Archive - Hot Tip

How to Winter Olympics the correct way

From a woman who skied once, and it made her cry

Feb 13 • Alex Friedman

Kate Yablunovsky says Russians do blush, actually

"With Ilya, a lot of that 'Russianness' comes from restraint rather than excess."

Feb 6 • Alex Friedman

Exclusively good news

Because I need it, you need it, we all need it.

Feb 5 • Alex Friedman

Sunday recos + reads

We love you, Catherine O'Hara.

Feb 2 • Alex Friedman

January 2026

Strike, baby, strike

And then shop local after that

Jan 30 • Alex Friedman

How to fight back against ICE right now

A specific guide for anyone and everyone

Jan 25 • Alex Friedman

If you like piña coladas and getting caught on a plane

Then your name is probably Rafael Edward Cruz.

Jan 23 • Alex Friedman

Pots, kettles, and government protesters

And other lessons I'm learning from our devolving society

Jan 14 • Alex Friedman

Sunday recos + reads

Golden Globes edition.

Jan 12 • Alex Friedman

We'll always have the cottage

And ahead of World War III, that's what I need right now

Jan 6 • Alex Friedman

December 2025

2025's hottest tips, both niche and practical

+ some exclusively good news

Dec 27, 2025 • Alex Friedman

Extra bits and bobs to do this week

With a wide variety of options, depending on the vibe

Dec 23, 2025 • Alex Friedman

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