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Ben Stein

Ben Stein

Ben Stein is a writer, actor, economist, and lawyer living in Beverly Hills and Malibu. He writes “Ben Stein’s Diary” for every issue of The American Spectator.
by | Aug 18, 2023

In the United States of America, there are roughly 3,150 counties. Most of them have prosecutors or district attorneys. Each…

by | Jul 10, 2023

Long ago and far away, there was a more or less endless series of wars between Israel and the surrounding…

by | Jun 3, 2023

As some of you know, I had a famous father, the economist, wit, and writer, Herbert Stein. I write about…

by | May 1, 2023

Sunday I am just a few hours back from speaking to the kindest, smartest, best-looking people on this earth, the…

by | Apr 9, 2023

Easter I am pretty darned old by now. Seriously old. 78. I often feel pretty bad about it. I am…

by | Apr 5, 2023

In one of the great scenes of the greatest play of all time, Hamlet, the prince of Denmark is introduced…

by | Apr 1, 2023

This is a letter I composed to the recent high school graduate son of a very close relative. My dear…

by | Mar 22, 2023

On June 30, 1976, I moved from New York City to Los Angeles to do various tasks in Hollywood. I…

by | Feb 25, 2023

A few notes on the Ukraine War, the bloody part of Cold War II. My wife and I watched a…

by | Feb 12, 2023

Long ago and far away, through the miracle of my parents’ friendship with the immortal columnist and speechwriter Bill Safire,…

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