Author Archive: Glenn Reynolds
June 13, 2026
MY LATEST SUBSTACK ESSAY: Elon Musk is a Genius — and a Litmus Test.
The class envy from multi millionaires of billionaires is really something to behold.
— Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) June 12, 2026
“SpaceX’s IPO created 4,400 millionaires, according to the New York Times. Critics like Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Elizabeth Warren have created one each — themselves.”
Related (From Ed): Question asked and answered:
He broke the woke/Communist censorship lock. They will never forgive him for this.
— Eric S. Raymond (@esrtweet) June 13, 2026
IF THE U.S. EVER SPLITS, THE BLUE STATES WON’T HAVE GUNS: Virginia is the Latest Blue State to Drive Gun Makers Out in Favor of a Friendlier Business Climate.
THESE ARE EITHER THE BIGGEST MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH SINCE ANTIBIOTICS, OR THE BIGGEST MEDICAL HYPE: Weight loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, scientists discover.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: It’s cookout season — but grilling comes with a risk of food poisoning. Here’s how to cook meat properly, and why you should avoid charring.
Step one: Turn on the grill.

Also, the evidence for carcinogenicity in heterocyclic amines is pretty weak.
DEI IS SYSTEMIC RACISM: Penn State law school forces students to confront ‘systemic racism’: complaint.
CHATTANOOGA READERS: If you live in Red Bank, my former student Meredith Mochel is running for city judge. She’s smart, hardworking, and fairminded and would make a great judge.
ON THIS DAY: Nicole Brown Simpson, Ronald Goldman found slain.
“Due diligence” is making sure the check clears.
I WOULD SAY GO SCORCHED EARTH, BUT THE DEMOCRATS ALREADY GAVE US THE PALISADES FIRE: It Isn’t Over. Spencer Pratt Just Declared War.. “Hey morons, I didn’t get in this for political power. I got in this to expose this corrupt machine, and nothing has changed.”
WELL, PEOPLE IN COMAS CAN HEAR THINGS: A Small Part of Your Brain May Still Be Listening Under Anesthesia.
June 12, 2026
DOING IT AS THE WORLD CUP KICKED OFF HAS A SPECIAL RESONANCE:
“At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero, the infamous leader of Tren De Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty Terrorist Organizations on Planet Earth.” – President DONALD J. TRUMP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/3R5IPxhPXX
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 13, 2026
OPEN THREAD: Ring in the weekend.
MY LATEST SUBSTACK ESSAY: Elon Musk is a Genius — and a Litmus Test.
The class envy from multi millionaires of billionaires is really something to behold.
— Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) June 12, 2026
“SpaceX’s IPO created 4,400 millionaires, according to the New York Times. Critics like Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Elizabeth Warren have created one each — themselves.”
THE DEEP SEVENS AGAIN: Earth’s Core May Be Wrapped in an Ancient, Unexpected Structure.
MARK JUDGE: Graham Platner’s Sexts and the Stasi Media.