating Art And Politics
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A reporter at a tennis presser tried to bait athletes into a political sound bite, and it set us off on a bigger question: why does every postgame mic need a litmus test? We unpack how manufactured outrage crowds out real insight, why fans come for performance not punditry, and how media incentives reward traps over truth. If you’re tired of culture wars hijacking the things you love, you’ll feel seen. From there we dive into three unforgettable Dear Abby letters. First u...