Freddie deBoer

💼 Business

Jul 17, 2026

Yes, David Ellison's Merger is Bad, But a Netflix Takeover of Warner Bros Isn't Much Better

The article critiques David Ellison's merger while arguing that a Netflix takeover of Warner Bros could have equally negative implications for the industry and creative content.

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🎭 Culture

Jul 14, 2026

The Bear Fell a Little Too Deeply In Love with Itself

The lasting image of the now-completed FX series The Bear, for me, will always be the fourth season spectacle of the entire cast sitting under the world’s largest banquet table

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📚 Education

Jul 11, 2026

Subscriber Writing, July 2026

In "Subscriber Writing, July 2026," the author explores the evolving landscape of digital content creation and the implications of subscriber-driven models on writers and their audiences.

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🎭 Culture

Jul 10, 2026

Let's Avoid the Language-Policing Fingertrap In the Future, OK?

the more you forbid transgression, the more they want to transgress

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🏛️ Politics

Jul 07, 2026

Do the YIMBYs Want to Do Politics or Not?

with his YIMBY cap on, Matt Yglesias acts just like the DSA types he abhors

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🎭 Culture

Jul 02, 2026

Call for Subscriber Writing, July 2026

Freddie deBoer invites subscribers to contribute their writing for July 2026, encouraging diverse voices and perspectives to enrich the conversation.

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🎭 Culture

Jun 30, 2026

Fat Acceptance : Ozempic :: Heteropessimism : The Right Guy

The article explores the parallels between societal trends in fat acceptance and the use of Ozempic for weight loss, alongside the concept of heteropessimism in the search for ideal romantic partners.

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👥 Society

Jun 25, 2026

Recovered Memories Aren't Real

non-falsifiability and life-altering accusations are a bad match

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🎭 Culture

Jun 23, 2026

Toy Story 2 is the Best Toy Story Because It's Actually For Children

and Toy Story 3 was critically acclaimed because it was made for critics

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👥 Society

Jun 22, 2026

Call for Subscriber Writing, May 2026

Freddie deBoer invites readers to contribute their writing for a subscriber-focused publication in May 2026, encouraging diverse voices and perspectives in the discourse.

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💻 Technology

Jun 18, 2026

Google Made a Sad Boomer Mark Out of Me and There's Nothing I Can Do About It

The article explores the author's experience with Google's algorithms, reflecting on how technology shapes identity and perception in an increasingly digital world.

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🎭 Culture

Jun 16, 2026

Like All Good Things, Sports Are Owned by the Rich Now

the Knicks have brought joy to a city that's being eaten by the worst people alive

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