What does the death of The Washington Post sports section mean for the future of sports, journalism and propaganda? Was "Melania" a movie — or crypto? And how does LeBron guarantee his story now? Plus: Tony Kornheiser, Paul Thomas Anderson, Nuke LaLoosh, New Yorker clickbait, Carmelite nuns, the glue of commonality... and the uselessness of despair.

Further content:

• "Democracy Dies in Broad Daylight" (David Remnick)

• "The Crackin', Shakin', Breakin' Sounds" (Nat Hentoff, 1964)

• "A Day with the Duke" (Whitney Balliett, 1970)

• Subscribe to "The New Yorker Radio Hour"

• Read "King of the World"

• Watch "O.J.: Made in America"

Previously on PTFO:

• The Banned Prince Documentary: Director Ezra Edelman (Finally) Speaks

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