Tom Robbins, the irreverent counterculture icon and literary prankster-philosopher, died at 92 on February 9, 2025, at his home in La Conner, WA. Robbins captivated readers with his playful prose, philosophical musings, and critiques of societal norms.

Pink Floyd's 1979 The Wall has never been just a fictional work of art. It proves its universalism by being accurate and fitting the ever changing political reality. It has had a deep political meaning from the very beginning. The anti-fascism message resonates the most in contemporary America.