Vol. 20, No. 26
March 16, 2015
Cover Story
Bob Dylan, Traditionalist
By Christopher Caldwell
Also in This Issue
- Netanyahu in Washington — William Kristol
- Netanyahu in Washington — Ruth R. Wisse
- Rising to the Occasion — Ruth R. Wisse
The March 16, 2015 issue featured Christopher Caldwell's examination of Bob Dylan as a traditionalist, exploring the musician's 'Basement Tapes' and his relationship to folk music traditions. The cover also highlighted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress, with analysis from William Kristol and Ruth R. Wisse on his "heroic speech." The issue included diverse commentary ranging from the assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia to cultural and dietary concerns, reflecting the magazine's broad conservative perspective on contemporary politics and culture.