Michael Dorf Uncorked

How does Billy Joel get to Carnegie Hall

Photo from Lynn Goldsmith shot in 1980 at Madison Square Garden @lynngoldsmith

Oct 23 • 

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Oct. 7 and George Wein's 100th Birthday

Opening Remarks for tonight's fundraiser--speaking one's mind!

Oct 7 • 

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Yom Kippur with Mamdani

Congressman Jerry Nadler, prospective Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Comptroller Brad Lander

Oct 3 • 

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September 2025

Another Crazy Dream

OK, I had a crazy dream I thought I should write down before I forgot it, and hell, why not share it with a few friends…..

Sep 2 • 

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August 2025

Off The Grid

For 37 years, I have been so very lucky to go on an annual summer mountaineering trip with a group of my closest friends from college.

Aug 31 • 

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A Groomicorn

You can't hire a Unicorn

Aug 17 • 

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July 2025

Legacy

Remembering George Wein at Newport

Jul 26 • 

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The problem with the word “opportunity”

I am going to launch tomorrow a new management mandate to not allow the use of the word “opportunity” when looking at performance.

Jul 20 • 

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Navigating Free Expression versus Offensive Content

Striking the Balance Between Artistic Freedom and Community Standards has become tougher as we have become a more sensitive society

Jul 4 • 

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June 2025

Living on the Edge

The NIVA conference, ICE Raids, and the Meaning of Life

Jun 27 • 

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Music Performing Rights Organizations Exacerbate Inequality Among Artists

The Thugs of the Music Biz: BMI, ASCAP, & SESAC

Jun 4 • 

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May 2025

There is something about a Turtle

I’ve always loved turtles.

May 25 • 

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