Alex Thomas

Alex Thomas has written for Playboy, Air Mail, LitHub, and The New Republic. He also writes “The Drugs Don’t Work Anymore” newsletter on Substack.

NEW HEIGHTS

Why a Travis Endorsement Would Mean Even More Than Taylor’s

The “childless cat ladies” are already on Kamala Harris’ side. What she really needs to win are the “jabronis.”

Alex Thomas

An illustration including a photo of Jake Paul

PUNCHABLE

Jake Paul Was Terrible for UFC. He’s Even Worse for Boxing.

As the YouTube star prepares to fight Mike Tyson on Netflix, it has become clear that he has single-handedly turned boxing into a sideshow.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embracing.

HATERS GONNA HATE

Time to Stop Pretending the Super Bowl Is About Football

If you’re the guy at the Super Bowl party complaining that we should be paying more attention to the game, you’re missing the point.

Alex Thomas

A photo illustration showing a fan cheering with a foam finger and Taylor Swift shedding tears.

ANTI-HERO

Why I’m Rooting Against Taylor Swift

I’m rooting against Taylor Swift’s happily-ever-after. Do you realize how daunting that is?

Alex Thomas

TOUGH GUYS NEED A SAFE SPACE

Tucker Carlson Has a New Testicle-Obsessed ‘Bro Science’ Doc

It wouldn’t pass peer review, but the new Fox Nation film, “End of Men,” is a therapy session for frightened MAGA dudes.

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Why a Travis Endorsement Would Mean Even More Than Taylor’s

Jake Paul Was Terrible for UFC. He’s Even Worse for Boxing.

Time to Stop Pretending the Super Bowl Is About Football

Why I’m Rooting Against Taylor Swift

Tucker Carlson Has a New Testicle-Obsessed ‘Bro Science’ Doc

I’m a Cradle Catholic. I Don’t Want Christian Nationalism.