David Von Drehle

5 days ago | washingtonpost.com | David Von Drehle

Hey, New Yorker, don’t underestimate the Kansas City taco (washingtonpost.com) Hey, New Yorker, don’t underestimate the Kansas City taco By David Von Drehle 2025060111000000 Kansas City has a long tradition of respect and appreciation for the food coverage in the New Yorker magazine. Credit goes to esteemed New Yorker writer Calvin Trillin, whose interests span a wide range, not the least of them being quirky murders.

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | David Von Drehle

An ode to a monumental film — and a lesson for 2025 (washingtonpost.com) An ode to a monumental film — and a lesson for 2025 By David Von Drehle 2025052720355400 Great art is called "timeless," but that's not quite right. A masterpiece is always timely. The world turns, generations pass, and the work of art somehow keeps pace. Its message today might not be what it says half a century, or half a millennium, from now.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | David Von Drehle

Dear future Congress: Please fix our debt (washingtonpost.com) Dear future Congress: Please fix our debt By David Von Drehle 2025052218364700 Dear future Congress, Greetings from 2025! When you read this, the calendar's going to say 2028. Wonder if you'll be traveling in hover-taxis or buying condos on Mars. Hang on: Congressional staff are telling me that 2028 isn't that far away.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | David Von Drehle

Who is to blame for Biden’s gamble to run for president? (washingtonpost.com) Who is to blame for Biden’s gamble to run for president? By David Von Drehle 2025051811000000 The questions gripping Washington lately, fueled by a new book from journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson: Why was former president Joe Biden allowed to run for reelection long after his sell-by date?

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | David Von Drehle

Two prolific writers remind us to laugh at bullies. And we’ll be okay. (washingtonpost.com) Two prolific writers remind us to laugh at bullies. And we’ll be okay. By David Von Drehle 2025051610004700 Between them, Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen are authors or co-authors of more than 70 books,with many millions of copies sold. Their works have been adapted into movies, TV shows and plays.