Author Archives: Luke Ford

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).

What is Trump trying to do with his chaotic tariff policies?

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Trump’s chaotic tariff policies in March 2025—slapping 25% on Canadian imports, 10% on energy, and keeping the heat on China—are a messy stew of goals, tactics, and theater. He’s in his second term, still riding that manic wave … Continue reading →

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Please explain Trump’s charisma

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Trump’s charisma is a raw, unpolished force—less textbook charm, more street-fighter magnetism. It’s not the smooth eloquence of an Obama or the polished gravitas of a Reagan; it’s something messier, visceral, and divisive. Here’s how it works, broken … Continue reading →

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Did Andrew Breitbart die because of an addiction?

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Luke Ford

I knew Andrew well between 2002 and 2007 and I never saw any signs of addiction, but after he died, I read speculation that he might have been using substances. Grok says: There’s no definitive evidence that Andrew Breitbart died … Continue reading →

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Charismatic figures come to bad ends

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Luke Ford

Trump is a charismatic figure. How will things end with Trump? Grok says: The idea that charismatic figures often meet bad ends has some historical juice—think Caesar stabbed in the Senate, JFK in Dallas, or even someone like Huey Long … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it a good thing that Trump and Putin understand each other?

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Whether it’s “good” that Trump and Putin understand each other hinges on what you mean by “good”—and for whom. They’ve got a rapport, no question. Trump’s praised Putin’s “strength” and “smarts” since at least 2015, calling him a … Continue reading →

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