Archive - The Unspeakable with Meghan Daum

Bari Weiss Derangement Syndrome Is Real

The sexual revolution didn't fail. The mainstream media has.

Sep 19, 2023 •

I Rewrote The Barbie Speech For A Man

The platitudes work both ways.

Jul 26, 2023 •

Who Killed Creative Writing?

Thoughts on Alex Perez, Hobart magazine, and the price of literary citizenship

Oct 16, 2022 •

Special Episode: Letter From the Los Angeles Fires

I’ve lost my home. I am safe.

Jan 9 •

12:14

Los Angeles Fires: Remembrance Of Things Past

In search of lost stuff.

Feb 6 •

Am I A Recovering Art Monster?

Some of my best work has also been my cruelest. Can I live with myself? Could you?

Jun 10, 2024 •

Was Alice Munro An Art Monster?

Or just a monster?

Jul 9, 2024 •

Last Minute Thoughts On The Election

How I voted. And why.

Nov 6, 2024 •

I Suck At This Job

Asking directly for money is a hazardous working condition for me.

Mar 6, 2023 •

New Essay: I Can't Keep Up With Culture

When did it stop being possible to know what everyone was talking about?

Oct 9, 2022 •

Is The Woke Era Really Over?

The anti-woke crowd is declaring victory. Are they kidding themselves?

Nov 22, 2024 •

The Arts Have Been Captured

It’s up to artists to lead the way out. (Plus, an announcement.)

Mar 14, 2024 •

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