Trump Called Everyone in Georgia—and They All Recorded It

I don't care if he's ordering a pizza, you still want a tape running and at least two witnesses. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       Trump Apparently Called Everybody in Georgia Except Boss Hogg, and They All Recorded It   We all have habits that are hard to break. We smoke to excess or drink too much or have to declare a casino as a dependent. Some of us put our elbows on the damn table all the damn time. And some of us can't help but commit crimes by meddling in elections. If you're keeping score at home, the former president* apparently called everybody in Georgia except Boss Hogg to solicit mischief in counting the ballots, and everybody he called apparently recorded the conversation, which is the only thing to do when that particular former president* calls. I don't care if he's ordering a pizza, you still want a tape running and at least two witnesses. And he still might stiff your driver. But what you do see from this compulsive meddling is a perfect illustration of how desperate he was as he realized that his presidential immunity from all consequences was running out. And, it turns out, with very good reason. Here's Charles P. Pierce on the matter. Read More           The 26 Jeans Brands Every Denim Fan Needs to Know   The thing about finding the perfect pair of jeans isn't that it's impossible. Sure, it can often feel that way when you're bouncing back and forth between the brawny, selvage denim pair that looks good now but will look absolutely amazing in a couple years and the comfortable, stretch option that's pretty damn great from day one. Both are solid options. Both might even be perfect! Who's to say? And therein lies the rub: With so many options—light wash or dark? slim? skinny? straight? bootcut?!?!—it's almost impossible to choose just one pair. Thankfully, a little knowledge goes a long way. And right now, in the midst of your incipient denim debacle, some of the most useful knowledge you can get your hands on has as much to do with the product as the players. In other words: If you start by figuring out what jeans brands are best suited to your needs, you're starting out right. Read More           12 Quarantine Purchases That Made Things (a Little) Better This Year   Last spring, in the midst of panic-buying toilet paper and canned goods, many people also rushed to buy board games, fitness equipment, and home office essentials to make pandemic isolation bearable. Some of these items were quickly forgotten—hoarded into oblivion. Others made a lasting impact. I find myself reflecting on the things we bought that proved to be the best investments in our own emotional wellbeing. Sometimes, what may have seemed trivial ended up providing a jolt of gratification, and even real joy. And in a year of such devastating loss, I'll take all the tiny moments of joy I can get, even if they come from a kitchen appliance, an art set, or a hula hoop. This is a collection of some of the Esquire team's favorite pandemic purchases, big and small, from the past year. Some are practical; many are purely fun or meditative. The items on this list touch on a range of tastes and personalities, but they share a common thread: They've brought us moments of relief. Maybe they'll do the same for you. Read More           We Scored You an Exclusive Discount to Abercrombie's (Very Solid) Spring Releases   These days, Abercrombie makes genuinely cool-as-hell clothes for the menswear loving masses, and it makes 'em right. We're talking about perfectly cut, logo-free tees. Jeans in not-too-slim fits and expert-level washes. Hoodies and sweatpants that you'll want to live in until it's time to swap them for crewnecks and sweatshorts. The brand, simply put, has pretty much everything you could want to wear this spring, and it's serving up new additions on the regular. But that's not even the best news we've got for you. No, the best news—and the reason you should be clicking over to the brand's site right away—is that Esquire scored you a 15% discount that's good all weekend. There are a (very) few exceptions, as there tend to be with these things, but nearly everything at A&F is up for grabs. You can even stack the code on top of sale items (albeit not the clearance ones) and combine it with other promotions the site is running. All told it can add up to some serious savings. In celebration of that, we've rounded up some of our favorites, all available for at least 15% off right now. Read More           The Very Controversial Profile of Michael Stipe   Today marks the 30th anniversary of the release of REM's Out of Time (30 years!). For the June 2001 issue of Esquire, Tom Junod profiled REM lead singer Michael Stipe—and he made up half the story. It was not meant to fool readers but as an exercise to turn the tables on rock 'n' roll journalism and, through fiction, help reveal certain truths about the rocker. Well, this pissed a lot of people off—and this was before social media—making it one of the most controversial music profiles Esquire ever published. Esquire Select members can read it for free. Read More           Anderson .Paak Is Ready to Do Some Damage   Between sessions for his upcoming fifth studio album, the hip-hop/R&B star is about collaborating with the biggest names on the planet. So why shouldn't BTS be next? For Esquire's March issue, Culture Editor Matt Miller caught up with the Grammy winner about his life in lockdown, his relationship with Dr. Dre, and why he can't wait to do a live show again. 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