SmartLess "David Remnick"
Oct 11, 2021
David Remnick, the esteemed editor of The New Yorker and a Pulitzer Prize winner, shares his insights on a range of topics. He humorously discusses the quirks of life as a journalist, including drunk tweeting and the emotional ties to past homes. The conversation delves into the critical role of humor in media, especially in political discourse, and reflects on a memorable interview with Leonard Cohen. Remnick also offers thoughts on navigating the changing media landscape amid social pressures and the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Family Background
- Remnick's parents, a dentist and a homemaker, faced health challenges.
- They encouraged him towards more stable careers like law or medicine.
Rehearsal for the Future
- Remnick sees current political and environmental challenges as a "rehearsal" for larger future problems.
- He stresses the importance of political and environmental action to avoid a future without solutions.
Avenues for Change
- Sean Hayes feels limited in his ability to effect change beyond voting.
- David Remnick encourages artistic expression, protest, and humor as avenues for making a difference.