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All persecution is a sign of fear; for if we did not fear the power of an opinion different from our own, we should not mind others holding it. ~Phyllis Bottome, The Mortal Storm I watched a conversation recently between Jordan Peterson and James Lindsay. Peterson’s intensely controversial, a brilliant savant who sometimes comes across like one of those wild-eyed street prophets one sees, waving a bible and wearing a sandwich board that reads, “THE END IS NIGH!

Greg Mitchell is the author of a dozen books, including “Hiroshima in America,” “Atomic Cover-up” (on sale now for $1.99 as an ebook) and the recent award-winning “The Beginning or the End: How Hollywood—and America—Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” He has directed three documentary films since 2021 for PBS (including “Atomic Cover-up”) . He has written about the atomic bombings for over forty years. You can subscribe to this newsletter for free.

Sometimes life unwittingly connects all the dots for you. Upon exiting Union Station, I did what I usually do when I visit Washington, D.C.—head to Ben’s Chili Bowl for a helping of half smokes, chili cheese fries and hospitality. Thus fortified, I checked into my… ncG1vNJzZmiqn5eys8DSoqSopqOku2%2B%2F1JuqrZmToHuku8xop2ismJp6rrvSrWSdm12YvKS305qgpWWVq7Kz

Forget the cliché red tablecloths and flickering candles. In Tulsa, romantic restaurants are redefined by globally-inspired tasting menus, speakeasy atmospheres, sleek modernity, and an emphasis on service with that quintessential Tulsa charm. Whether you're celebrating a milestone anniversary or simply craving a special evening with your loved one, these Tulsa restaurants will make for an idyllic date night no matter the mood. We’re going strong on atmosphere for this one…

Happy Finance Friday, readers! Greetings from The Rabbit Hole, where I have spent way too much time playing around with charts using data from a new Fitch Ratings report on state-long term liabilities. Below, I’ll review the report’s takeaways and share my own observations from the data. (This is a chart-filled post, so it’s best viewed on a computer or tablet. All charts are built by me using Fitch’s data.)

Rarely flattering, but utterly fascinating, mug shots are the most stripped-down form of portraiture. A mug shot can enrage. A mug shot can inspire. A mug shot can be a fundraising tool. Alas, the internet finally got what it had been waiting for last week — a mug shot of former President Donald J. Trump. … ncG1vNJzZmiokam%2Fqq%2FKsKCtrKljwLau0q2YnKNemLyue89oq6GdXaK8tMCMn5imp6Woeq7BxmaqoaekYraveceiqq2noq4%3D

Until recently, I could never quite pinpoint the most maddening act of preying on our wallets in youth sports. The contenders are endless. Charging gate or parking fees on top of hefty tournament fees? Gross. $6 for a bottle of Kirkland brand water? Puh-lease. Clubs with regular (mandatory) uniform updates that are strikingly similar to the previous design? Annoying. But there is one money grab so egregious that it deserves its own throne on the mantle of greed.

Happy Friday and welcome back to The Crunchwrap! This week, we’re looking into America’s favorite bagels, the devil’s bargain of New York City real estate (good light vs. no toilet), and the reasons behind Spirit Airlines’ crazy success. Plus, a recipe for roasted chicken that would be perfect to make if you’re snowed into your apartment this weekend because a bomb cyclone. Thanks as always for reading… Earlier this month, the third-party delivery app GrubHub released a report of its most popular bagel orders in America.

I’m going to see Taylor Swift this weekend. While I was listening to her latest album Midnights in preparation for the show, I noted to my friend that the third song “Anti-Hero” was the most popular on the record. He told me that’s not shocking. The third song is always the most popular. I was skeptical, so I decided to look into his claim. Is the Most Popular Song Always Track 3?