Two Writers Slinging Yang

Liz Cook: Kansas City-based food writer

On how influencers are corrupting reviews. On the joy of a delicious meal. On whether her city is corrupted by a celebrity restaurant. On Substack life.

Charles Pierce: Esquire political blogger

On how the stupidity of this administration might save America. On the continued joy of the written word. On life at The National. On the awfulness of J.D. Vance.

Mike Vaccaro: New York Post sports columnist and author, "The Bosses of the Bronx: The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner"

On digging deep into the mythology of the Steinbrenners and the Yankee dynasty. On whether George knew whereof he spoke. On the joys of newspaper writing in 2026.

Thomas Harding: Colorado Rockies beat writer, MLB.com

On covering one of sport's least-significant franchises. On why baseball still excites him. On the joys of spring training. On a furious Memphis State men's basketball coach.

Prince Grimes: USA Today/For The Win sports writer

On the impact gambling has on modern sports—and modern sports coverage; on rising from Walmart to ESPN to USA Today; on the wild nights and crazy days of Bristol, Conn.