Arnold Garson: Second Thoughts

A unique perspective on public affairs built on commentary, stories about real people, historical perspective, and subject matter that is deeply researched.

Launched 3 years ago

AMERICA 250: The Semiquincentennial -- A fresh look at 250 years of U.S. history

COMING to SUBSTACK JUNE 25: Part 1 of a new, broad-sweeping and fast-moving history of America that is likely different from anything you’ve seen…

5 hrs ago•Arnold Garson

The STORY of 60 MINUTES and the EFFORT to WRECK IT or KILL IT

The attack on CBS’s 60 Minutes, initiated 18 months ago by the President and now led by the new owners of CBS, who are closely connected to the…

Jun 10•Arnold Garson

SELF-PORTRAIT WITH DEATH: A Memoir You Won't Forget

Our son, Scott Garson, grabbed my attention with a recent note he sent to my iPhone: “Content warning for this one.

Jun 2•Arnold Garson

THE GROWING NUMBER OF AMERICAN JEWS WHO ARE IMMIGRATING TO ISRAEL

One Israeli immigrant from the Midwest tells her story

May 30•Arnold Garson

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN WRITING?

THE NOBEL LAUREATE IN LITERATURE WHO SAID SHE HAS USED IT

May 21•Arnold Garson

MAKING SENSE OF A WAR THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE

So here we are: A war started by the U.S.