The Night I Met Donald Trump at Shaq O’Neal’s 33rd Birthday Party

Read MoreTwelve years ago tonight, I met Donald Trump at the most unlikely of affairs — former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal’s 33rd birthday bash in Miami Beach.
Here’s the story.

Read MoreTwelve years ago tonight, I met Donald Trump at the most unlikely of affairs — former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal’s 33rd birthday bash in Miami Beach.
Here’s the story.

Read MoreIf great comedy requires courage, then Roger Rodd is the bravest of souls. He’s my latest feature on — Facing the Firing Squad.

Read MoreNo, the federal government is not “too big.” If anything, it’s not big enough. Here are the facts.

Read MoreWriter’s Note: This is PART 4 in my ongoing series, “Gambling For a Living.” What follows is a partial recollection of my sports betting escapades over the course of 2016.
Read MoreAny religion that forbids enjoying life is a straight jacket. I mean — what kind of routine requires that you pray five times a day? Why doesn’t someone in that faith jump up and say,“how come we’re praying more than anyone else on earth, and we’re still the poorest motherfuckers on the planet?”

Read MoreYesterday, it became official.
The “Vegas Golden Knights” will join the National Hockey League as an expansion franchise. The first puck drops during the 2017-18 season, about eight months from now.

Read MoreMy critique of Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address.

Read MoreIf someone you loath was elected President of the United States, would you agree to shake hands when meeting?

Read MoreInsurance companies undermine good health care in America. They’re doing whatever they can to deny coverage to as many Americans as possible, at the highest possible margins to ensure massive company profits — to the exclusive benefit of shareholders and bonus-whoring company executives.

Read More“La La Land” seems like a stone-cold lock of all ages to win the Best Picture Oscar in what’s otherwise been a disappointing year for movies.