The Bear Offers Apologies—and an Uncertain Path Forward

A roundup of TNR's culture reporting

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A roundup of TNR's culture reporting

View in browser What If the Political Pendulum Doesn't Swing Back? The Cycles of American History foresaw American voter dealignment, and an electronic age that would see voters prioritize personality over party—but it didn't anticipate Trump. By Michael Brenes   The U.S. Immigration System's New Dark Age Don't miss this event next week! RSVP now.  Join us on July 23 to discuss how the Trump administration is using mass deportation to attack democracy.    Just added: Ama Frimpong, legal director, CASA; the primary attorney on the Kilmar Abrego Garcia and birthright citizenship cases.   This isn't Trump 1.0—it's something darker: a deliberately broken immigration system rebuilt to serve cruelty, exclusion, and the erosion of our democracy. We'll look at the political and economic facts, their effects, and how we fight back. RSVP RSVP Stephen Colbert's Cancellation Is Exactly What It Looks Like Mock a Trump bribe on Monday, get canceled by Thursday. The Late Show's death reveals how billionaires and presidents are reshaping American media. By Parker Molloy The World Has Gone Haywire in Ari Aster's Eddington The director's latest is a none-too-subtle depiction of Covid hysteria, racial justice protests, isolation, and the rottenness of social media—and how they combine to rip apart the fabric of a small town. By Corey Atad Navigating the "Subversive Safety Net" in Venice Beach Street vending has become a necessary alternative for many to make ends meet, forging a sense of solidarity while reinforcing inequities. By Sam Russek What subscribers are reading: I Watched Footage of Jerry Lewis's Unreleased 1972 Holocaust Film By Benjamin Charles Germain Lee How Slow Motion Became Cinema's Dominant Special Effect By Scott W. Stern Japan's Incomplete Reckoning With World War II Crimes By Aryeh Neier TNR Travel: November 8–15, 2025 Explore Cuba! For more than a century, The New Republic has brought Cuba's vibrant story to life. Now we invite you to live it—and you can save $200 when you reserve your spot.   Offer expires July 31. Don't miss this chance to go deeper in Cuba—with savings to match. Learn more Learn more Trump Ramps Up Threats to Rupert Murdoch Over WSJ Epstein Story Donald Trump is fuming over the newspaper's report of his cozy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling The Lesson for Democrats From Zohran Mamdani's Campaign? Be Normal. The Democratic mayoral candidate owes some of his success to the fact he doesn't come off as weird or off-putting as his rivals. By Sal Gentile Trump Hijacks FIFA Club World Cup Final as He's Showered in Boos Trump stole the spotlight from the English soccer club Chelsea in a moment that left the team's players visibly confused. By Malcolm Ferguson The Bear Offers Apologies—and an Uncertain Path Forward Highly conscious of its critics, the show seems to acknowledge last season's missteps—while its main characters face up to uncertain professional and personal futures. By Phillip Maciak The Supreme Court Says Laws Aren't Real The Roberts court majority seems bound and determined to undermine the American constitutional order. By Matt Ford Read now Read now  Update your personal preferences for comercialyventas.aliperiodicos@blogger.com by clicking here.    Our mailing address is: The New Republic, 1 Union Sq W Fl 6 , NY , New York, NY 10003-3303, United States   Do you want to stop receiving all emails from Culture?  Unsubscribe from this list. If you stopped getting TNR emails, update your profile to resume receiving them.