James

Henry Kissinger’s actions were instrumental in setting the stage for a coup in Chile in 1973. I wrote about it recently: npr.org/2023/09/10/119…

This history is so important to know. This is why many in the world don’t trust the US (Iraq invasion too), even when it’s a morally just cause like Ukraine.@JamesDoubek

For the 50th anniversary of Chile's coup, I wanted to write about something that doesn't get talked about as much: what happened afterward back in the U.S. This is the most time I've ever spent on a single article. Hopefully you'll find it interesting. npr.org/2023/09/10/119…

1 dead, 6 injured after mass shooting at Minneapolis punk show mprnews.org/story/2023/08/…

RIP Rick. Hot Snakes are the best band ever. I wrote my first-ever remembrance for NPR: npr.org/2023/07/02/118…

RIP Rick Froberg. Hot Snakes are the best band ever. instagram.com/p/CuLPOActkfs/…

The Economist, March 2012: economist.com/leaders/2012/0…

Eurasianet, January 2015: eurasianet.org/russia-economi…

Going back years, people have used variations of the phrase "the beginning of the end for Putin." Foreign Policy, June 2023: foreignpolicy.com/2023/06/24/pri…

NPR has lost one of its singular and most recognizable voices. Longtime National Desk Correspondent Wade Goodwyn died Thursday of cancer. He was 63. npr.org/2023/06/08/116…

“Saudis have grown accustomed to seeing their former critics reversing course.” nytimes.com/2023/06/07/wor…

I just called DC Fire and EMS. They would only say no reports of an active incident or explosion. So a sonic boom then maybe? #sonicboom

Wait what??? “They also unveiled a statue of Grohl, which will be permanently be on display at The Anthem, another DC club owned by Hurwitz.” brooklynvegan.com/foo-fighters-o…

Wait, what planet are we on now? texastribune.org/2022/09/06/ted…