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David Simon
March 16, 2020
David Klion
The Plot Against America’s Powerful Warning
The new HBO show, adapted from Philip Roth’s novel, imagines life under a fascist president.
September 8, 2017
MagazineRachel Syme
David Simon’s Mean Streets
"The Deuce" refuses to glamorize '70s New York.
September 14, 2012
David Denby
Has Hollywood Murdered the Movies?
May 5, 2010
Ruth Franklin
THE READ: David Simon’s World
March 2, 2009
The New Republic Staff
After Newspapers: David Simon Edition
January 14, 2008
Jason Zengerle
Let's Hope Obama Doesn't Ever Meet David Simon
January 4, 2008
The New Republic Staff
The Wire: Ripped From Real Life

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