Reasonably Happy

The Screaming Toddler Airplane Rule

On a packed flight, one youngster’s cognitive development doesn’t take precedence over 200 strangers’ sanity. In this situation, you throw your child’s…

Dec 1 • 

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November 2025

Cold War Trauma: How 'The Day After' Defined GenX

On the last visit to my millennial dentist, he asked me, “Do you grind your teeth at night?”

Nov 20 • 

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No, we're not moving

We saw in this race that it isn’t enough to be against a candidate. You have to sell a vision that is more compelling than that of your competitor, no…

Nov 5 • 

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October 2025

The Hilarious World of Estate Planning

It’s not just about death. It’s about the illusion that you're in charge.

Oct 17 • 

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September 2025

Kamala’s Book Is Brat AF

Just weeks after Kamala Harris announced her campaign for President, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice published a 6,000-word essay, “The…

Sep 30 • 

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Data Privacy is an Illusion

The Evolution of Ad Tech and Erectile Dysfunction

Sep 25 • 

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Cancel Culture is Alive and Well

Donald Trump, the woke mob, and Jeff Spicoli

Sep 18 • 

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How Email Will Save the World

Our Collective Sanity Depends on the Return of the Inbox

Sep 3 • 

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August 2025

What Bumper Stickers Tell Us About America

Have you ever seen a car with more than three bumper stickers on it and thought, “Oh, this guy has it all together!”Neither have I. There's a reason for…

Aug 2 • 

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July 2025

Tribalism is Dumb (w/ Andrew Heaton)

Andrew Heaton is the author of the new book Tribalism Is Dumb and the host of The Political Orphanage podcast.

Jul 30 • 

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The Great NYC Rationalization

"The weather is terrible, housing is unaffordable, and mentally ill people covered in filth roam the subway, but I can get authentic Chinese dumplings…

Jul 20 • 

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Puck CEO, Sarah Personette

Paul sits down with Sarah Personette, CEO of Puck, the fast-growing news outlet the New York Times described as “Vanity Fair for the Substack era.” From…

Jul 16 • 

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