On August 14, 2025 at 3:56 pm, Doug Cole wrote:
This message is for Mark Steyn: Mark: When Mr. Steyn pops in to announce the upcoming On the Town segment, I am hoping you can ask him a question for me: Since Clubland Q&A is presumably Mark's own show, is there someone or something preventing him from including a more substantial musical diversion within the current Clubland Q&A format? Don't get me wrong, I am "all in" on the topics covered by the show's host, however I must admit some measure of fatigue at pondering who is two points up in Iowa, and find myself wishing to hear some of Mr. Steyn's masterful musical insights. They provided a calm respite (like an intermission in theatre) before returning to my question of the day: Why is western civilization intentionally flushing itself down the toilet?
Thank you for all you do, and I hope you can talk to Mark about this important issue.
Doug Cole
On August 14, 2025 at 3:56 pm, Fran Lavery wrote:
Hi Laura,
Could you please explain what goes into preparing a meal so that it's Kosher, say, if I wanted to invite a Jewish friend and family for dinner? Is the preparation limited to the food or extended as well to the kitchen and dining areas?
Cheers!
Fran
On August 14, 2025 at 3:56 pm, Texas Optimist wrote:
Howdy! We all hope Mark is doing well today. Please let him know we are praying for him.
Tuesday Mark shared a video of a brave citizen's response when Warwickshire's Chief Constable "leaned on West Midlands police to dispatch officers to intimidate individual citizens". I would be tempted to have sympathy for the embarrassed officer, BUT I consider his actions to be the carrying out of an illegal order, which he is required to reject.
On the other hand, it's wonderful to see these signs of British spirit in the face of oppression!
Are you aware of any similar examples of spirit being displayed by Canadian citizens? I certainly hope they will defend themselves, however politely.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:56 pm, Wayne Lanham wrote:
Any thoughts on Great Britain's continued decline into an Orwellian, Islamic hellscape? The more I see the Islamists taking over, the more I wonder why we bothered to bomb Iran's nuclear program when the (un)natural progression of things will place Great Britain's nuclear arsenal firmly under Islamic control in just another decade or so.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:56 pm, Texas Optimist wrote:
Howdy! We all hope Mark is doing as well as possible today. Please let him know we are praying for him.
Yesterday Mark shared a video of a brave citizen's response when Warwickshire's Chief Constable "leaned on West Midlands police to dispatch officers to intimidate individual citizens". I would be tempted to have sympathy for the embarrassed officer, BUT I consider his actions to be the carrying out of an illegal order, which he is required to reject.
On the other hand, it's wonderful to see these signs of British spirit in the face of oppression!
Are you aware of any similar examples of spirit being displayed by Canadian citizens? I certainly hope they will defend themselves, however politely.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:54 pm, Elisa Angel wrote:
Can you taste an eighth of a teaspoon in a dish? A friend of mine swears he can, and I don't believe him. Some recipes call for a tiny amount of nutmeg to bring out the flavor of something else, so I wonder if it's the second ingredient that is really what he doesn't like.
I can't taste an eighth of a teaspoon of nutmeg in the dish. And without the nutmeg, the dish is pretty much the same as with it in it.
Could you taste that nutmeg? It's an eighth of a teaspoon.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:54 pm, Queen of the Jungle wrote:
Dear Mrs./Mama Cohen (Laura)- I am a great fan of yours and can't wait to listen to your show today.
As you are the Queen of all things Jewish, I come to you with my dilemma. Recently I was given the gift of an Ancestry genetic test and received startling results. It turns out that I am more than half Jewish! Up till now I had no idea that some of my great grand parents were Sephardic Jews from way back.
Anyway, I am not sure how to handle this given the situation we Jews find ourselves in today's world where anti-Semitism and Jew hatred is rampant and actually condoned in many places.
My adult children do not want to know about this at all as I tried to broach the subject, so I cannot deal with that aspect of the discovery at this time. Besides which, even though I am super conservative/MAGA my children are not which is tragic.
To keep it simple for today- what advice do you have for a conservative Christian woman who just found out that she is Jewish? Although I am a spiritual person, I rarely attend church services and have no love for the Catholic church. I am of the belief that "religion is for those who don't want to go to hell, but spirituality is for those who've been there." However I have always felt a great kinship with the Jewish people and have some dear Jewish friends.
Many thanks as always for your brilliant observations and advices.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:53 pm, Mark Jensen wrote:
Ha! Best excuse eva!
And while missing the cheerful voice of Mark detailing the current horrors of civilisational collapse, the voice of our substitute is no less delightful! Go, Laura!
My question is: if DJT is able to truly empty DC of all the bums and criminals... will there be anyone left in town besides himself, his family and the few tried-and-true?
Hoping Mark is well and sending thanks to Laura!
Mark Jensen
On August 14, 2025 at 3:50 pm, OLGA from Arizona wrote:
The Justice Centre sent an email about a guy who
got fined some ridiculous amount of thousands of
dollars for having a walk in the woods. I'm not entirely
surprised, but incensed beyond words. How does
anyone stand for such tyranny!
P.S. I'm not buying the Vegas jello contest story.
I expect there'll be a reveal of something exciting
& important in the next couple of weeks.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:45 pm, Nicola Timmerman wrote:
The Toronto International Film Festival won't show a documentary about Oct. 7 because the director didn't ask permission from Hamas to show their videos! But will the federal or provincial governments cut funding to the festival or condemn?
On August 14, 2025 at 3:45 pm, Robert Bridges wrote:
As world power pivots to the Pacific this Friday in Alaska, Trump and the US are playing honest broker between Ukraine and Russia. Europe is not on the sidelines, now in the cheap seats for this. The question isn't so much what Ukraine and Russia want between themselves but what both will demand of the US. What can sweeten the pot at the table from the dealer? Would Trump toss in the ultimate sweetner.... The US out of NATO or at least a non-military stance as France originally did?
