Thanks to minor misspellings and very poor penmanship, hundreds of children’s requests for holiday gifts are sent to Satan; that’s one of three unusual Christmas stories in this week’s episode. Plus, David Remnick speaks with A. G. Sulzberger, the new publisher of the New York Times, about taking over one of the world’s leading news institutions during a complicated time for journalism.
Children’s Holiday Letters to Satan
Every year, countless poor spellers accidentally address their Santa letters to Satan. Satan—played by Kathleen Turner—always replies.
The New York Times’ New Publisher on the Complicated Future of News
A. G. Sulzberger, the new publisher of the New York Times, talks with David Remnick about changing a venerable institution, and the future of print newspapers.
Corrections to My Christmas Newsletter
Bill’s year-end message to friends and loved ones in 2016 was packed with exaggerations, inconsistencies, and outright fabrication. This year, he’s determined to set the record straight.
Leonard Cohen: A Last Interview
In one of his final interviews, Leonard Cohen talked with David Remnick about preparing for the end.
Christmas Wishes from E. B. White
E. B. White sends Christmas greetings to uncertified accountants, old men asleep in libraries, and people who think they are in love but aren’t sure.
