Morning Jolt: What to Expect This Autumn

Making the click-through worthwhile: Coming attractions for the big political news in the weeks to come; why we need to end the era of the celebrity presidential candidates; and football comes back . . . with all of the boring bumbling that preseason promises.

Think of This as a Coming-Attractions Trailer for Autumn's News Headlines

I head out next week on vacation, and while "August is slow in Washington" is an often-inaccurate cliché, it does feel like the big political news is in a holding pattern.

What will happen in Paul Manafort's trial? We don't know, but either way, the charges against him don't really relate to the 2016 presidential campaign. Lots of folks seem to think that proving Manafort got loans on false pretenses somehow begins the tumbling snowball that will turn into an avalanche that leads to Trump's impeachment.

Our old friend Elaina Plott is covering the trial and writes bluntly about the gap between the expectations and the trial's actual ...

August 10 2018

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What to Expect This Autumn Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: Coming attractions for the big political news in the weeks to come; why we need to end the era of the celebrity presidential candidates; and football comes back . . . with all of the boring bumbling that preseason promises. Think of This as a Coming-Attractions Trailer for Autumn's News Headlines I head out next week on vacation, and while "August is slow in Washington" is an often-inaccurate cliché, it does feel like the big political news is in a holding pattern. What will happen in Paul Manafort's trial? We don't know, but either way, the charges against him don't really relate to the 2016 presidential campaign. Lots of folks seem to think that proving Manafort got loans on false pretenses somehow begins the tumbling snowball that will turn into an avalanche that leads to Trump's impeachment. Our old friend Elaina Plott is covering the trial and writes bluntly about the gap between the expectations and the trial's actual ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories How the Right Can Make Inequality a Winning Issue Jay Hallen Conservatives can and must rebrand themselves as champions of upward mobility and the working poor by removing existing regulations and supporting free-market policies that help people get ahead. Academia Doesn't Get to Define 'Racism' for the Rest of Us Robert VerBruggen Academia doesn't get to define 'racism' for the rest of us. Kanye West: 'Liberals Can't Bully Me' for Being a Trump Supporter Jack Crowe West attacked bullies on the political left for their expectation that his race would determine his political affiliation. ADVERTISEMENT Everyone Loses from Trade Wars Amelia Irvine If Trump's trade war results in a closed economy in the long run, it will be disastrous for us all. Are We to Blame for the Alex Jones Problem? Jonah Goldberg I'm still torn over how people such as Mark Zuckerberg should deal with slanderous carnival barkers like Alex Jones. But I'm convinced a lot of people are to blame for the problem reaching Zuckerberg's desk in the first place. Summertime Is Puppy Time Mona Charen The ups and downs of puppy training during your summer vacation. Don't Ban Alex Jones Rich Lowry Social-media sites have moved en masse to ban Alex Jones, the self-parodic conspiracy theorist. Michael Avenatti 'Exploring' Presidential Run, Travels to Iowa Jack Crowe The Los Angeles-based lawyer has gained notoriety in recent months due to his near incessant appearances on cable news programs. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 40% TODAY Photo Essays Elderly Animal House Cartoons of the Day: August 8, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.