The Times Book Review at a Crossroads, Tucker Carlson, and more

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Support our Spring campaign and help us reach our $25,000 goal. April 22, 2022 "The Book Review has a long tradition of being a political Switzerland," Pamela Paul, the recently departed editor of The New York Times books supplement said in 2018. As of late, the 125-year-old institution has filled its pages with interviews from celebrity authors, reading recommendations based on Netflix interests, and flaccid, information-heavy criticism. Without a new formal leader, where is The New York Times Book Review headed? This week, Kyle Paoletta explores this question in an essay for our Books & the Arts section. EDITOR'S PICK The New York Times Book Review at a Crossroads What does the future hold for one of United States' oldest literary institutions? Kyle Paoletta ADVERTISEMENT FEATURED Suckered by Tucker I tuned in to watch The End of Men Monday night but only got a sliver—enough to know Carlson is in a full-on crisis of masculinity. Joan Walsh Sex, Death, and Empire: The Roots of Violence Against Asian Women The line from America's earliest empire in the Philippines to Japan, Korea, Vietnam—and anti-Asian violence at home—is straight, clear, and written in blood. Panthea Lee ADVERTISEMENT "The Great Resignation" Is a Great Exaggeration Workers are quitting their jobs in record numbers, but it's not a turning point for labor power. Ann Larson We're in the Midst of a White-Collar Crime Wave Financial malfeasance has never been more rampant, or more under-punished. Malcolm Harris WATCH AND LISTEN Jane McAlevey on Amazon Workers' Next Big Battles and Margo Jefferson on "Constructing a Nervous System" On this week's podcast, we discuss what the Amazon workers have to do next—and how they should do it.    Jon Wiener, Start Making Sense Gustavo Arellano on the Sheriff vs. Black LA, and Michele Goodwin on Ketanji Brown Jackson The LA Times columnist comes on our podcast to discuss deputies' war on Los Angeles's Black community. Jon Wiener, Start Making Sense May 2/9, 2022, Issue Not yet a subscriber of The Nation? Get one year of unlimited digital access for just $14.95. Subscribe Events • Shop • Travels The Nation depends on readers for support. Please consider a donation. Donate You are subscribed to The Nation Weekly. Want to change how you receive these e-mails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe. Privacy Policy • Advertise • Contact Us © 2022 The Nation 520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018