Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Called Trump a Racist. Why was Anderson Cooper surprised?

Plus other takeaways from a case-study 60 Minutes interview. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       Anderson Cooper Was Taken Aback When AOC Simply Said Trump Is a Racist. Why?   "How can you say that?" Anderson Cooper asked after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Trump a racist, as if he has not said on air—with the same admirable directness that Ocasio-Cortez did here—that the president says racist things. What is the functional difference between "a racist" and someone who regularly says or does racist things, particularly when that person is the most powerful person in the world? Read More           The Best, Worst, and Weirdest Moments of the 2019 Golden Globes   Despite the efforts of the evening's uncontroversial emcees, Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg, the shadowy clan known as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association pulled off its greatest heist in years. Read More           What Was Going on With Christian Bale's Accent at the Golden Globes: An Investigation   Christian Bale took home the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes on Sunday. But when he took to the stage, something sounded peculiar. No, it wasn't the moment where he thanked Satan for inspiration for playing former VP Dick Cheney. Did you hear that accent? Something was afoot. Before you say it: Yes, I knew that Bale born in Wales and have heard him speak before. But there was still something… off. Read More           Disturbing Video Has Surfaced of Drake Kissing a 17-Year-Old at a Concert   Recently-surfaced footage appears to show Drake inviting an audience member on stage, who he dances with and kisses as the audience cheers him on. Afterward, he asks her how old she is. When she tells him she's 17 (the legal age for consent in Colorado is 17), he backs away and jokingly says, "I can't go to jail yet, man!" Drake would have been 23 in 2010 when this video was filmed. The rapper has not yet responded to the video, and his publicist has declined to comment to multiple news outlets. Read More           The 25 Best Sneakers From Mr Porter's Huge Post-Holiday Sale   Mr Porter doesn't hold sales very often, but when the retailer does drop its markdowns on the menswear world, it's always worth the wait. Of course, it can also get a little overwhelming, which is why we went ahead and did some digging for you to find the best of the site's expansive sneaker collection. Because, hey, who doesn't like sneakers? And couldn't you use some new ones in your life for 2019? Here are 25 can't-miss picks, from ultra-affordable to downright luxurious. Happy shopping. Read More           Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and the Need to End Black Stereotypes in Hollywood   Fifteen years before they starred in Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan played the same role. In 2003, Boseman joined the cast of ABC's All My Children as troubled teen Reggie Montgomery, only to be fired and replaced by Jordan. It's an amusing piece of Hollywood trivia, but the story also offers a glimpse at the ethical struggles that continue to bedevil black performers. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2019 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019