Everyone, please stop saying Joe Biden has a "lock" on the Democratic nomination. I doubt that in American history any non-incumbent has ever had a nomination sewed up this far ahead of the conventions…and the world of politics is more volatile than it's ever been. I still wouldn't bet money on Trump being the G.O.P. nominee.
The Broadway revival of My Fair Lady, 97% of which I liked, will close July 7. I think that's somewhat sooner than the theater community expected.
To promote his new book, Howard Stern has done a big interview with Terry Gross of N.P.R. At times, it feels like he's on an apology tour to atone for much of the behavior that made him rich, famous and The King of All Media. While I recognize his skill at mesmerizing an audience, I've never been fond of Mr. Stern's act but still, I find myself somehow disappointed for him describing his old routine as "second grade humor" and offering rationales for it. On this page, you can hear Part One, read excerpts from the transcript or read the whole transcript. This page has Part 2.
With all this talk about a reversal of Roe V. Wade, I'm wondering how many people who support that are under the impression that an overturn would end abortion everywhere. Not in some states, it wouldn't.
Also, can anyone point me to a real simple, non-slanted website or video that would explain the medical realities of abortion? As Christina Cauterucci notes, a lot of the lawmakers voting to ban it have no idea how it works and what is humanly possible or impossible. I think a lot of people — most of them, male — could use some basic explanations. Thanks.