The Briefing
Candidate Wings Her Opening Statement; Opponent Wings The Whole Forum
One candidate came with no speech. The other one didn’t come. Two neighbors split the difference.
Neil Kessler and Margo HaleOctober 16, 2026
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The Briefing
Seniors Get 3.6% Raise To Beat 3.7% Prices. Math Department Not Consulted.
A 3.6% raise meets 3.7% prices. Two neighbors read the numbers side by side.
Neil Kessler and Margo HaleOctober 16, 2026
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Midweek Edition · Issue No. 2
Two Neighbors Split On Probe Of TV Networks, Agree Only On Gordon
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Weekend Edition · Issue No. 1
Both Parties Spent Nearly $2 Billion To Tell You Stuff Costs Too Much
Neil Kessler
Weekend Edition · Issue No. 1
Maple Court Hedge Fund Bets Against Your Neighbor’s Lawn
Margo Hale