A Year After the Fall of Kabul

Plus: the dangers of Trump-prosecution syndrome; Kimye and “The Incredibles”; and fried chicken three ways. View in browser | Update your preferences Saturday, August 27, 2022 Daily Comment A Year After the Fall of Kabul For the Biden Administration, supporting the Afghan people without empowering the Taliban is the foreign-policy case study from hell. By Steve Coll From the News Desk Daily Comment The Dangers of Trump-Prosecution Syndrome The evidence that the former President mishandled classified documents is growing, but the legal process can’t be rushed. By David Rohde Our Columnists The Mysterious Murder of Darya Dugina Whoever killed Dugina likely meant to kill her more famous father, but that reveals little about the motives and identities of the perpetrators. By Masha Gessen Editor’s Pick Currency How Mondragon Became the World’s Largest Co-Op In Spain, an industrial-sized conglomerate owned by its workers suggests an alternative future for capitalism. By Nick Romeo Culture Dept. Cultural Comment Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Quest to Become America’s Favorite Superheroes Unpacking Kimye’s obsession, pre- and post-divorce, with Disney, “The Incredibles,” the nuclear family, and spandex. By M. J. Corey Tables for Two Fried Chicken Three Ways New versions of an old favorite include sandwiches at Rowdy Rooster, deep-fried chicken over ginger rice at Three Roosters Thai, and crunchy three-piece meals at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken. By Shauna Lyon The Front Row “La Guerre Est Finie” Turned Genre Conventions Into Intellectual Adventure In his fourth film, Alain Resnais introduced daring cinematic techniques into the familiar format of the political thriller. By Richard Brody From the Archive Issue Fiction “Roy Spivey” From 2007: “It was startling to see such a famous face look so vulnerable and empty.” By Miranda July \ The Writer’s Voice David Sedaris Reads “Roy Spivey” The author joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss the story, which is featured in the August 29, 2022, issue of the magazine. The New Yorker Festival Last chance! Get the Eustace Pass, our all-in ticket with ultimate access. If you like our newsletter, we think you’ll love The New Yorker Festival, a dynamic mix of live conversations, performances, screenings, and experiences, coming October 7th-9th. When you buy a Eustace Pass, available now for a limited time, you’ll be able to attend as many in-theatre events as you’d like. You’ll also receive early entry to your events, bypassing the general-admission line; an invitation to a cocktail party hosted by The New Yorker’s editor, David Remnick; a limited-edition New Yorker tote bag; and more. Get yours before the sale ends » Fun & Games Dept. Name Drop Play the Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Matt Jackson Daily Shouts Brainstorming: Whatever It Takes Somewhere between everything and nothing is . . . something. By Avi Steinberg Blitt’s Kvetchbook Where’s Weirdo? He’s got his passport back—he could be anywhere by now. By Barry Blitt \ 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 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.