Andrew Kirell

Editor

Andrew Kirell was a senior editor at The Daily Beast, overseeing the media desk and travel reporting. Kirell previously oversaw the Beast’s breaking news and Cheat Sheet teams, which won a Digiday Award in 2018 for Best Email Newsletter. He is also a singer-songwriter who has performed at live venues across the U.S. and released his first album, Torch Songs, in 2023.

Donald Trump feuding with Jake Tapper.

ALL ABOUT THAT BASE

Trump Will Try to Annihilate Jake Tapper at the Debate

Trump will make the debate a blood-sport spectacle with CNN moderator Tapper the quarry. It’s what Trump does, one former executive said.

Corbin Bolies

Nate Silver talking about elections.

‘ISN’T A TOSS-UP’

Nate Silver’s Election Model Is Way Off From His Former Site

The infamous data journalist says Trump has a 66-percent chance of winning. The site he founded completely disagrees.

Justin Baragona

Photograph of Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

READY TO RUMBLE

The CNN Debate Hosts’ Long History of Being MAGA Targets

Thursday night’s Biden-Trump showdown will be hosted by a pair of CNN stars who are no strangers to attacks from Trumpworld.

Justin Baragona

Photograph of Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testifying before Congress.

How Boeing CEO’s Catastrophic Reign Could Become Criminal

Calhoun and his board have long used Boeing as an ATM, putting profits over safety. And now the DOJ thinks the aerospace giant should be charged.

Clive Irving

Maria Bartiromo hosts Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) on her program.

MAGA World Now Thinks Biden Is Doped Up on Mountain Dew

The president is off “experimenting” with various stimulants ahead of Thursday’s debate, Fox News and MAGA folk have convinced themselves.

Justin Baragona