Baffler #81

The Journal That Blunts The Cutting Edge.

In this issue:

• The Hatred of Podcasting: Talking has finished off writing by Brace Belden
• Speak and Sell: Ms. Rachel and the disappearing world of books by Sophie Pinkham
• We Used to Read Things in This Country: The history of literacy is the history of class by Noah McCormack
• ... and more!
  

Editor: Jonathon Sturgeon
Publisher: The Baffler Foundation
Pages: 136pp
Size: 6 x 9
Notes: perfect bound, full color
Release Date: November 2025