Jonathan L. Fischer
@jon_fischer
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Senior editor at The Atlantic (arts x politics, and much more) and proprietor of https://t.co/GJ3MFbDcdQ.
Washington, D.C.
Joined March 2009
For the past year, Donald Trump has tried to remake the Kennedy Center in his image—but Bill Maher, who the arts center said will receive the Mark Twain Prize, has revealed the limits of that approach, @jon_fischer argues.
theatlantic.com
For the past year, Donald Trump has made the Kennedy Center all about him. Last night, the comedian revealed the limits of that approach.
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I got my start in journalism in Boston, reading The Atlantic, dreaming of becoming a magazine writer, and walking by the magazine’s 19th century home: the Old Corner Bookstore. I couldn’t be more thrilled to now join The Atlantic, starting an exciting new journalism chapter.
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Our original reporting on Bill Maher -- who, indeed, will receive the Twain Prize.
theatlantic.com
The comedian was set to receive the Twain Prize before a sudden reversal of course.
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The expansion of @CityCast_DC continues--our march toward total and complete DMV news domination. We've hired the irrepressible @TheArtist_MBS as our City Hall reporter and the unstoppable @yukvon as our Managing Editor.
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"As with all decisions involving this president, the move was subject to being reversed until publicly announced. And, in fact, that is precisely what appears to have happened." https://t.co/sKKgpRSQ1K
theatlantic.com
The comedian was set to receive the Twain Prize before a sudden reversal of course.
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This morning, the Kennedy Center was making arrangements for Bill Maher to receive the Twain Prize. This afternoon, the White House reversed the decision. https://t.co/h6ZLGNO8bk
theatlantic.com
The comedian was set to receive the Twain Prize before a sudden reversal of course.
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Bill Maher was chosen to receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize, people familiar with the selection told @Jon_Fischer and @AshleyRParker—he’ll accept it at the Kennedy Center, “a building widely associated with one of his favorite punching bags,” they write:
theatlantic.com
The comedian was set to receive the Twain Prize before a sudden reversal of course.
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NEWS.
NEW: Bill Maher—frequent foe and sometimes friend of Trump—is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for Humor at the Kennedy Center. W/ @jon_fischer:
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From a source, here's the agenda for today's Kennedy Center board meeting at the White House. If you know anything about goings-on at the KenCen, DM me.
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I am absolutely thrilled to join The Atlantic, working on the intersection of arts and politics.
We’re excited to share news about several journalists joining The Atlantic as part of a continued newsroom expansion: @sophiah_n and @ksieff as staff writers; along with @theobalcomb and @jon_fischer as senior editors. More here:
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Out of here for a while, at least. Find me on the butterfly app. Better yet, find what I work on in the Washington Post Style section.
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🧵 Here are all the ways you can follow election results tonight with the @washingtonpost. Some fantastic new things this year.
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A great list of the 10 essential Jones tracks — containing at least 3 contrarian picks — from @themikewest
washingtonpost.com
Quincy Jones’ gilded discography spanned jazz, pop and rock — and collaborations with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless others. Start with these gems.
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A sharp appreciation from our critic on Jones’ particular studio genius — as evidenced by “It’s My Party”:
washingtonpost.com
Quincy Jones made himself one of the 20th century’s greatest producers by presiding over American music’s transition from jazz to pop.
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@kristoncapps Finally, @PhilipKennicott on the show of the season -- The Met's magical exhibition on 14th century Siena
washingtonpost.com
In “Siena: The Rise of Painting 1300-1350,” time paradoxically stands still and rushes forward.
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Read @kristoncapps on the inaugural show at the Frary gallery -- an essay on art, democracy, the avant-garde and the anti-democratic avant-garde
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The brand-new Frary Gallery’s first show, “Art and Graphic Design of the European Avant-Gardes,” shows some of the most politically caustic art ever produced.
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