Christian Schneider

An announcement: I have joined the legions of writers on Substack who have begun their own newsletters. So hop on over to Anti-Knowledge and subscribe here. Also, be sure to pick up a copy of my ...

http://www.christianschneiderblog.com/2022/01/14/help-yourself-to-some-anti-knowledge/

Over the weekend, a carrot-topped Q-Tip named Kevin Huerter dismantled the Philadelphia 76ers, destroying their nearly decade-long “process” and catapulting the Atlanta Hawks into the NBA’s...

http://www.christianschneiderblog.com/2021/06/21/the-unbearable-whiteness-of-balling/

In March 1885, a small Pennsylvania newspaper called the Valley Spirit wrote a brief editorial comment about a new book they wanted banned. “The lines were coarse, the situations vulgar and the...

http://www.christianschneiderblog.com/2021/04/14/zero-star-reviews-where-history-has-its-final-say/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In the past few weeks, I have had any number of insults directed at me. I have been called a “traitor,” a “liar,” and been accused of “treason.” But I want to di...

http://www.christianschneiderblog.com/2021/01/26/i-am-also-not-dating-jane-krakowski/

When news of President Donald Trump’s positive COVID-19 test came rolling in on Friday last week, social media enthusiasts sprinted to their phones to shout how “crazy” this year has gotten...

http://www.christianschneiderblog.com/2020/10/06/trumps-infection-is-the-most-predictable-crisis-in-history/

A SHORT STORY We can all agree – since the virus hit, we’ve been missing out on a lot. No symphony of clinking cups in our favorite coffee shops. No eye contact with strangers, as sidewalk pa...

http://www.christianschneiderblog.com/2020/04/20/an-open-apology-to-those-who-wont-get-to-meet-me-because-of-covid-19/

Last Thursday afternoon, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts was handed a small index card, peered through his glasses while reading its contents, and set it aside. “The presiding off...

http://www.christianschneiderblog.com/2020/02/03/in-2020-leave-no-good-deed-unpunished/

Time for the annual “favorite albums” list. Admittedly, this year’s list is heavily influenced by bands I saw at SXSW in March, but they’re all worth checking out. 10. Dehd – Water Song...

http://www.christianschneiderblog.com/2019/12/03/my-favorite-albums-of-2019/

Given how much I’ve recently thought about how hard it is to get a book published, I considered writing a book called “How Not to Get a Book Published.” But that seemed fraught with contrad...

http://www.christianschneiderblog.com/2018/07/02/how-not-to-get-a-book-published/

Digging through some of my great-grandfather’s old personal belongings, I found the following note: December 17, 1918 My dearest Mabel: I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. For nearly ...

http://www.christianschneiderblog.com/2017/07/17/a-letter-from-the-battlefield/