Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

Screw it, let's do it. Proof it's the real me: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rbranson_richard-branson-richardbransonbskysocial-activity-7267516793689124864--I14 Here's my blog: https://www.virgin.com/branson-

official Bluesky account (check username👆) Bugs, feature requests, feedback: support@bsky.app