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Daily throughts from Paul Harris
Seth Kills It For Kamala
In his latest TV appearance, my brother Seth talked about the personal impact of Biden’s withdrawal, why Kamala will continue Biden’s pro-union policies, and why the cowardly Trump may not want to debate her. See for yourself.
A Vegas Poker Story
Sometimes, at a poker table, I meet people who are fun to be around. Other times, not so much. Here’s a recent example of the latter.
No No No No NO!
I fell into the YouTube rabbit hole again today and found this video from last December about “therapy llamas” at an airport. Here’s my reaction.
Kamala And Labor
My brother Seth, the former Acting Labor Secretary, has published a piece about whether Kamala Harris will be able to draw the same kind of union support Biden did. Here’s an excerpt.
Random Politics
Quickies about who will NOT be Kamala’s running mate, a slogan she must use in every speech, more idiocy from Michael Bloomberg, and why you can’t block all those spam texts from politicians.
Another Hot Time In Las Vegas
I’m back from another poker weekend in Las Vegas, where temperatures were over 110 degrees, an iconic casino became a thing of the past, and I came home with stories to share with you.
There Goes His Reputation
For 50 years, Al Roker has had a reputation as someone the public can trust. That’s why I’m surprised he threw it all away for this car commercial.
Harris In The Running
Of course I want someone named Harris to be President. Now that Joe has passed the baton to Kamala, here are a few things she must prioritize in her campaign every day.
The Greatest Bob Newhart Story Ever
I was sad to hear of the death of Bob Newhart yesterday. He was not only a comedy legend, but also a money-in-the-bank guest, as he proved when he told me this story about his 1970s sitcom.
Honoring Bonnie
For many years, I have advocated for Bonnie Raitt to be named a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors. Well, the wait is over.
Hines and Lane
At the 1995 Tony Awards, Nathan Lane and Gregory Hines performed a medley of songs normally sung by women in classic Broadway musicals.
Movie Review: “Twisters”
This could have been a cheap knockoff sequel to the 1996 original. Instead it is one of the most entertaining disaster movies I’ve seen in a long time. Read my full review here.
Bonne Terre Mine
I recently took my family about an hour south of St. Louis to Bonne Terre, Missouri, for a tour of the town’s famous mine. Here’s the story.
Calm And Thoughtful
If you’ve come to me today for some savvy insight or snarky comments about the Trump shooting this weekend, I’m sorry I only have this one thought to share.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
I was saddened today to hear of the death at 96 of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who turned a 15-minute radio show into a giant business with her frank talk about sex.
A Suggestion For CNN
CNN is shuffling the deck chairs again and trying to stanch the bleeding from its primetime viewership. I have a radical solution to offer.
Movie Review: “Fly Me To The Moon”
Here’s my review of a new romcom starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, revolving around the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission.
Movie Review: “Axel F”
Eddie Murphy recently told a reporter he doesn’t gravitate toward things he thinks would be challenging. That explains “Axel F,” the newest sequel in the “Beverly Hills Cop” universe. Is it worth your time? Read my full review here.