Meyer Lansky and the Perfect Capitalist Myth
The new movie about Meyer Lansky, “Lansky,” tackles the man as a myth and meme of capitalism. This approach piqued my curiosity as fake news about him has swirled for years, and as the author of a book on Lansky, I separate fact from fiction.
December 13, 2024
There are few people I hold in lower regard than scammers, especially those who take advantage of the elderly and vulnerable. Around the time my parents retired, I started policing…
December 6, 2024
We cover everything from the top cultural conversation – Annie Moore writes on the ubiquitousness of Wicked – and some other stories that deserve more conversation, like David Manitsky’s take…
November 22, 2024
We’re back! Washington is in full-on gossip mode around the presidential transition and the new Congress. We speak of none of that here at Dez Reads. I am interested in…