Anti-Knowledge by Christian Schneider

The Most American Movie

As we celebrate our 250th birthday, what film encompasses the American spirit more than any other?

Jul 4 • Christian Schneider

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June 2026

The World Cup is Importing American Patriotism

America's World Cup visitors are showing us what a miracle our country is.

Jun 16 • Christian Schneider

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Politics Shouldn't Be More Like Sports

We should take our government more seriously than we take our wide receivers.

Jun 9 • Christian Schneider

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April 2026

Scrap the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

If they’re going to induct rap and disco artists then they should turn it into a museum of popular music.

Apr 14 • Christian Schneider

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March 2026

Mark Twain Would Never Have Made It Today

The internet makes it too easy to check basic facts. He’d have been an easy target.

Mar 10 • Christian Schneider

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Saturday Night Live Breaks Its Last Rule

In a historic sketch, the show finally leans into "breaking."

Mar 8 • Christian Schneider

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February 2026

Neil Gorsuch's Burn Book

A Supreme Court justice excoriates his colleagues

Feb 26 • Christian Schneider

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Donald Trump Isn't Funny

The President Should Leave the Comedy to the Free Market

Feb 16 • Christian Schneider

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A Note From Management: Seeking Your Input

What can I do to make this a better product?

Feb 13 • Christian Schneider

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The Hopeless Corruption of the American Sports Media

Step 1: Create a fake story. Step 2: Hope your fake story forces a real one.

Feb 9 • Christian Schneider

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January 2026

My Smartphone Hates My Music

When I signed up for a life tethered to technology, I presumed it was going to make things easier. Instead I’m constantly being told to turn my music…

Jan 23 • Christian Schneider

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December 2025

The Best Albums of 2025

As a writer, the best thing you can do is to make the lives of your readers slightly better.

Dec 15, 2025 • Christian Schneider

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