Some posh new (temporary) digs for The Glenn Show ... The challenges and liberties of John's NY Times gig ... John's efforts to help mount an unproduced black opera ... The deracialization of "motherfucker" ... The erotics and economics of Billions ... Why John didn't support Eric Adams for NYC mayor ... What undermined the potential of the Obama years? ... Can Glenn ever forgive Al Sharpton? ... Will Eric Adams be able to operate effectively as mayor? ... The Jacob Blake shooting, a year later ...