Archive - Sparks from Culture by David Roberts

Inside My Brother's World As A Public Defender Of People Accused Of Murder

You credit the launch of your legal career to an allegedly botched nose job. Explain.

Feb 22 •

How to be a “good” rich person

A recording from david roberts and Elle Griffin's live video

Feb 20 •

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I'm A Conservative But Not The Kind You're Thinking Of

By conservative I mean a preference for change that is gradual rather than radical. I also mean a love of tradition.

Feb 15 •

This past Sunday, midway through a fever, I found myself included on a private email chat with some influential MAGA people plus a few friends.

Feb 8 •

January 2025

Hello Failure My Old Friend

My personal struggle to feel like a success in collaboration with writer Laura Kennedy. My essay first, then a link to hers, and then a short video…

Jan 31 •

What If Deciding To Get Married Was Like Deciding To Buy A Stock

Plus John Maynard Keynes and my unfashionable, fearful investing style.

Jan 25 •

Satisfying Your Sexual Curiosity

A Stimulating Conversation With Doctor Amber Hull

Jan 18 •

I Stole A Girl From Another Guy

That girl is my wife Debbie.

Jan 11 •

Would Andrew Carnegie Have Flown Economy?

I went through a phase about ten to fifteen years ago of flying private a few times a year.

Jan 4 •

December 2024

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