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- Reflexive Modernity: The Sociology of Anthony Giddens
- Saskia Sassen and the Architecture of the Global City
- Thomas Luckmann and the Social Construction of Reality
- Worlds Men Build: The Sociology of Peter L. Berger
- David Armitage and the History of Political Thought
- Patrick Soon-Shiong
- Scott Kraft: Foreign Correspondent and Newsroom Editor
- Terry Tang and the Custody of the Los Angeles Times
- Hector Becerra
- The Storyteller’s Empire: Yuval Noah Harari and the Authority of Synthesis
- How’s Bari Weiss Doing At CBS News?
- Jacob Bernstein and the Chronicling of American Elites
- From Jerusalem to the Backlot: The Two Careers of Sharon Waxman
- Jim Romenesko and the Invention of Daily Blogging on the Press
- Nikki Finke: A Life in Deadline Hollywood
- Joan Wallach Scott and the Politics of the Category
- Lynn Hunt and the Cultural Turn
- The Jewish Jesus and His Interpreters: Amy-Jill Levine and the Return of the New Testament to Second Temple Judaism
- The Keeper of the Dead: Timothy Snyder’s Hero System
- How Wide the We: David Hollinger and the Quarrel Over Solidarity
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* American Epistemics (1-19-26)
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* Decoding The Trump Doctrine (1-4-26)
* If Tatiana Schlossberg were “Tatiana Smith” (12-30-25)
* ‘I’m So Trained’: How The Credential Society Burned Down the Palisades (12-28-25)
* Status Closure and The Lost Generation (12-25-25)
* The Bondi Massacre (12-15-25)
* Sydney Jews Learn That Their Aussie Social Contract Has Become A Suicide Pact (12-15-25)
* Terror in Sydney: Analyzing the “Chanukah by the Sea” Massacre (12-14-25)
* Decoding Nick Fuentes (11-2-25)
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* The Rise & Fall Of Air Supply (10-19-25)
* No Kings, No Results: How Elite Pride Replaced Real Progress (10-19-25)
* You Are An Important Soldier In A Great War (9-7-25)
* The Revolt Of The Masses (8-31-25)
* The Covenant of Ashwood (8-24-25)
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Category Archives: Personal
Yoga Makes Me Feel On Top Of The World
I just went up to the Hollywood Hills for this shot: Amalek emails: "OK, how flexible are you to begin with? How advanced is your class? What is the fit there?" I am completely inflexible. I take all manner of … Continue reading
His Holiness Maharishi Lukey Ford
Khunrum emails: I agree with Amalek. This Jewish thing wore out its welcome years ago. I for one welcome the next incarnation, NEW AGE LUKE:
We’re Living in the Age of Acquarius
My yoga teacher told me to chant this every day… It will help my CFS. You agree? Yogi Bhajan has told us that the years between now and 2012, when the Age of Aquarius has set in, will place many … Continue reading
The Dynamics Of Excitement
Joey Kurtzman and I discuss on the way home from LimmudLA.
Danielle Berrin Talks About Hard-Hitting Jewish Journalism V
On the ride home (complete video):
Driving Home From ‘A Taste Of Limmud’
Joey and I discuss our Limmud experience and the beauty of Danielle Berrin:
Danielle Berrin Talks About Hard-Hitting Jewish Journalism III
I am a bad man who had no intention of driving to the Valley tonight for a "Taste of Limmud" until I found out that Danielle Berrin was going to lecture on Jewish Journalism:
On The Way To Limmud
Luke Ford, Joey Kurtzman drive to "A Taste of Limmud" in Valley Village. We talk Torah and kundilini yoga and hybrid cars and girls and sex and spirituality. Complete video.
I’ve Taken A Vow Of Eternal Chastity
I can not be swayed. I can not be tempted. ChaimAmalek: Luke, I am sorry to hear that you have taken a vow of eternal chastity. It is not required of you by Judaism, but I respect your decision ChaimAmalek: … Continue reading
I Apologize For Being Happy
I do my best writing and my most voluminous writing (these are related because when I write a lot, some of it is good) when I feel angry and isolated. This past week, I felt happy. Ergo, I did not … Continue reading