“Y’all Just Don’t Hate the Media Enough”
When a longtime friend shares a post saying “y’all just don’t hate the media enough,” a journalist’s dad reflects on family, faith, and why media‑bashing hits so close to home.
When the Tool Becomes the Truth
After watching a Christian influencer unknowingly use an AI-generated whale video to support a theological point, I found myself thinking less about religion and more about discernment.
AI itself may not be the danger. The real danger may be human nature amplified by increasingly powerful tools.
The Republic of Satire
Has political satire become more than comedy in our moment of democratic anxiety?
Reflecting on comedians as truth-tellers, this essay explores whether satire has become a kind of civic witness—and even a democratic immune response.
“Don’t Be That Guy”
It’s tempting to believe stories that confirm our frustrations. But if we criticize others for spreading falsehoods, we can’t turn around and do the same thing—no matter how satisfying it feels.
Call Me “Team Newsom”
Gavin Newsom isn’t just responding—he’s satirizing Trump in real time. Here’s why that matters and why I’m proudly saying, “Call me Team Newsom.”