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Does Weed Have '5' On the Economy?
What could cure cancer, the economy, and put lovable handles on Michael Phelps? Hold that thought. On the bong I've got: Jason Mulgrew, Jeff Weiss, and Anonymous Hedgefund Dude. We are from the future. More » -
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The Recession is Over! How We Celebrating?
For who knows how long anymore "The Recession" has been our warm ratty security blanket. But "experts" are saying the joyride of sadness is over. Now what? Jozen (Vibe), Melissa (Opinionistas), and Abiola (BET) advise. More » -
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WTAN Says: If the Media Pops that Junk Up in the Bronx, They Might Not Live
This weekend: We venture north, to the Boogie Down Bronx, and talk Sonia Sotomayor with the natives. Also, the recession is over! Reps from Vibe, Discover and VH1's "True Love"(!) are here to discuss. More » -
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Signing Off: Since the Establishment Loves Biggie, Do You Think His Birthday Will Become a National Holiday?
The Notorious B.I.G.'s birthday was this past Thursday. I wonder, him being so beloved and all, if it will ever get the Martin Luther King treatment? That'd be kind of funny. But also, cool. More » -
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Even Men Are Asking Why, Double X, Why?
In part two of our feminist bonfire, we cross the pond to find out if feminism means anything different for the Brits (fish and chips?). And ruin the gene pool with a dude.
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Can Double X Get Feminist Media On the Same Cycle of Hate?
Well, "hate" is a strong word; more like "pissed!" Or maybe, "PMS'd?" Hmm, probably best to let the ladies handle this, first up: Amanda Marcotte and Jill Filipovic with a more nuanced take than I. More » -
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WTAN Signing Off: The Weekend We Substituted Susan Orlean in for Sasha Grey
I promised Sasha Grey last weekend, but getting handsy with this New Yorker-exposé kinda scratched the porn-itch. Plus: Sasha's theatrical release is next Friday, so we'll have her next weekend and it'll be mad timely. More » -
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Susan Orlean, Defender of the New Yorker Universe, In Her Own Words
If you've seen the movie Adaptation you know Susan Orlean will mimic dial-tonesdoes not play around. So I asked the New Yorker staff writer if she had more thoughts not-fit-for-tweeting. She did! More » -
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In the Case of Dan Baum, Everyman, vs. the New Yorker: How Do You Plead?
Last week Dan Baum ate from the tree-of-temptation and tweeted blaspheme about the holiest of literary-institutions, The New Yorker. This weekend: Slate's Troy Patterson, Eric Easter of EbonyJet, and Emily of Emdashes pass judgment: More » -
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In Which We Discuss the Hipster Reality Show Casting Call
This week we shine the light on recent casting call for a real/fake Hipster Reality Show! Our guests: Hipster guru Robert Lanham, author/playwright Rachel Shukert, and harpy blogger Becky Sharper. Go hipster or go home! More » -
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The Roots Will Save Jimmy Fallon, Also Magazines
Jimmy Fallon has a lot going for him: His house band The Roots are Grammy nominated. His blog-crew is Webby nominated. And he, well, he reads Gawker to get his spirits up. True story! More » -
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Do We Really Need Universities, or Just the University of Phoenix?
Schools suck! And they're expensive! But who will teach us Twitter? Our discussion on education reform continues with fallen academic, but American Book Award winner, Jeff Chang and Macy Halford of The New Yorker's book-blog. More » -
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Do We Really Need Universities?
Mark C. Taylor, chairman of Columbia University's Religion department, started some shit. So much we need two posts to flush-it down properly. First up: Kate Perkins and Dan Kois. God can't save you now, Mark! More » -
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The Re-Education of ?uestlove & The Roots
NY Mag spent 55 minutes with ?uestlove and deemed him a "a soft, Pooh-like pile of a person." Aww. That's a compliment, right? We, too, have 55 minutes of The Roots, but actual video. More » -
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Asher Roth: Do We Care?
White-hot (hot-white?) rhythmic-rhymer of words Asher Roth released his album this week. I got Tom Breihan (Pitchfork), Touré (The Daily Beast), and Byron Crawford (XXL) to cut through the obligatory talking points. More » -
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Never Plan A Weekend Without Your Ass-Ex
Waddup, homedogs and homebidges. We're strapping in for another gritty-urban afternoon with your host with the most, T.A.N. .This weekend: The Roots, Asher Roth discourse, and poignant photos from Spanish Harlem. Maybe more! More » -
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The Hipster Grifter Considered
So a regular feature with TAN on the weekend will be "The Assimilator". This week we have Vice co-founder Gavin McInnes, Grifter story-breaker Doree Shafrir, and a book editor talking about: Guess Who? More »
