Karen Bass, the New Mayor of Los Angeles

Plus: where Dominion v. Fox could lead; the novelist watching us work; and the new Thelonious Monk documentary, “Rewind & Play.” View in browser | Update your preferences Sunday, March 19, 2023 The New Yorker Interview The New Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass on combatting homelessness, reforming the police department, and building a greener city. By Emily Witt From the News Desk Comment Where Dominion v. Fox Could Lead The case may have profound implications not only for the two companies but also for the legal framework in which the media operate. By Amy Davidson Sorkin Editor’s Pick Books The Novelist Watching Us Work For more than twenty years, Maylis de Kerangal has been writing strange, singular books that turn the worlds of our jobs into art. By Lauren Oyler Culture Dept. Cultural Comment The Fraught Dance Between Artist and Interviewer in “Rewind & Play” A new documentary by Alain Gomis turns footage from an interview with Thelonious Monk into a commentary on the submerged violence of the star-making process. By Harmony Holiday Sketchpad See You on the Q Train, Alligator New Yorkers want to know, where will a big scaly reptile turn up next? By Will McPhail Poems “Sorrow” “It happens that your options narrow / sometimes drastically.” By Nick Laird Poems “Ecstasies” “Catch me alive? I am today—swept through the air in a flesh.” By Deborah Landau 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 Handheld lamp secure in stairway: ten letters. By Patrick Berry Daily Shouts New Airbnb Experiences for Tired Adults From the company that brought you sleepless nights spent wondering if the ceiling fan has a secret camera in it, enjoy some riveting new adventures! By Irving Ruan 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 2023. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.