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He felt the need, the need to bleed
A story about movie fandom, seeing the Top Gun sequel, and working for The Mann
Michael Estrin
Jun 5
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Three minutes with a pollster
Sarah Palin once said, “polls are for strippers and cross country skiers.” Well, I don’t ski, and my stripping days are a distant memory of glitter…
Michael Estrin
May 29
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Can we count on your support?
A phone call from a local political campaign gets personal
Michael Estrin
May 22
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Bagels for the man with no name
Showdown at Western Bagel
Michael Estrin
May 15
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A real genius for politics
We're dialing for democracy
Michael Estrin
May 8
10
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NyQuil dreams
A sweet heist, an incomprehensible war, and throuple problems
Michael Estrin
May 1
14
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Scam Unlikely
A telemarketer story
Michael Estrin
Apr 24
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I know your face!
A story about two strangers who aren't really strangers and the memory of a loved one
Michael Estrin
Apr 17
19
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How coffee fuels creativity
A story about the peculiar origins of inspiration
Michael Estrin
Apr 10
13
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Middle seat meshugaas
Another Southwest flight, another story from 30,000 feet above the Earth.
Michael Estrin
Apr 3
22
10
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We skipped the Oscars to see The Lost City 🎥🍿
Last Sunday, I read a column in the NY Times with the provocative title We Aren’t Just Watching the Decline of the Oscars. We’re Watching the En…
Michael Estrin
Mar 30
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Generosity with a side of chili cheese fries
Personally, I’ve always felt Casey Jones, who allegedly drove that train while high on cocaine, was railroaded. Was there trouble ahead? Sure. Trouble…
Michael Estrin
Mar 27
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