On August 14, 2025 at 3:45 pm, A Whiter Shade of Male wrote:
On the global politics front, it's countdown time for the Trump-Putin summit. I can just picture the opening lunch when Pooty says (cue best mock Russian accent)- "Donald, order me some .... TACOS! HA HA HA, Ha Ha!"
Yeah, I think there is a good chance that Trump will sell out the Ukraine. HIs bromance with Vlad likely will pay dividends for the Godfather of the Kremlin.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:40 pm, Karen J Marcus wrote:
Dear Laura, I have tremendous admiration for you and look forward to your weekly column. (You often give me a lot of emotional strength, so thank you for that.) A major concern that we have is that children and teenagers today, certainly in the US, are being taught to hate America. They are being indoctrinated with a distorted view of America. When I was in primary school, we said the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag every day! The horrific anti-semitism displayed in universities is frightening and likely due in part to the rise of the left and the left's hatred of America.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:39 pm, Peter Jones wrote:
I am able to hear you here in south Florida! My good fortune!
On August 14, 2025 at 3:39 pm, Wisconsin Manny wrote:
Dear Laura, it seems there's a competition for which province(s) will become the 51st state. Can you lay some odds? As I've said before I'll take the central ones, not too sure about BC and definitely not Quebec!
On August 14, 2025 at 3:39 pm, George Pazin wrote:
Hi Laura -
Fluffy bunny question: what would be a cool unique gift for the bride and groom at a Jewish wedding? I'm going to one in October. I'm sure we'll do the basic stuff as well, just looking for something clever.
Thanks for all you do, for Mark and everyone, especially the fans of Laura's Links.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:32 pm, Chris Davies wrote:
Laura,
Welcome back to the hot seat.
Steyn Cruise regular, Mathematician and all round good egg, Norman Fenton has made me aware of an increasing number of people on "our team" expressing openly antisemitic opinions, particularly in reaction to Hamas propaganda.
Once you've seen it you can't unsee it.
There are around 4M Muslims in the UK and under 220,000 Jews. I personally would be much happier with the reverse.
Worryingly, antisemitism appears to be de rigeur throughout the developed world.
Will we ever learn?
Keep well.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:32 pm, Michael Seth wrote:
Hi Laura, thanks for the Pallywood Rehearsal Time post in your Links this week. Why anyone believes Palestinian sources out of Gaza anymore is beyond me. My larger worry is that all visual evidence is becoming more and more suspect. Are we entering a time when no pictures should be trusted? Very glad Mr. C is on the mend! Thanks for guest hosting!
On August 14, 2025 at 3:25 pm, OLGA from Arizona wrote:
Hi Miss Laura!
My burning question this week is a bit personal.
As I watch Canada dive headlong into what can
best be described as a 1930s re-enactment, I
would like to know what your escape plan is.
Will you come to the American valhalla that
is Florida, or will you make aliyah?
Every day I read another horror story out
of Canada. Even Gad Saad, who's not even
a frum Jew, has left. Are you not concerned
for your family's safety?
Thank you, in advance, for allaying my fears.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:26 pm, Gregory Laughton wrote:
Has Canada lost its mind? No hiking on public land?
On August 14, 2025 at 3:18 pm, Elisa Angel wrote:
Laura, What do you make of the hiking bans in parts of Canada?
On August 14, 2025 at 3:17 pm, George Pereira wrote:
Laura,
How soon before all Canadians are told to stay inside their homes for six weeks until the wildfire season is over?
On August 14, 2025 at 3:13 pm, Mark Shere wrote:
Laura, you are often so wonderful about giving thanks to our Creator. May I ask for another round of it, and perhaps you can mention the fraction of an inch difference in that bullet's path in Pennsylvania last summer?
On August 14, 2025 at 3:10 pm, Elisa Angel wrote:
Laura, You spend a lot of time on social media to compile your links column, do you notice censorship or shadow banning while you do your research? If so, would you describe your observations? If not, or if it seems better than before, let us know.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:08 pm, Charles Perts wrote:
Laura, no questions, I just want to say "THANY YOU" for being such a beacon of humanity. You have opened your life to me and many others and inspire us to be better when it is so easy to be cynical and bitter. Keep being your awesome self.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:06 pm, Dan Phillips NE Tennessee wrote:
Well...I totally understand the call Mr. Steyn made between hosting the Q and A vs. emcee-ing the Vegas event. A no-brainer for sure.
This is a bit of a personal question if you don't mind...the premise is that the "West" is disintegrating before our eyes and the extent of rot is so profound that you can't help but think that, even on the best day (of which DJT has given us several), we are but fighting a "rear guard" action.
You seem like a "half glass full" kind of person. How do you cope on a daily basis? How do you balance between what seems like the inexorability of the macro picture...and need to retain sanity and a positive outlook on a day to day basis?
On August 14, 2025 at 3:01 pm, Teresa Maupin wrote:
"He was invited to Emcee a wet, white t-shirt jello wrestling contest between Grok and Chat GPT in Las Vegas. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, so we hope you'll understand." To quote somebody, "Go Mark!" Hahaha.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:01 pm, CATHERINE DEHART wrote:
Mark's in Vegas?!? Woo-hoo! I can be there in 3 hours! This is the closest I have ever been to where he is.
All joking aside, I hope he is doing well and that he is back on the air soon. Not kidding about the three hour thing, if they need more Jell-o, let me know.
On August 14, 2025 at 3:01 pm, Kelly Harbeson wrote:
Laura, I can't wait. You are far and away my favorite stand-in for Mark!
