Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Facts
When facts outweigh rumor, it is time to stress them with the public. Texas Democratic senate candidate James Talarico was absent from the campaign trail for nine days with the flu. Republicans spread a rumor that he was in an Ohio mental health facility. Talarico now needs to combat the rumor.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Unintended
Trump's tariffs have had an unintended consequence -- the closing of US factories relying on foreign parts. Sourcing and logistics are global and will be for some time. Even if new factories are built in the US, they will need materials from outside its borders.
Friday, October 09, 2026
Fighting Back
This group of Texas landowners are fighting Trump's border wall. So far, they've slowed it down. It raises the question of who really needs it and whether the government is mindlessly pursuing Trump's orders.
Thursday, October 08, 2026
Limits
The limits of power. Trump is starting to confront them on the international stage.
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Persuasion
For those who think persuasion is just a matter of money, this is closer to the truth.
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Too Late
What more can he say? Cornell's president has fumbled the case badly and communicated poorly. He has missed international news cycles repeatedly. It's a textbook case of how not to do crisis PR.
Monday, October 05, 2026
Glitz
Glitz -- and tasteless.
