Alex Lauer

The Story Behind the Nine-Year-Old "New Yorker" Cartoon That Defines Our Climate Moment Tom Toro tells us about his cartoon that's been shared by Greta Thunberg, Leo DiCaprio and other climate champions

"Ironically, the worse things get...the more relevance the cartoon has."

@tbtoro.bsky.social's cartoon about the climate crisis is — once again — more relevant than ever. Sad to say I wrote this story 4 years ago and things keep getting worse. www.insidehook.com/culture/stor...

This Machine Melts ICE: The Protest Songs Galvanizing Minneapolis, and Now the Entire Country Minnesota musicians processed their grief through song and inspired countless others in the process. Now, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews are amplifying the message.

I spoke w/ @jeremymessersmith.bsky.social and Geoffrey Wilson (of Laamar) about their ICE protest songs, as well as @skjervem.bsky.social whose friend in Sweden created the viral "Minnesota Anthem." Thanks to them, and @nmanabe.bsky.social for the crucial context www.insidehook.com/music/ice-pr...

This Machine Melts ICE: The Protest Songs Galvanizing Minneapolis, and Now the Entire Country Minnesota musicians processed their grief through song and inspired countless others in the process. Now, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews are amplifying the message.

This excellent article by @alexlauer.bsky.social considers ICE protest songs, many by Minneapolis musicians whom he interviews, and the role of music in protests. I was privileged to offer comments. www.insidehook.com/music/ice-pr...

Heard and read a lot of great things about the new Broadway musical “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” from people whose opinions I respect. I had time for one show on a recent trip, so I took their advice.

Big mistake. Here’s my review: www.insidehook.com/culture/broa...

Amy Adams: ‘I Would Not Be Where I Am’ Without Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ Michael Brindisi - Racket The most successful actress to come out of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres pays tribute to the late icon of the Minnesota stage

Here’s a gift link for the original story racketmn.com/amy-adams-mi...

The 12 Most-Read Racket Stories of 2025 - Racket These articles attracted the most eyeballs in our fourth full year.

Proud not only to have the most-read story at @racketmn.com for the year, but for it to be this specific story: Amy Adams remembering Michael Brindisi, a pillar of the Minnesota theater community, who died unexpectedly back in February. racketmn.com/the-12-most-...