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Cary Littlejohn
Critical Linking is a weekly newsletter containing musings of all sorts plus links to the best journalism and recommendations for what to watch, read, listen to, and more.

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Oct
09
What's So Funny?

What's So Funny?

On the value of idiocy, Seinfeld, and laughter, plus comedy of all sorts, more heroics in the sky, Portland's troubles, Michael Lewis, Marty Scorsese, and more.
9 min read
Sep
19
Heard It In A Song

Heard It In A Song

The joy of finding a new song, plus national trauma, Nazi hunters, Elon Musk, and more.
12 min read
Sep
11
What Might Have Been

What Might Have Been

A September 11th remembrance, plus 9/11 journalism, lightning bugs, Coach Prime in Colorado, Goodreads and Rotten Tomatoes, and more.
9 min read
Sep
06
Give Me So Much More 'Strike Force Five'

Give Me So Much More 'Strike Force Five'

Is it possible for the strike to end, the writers get everything they deserve, AND we get to keep this gem of a podcast?
2 min read
Sep
06
Come Monday

Come Monday

Remembering Jimmy Buffett, plus stories from the sea, Hollywood strikes in honor of Labor Day, Gen X, Dungeons and Dragons, and more.
9 min read
Aug
30
Check Out Strike Force Five

Check Out Strike Force Five

Ever wonder what would happen if all the late-night hosts combined forces and did a show together?
2 min read
Aug
28
What a Difference a Year Makes

What a Difference a Year Makes

A year in a new place, plus close calls at airports, Elon Musk, Wirecutter's slide, nearsightedness, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and much more.
9 min read
Aug
25
Trump's Mugshot Matters

Trump's Mugshot Matters

There were tons of fakes, so why care about the real one?
3 min read
Aug
24
Can ChatGPT Unseat the M.F.A.?

Can ChatGPT Unseat the M.F.A.?

Machines may learn the mechanics of good writing, but humans still have the edge when it comes to what it takes to write honest, emotional stories.
3 min read
Aug
24
Read Charles Pierce on the First GOP Debate

Read Charles Pierce on the First GOP Debate

Is it wrong to skip watching the debate?
3 min read