“Roll the Calls,” the new book by the Hollywood mogul, is an entertaining and expletive-filled read that surprisingly pulls some punches.
Category: Obama, Barack
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5 Takeaways From Ari Emanuel’s Memoir
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Civil Libertarians Knew This Would Happen. We Should Have Listened.
The New York Times – On the Runway:The civil libertarians’ warnings have come true.
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Did 9/11 Really Change Everything?
The New York Times – On the Runway:Were the terrorist attacks that day the end of an idyllic era? The beginning of our current dystopia? Or just a middle chapter?
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Obama and Abdul El-Sayed Spoke to Discuss Unity After Michigan Senate Primary
The New York Times – On the Runway:Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s call with the former president comes as he tries to win over wary Democrats in Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race.
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After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback
The New York Times – Business:Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.
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How We Cover the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The New York Times – Business:The annual black-tie event attracts Hollywood stars, reporters and politicians for an irreverent night celebrating press freedom.
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Trump Faces Blowback on Easing Iran Oil Sanctions
The New York Times – Business:President Trump once assailed the Obama administration for making cash payments to Iran. Now he supports sanctions relief that could give the country a $14 billion windfall.
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Trump’s Challenge to Free Market Capitalism
The New York Times – Business:Stakes in private companies. Handshake deals with chief executives. The president’s economic policy has drifted far from principles that long defined the Republican Party. Is it capitalism at all?
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Before Electric Vehicles Became Political, There Was the Toyota Prius
The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago.
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A Reopened Government Hasn’t Ended Delays to Economic Data
Jobs and inflation data will be released late and with caveats, complicating the Federal Reserve’s interest rate deliberations.
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Kennedy’s Vow to Take On Big Food Could Face Resistance
Processed foods are in the cross hairs of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but battling major companies could collide with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s corporate-friendly goals.
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How Is the Economy for Black Voters? A Complex Question Takes Center Stage.
Donald J. Trump has been talking up his economic record for Black voters. The legacy of the last eight years is complicated.