The discussion on political transitions undoubtedly added a dramatic twist to the relationship between conservatives and The New York Times. Mr. Stephens’ transition, from The Wall Street Journal to The New York Times, is akin to jumping into a cold pool from a comfort zone, revealing his inner struggle. His concern for the gradual abandonment of The Times by conservatives is as if he worries that this lighthouse is losing part of its guiding light for navigation. As for his analysis of the 2024 election cycle, it is succinctly put, neatly dividing the American economy into two unrelated domains – one a sea of words, and the other a desert of tangible things. His perspective seems to remind us not to live in our own little bubble, otherwise we really struggle to understand this complex and ever-changing world.