Two Hundred Thousand Americans Are Dead

Plus: why a Never Trumper changed her mind; the 2020 Emmys; and an interview with Catherine O’Hara, from the archive. View in browser | Update your preferences Take our survey: We’d like to hear your thoughts on the Daily newsletter, and how we might do better. Take this short survey to help us learn more about you and your preferences. Medical Dispatch Two Hundred Thousand Americans Are Dead What have we learned during the coronavirus pandemic—and what have we refused to learn? By Dhruv Khullar Q. & A. Why a Never Trumper Changed Her Mind Danielle Pletka, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses her concerns about a Biden Administration and whether Donald Trump represents the Republican Party. By Isaac Chotiner Annals of Technology Scientists Advance on One of Technology’s Holy Grails Designer proteins could help us build new materials, clean up the environment, and even fight the coronavirus. By Matthew Hutson U.S. Journal Running a Virtual School on Chicago’s West Side A principal and her teachers are learning how to support students during the hardest year of many of their lives. By Peter Slevin Over Their Heads Dept. A Young Kennedy in Kushnerland When Robert F. Kennedy’s grandson volunteered with Kushner’s COVID-19 task force, he likened the Administration’s response to “a family office meets organized crime, melded with ‘Lord of the Flies.’ ” By Jane Mayer PAID POST Mario Puzo’s The Godfather | NEW from The Folio Society The first-ever illustrated edition of Mario Puzo’s genre-defining Mafia novel is now available exclusively from The Folio Society. This sensational collector’s edition features striking artwork by Robert Carter and a new introduction by Jonathan Freedland. The 2020 Emmys Culture Desk A Big Night for “Schitt’s Creek,” “Watchmen,” and Tuxedo-Print Hazmat Suits How television’s awards show responded to the unique constraints of the pandemic. By Michael Schulman The New Yorker Interview “When in Doubt, Play Insane”: An Interview with Catherine O’Hara From 2019: The co-star of “Schitt’s Creek” chats about collaborating with Eugene Levy and the one idea that Christopher Guest would not let her put on film. By Rachel Syme Humor and Puzzles Crossword Today’s Crossword Vegetable with an ornamental “peacock” variety: four letters. By Patrick Berry Daily Cartoon Monday, September 21st By Navied Mahdavian This e-mail was sent to you by The New Yorker. To insure delivery, we recommend adding newyorker@newsletters.newyorker.com, to your contacts, while noting that it is a no-reply address. Please send all newsletter feedback to tnyinbox@newyorker.com. For more from The New Yorker, sign up for our newsletters, shop the store, and sign in to newyorker.com, where subscribers always have unlimited access. Contact us with questions. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2020. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.