How Weird Al Spoofed Himself

Plus: the rise of political violence; an essay from Ishion Hutchinson; and meet the new Nates. View in browser | Update your preferences Sunday, November 6, 2022 The New Yorker Interview How Weird Al Spoofed Himself In a new bio-pic, the singer applies his talents to a surprising subject: his own rise to stardom. By Sarah Larson From the News Desk Comment The Rise of Political Violence It would be irresponsible to draw too direct a line between the rhetorical climate and any individual’s actions. But, obviously, none of it bodes well. By Andrew Marantz Midterm Watch Meet the New Nates: Two Day Students at Andover The prep-school pollsters Alex Shieh and Patrick Chen take a break from the Math Club and Latin to survey the midterm Senate races. By Zach Helfand The New Yorker Radio Hour Russell Moore on Christian Nationalism The editor-in-chief of Christianity Today talks with David Remnick about faith in American politics. Plus, Mike White on “The White Lotus.” With David Remnick Editor’s Pick Personal History A Daily Walk to Friendship Two boys find each other across racial lines in Jamaica. By Ishion Hutchinson Culture Dept. The Theatre David Hare Repaves the Story of Robert Moses “Straight Line Crazy,” the playwright’s portrait of the tsarist urban planner, scrupulously declines to portray Moses as blinkered and corrupt. By Vinson Cunningham Screening Room Confronting Harassment in “Night Ride” Eirik Tveiten’s award-winning short film challenges viewers to speak up in uncomfortable situations. Film by Eirik Tveiten Text by Maggie Sheldon Poems “The Wishbone” “In the still of night / old fears emerge.” By Joyce Carol Oates Poems “Piano” “I held him together / as long as I could, she says.” By Edgar Kunz Fun & Games Dept. Name Drop Play the Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Will Nediger Cryptic Crossword The Cryptic Puzzle Brogue, perhaps from the western edges of Scottish Highlands or England: four letters. By Neville Fogarty Daily Shouts Cats on Manhattan Roofs Just some kitties taking it all in. By Tom Chitty Cartoons from the Issue Cartoons from the Issue Funny drawings from this week’s magazine. \ 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.