Can Charles Keep Quiet as King?

Plus: Florida’s right turn on immigration; and, on the cusp of a potential strike, why are TV writers so miserable? View in browser | Update your preferences Saturday, April 29, 2023 Letter from the U.K. Can Charles Keep Quiet as King? As Prince of Wales, Charles was always ready with an opinion. Now, with his coronation at hand, his job is to have none. By Rebecca Mead From the News Desk The Political Scene The Risky Gamble of Kevin McCarthy’s Debt-Ceiling Strategy In the face of a catastrophic default, the House Speaker has pitted his most extreme members against the President. By Jonathan Blitzer Notes on Hollywood Why Are TV Writers So Miserable? On the cusp of a potential strike, writers explain why no one is having much fun making television anymore. By Michael Schulman Daily Comment Florida’s Right Turn on Immigration Voters in other states have mobilized against severe penalties for migrants, but Florida may prove different. By Geraldo Cadava Q. & A. Why Trump Is Beating DeSantis Among D.C. Republicans A G.O.P. congressman discusses the Florida governor’s “electability” problems. By Isaac Chotiner Editor’s Pick Essay The Curious Side Effects of Medical Transparency When we peer into our patient portals, we don’t always see ourselves more clearly. By Danielle Ofri Culture Dept. Under Review The Comic-Strip Writer Who Became a Legend Héctor Germán Oesterheld’s pulp adventures won him a devoted following—and made him a target of Argentina’s junta. By Sam Thielman Under Review Magda Szabó and the Cost of Censorship The Hungarian writer’s fiction examines how silence—politically enforced or self-imposed—can warp and disfigure a life. By Charlie Lee The Front Row “Big George Foreman” Is Half a Terrific Boxing Bio-Pic There’s a tense and turbulent charm to the movie’s depiction of young George’s childhood and rise to fame. By Richard Brody Fun & Games Dept. Name Drop Play the Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Matt Jackson Blitt’s Kvetchbook Putin Is All Tuckered Out Vlad’s reduced to channel surfing. By Barry Blitt Daily Shouts Productivity Hacks I Tried That Did Not Work Fifty per cent of these hacks involved my cat, which may or may not be why they failed. By Dana Maier Thanks for reading. Let us know your thoughts about today’s edition. Plus, browse more newsletters and invite a friend to sign up for The Daily. You’re receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Manage your preferences | View our Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2023. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.