The Flack™ for Friday, January 9, 2026

By The Flack
Tony Dokoupil’s ‘Embarrassing’ First Days At CBS News Savaged By Staff; New US Dietary Guidelines Include Changes To Alcohol Guidance; Hilton, ICE And The New Playbook For Handling An Online Crisis; Journalism-Powered Hedge Fund Finds Good News Can Be Profitable; Corporation For Public Broadcasting Board Votes To Dissolve Organization In Act Of Responsible Stewardship To Protect The Future Of Public Media; What Happened To Happy Hour?
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The Flack™ for Friday, December 12, 2025

By The Flack
At State Dept., A Typeface Falls Victim In The War Against Woke; From 'AI Slop' To 'Rage Bait': 2025's Words Of The Year Represent Digital Disillusionment; Did Spotify Just Call Me Old?; How Much Do You Really Want To Know About Your Habits?; ‘Living’ Christmas Trees? Some People Are Choosing Evergreens They Can Replant After The Holidays.; The 4-Word Trick To Saying A Great Goodbye.
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